Kenya: Individual Investors Dominate Safaricom Green Bond Issue

Individual investors dominated Safaricom's inaugural green bond issue, accounting for 96 percent of total applications as the company formally listed the instrument on the Nairobi… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya to Host Two International Tennis Tournaments in 2026

NAIROBI, Kenya, December 17, 2025 - Kenya is set to host two International Tennis Federation (ITF) Women's World Tour events in Nairobi, in the new year. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Says JKIA Modernisation and New Airport Construction to Beginin January 2026

President William Ruto says the modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and construction of a new airport will commence next year. Read more »

Africa: Health Advocates Urge Africa to Adopt WHO Obesity Guidelines

Health advocates are calling on African governments to leverage new World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines on the use of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies to prevent… Read more »

Kenya: IG Kanja Issues Firm Warning On Road Safety As Police Intensify Festive Season Road Patrols

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has warned drivers--particularly those operating public service vehicles--to exercise heightened caution on the roads during the festive… Read more »

Kenya: Duale Accuses Doctors Moonlighting in Public Hospitals of Commiting Fraud

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has put doctors on notice over what he described as fraudulent practices involving engagement in private work during official government working… Read more »

Kenya: George Kamal Appointed New KQ Boss As Kilavuka Exits

Kenya Airways (KQ) has appointed Captain George Kamal as its Acting Group Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following the exit of Allan Kilavuka at the end… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka Exits As Capt George Kamal Takes Over in Acting Role

Kenya Airways has announced leadership changes at the national carrier, with Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Allan Kilavuka proceeding on terminal leave ahead… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya to Host Global Conservation Tech and Drone Forum in March 2026

Kenya will host the Global Conservation Tech & Drone Forum (GCTDF 2026) in March next year, cementing the country's growing profile as a regional hub for conservation… Read more »

East Africa: Climate Funding Falling Short for East Africa's Vulnerable Communities, IGAD Warns

IGAD is working with member states on an anticipatory action roadmap, designed to ensure that early warnings for floods, droughts and other climate hazards trigger concrete… Read more »

Kenya: Community Health Volunteer Charged With Murder of Teenage Niece in Garissa

A community health volunteer was on Tuesday charged with the murder of his teenage niece in a case. Read more »

Kenya: IG Kanja Says New Police Curriculum Tailored to Meet Evolving Security Challenges

Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has said that the National Police Service is redesigning the training curriculum to equip officers with skills suited to the complex and… Read more »

Kenya: DCI to Question Individuals Who Last Interacted With Former MP Jirongo Before His Death

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has announced that it will question individuals who last interacted with former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo on the night of his fatal… Read more »

Kenya: City Hall Okays Two Monthly Menstrual Health Days for Women Staff

The Nairobi County Executive Committee approved the introduction of two monthly Menstrual Health Days for women employees, formally adopting the policy as part of Nairobi City… Read more »

Kenya: Teenager Stabbed to Death in Love Triangle Dispute in Bungoma

Police in Bungoma County have launched a manhunt for a suspect who fled after fatally stabbing a 19-year-old man during a confrontation allegedly sparked by a romantic dispute. Read more »

Kenya: Mystery Woman, CCTV Trail As DCI Widens Probe Into Jirongo's Final Hours

Detectives have opened a wide-ranging probe into the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, piecing together a detailed trail of his final movements -- including CCTV footage… Read more »

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

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

Kenya: 94pc of Kenyans Feel Safer Using Ride-Hailing Apps At Night, Survey

Nearly nine in ten Kenyans feel safer using ride-hailing apps such as Bolt and Uber at night compared to traditional transport options, according to a new survey. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Announces 'Unilateral Withdrawal' From Uvira 'As Per United States Mediation's Request'

The M23 rebel movement has announced it will "unilaterally withdraw" its forces from the strategic city of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), describing the move… Read more »

Kenya: PSC Advertises Hundreds of Public Service Jobs in Major Ministries

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced hundreds of job openings across national government ministries, state departments and agencies, offering opportunities for Kenyans… Read more »

Kenya: National Development Roadmap Boost - Bamburi Cement Inks Sh32 Billion Greenfield Clinker Factory Construction Agreement

Kenya's leading cement and concrete products manufacturer, Bamburi Cement, has signed a US$250 million (Kshs 32 billion) Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract… Read more »

Kenya: Family Blocks Autopsy After Toddler Drowns in Kisumu

Police in Kisumu East Sub-County are investigating a tragic drowning incident involving a one-year-old child after family members and residents allegedly blocked officers from… Read more »

Kenya: Govt to Set Up Company to Run Sh5tn Wealth, Infrastructure Funds

The Government will establish a new limited liability company to manage its Sh5 trillion wealth fund following Cabinet approval, marking a major shift in how the State mobilises… Read more »

Kenya: Mr. Eazi Drops 'Dance Pon Me' - the Ultimate Detty December Party Anthem

Just in time for Detty December, Mr Eazi returns with "Dance Pon Me," an addictive afro-meets-dancehall hit single and video designed for dancefloors, late nights and unforgettable… Read more »

Kenya: Workers to Pay More As New NSSF Deductions Take Effect in 2026

Kenyan workers will pay higher National Social Security Fund (NSSF) deductions from February 2026 under revised mandatory pension contribution rates, further tightening household… Read more »