December 02, 2025
Kenya: President Ruto Orders Major Overhaul of Anti-Narcotics Unit, Triples Personnel in War On Drugs
President William Ruto has directed Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, to overhaul the country's anti-narcotics unit by tripling its personnel and expanding its national… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Moves Electricity Connection Process Online Amid Expansion Drive
Kenya Power has announced that all new electricity connection applications will now be submitted exclusively through its online platform, marking a shift towards digital service… Read more »
Africa: United States Assumes 2026 G20 Presidency As Tiff With South Africa Deepens
The United States officially assumed the 2026 Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) on Monday, marking the beginning of a year in which the Trump administration says it intends to… Read more »
Africa: Nairobi Ranked Third Most Attractive City in Africa
Nairobi has been ranked the third most attractive city in Africa in the newly released Jeune Afrique 2025 African Cities Attractiveness Index, marking the capital's strongest… Read more »
East Africa: Kindiki Challenges EAC Judiciary to Hasten Justice Delivery for Socio-Economic Growth
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged to judges and magistrates across the East African region, calling for the expedited delivery of justice, which he described as… Read more »
Kenya: Khalwale Axed As Majority Whip, Replaced By Bungoma Senator Wakoli
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has been ousted as the Senate Majority Whip in the latest move by United Democratic Alliance to crack the whip on members who backed opposing… Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Women Defend PS Omollo's Community Work Against Political Attacks By Wanga
Thousands of women from informal settlements across Kisumu on Tuesday poured into the city centre in a dramatic protest against what they described as attempts by Homa Bay Governor… Read more »
Kenya: Senate Alters Calendar to Facilitate Nyamira Governor Nyaribo's Impeachment Hearing
The Senate is set to convene on Wednesday to consider the impeachment charges leveled against Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo. Read more »
Kenya: Seven Newly Elected Lawmakers Sworn in After Gazettement
Parliament swore in six Members of the National Assembly and one in the Senate aligned with the broad-based government, following their victories in the November 27, 2025… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Directs IG Kanja to Establish New Administration Police Unit to Support Chiefs in Crackdown On Alcohol and Drug Abuse
President William Ruto has directed the Inspector General of Police to immediately establish and operationalize a new National Government Administration Police Unit, beginning with… Read more »
Kenya: EU Pesticide Exports and Their Impact On Kenyan Communities
Europe is facing new criticism for its actions in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Heads to Washington for Historic DR Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal and Strategic Kenya-U.S. Talks
President William Ruto has departed Nairobi for Washington, D.C., where he will join President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic… Read more »
Africa: Koome Calls for Stronger Regional Collaboration to Deepen People-Centred Justice in East Africa
Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for deeper regional collaboration to strengthen the multi-door approach to justice across East Africa and address challenges affecting the… Read more »
Kenya: Industry Players Push for Safer, Standardized Elevators Amid Nairobi's Vertical Growth
Industry stakeholders are urging stronger safety and compliance measures for elevators and escalators as Nairobi and other cities build taller, denser structures. Read more »
Kenya: Rwandaair Resumes Mombasa Flights After Six-Year Hiatus
RwandaAir has resumed flights to Mombasa, ending its six-year hiatus on the coastal route. Read more »
Kenya: Galana Kulalu Set to Become Kenya's First Agricultural Special Economic Zone
The government is set to transform Galana Kulalu into a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has announced. Read more »
Africa: Viktoria Ventures Wins 'Angel Network of the Year' for Boosting Africa's Startup Funding
Viktoria Ventures has been named "Angel Network of the Year 2025" at the Africa Early-Stage Investor Summit (AESIS) in Cape Town, earning recognition for its role in strengthening… Read more »
Kenya: Baby Pendo Murder Case - Court Sets January Mention to Confirm Readiness for Pre-Trial
The Baby Samantha Pendo murder case came up for mention at the Kisumu High Court, where the court directed the prosecution to serve all accused police officers with witness… Read more »
Kenya: Three Nyamira MCAs Deny Taking Part in Governor Nyaribo Impeachment Vote, File Forgery Complaint
Three Members of the Nyamira County Assembly have denied participating in the vote that led to the impeachment of Governor Amos Nyaribo, accusing the assembly of forging their… Read more »
Kenya: EBK Trains KDF Officers On Professional Engineer Registration As Military Expands Role in National Infrastructure
The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) has conducted a specialized training programme for officers of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) on the registration process for Professional… Read more »
East Africa: East Africa's Judicial Officers Meet to Advance People-Centred Justice
President William Samoei Ruto is expected to preside over the official opening of the East Africa Magistrates and Judges Association (EAMJA) Annual Conference. Read more »
Kenya: Court of Appeal to Rule On Ng-CDF Legality in February 2026 As National Assembly Defends Fund
The Court of Appeal will deliver its judgment on the legality of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) on February 6, 2026, after the National Assembly… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Unveils First-Ever Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Investigation Training Module
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has officially launched a pioneering Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Investigation Training Module, a landmark initiative aimed at… Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Flags Banditry, SGBV, Drug Abuse and Land Disputes As Key National Security Threats
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has identified banditry, sexual and gender-based violence, drug and alcohol abuse, and persistent land disputes as some of the most… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's High Court Verdict Signals a Realignment for Foreign Companies Seeking Justice
For years, foreign companies trying to enforce contracts in Kenya have relied on a well-established understanding that local registration under the Companies Act was not required… Read more »
