Kenya: Isiolo Loses 190,000 Acres of Grassland Amid an Unrelenting Wildfire

Isiolo County is grappling with a devastating wildfire that has ravaged over 190,000 acres of grassland, as the raging fire entred the fifth day on Wednesday. Read more »

Kenya: Governor Sakaja Waives Painting Permit Fees for CBD Building Owners

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced a waiver on painting permit fees for property owners in the Central Business District (CBD) to facilitate a citywide beautification… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya At High Risk of Debt Distress - New Report

Kenya remains at a heightened risk of debt distress, despite the government's successful sale of a $2 billion Eurobond last year, according to a new report from the Institute of… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Promises ICT Hubs in Vihiga to Tackle Youth Unemployment

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 22 - President William Ruto has pledged to fully fund the establishment of ICT hubs in Vihiga County as part of efforts to address youth unemployment. Read more »

Kenya: DP Kindiki Urges Unity, Rejects Divisive Politics By Govt Critics

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on government critics to avoid divisive and tribal politics, urging them instead to advocate for peace and unity. Read more »

Kenya: African Nations Must Own Their Narrative, Says Gina Din-Kariuki At Davos

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22 - Leading pan-African communications expert Gina Din-Kariuki has called on African countries to take charge of their own narrative during her address at… Read more »

Africa: Gina Din-Kariuki Urges Africa to Reclaim Its Narrative At Davos

Renowned pan-African communications expert Gina Din-Kariuki has called on African nations to reclaim their narrative to counter biased media portrayals that undermine the… Read more »

Kenya: Parliament Calls for Special Audit On Water, Roads Departments

The National Assembly has called for a special audit of exchequer releases to the State Departments of Water and Roads amid allegations of financial mismanagement and delays in… Read more »

Kenya: Koome Halts Hiring of Additional Superior Court Judges Citing Budgetary Constraints

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has cancelled advertisements for sixteen judge positions in superior courts due to financial constraints. Read more »

Kenya: State House Says No Job Losses in State Corporations Merger

The government has assured Kenyans that no jobs will be lost following the Cabinet's decision to merge 42 state corporations into 20 entities as part of fiscal consolidation… Read more »

Kenya: Cabinet Approves Parastatal Reforms Merging 42 Entities Into 20

President William Ruto's Cabinet has approved sweeping reforms that include merging forty-two state corporations into twenty entities as part of fiscal cosolidation efforts. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Police in Haiti Hands Over Third Forward Operating Base to Guatemala Team

The National Police Service (NPS) team in Haiti has handed over the third Forward Operating Base (FOB) to the Guatemala team, marking another milestone in the international… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Waives Visa Requirements for Africans, Except Somalia and Libya

The Kenyan government has announced the removal of eTA and visa requirements for all African nationals, excluding those from Somalia and Libya, citing security concerns. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Lokaale Appointed to Facilitate UN Summit Review

Kenya's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York Erastus Ekitela Lokaale has been picked to co-facilitate a panel to review the outcomes of the World Summit on… Read more »

Kenya: Police Clobber Bandari to Take Control of FKF Premier League

Jesse Were scored his first goal of the 2024/25 campaign as Kenya Police thrashed Bandari 3-0 in a Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League encounter at the Kenyatta Stadium… Read more »

Kenya: Kindiki Reaffirms Kenya Kwanza's Economic Agenda, Dismisses Critics

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans that the Kenya Kwanza administration is focused on economic transformation, dismissing detractors who, he says, are trying to… Read more »

Kenya: Hyatt Hotels Launches First Kenyan Facility in Nairobi

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has officially opened the Hyatt Regency Nairobi in Westlands, marking the brand's debut in Kenya. Read more »

Kenya: Nairobi West Prison to Host Regional Cross Country Championships

he Nairobi Regional Cross Country Championships is set for this Friday (January 24) at the Nairobi West Prison Grounds, with hundreds of athletes from around the city expected to… Read more »

Kenya: Kisumu Lawmaker Opposes Proposed Bursary Consolidation Under National Govt

Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu has opposed attempts to consolidate bursary funds at the national level, noting that the majority of needy students would be locked out. Read more »

Kenya: Cabinet Approves New Foreign Policy Approach, Anchors MFA in Security Budget

President William Ruto's administration has anchored the management of foreign affairs under the security sector's budget, signaling a new approach that aligns Kenya's diplomatic… Read more »

Kenya: Chinese New Year Gala in Nairobi Showcases Rich Traditions, Strengthens Sino-Kenyan Ties

The festive spirit of the Chinese New Year lit up Nairobi's Two Rivers Mall as Ambassador Guo Haiyan of China joined dignitaries, cultural enthusiasts, and members of the… Read more »

Kenya: Families Left Homeless in Nyahururu After Monday Night Inferno

Property of unknown value was reduced to ashes, and tens of families were left homeless on Monday night after a fierce fire ravaged rental houses at the sprawling Manguo slums on… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Police in Haiti Intensify Patrols to Pacify Major Towns

The National Police Service officers deployed as part of the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti have intensified their patrols in major towns across Haiti in efforts… Read more »

Kenya: Mathare United Founder Bob Munro to Be Cremated On January 28

Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA) founder Bob Munro will be cremated on Tuesday, January 28 at the Kariakor Cemetery in Nairobi. Read more »

Africa: Delphos Advises Powergen On Transforming Africa's Renewable Energy Sector

In a move towards addressing Africa's energy access challenges, PowerGen Renewable Energy has enlisted Delphos as its financial advisor for a series of transformative renewable… Read more »