May 27
Kenya: AMFI Seeks Bad Debt Relief, Vat Exemptions in 2026 Finance Bill
The Association of Microfinance Institutions (AMFI) has urged Parliament to amend the Income Tax Act to explicitly allow lenders including banks, microfinance institutions and… Read more »
Kenya: UDA Says Uhuru Failed Economy, Dismisses Criticism of Ruto As Bitterness Over Legacy
The United Democratic Alliance has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of failing Kenya's economy during his tenure, dismissing his criticism of President William Ruto as… Read more »
Kenya: Wanga Rallies ODM Supporters Ahead of Major Kisumu Meeting
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has called on supporters of Orange Democratic Movement to turn out in large numbers for the party's upcoming rally scheduled for May 31 at Kirembe… Read more »
Kenya: Five in Custody After Dandora Raid Uncovers Stolen Phones, Power Meters
Five suspected members of a criminal gang accused of terrorising residents in Dandora Phase III through robberies, mobile phone snatching, and theft of electricity token meters… Read more »
Kenya: This Engineer Helped Shape Kenya's Renewable Energy Story
The Time the Morning Sunlight Stretches Across the Grass Beneath the Wind Turbine On the Northern Edge of the Ngong Hills, Kenya Electricity Generating Company (Kengen) Has Already… Read more »
Zambia/Kenya: Odemba Names Harambee Starlets Squad for Zambia Four Nations Tournament
Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has unveiled a 24-woman provisional squad tasked with flying the Kenyan flag at the upcoming Four Nations Tournament in Zambia scheduled… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Host National Productivity and Performance Conference Amid Push for Public Sector Reforms
A multi-agency steering committee bringing together national and county governments, the private sector, civil society and development partners has announced that the National… Read more »
Kenya: Former LSK Boss Odhiambo Urges IEBC, NCIC Action Over 'Election Rigging' Remarks
Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the National Cohesion and Integration… Read more »
Africa: Igaming Afrika Awards 2026 Crown Africa's Top Gaming Operators, Suppliers and Innovators
Africa's top gaming operators, suppliers, regulators and innovators took center stage at the inaugural iGaming AFRIKA Summit Awards 2026, with industry leaders crowned across 25… Read more »
Kenya: My First Visit to China Revealed a Country Living in the Future
Before travelling to China, I had heard countless stories about the Asian giant -- its huge population, rapid economic growth and technological advancement. Read more »
Kenya: Tennis Queen Angella Okutoyi Bags Historic Elite Us College Honors
The historic, record-shattering collegiate career of Kenyan tennis prodigy Angella Okutoyi has reached another monumental milestone in the United States. Read more »
Kenya: 'By the Grace of God - ' Olympics Bronze Medalist Reveals How Serious Illness Threatened Athletics Career
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 27, 2026 - Olympics 800m bronze medalist Mary Moraa reveals she almost gave up on athletics due to a serious illness. Read more »
Kenya: Big Names Shocker As Tarus Names Wafalme Squad for Africa Volleyball Champs Qualifiers
National men's volleyball team head coach Gideon Tarus has named a 14-man squad to represent Kenya at the CAVB Zone V Africa Nations qualifiers in Uganda, with the omission of a… Read more »
Kenya: Muslims Across Kenya Mark Eid Al-Adha With Prayers and Family Gatherings
Muslims across Kenya joined the global faithful in marking Eid al-Adha today, holding special congregational prayers in mosques, open fields, and designated prayer grounds in towns… Read more »
May 26
Kenya: Parliament to Form Mediation Team Over Division of Revenue Bill Stalemate
The National Assembly has voted for the establishment of a Mediation Committee after MPs rejected proposals approved by Senators which will require the national government to fully… Read more »
Kenya: Lobby Seeks Overhaul of Key Finance Bill 2026 Clauses Over Economic Pressure Fears
The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has warned that several proposals in the Finance Bill 2026 could significantly raise the cost of living, weaken consumer protections and… Read more »
Kenya: Electoral Body Rejects Vote Rigging Allegations
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has dismissed claims of planned manipulation of the 2027 General Election, assuring Kenyans that the country's electoral process… Read more »
Kenya: Heavy Rains, Strong Winds and Flooding Warning Until June 1
The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast continued rainfall across several parts of the country from May 26 to June 1, 2026, with heavy downpours expected in sections of… Read more »
Kenya: CS Mbadi Says State House Budget Too Small to Fund Education, Backs Agriculture Reforms
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the State House budget allocation, saying the amount is too small to significantly support major sectors such as… Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi Commissions Kenya's First Jigger Museum in Murang'a
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has commissioned Kenya's first jigger museum and archive centre in Murang'a County,… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Calls for Stronger African Union Institutions Amid Global Shifts
President William Ruto has called for accelerated reforms within the African Union, saying the continent must take greater control of its future through stronger institutions,… Read more »
Kenya: Budget Committee Flags Funding Gaps, Push for Better Budget Prioritisation Across Sectors
The Budget and Appropriations Committee has called for enhanced fiscal discipline and better prioritisation across government sectors, warning against fragmented funding,… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Flower Growers Seek Tax Reprieve Amid Sh200 Million Daily Losses
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 26-Kenya's flower industry is pushing for tax relief and faster government support measures, warning that rising levies under the proposed Finance Bill 2026… Read more »
Kenya: 71 Officers From Kenya and 19 Allied Nations Graduate From National Defence College in Multinational Cohort
Kenya has reaffirmed its ambition to position itself as a regional hub for strategic military education and security leadership following the graduation of 71 senior officers and… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, China Move to Deepen Strategic Partnership As Mudavadi Meets Ambassador Guo
Kenya and China are seeking to deepen their longstanding bilateral ties, with fresh discussions focusing on infrastructure development, trade, technology and people-to-people… Read more »
