Kenya: Workers Union Faults Push to Charge Nawasco for Pension Debt, Says County and Treasury Must Pay

A group of officials allied to the Kenya Union of Water and Sewerage Employees (KUWASE) has dismissed fresh demands that Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company (NAWASCO) settle… Read more »

Kenya: All Ready for Ugunja Parliamentary Mini Poll As 60,000 Kenyans Set to Vote

Ugunja Constituency is in full election mode as 60,114 registered voters prepare to cast their ballots on Thursday in a by-election. Read more »

Kenya: Khalwale Warns of Pandemonium Following Withdrawal of Security Details for Him and Natembeya

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has issued a sharp warning over the potential consequences should harm befall him or Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, following the… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, Netherlands and EU Sign Letter of Intent to Accelerate Northern Corridor Modernization Under Global Gateway

Kenya, the Netherlands, the European Union (EU), and Invest International have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to scale up investments along the Northern Corridor, East Africa's… Read more »

Kenya: Nyota Project Rolls Out Final Phase of Business Training in 17 Counties

The Nyota Project on Wednesday commenced the final round of its Business Support classroom training programme across 17 counties, marking a major milestone in its rollout. Read more »

Kenya: DCI Arrests Senior Engineer Over Forged Transport Ministry Letter

Detectives from the Serious Crime Unit have arrested a senior government engineer over allegations of forging an official letter from the State Department for Transport. Read more »

Africa: President Ruto Urges African States to Back AU Institutional Reforms

President William Ruto has called on African nations to rally behind the ongoing reforms of the African Union (AU), warning that failure to modernise the institution could weaken… Read more »

Kenya: Confirmed - Kenya to Host World Rugby 7s Series Leg in February

Kenya is set to host the opening leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series Division 2 in February next year. Read more »

Kenya: Ethekon Warns Candidates Against Electoral Malpractices Ahead of Thursday By-Elections

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chair Erastus Ethekon has issued a strong warning to all candidates participating in the Kasipul by-election, urging them to… Read more »

Kenya: IEBC Chair Ethekon Confident of Fair By-Elections, Calls for Peaceful Conduct

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has declared that it is fully prepared for Thursday's by-elections, assuring voters and candidates of a transparent and… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Urges China to Cut Tariffs On Coffee, Tea and Avocados

Kenya has called on China to eliminate tariffs on key agricultural exports, including coffee, tea and avocados, as part of efforts to address the country's persistent trade deficit… Read more »

Kenya/Algeria: Starlets Eager to Test Their Mettle Against Algeria in Crucial Pre-Wafcon Friendly

Harambee Starlets return to action tonight with a high-stakes international friendly against Algeria in Blida, as preparations for next year's WAFCON campaign intensify. Read more »

Kenya: Kalahari Cement Acquires Sh1.6bn East African Portland Cement Stake From NSSF

Kalahari Cement has acquired a 27 percent equity stake in East African Portland Cement (EAPC) from the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). Read more »

Kenya: IEBC Warns Staff Against Collusion Ahead of November 27 By-Elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has cautioned its staff overseeing the November 27 by-election against colluding to favour any candidates in the contests. Read more »

Kenya: Lupita Nyong'o Speaks Out Being Offered Slave Roles After Winning Oscar

Lupita Nyong'o was inundated with offers to play a slave after winning an Oscar. Read more »

Kenya: MPs Begin Debate On President Ruto's Sh5 Trillion Vision for Developed Kenya

Legislators in the Senate and the National Assembly are today expected to begin debating President William Ruto's State of the Nation address delivered last week. Read more »

Kenya: KeNHA Gives Illegal Billboard Owners 30 Days to Remove Structures or Face Action

Owners of illegal billboards on Kenyan roads have been given 30 days to remove their structures or face enforcement action. Read more »

Kenya: Nyamira Governor Nyaribo Impeached for the Third Time After 23 MCAs Back Motion

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has been impeached after 23 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) voted to remove him from office in a heated session on Tuesday. Read more »

Kenya: Government Assures Voters of Enhanced Security Measures Ahead 22 By-Elections On Thursday

The government has beefed up security ahead of the November 27 By-election to avert attempts to disrupt the polls. Read more »

Kenya: Recovered Hobley Estate Land Turned Into Affordable Housing Site in Mombasa - EACC

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has announced that the Sh500 million Hobley Estate in the Buxton area of Mombasa Island has been fully demolished, with site… Read more »

Africa: President Ruto Urges Shift From Charity to Industry in Africa-EU Ties

NOV 25 - President William Ruto has urged Africa's development partners to back the continent's industrial growth instead of entrenching a culture of dependency. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Strengthens Fight Against Respiratory Diseases With Launch of Advanced Bronchoscopy Training At KNH

Kenya has taken a major step in boosting its capacity to diagnose and treat respiratory diseases with the launch of an Advanced Bronchoscopy Training Programme at Kenyatta National… Read more »

Kenya: Uniformed and Plainclothes Officers Deployed in 22 Areas to Secure the November 27 By-Elections

Security agencies have deployed both uniformed and non-uniformed officers across 22 electoral areas ahead of Thursday's by-elections, amid rising tensions and isolated incidents of… Read more »

Kenya: Rironi-Mau Summit Road Project Split Amid Chinese Investment Cap

The expansion of the Rironi-Mau Summit Expressway will be split into two sections to accommodate two consortiums including Chinese firms and the National Social Security Fund… Read more »

Kenya: Fiscal Vulnerabilities Now Kenya's Biggest Economic Risk, World Bank Warns

Kenya's widening fiscal vulnerabilities have become the most urgent threat to the country's economic outlook, the World Bank has warned, citing persistent budget imbalances,… Read more »