December 04, 2025
Kenya: Rising Debt Burden Shrinking Govt Spending On Essential Services - KHRC
Kenya's rising debt burden and shrinking social budgets are pushing essential services to the brink, according to a new report by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC). Read more »
Kenya: Kagwe Unveils 30-Year Sugar Lease Terms, Assures Full State Reversion
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has assured Parliament that every single investment made by private operators in the four state-owned sugar… Read more »
Kenya: Speaker Wetang'ula Confirms Kwanza MP Is Receiving Treatment in India
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula on Tuesday moved to dispel persistent rumours claiming that Kwanza MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi had died, assuring the House and the country… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Private Sector Posts Strongest Recovery in 5 Years
Kenya's private sector recorded its strongest rebound in more than five years in November, driven by a sharp surge in new business, firmer consumer spending, and easing price… Read more »
December 03, 2025
Kenya: Health Workers Issue Strike Notice to Compel Govt to Sign Agreement
The health sector is bracing for fresh turmoil after the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) issued a 21-day strike notice, accusing the Ministry of Health and the Council of… Read more »
Kenya: White House Says Fraud Proceeds By Somali Migrants Invested in Kenya
The White House has singled out Kenya as one of the countries allegedly benefiting from proceeds of what it describes as a massive fraud scheme involving Somali migrants in the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Announces Scheduled Interruptions in 10 Counties On Wednesday
Kenya Power has announced extensive power interruptions scheduled for December 3, 2025 across ten counties to allow for essential maintenance works. Read more »
Kenya: Key Report Flags Enforcement Gaps, Political Meddling in Kenya's Anti-Graft War
Kenya continues to face major enforcement gaps and limited civil society engagement in implementing its anti-corruption commitments. Read more »
Kenya: Ngong-Suswa Highway Finally Complete After Years of Delays
The government has announced the completion and opening of the 66-kilometre Ngong-Suswa Highway, bringing to an end years of delays, funding setbacks, and stalled works. Read more »
Kenya: Rights Groups Give IEBC, EACC 14 Days to Act On Alleged By-Election Violation
Human rights organisations have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to… Read more »
Kenya: Governor Nyaribo Survives Third Impeachment Bid Over Threshold Flaw
Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo survived a third impeachment attempt after the Senate ruled that the Nyamira County Assembly did not attain the constitutionally required two-thirds… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Uganda Reaffirm Commitment to Eliminate Non-Tariff Barriers, Boost Cross-Border Trade
Kenya and Uganda have renewed their commitment to resolving Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) hindering cross-border trade, following a joint technical review of key border posts shared… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Courts Sifuna, Babu Owino to Join DCP
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has issued a public invitation to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino claiming they face… Read more »
Kenya: KNEC Warns Public Against Fraudsters Claiming to Alter Exam Results
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has issued a strong warning to the public over a surge in fraudsters claiming they can manipulate candidates' scores during the… Read more »
Kenya: Regulator Fines Directline Assurance Sh85mn for Abusing Buyer Power Against SMEs
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has imposed a penalty of Sh85 million on Directline Assurance Company Limited for abusing its bargaining power over two Nairobi-based small… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Denies Pushing for Tribal Leadership in DCP-Wiper Pact in Nairobi County
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has rejected claims that he wants key Nairobi leadership positions reserved for the Kikuyu community, insisting his… Read more »
Kenya: Petitioners Contest High Court Ruling On Unregistered Seed Laws
Fifteen petitioners, among them smallholder farmers and Greenpeace Africa, have filed an appeal challenging a High Court decision that struck down key provisions of the Seed and… Read more »
Kenya: ELOG Says By-Elections Marred By Irregularities Despite IEBC's 'Technical Competence'
The Elections Observation Group (ELOG) has raised concerns over the integrity of the November 27 by-elections, citing widespread electoral malpractices ranging from voter bribery… Read more »
Kenya: 6 More Suspect Linked to Meru Gang Rape Arrested Amid Outrage
Authorities in Meru have arrested six additional suspects linked to the brutal gang rape of a young woman in Laare Town, Igembe North Sub-County--an attack that has sparked… Read more »
Kenya: Zoho Expands Young Creators Program to Bridge Skill Gap in the Region
Tech firm Zoho is seeking to bridge East Africa's widening digital skills gap by expanding its Young Creators Program (YCP) across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Madagascar. Read more »
East Africa: Stanchart Moves to Strengthen Wealth and Risk Management in the Region
Standard Chartered Bank has partnered with CFOs East Africa to strengthen financial leadership and wealth management capabilities among Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and senior… Read more »
Kenya: Aladwa Disowns Joint Nairobi Gubernatorial Bid With Kuria, Affirms 2027 Candidature On ODM Ticket
Makadara MP George Aladwa has declined former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria's offer to become his running mate in Nairobi's 2027 gubernatorial race. Read more »
Kenya: Governor Nyaribo Denies Impeachment Charges At Senate Trial
Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has pleaded not guilty to all charges levelled against her by Members of County Assembly (MCAs). Read more »
Ethiopia/Kenya: National Under 17 Coach Offers Damning Verdict About Team After Losing Afcon Slot to Ethiopia
National under 17 team head coach William 'Kanu' Muluya has conceded that they were vastly inferior to Ethiopia in Tuesday's third place playoff for the Cecafa Regional qualifiers… Read more »
Kenya: 3 Men Arrested for Murder of Kirinyaga Woman Whose Body Was Mutilated
Detectives in Kirinyaga East have arrested three men suspected of involvement in the brutal murder of Jackline Waruguru Kathuri, whose mutilated body was discovered on November 22… Read more »
