November 18, 2025
Kenya: Kindiki Promises Opponents Bruising Battle As Mbeere North Race Heats Up
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned rival parties to brace for a fierce contest in the upcoming Mbeere North parliamentary by-election, saying the United Democratic… Read more »
Kenya: CBK - Licensing of Crypto Service Providers to Begin After New Regulations Are Issued
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) says the licensing of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) will only begin once new regulations under the Virtual Assets Service Providers Act,… Read more »
Kenya: Kibuye Market Chairlady Arrested After Violent Assault Amid a Leadership Tussle
Police in Kisumu have arrested a woman accused of leading a violent assault against two businesswomen at Kibuye Market on Monday afternoon, in what authorities have termed a… Read more »
Kenya/Senegal: Tortured and Humiliated As Senegal Sends Harambee Stars to the Cleaners in International Friendly
The national football team Harambee Stars succumbed to a 8-0 demolition at the hands of Senegal in a one-sided international friendly match hosted in Turkey on Tuesday evening. Read more »
Kenya: KDC Injects Sh500mn Into Githunguri Dairy Cooperative to Boost Msme Financing
Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) has injected Sh500 million into Githunguri Dairy Cooperative Society (GDC) to expand financing for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Read more »
Africa: Woodford Reserve Debuts in Kenya, Targeting East Africa's Premium Whiskey Market
Woodford Reserve, the small-batch Kentucky bourbon produced by Brown-Forman, has officially launched in Kenya, marking the brand's strategic entry into the East African… Read more »
Kenya: KWS Launches Largest-Ever Black Rhino Ear-Notching Operation
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has commenced a 15-day ear-notching and tagging campaign at Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary and Tsavo West National Park set to have over 100 black rhinos… Read more »
November 17, 2025
Africa: MCB Leads $400mn Syndicated Facility for Karpowership's Africa Operations
The Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) has arranged and closed a $400 million syndicated facility for Sea World Energy Holdings Limited, the affiliate consolidating Karpowership… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Contains Cyberattack On State Websites, Probes 'PCP@Kenya' Hacker Group
The government has confirmed that a series of hacker attacks targeting multiple state websites early Monday were successfully contained, with most digital services gradually… Read more »
Kenya: Anti-Counterfeit Agency Boss Denies Graft Charges, Freed On Sh1mn Bail
Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) Board Chairperson Josphat Gichunge Kabeabea has denied corruption charges after prosecutors accused him of soliciting and receiving a Sh5 million… Read more »
Kenya: Election Observer Group Accuses Public Officers of Political Bias Ahead of By-Election
The Elections Observation Group has petitioned the Independent Elections and Boundaries Commission to take action against public officers engaging in political activities ahead of… Read more »
Kenya: How Kenya's Youth Are Fuelling a Forex Trading Revolution
Kenya's demographic surge is sparking an unexpected financial revolution. With 75% of the population under 35 and 56 million mobile subscriptions enabling instant market access,… Read more »
Africa: Kenya's Environment CS Frames Africa's Climate Mandate At COP30
Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa, delivered the collective stance of the Africa Group of Negotiators during a… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua, Kindiki Lead High-Stakes Campaigns in Mbeere North Ahead of Crucial By-Election
The battle for political supremacy between Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua escalated on Monday, with both leaders pitching camp in Mbeere… Read more »
Kenya: Rural Kenya Drives 60% of Online Purchases As E-Commerce Expands, Jumia Report Shows
Rural Kenya has overtaken major cities as the country's e-commerce growth engine, now accounting for 60 percent of all Jumia orders, a new report shows, signalling a major shift in… Read more »
Kenya: Ritoni-Mau Summit Road Dualling to Commence On November 28 - Ruto
President William Ruto has confirmed November 28, 2025 as the official start date for the dualling of the 170km Rironi-Naivasha-Mau Summit Road. Read more »
Kenya: Koome Touts Strides in Refugee, Migration Law As Kenya Hosts Global Conference
Chief Justice Martha Koome has highlighted major gains made by Kenya's Judiciary in strengthening refugee and migration law, calling on judges worldwide to deepen cooperation,… Read more »
Kenya: Outrage As Nairobi County Officer Filmed Spray-Painting Parked Car in CBD
A viral video showing a Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) enforcement officer spray-painting a parked vehicle in the CBD has sparked widespread outrage, with Kenyans accusing… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Unveils National AI Strategy, Urges Technology Adoption in Universities
President William Ruto has called on universities to adopt digital technologies in teaching, training and research, saying Artificial Intelligence is redefining the future of… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Judges to Defend Refugees' Rights and Judicial Independence
President William Ruto has called on judges handling refugee and migration cases to uphold fairness, courage and independence as they confront growing challenges facing displaced… Read more »
Africa: Mycredit, Enkisoma Africa Ink Sh1.2bn Private Schools Financing Deal
MyCredit Limited has signed a KES 1.2 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Enkisoma Africa Limited to finance and accelerate digital transformation in private schools… Read more »
Kenya: KDF Manufacturing Wing Holds Workshop to Boost Operational Excellence
The Kenya Ordnance Factories Corporation (KOFC) has convened a high-level management workshop aimed at strengthening leadership efficiency, enhancing organizational culture, and… Read more »
Kenya: MP Nyoro Warns Proposed Day School Cuts Will Jeopardize Free Education Gains
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has strongly opposed the Ministry of Education's proposal to reduce government capitation for day secondary schools, calling the directive unacceptable and a… Read more »
Kenya: Over 200 Judges Converge in Nairobi for Global Forum On Refugee and Migration Law
More than 200 judges from around the world have gathered in Nairobi for the 14th World Conference of the International Association of Refugee and Migration Judges (IARMJ), a key… Read more »
Kenya: Chinese Manager's Contract Terminated After Assault On Kenyan Worker
The Chinese Embassy in Kenya has confirmed that the Chinese manager caught on video assaulting a Kenyan colleague has had his contract terminated, following mounting calls for… Read more »
