Kenya: Bolttech Acquires Kenya's Digital Insurance Platform Mtek

Global insurance technology firm Bolttech has acquired mTek, the Nairobi-based digital insurance platform, marking the latest consolidation move in East Africa's fast-growing… Read more »

Kenya: Shujaa Co-Captain 'Japolo' Opens Up On Valentine's Wishlist

 National rugby 7s team captain George 'Japolo' Ooro has urged Kenyans to show up in their numbers for the opening leg of the World Rugby Series Division 2 on February 14-15… Read more »

Kenya: Trump in Awe of Kenya's Athletics Excellence, Declares Himself a Huge Fan

United States President Donald Trump has admitted an admiration for Kenyan runnners for a long time. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Abstains From UN Vote Compelling Russia to Return Abducted Ukrainian Children

Kenya on Wednesday abstained from voting on a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution demanding that Russia "immediately, safely and unconditionally" return Ukrainian… Read more »

Kenya: Nairobi On the Brink As Budget Cuts and Pending Bills Cripple County Services

Nairobi County is teetering on the edge of financial paralysis, with shrinking budgets, exploding pending bills, and collapsing essential services, according to a new analysis by… Read more »

Kenya: Renowned Kenyan Actor Bilal Wanjau Dies While Undergoing Treatment At KNH

Celebrated Kenyan actor and director Bilal Wanjau has died while receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital, his family has announced. Read more »

Kenya: British High Commission Protests Omission of Its Responses to Batuk Inquiry

The British High Commission in Kenya has expressed disappointment after its formal submission to a parliamentary inquiry into the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) was not… Read more »

Kenya: Residents Block Sigalagala-Musoli Road Over Gold Mining Concerns

Traffic along the Sigalagala-Musoli Road in Ikolomani, Kakamega County has been disrupted, as residents protest a planned public participation meeting which is intended to discuss… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Faces Extreme Land Inequality. Could Land Value Tax Help Curb Hoarding?

Kenya's most valuable resource -- land -- remains concentrated in the hands of a tiny elite, fueling inequality, food insecurity, and economic stagnation, a new Kenya Human Rights… Read more »

Kenya: PS Hinga Hands Over Key Amenities At Mukuru Estate Ahead of Allocation of 5,000 New Housing Units

Principal Secretary for Housing and Urban Development Charles Hinga has handed over key social amenities at the New Boma Yangu Mukuru Housing Estate in Nairobi, marking a major… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Trump Witnesses Signing of Peace Deal Between Leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda

The leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have signed a peace deal aimed at ending the long-running conflict in the region at a summit hosted by US President… Read more »

Kenya: Governor Barasa Orders Probe After Three Die in Kakamega Mining Forum Violence

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has ordered an immediate and thorough investigation following a tragic outbreak of violence at a public participation meeting on Thursday, which… Read more »

Kenya: U.S. Commits Sh208bn to Upgrade Kenya's Public Health Institutions

Kenya and the United States have signed a historic Health Cooperation Framework making Kenya the first country to enter a government-to-government agreement with the US. Read more »

Tanzania: U.S. Places Ties With Tanzania Under Review Amid Governance and Security Concerns

The United States has initiated a comprehensive review of its relationship with Tanzania, citing serious concerns over the Tanzanian government's recent actions regarding… Read more »

Kenya: U.S. Ends 'NGO Industrial Complex' Model in New Health Deal With Kenya

Kenya and the United States have signed a Health Framework of Cooperation aimed at deepening collaboration in public health, research, and healthcare delivery. Read more »

Kenya: Kindiki Vows to Crush Bandits in Meru As Government Intensifies Security Operations

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned bandits terrorising residents of Meru County that they will face the full force of the government, saying security operations in the… Read more »

Kenya: Kindiki Orders Inter-Ministerial Talks to Roll Out HELB Funding for KMTC Students

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has acceded to a long-standing request by the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) to have its students included in the Higher Education Loans… Read more »

Kenya: DP Kindiki Announces HELB Funding Plan for KMTC Students At 94th Graduation Ceremony

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced that Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) students will soon begin accessing financial support from the Higher Education Loans Board… Read more »

Africa: Ciza, Lord Kez, Thuli P, Dj Fif_laa and Thabsie Set to Perform At the Tiktok Awards for Sub-Saharan Africa

TikTok is excited to unveil the musical powerhouses and creators bringing energy to the 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa on 6th December. Read more »

Kenya: MCK Condemns Gachagua's Attack On Journalist Stephen Letoo

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has issued a forceful condemnation of remarks made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of a reckless and dangerous attack on… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Makes Sh244.5bn After Selling 15pc Stake in Safaricom Divestment

The government has offloaded a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom, unlocking Sh244.5 billion in proceeds as part of its plan to finance major infrastructure projects. Read more »

Kenya: Financing Gap Risks Undermining Kenya's Agriculture Growth, Experts Warn

Kenya's agriculture sector risks being left behind unless financing gaps are urgently addressed, experts have warned, cautioning that underfunding could undermine the country's… Read more »

Kenya: IFC Team Set to Visit Kenya in January for Talks On JKIA Modernisation, Energy Projects

Kenya will host a high-level delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) early next year to advance discussions on major energy and infrastructure investments. Read more »

Kenya: North Eastern MPs Push for Drought to Be Declared National Disaster

MPs from the North Eastern region are urging the Government to immediately declare the ongoing drought a national disaster, warning that more than 2.1 million people in Arid and… Read more »

Kenya: Kuria Blames 'Extremely Powerful Offices' for Botched Alliance With Aladwa

Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has alleged that Makadara MP George Aladwa was pressured by "holders of extremely powerful offices" to withdraw from a political pact… Read more »