Kenya: Kidnapping Suspect Arrested in Kirinyaga After Daring Abduction of School Headteacher

Detectives in Kirinyaga East Sub-County have arrested a man believed to be the mastermind behind the kidnapping of Gatuto Primary School Headteacher in Kagumo, Kirinyaga County. Read more »

Kenya: Liquid Telecom Ordered to Pay Sh700,000 for Breaching Data Privacy Laws

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has ordered Liquid Telecommunications Kenya Ltd to compensate a complainant Sh700,000 for unlawfully processing personal data… Read more »

Kenya: Police, DPP Under Fire Over Alleged Cover-Up in Defilement of 6-Year-Old in Mandera

Police in Takaba, Mandera County, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) are facing sharp criticism over alleged attempts to cover up the defilement of a… Read more »

Kenya: Ambani Blames Unfavourable Hunting Ground for Leopards' First Loss in Kenya Premier League

AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani has blamed the poor state of Awendo Green Stadium for Saturday's 2-0 loss to Mara Sugar in the Kenya Premier League. Read more »

Kenya: Police Coach Stojanovic Laments Over 'Early Christmas Gift' to Gor Mahia

 Kenya Police head coach Dusan Stojanovic has admitted they gifted Gor Mahia their 2-0 victory in their Premier League encounter at the Nyayo Stadium on Sunday evening. Read more »

Kenya: Not Good Enough - Kpa Demand More of Themselves in Wbla Ticket Chase

Despite a commanding 81-57 victory over Zanzibar's Fox Divas in their opening Women's Basketball League Africa (WBLA) Zone Five qualifiers at the Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday… Read more »

Kenya: Track Queen Kipyegon Leads Kenyan Stars in Prestigious List of 50 Most Influential African Women in Sports

NAIROBI, Kenya, November 10, 2025 -- Kenyan athletics icon Faith Kipyegon has once again etched her name in history after being named among the 2025 Honorees of the 50 Most… Read more »

Kenya: MP Nabwera Calls for Probe Into Alleged Abduction of Munyuki High School Principal

Lugari Member of Parliament Nabii Nabwera has appealed to the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mohammed Amin, to launch investigations into the whereabouts of Munyuki… Read more »

Kenya: Museveni Brands Kenyan Activists 'Riot Experts' After 38-Day Detention

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has accused two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, of being "experts in organizing riots," claiming they were arrested on intelligence… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Secures Release of Abducted Activists in Uganda

Kenya on Saturday confirmed the safe release of its two citizens, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, who were abducted by armed men in Kampala, Uganda, on October 1, 2025. Read more »

Kenya: MPs Decry Delays in Human-Wildlife Conflict Payouts As Thousands Await Justice

A parliamentary watchdog has raised concern over a ballooning backlog of human-wildlife conflict compensation claims, warning that thousands of affected Kenyans continue to suffer… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Launches Nyota Youth Business Support Programme in Mumias

President William Ruto has launched the NYOTA Youth Business Support Programme in Mumias, Kakamega County, a nationwide initiative aimed at empowering young Kenyans to start and… Read more »

Kenya: Rights Groups Say Suluhu Setting Up Kenyans for Xenophobia, Denounce 'Unfounded' Protest Claims

Three leading human rights organizations have expressed deep concern over statements by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and other senior officials suggesting that foreign… Read more »

Kenya: Sarah Wairimu Charged With Giving False Information Over Alleged Lost Passport

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has charged Sarah Wairimu Kamotho, also known as Sarah Wairimu Kamotho Cohen, with giving false information to a police officer and… Read more »

Kenya: Experts Warn Kenya's Overreliance On Imports Driving Up Construction Costs

Overreliance on imported construction materials is driving up costs, exposing Kenya's real estate sector to global supply chain disruptions, and limiting job creation, experts have… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Discusses Trade, Security and Technology With U.S. Embassy Team

President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with the United States, with a renewed focus on expanding cooperation in… Read more »

Kenya: Abandoned Elephant Calf Airlifted to Safety After Rescue in Kajiado

A community-supported rescue mission has saved the life of a young elephant calf found abandoned in the wilds of Kangere, Kajiado County -- thanks to the swift response of local… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Secures Zelensky's Help to Free Kenyans Captured in Russia-Ukraine War

President William Ruto has sought the intervention of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to secure the release of several Kenyans reportedly captured while fighting on the side… Read more »

Kenya: Fresh Hurdle for Uchumi As Court Dispute Threatens Recovery Plan

Troubled retailer Uchumi Supermarkets is facing a fresh hurdle in its long-running recovery bid, with a lingering court battle over its 17-acre Kasarani property threatening to… Read more »

Kenya: UNDP, UNCDF and WRI Launch Solar Cold Storage and E-Mobility Projects to Back Kenya's Climate Goals

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the World Resources Institute (WRI) have unveiled two Mitigation Action… Read more »

Tanzania: Body of Tanzanian Victim Joshua Mollel Recovered Two Years After Hamas Attack

Israel has confirmed the recovery of the body of Joshua Loitu Mollel, a 21-year-old Tanzanian national who was among five African victims of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks,… Read more »

Kenya: UK-Based Website Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Sexual Exploitation of Kenyan Women

Authorities in Kenya and the UK are being urged to investigate a UK-registered website, Kenya Horn Hub, after rights groups claimed it advertises so-called "adult tours" in Kenya,… Read more »

Africa: AU Declares Tanzania's Election Flawed and Undemocratic

The African Union (AU) Election Observation Mission has concluded that Tanzania's October 2025 General Election failed to comply with AU principles, normative frameworks, and… Read more »

Kenya: The Day Governor Lenku Wept Over Amboseli's Return to the Maasai

Tears welled in Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku's eyes as he relived decades of pain, loss, and endurance, the untold story behind Amboseli National Park's long-awaited return to… Read more »

East Africa: Harmonize Is Taking East Africa to the Grammys As He Prepares to Drop His Forthcoming Album

When Harmonize, born Rajabu Abdulkahali Ibrahim, speaks about music, the unique rhythm and vibrancy of Dar es Salaam echoes in his voice. Over the last decade, Harmonize has become… Read more »