Kenya: Kenya Turns to AI in Bid to Boost Tourism Earnings Through Google Deal

NAIROBI,Kenya,May 29-Kenya is betting on artificial intelligence and big data to reposition its tourism sector as a key driver of economic growth after entering a strategic… Read more »

Kenya: Ogamba Dissolves Utumishi School Board After Probe Exposes Safety Failures

The government has dissolved the Board of Management of Utumishi Girls Academy for failing to enforce compliance with school safety regulations following yesterday's dormitory fire… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Ranks Low Globally in Shift Toward Smoke-Free Alternatives

Kenya is lagging behind many African countries in helping smokers shift away from traditional cigarettes, according to a new global ranking released ahead of World No Tobacco Day. Read more »

Kenya: CJ Koome Appoints Justice Wanjiru Karanja Acting Court of Appeal President Ahead of June Election

Chief Justice Martha Koome has appointed Lady Justice Wanjiru Karanja as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal following the expiry of Justice Daniel Musinga's five-year term… Read more »

Kenya: State Orders Bulk Purchase of MWEA Rice to Stabilise Market and Ease Farmer Losses

The government has directed state agencies to purchase unsold stocks from Mwea, in a bid to stabilize prices and support farmers facing a weak market, even as structural production… Read more »

Kenya: A Tobacco-Free World Is Possible If We Let Smokers Escape

Every World No Tobacco Day, we renew our commitment to ending the devastating toll of smoking. Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua Blasts Govt After Court Stops Ebola Quarantine Proposal

Former Deputy President Rigathi has accused the government of mismanagement, corruption, conflict of interest and state capture, claiming Kenyans would resist attempts to expose… Read more »

Kenya: Mudavadi - Kenya Being Proactive in Establishing US-Backed Ebola Facility, 16 Preparedness Centers

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi says Kenya is taking a proactive stance in strengthening its public health emergency preparedness through the establishment of a US-backed… Read more »

Kenya: New Coffee Hub to Bring Global Buyers Straight to Kenyan Farms

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 - Kenya has launched a new origin-based coffee trade convention aimed at connecting international buyers directly with local farmers in a move expected to… Read more »

Kenya: Wetang'ula Refers Mruttu's Succession Law Reform Petition to Parliamentary Committee

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has referred a petition by former Taita Taveta Governor and Senate aspirant John Mruttu seeking sweeping reforms to Kenya's succession… Read more »

East Africa: Nairobi Forum Explores East Africa's Clean Energy Transition

Entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and development partners gathered in Nairobi last week to discuss how East Africa can accelerate access to clean and sustainable energy… Read more »

Kenya: KCA University Brings Together Tax Experts to Debate Finance Bill 2026

KCA University has convened a high-level fiscal policy dialogue bringing together experts from public finance, taxation, academia, industry and policymaking institutions to discuss… Read more »

Kenya: PS Karugu Pledges Diligent Service Following New State Department Role

East African Community Principal Secretary Caroline Karugu has expressed gratitude to President William Ruto after being assigned additional responsibility to oversee the State… Read more »

Kenya: Azimio Removes Wamboka From Powerful PIC Committee Amid Graft Claims

The Azimio Coalition has removed Bumula MP Jack Wamboka from the influential Public Investments Committee (PIC) on Governance and Education, reassigning him to the Committee on… Read more »

Kenya: Rubio, Ruto Discuss Ebola Response As U.S. Commits Sh1.7 Billion for Kenya Preparedness

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday held talks with President William Ruto on the ongoing Ebola outbreak and coordinated response efforts between Kenya and the United… Read more »

Kenya: NACADA Shuts Down Rehab Centres in Makueni and Kilifi, Rescues 16 Clients

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has shut down two rehabilitation centres in Makueni County and Kilifi County following the discovery… Read more »

Kenya: PS Muhia Inspects Kilgoris GK Prison Projects, Promises Budget Support

Salome Wairimu Muhia Biacco has called on communities to support offenders released on probation, saying successful reintegration is key to reducing repeat offences and easing… Read more »

Kenya: Harambee Stars Friendlies Against Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan Cancelled

The national football team, Harambee Stars, will play Lesotho in upcoming international friendlies next month, in June. Read more »

Kenya: EACC Arrests Kitutu Central Dcio, Corporal Over Over Alleged Sh 40,000 Bribe

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested two senior police officers in Kisii County over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe from a member of the public… Read more »

Kenya: EACC Arrests Kenya Power Staff Over Ksh30,000 Bribe

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Kenya Power employee and an accomplice for allegedly soliciting and receiving a bribe to reconnect electricity to a… Read more »

Kenya: U.S. Embassy Targets University Students With Innovation,Skills Drive

The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi is targeting university students with a nationwide innovation and skills development drive as it launched the Freedom 250 Festival Tour at Jomo Kenyatta… Read more »

Kenya: Absa Kenya's Posts Sh5.3 Billion in Profit After Tax in Q1 On Customer Deposits

Absa Bank Kenya has posted a profit after tax of Sh5.3 billion for the three months ending March 2026, driven by growth in customer deposits and an expansion of its balance sheet… Read more »

Kenya: Special Congratulatory Message for Champions-Elect Gor Mahia As Coronation Preps Gather Pace

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is the latest high-profile official to congratulate Gor Mahia for winning the 2025/26 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League. Read more »

Kenya: Cambodia Dismisses Viral Deportation Notice Targeting Kenyans, Other Africans As Fake

Cambodian authorities have disowned a widely circulated notice claiming that Kenyan and other African nationals living in the Southeast Asian nation must leave by May 31 or face… Read more »

Kenya: CS Murkomen Welcomes New Law to Strengthen Kenya's Disaster Risk Management

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has welcomed President William Ruto's assent to the National Disaster Risk Management Bill, 2023, describing it as a major milestone… Read more »