December 10, 2025
Kenya: Kenya's Forex Reserves Surge to $12bn, Covering Over 5 Months of Imports
Kenya's foreign exchange reserves have risen to USD 12 billion, enough to cover more than five months of imports, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has disclosed. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Defends Kenya-U.S. Health Pact, Highlights $1.6 Billion Cooperation Framework
President William Ruto has hailed the relationship between Kenya and the United States as solid, emphasizing that the deep diplomatic connection is entering a transformative new… Read more »
Kenya: Ibis Styles Introduces Solar-Powered Green Room
Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands has unveiled a fully solar-powered events space as part of a push to integrate more sustainable operations into its property. Read more »
Kenya: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's Trial Postponed to May 2026
The 38-year-old actress and her It Ends with Us co-star are locked in a bitter legal battle, but their civil trial has now been postponed by Judge Lewis J. Liman, who has announced… Read more »
Kenya: Activist Mcoure Mobilises Support for Ruto's Broad-Based Govt Ahead of 2027 Elections
Prominent youth activist Kasamuel McOure has announced plans to rally young people behind President William Ruto's Broad-Based Government, as Kenya approaches the 2027 general… Read more »
Kenya: Advocate Pushes Judiciary to End Geo-Blocking On Court E-Filing System
A Nairobi-based lawyer has petitioned Chief Justice Martha Koome to remove geo-restrictions on the Judiciary's e-filing and cause-list portals, warning that the current setup shuts… Read more »
Kenya: Consumer Rights At Risk in US-Kenya Health Cooperation, Cofek
The Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) has raised concerns over the government's new Health Cooperation Framework with the United States, saying the pact could expose Kenyans to… Read more »
Kenya: EU Provides €250,000 Humanitarian Aid to Support Kenyans Amid Drought, Floods, and Disease Outbreaks
In response to Kenya's escalating humanitarian crisis, the European Union (EU) has pledged €250,000 in emergency aid to assist communities affected by prolonged drought,… Read more »
Kenya: Police Launch Search After Four Juveniles Escape From Kisumu Children Remand Home
Police in Kisumu have opened investigations after four juvenile remandees escaped from the Kisumu Children Remand Home on Monday. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Welcomes Home First Contingent of Police Officers From Haiti Mission
The National Police Service (NPS) officially welcomed home its first contingent of officers on Tuesday, concluding a successful 18-month deployment under the Multi-National… Read more »
Africa: CS Miano Pays Tribute to Elephant Conservationist Dr. Ian Douglas-Hamilton
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has expressed deep sorrow following the death of Dr. Ian Douglas-Hamilton, a pioneering elephant conservationist and president of Save the… Read more »
Kenya: Wetangula, Noordin Haji, Issack Hassan, PLO Lumuba Among 54 Lawyers Elevated to Senior Counsel in Gazette Notice
President William Ruto has conferred the prestigious rank of Senior Counsel on 54 advocates in the latest appointments published through a special Gazette Notice. Read more »
Kenya: Thika Stadium to Host Second Leg of Ak Track and Field Weekend Meet
The second leg of the Athletics Kenya (AK) Track and Field Weekend Series will be held on January 15-17 at the Thika Stadium. Read more »
Kenya: CS Miano Leads Kicc Lighting Ceremony to Kick Off 2025 Festive Season
Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Rebecca Miano, alongside Principal Secretary John Olooltua, on Tuesday led the lighting of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre… Read more »
Kenya: Iyanii, Matata, Okello Max, Marioo, Ssaru, Bridget Blue, Micasa, Elsy Wameyo & More Set to Ignite Blankets & Wine December Edition
Blankets & Wine, a GoodTimes Africa production, is gearing towards the Kenyan Summer 2025 edition taking place on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Laureate Gardens, Moi… Read more »
Kenya: FKF President Hussein Mohammed Issues Damning Verdict On Performance of National Youth Teams
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed admits that the performance of the country's age-grade teams has not been satisfactory. Read more »
Kenya: Queen Mary of Denmark in Kenya for Three-Day State Visit
Her Majesty Queen Mary of Denmark arrived in Kenya on Tuesday night for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in environmental… Read more »
December 09, 2025
Kenya: Rights Defenders Demand Unconditional Release of Activists Arrested in Solidarity Protest
Kenyan human rights defender are calling for the immediate and unconditional release of six activists arrested on Tuesday outside the Tanzanian High Commission in Nairobi during a… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya-US Health Pact to Trigger Major Overhaul, Fast-Track Emergency Drugs
The corruption-marred Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) is set for a major overhaul under a new Cooperation Framework signed between Kenya and the United States. Read more »
Kenya: 6 Activists Arrested in Nairobi Solidarity Protest Amid Tension in Tanzania
Police in Nairobi on Tuesday arrested six activists who staged a protest outside the Tanzanian High Commission in solidarity with Tanzanians accusing President Samia Suluhu's… Read more »
Kenya: Sonko Unveils New Party, Signals Bold Return to Politics
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has officially received the registration certificate for his new political outfit, the National Economic Development Party (NEDP), marking what… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Increasingly Rely On Crypto for Remittances, Bybit Reports
Kenyans are increasingly relying on cryptocurrency, particularly Stablecoins, for cross-border payments and remittances as users seek lower transaction costs and faster settlement… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Sends Fifth Police Team to Haiti
Kenya has deployed its fifth contingent of police officers to Haiti, reinforcing the multinational Gang Suppression Force (GSF) as the mission intensifies operations against armed… Read more »
Kenya: Tsavo West Rhino Sanctuary to Create 18,000 Jobs - Ruto
President William Ruto has announced that the expansion of the Tsavo West Rhino Sanctuary will create more than 18,000 new jobs and inject billions into the local economy by 2030. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Cuba to Finalize Environmental Cooperation Deal By March
Kenya and Cuba have agreed to set up joint technical teams to refine a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on environmental cooperation, ahead of its planned signing in March… Read more »
