Kenya: ODM-Kenya Kwanza Alliance Key to Forming Next Government, Says Ruto

President William Ruto has urged the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to focus on building a strong party ahead of the 2027 elections. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Navy Marks 61st Anniversary With Family-Centered Celebrations in Mombasa

NAIROBI, Kenya -- The Kenya Navy marked its 61st anniversary with a colourful ceremony at Lieutenant Colonel Kimaro Stadium inside the Kenya Navy Base, Mtongwe, in Mombasa County,… Read more »

Kenya: The Aga Khan University Hospital Achieves Fifth Successive International Quality Accreditation

The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH, N) has been accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), marking its fifth successive accreditation and reaffirming its… Read more »

Kenya: Seven Kenyans Arrested in Jo'burg Over Illegal Work On 'Refugee' Applications

South Africa's Department of Home Affairs has arrested seven Kenyan nationals who were found illegally working while in the country on tourist visas, following a targeted law… Read more »

Kenya: Tourism As a Measure of Kenya's National Maturity

When Kenya chose tourism as the theme for this year's Jamhuri Day, it was more than a celebratory gesture. It was a statement of intent. Tourism was positioned not simply as an… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Pledges More Development for Nyanza Region

President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to fast-tracking development in the wider Nyanza region, saying his administration will ensure the area gets its fair share of… Read more »

Africa: Africa's First SureStay Hotel Marks One Year in Nairobi

Heri Heights Hotel Apartments is celebrating its first anniversary as the first SureStay Collection hotel in Africa. The Nairobi property combines Kenyan hospitality with the… Read more »

Kenya: JKIA to Introduce Shoe-On Screening Under New Security Upgrade

Travellers using Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) may soon no longer be required to remove their shoes during security screening as the government moves to modernise… Read more »

Kenya: State Moves to Rein in Frontline Policing, Tighten Command Standards With NGAPU Commanders' Workshop

Kenya's security leadership has launched a fresh push to strengthen discipline, legality and coordination within frontline policing. Read more »

Kenya: NLP Leader Slams Ruto-Kalonzo Clash As a Distraction, Say Region's Patience Worn

National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Augustus Muli has criticised what he terms deliberate underdevelopment of the Ukambani region, accusing national leaders of perpetuating poverty… Read more »

Kenya: U.S. Says Only Epidemiological Data Will Be Shared Amid Privacy Fears Over Health Deal With Kenya

The United States has moved to reassure Kenyans over data privacy concerns following the signing of the Health Cooperation Framework between the two countries. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Activates National Multi-Agency Command Centre to Tighten Festive Season Security

The government has activated the National Multi-Agency Command Centre (NMACC) as part of a nationwide security measures aimed at safeguarding lives and property before, during and… Read more »

Kenya: Choose Private Practice or Public Service, CS Duale Warns Doctors

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has warned doctors engaged in dual practice during official working hours that they risk deregistration starting January, as the government… Read more »

Kenya: Atwoli Blasts 'Stupid' and 'Primitive' Critics of National Infrastructure Fund

Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has launched a scathing attack on opponents of the proposed National Infrastructure Fund, accusing them… Read more »

Kenya: Seize the Moment, Kenyatta Urges Young Africans At IGAD Conference

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on young Africans to seize leadership opportunities now, warning that those who wait for the future to hand them power risk missing their… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Moves to Unlock Global Climate 'Loss and Damage' Funds As Flooded Lakes Displace Tens of Thousands

Kenya has launched an urgent push to access global climate "loss and damage" financing, as mounting floods linked to rising lake levels overwhelm communities, wipe out… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Steps Up Space Diplomacy With Africa, Pledges Support for Independent and Transparent Programs

The United States has signaled a major expansion of its space diplomacy in Africa, convening the first-ever U.S.-Africa Technical and Regulatory Space Training Meeting as… Read more »

Kenya: Donor-Funded Agriculture Projects Are Loans, Not Free Money - Agriculture CS Kagwe

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has warned that donor funded agriculture projects must be treated with the same discipline as public debt, insisting that many so-called… Read more »

Kenya: EACC Rolls Out Public Engagement Programme to Promote Integrity in Garissa

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), through its Education and Public Awareness (EPA) Department, has launched a week-long public engagement programme in Garissa… Read more »

Kenya: DPP Warns Against Speculation As Probe Into Jirongo's Death Continues

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson Ingonga, has urged the public to refrain from speculation over the death of former Lugari MP and businessman Cyrus Jirongo,… Read more »

Kenya: Inside the Overnight Operation That Repulsed an Al-Shabaab Assault On a Chinese Workers' Camp in Elwak

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Kenyan security officers fought a prolonged and high-intensity battle to repel a coordinated Al-Shabaab assault on a residential compound… Read more »

Kenya: Aussom Head Urges Regional Unity to Combat Terrorism, Counter Youth Radicalization

The Head of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, has called for strengthened regional collaboration to counter violent extremism and… Read more »

Kenya: Counties Splurge On Salaries As Development Stalls, Budget Report Reveals

County governments across the country spent the first three months of the financial year largely paying salaries and allowances while development projects ground to a near halt,… Read more »

Africa: Trump Expands U.S. Travel Ban to Include Tanzania, South Sudan, Nigeria and 17 African States

US President Donald Trump's administration has imposed new entry restrictions on 24 nations, including Tanzania, South Sudan and Nigeria, due to security concerns. Read more »

Kenya: Pungulu Pa Productions Successfully Host Inaugural Children's Festival

Pungulu Pa Productions successfully held the first edition of Pungulu PArty! Children's Festival (7th December 2025) at the Parade Ring, Ngong Race Course. Inspired by the beloved… Read more »