Kenya: Jiji Kenya Wins Best E-Commerce Platform At Digitally Fit Awards

Online marketplace Jiji Kenya has been named Best E-Commerce Platform at the 2025 Digitally Fit Awards, marking its third consecutive win at the annual ceremony that celebrates… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Power Boosts Machakos and Kitui Power Supply With New Line

Kenya Power has completed a Sh22 million interconnector linking Machakos and Kitui counties, in a move expected to enhance electricity supply stability around South Eastern Kenya… Read more »

Kenya: 'Takataka' Impunity Lands MP's Driver in Hot Soup - Sh100,000 Fine or 1-Year Jail

A week after a viral video sparked nationwide outrage, George Oduor--the driver of Kibra MP Peter Orero--has been fined Sh100,000 or serve 12 months in jail for dangerous… Read more »

Kenya: Mombasa Rolls Out Mandatory Watersports Safety Checks After Ocean Festival Tragedy

Mombasa County has announced new safety regulations requiring mandatory clearance from the County Security Committee and the County Disaster Management Unit before any water sport… Read more »

Kenya: Uasin Gishu Man Arrested for Distributing Pirated TV Content

A man in Kiplombe, Uasin Gishu County, has been arrested for illegally distributing pirated television content. Read more »

Kenya: Defence CS Tuya Says KDF Recruitment Lawful Until Court Rules Otherwise

Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has confirmed that the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF)recruitment exercise will proceed despite opposition from Nairobi-based legislators. Read more »

Kenya: Parliament Passes First Crypto Law, Awaits Presidential Assent

All entities offering virtual-asset services in or from Kenya, such as cryptocurrency exchanges, wallet providers and token platforms, would be required to obtain licences and… Read more »

Kenya: CS Ruku Launches Nationwide Crackdown On Corrupt HR Officers Over Payroll, Promotions and Tax Fraud

The Ministry of Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes has announced a nationwide crackdown targeting human resource officers accused of manipulating… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Embraces Stablecoins for Faster Global Trade

As Kenya continues to position itself as one of Africa's leading innovation hubs, experts say the adoption of digital currencies, particularly stablecoins, is rapidly transforming… Read more »

Kenya: Shofco Leads 16 Cbos in Tree-Planting Dive Across 7 Counties to Mark Mazingira Day

Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) on Friday led a large-scale community-driven tree-planting exercise across seven counties to mark Mazingira Day, reaffirming its commitment to… Read more »

Kenya: Kisumu, UNDP Partner to Transform Disaster Management Through Drone Technology

The County Government of Kisumu has partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to roll out a drone-based risk mapping initiative. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Pushes for Stronger Sharia-Compliant Trade

Calls to expand Sharia-compliant trade in key sectors such as SMEs, tourism, and real estate dominated discussions as the Second Sharia Compliance and Halal Business Expo 2025… Read more »

Kenya: 'I Will Fix Nairobi,' Kuria Pledges As He Declares Bid for Nairobi Governorship

Former Presidential Advisor and Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has become the latest politician to declare his intention to challenge Johnson Sakaja for the position of Nairobi… Read more »

Kenya: Boutross and Ssaru Release Visuals to Their 'Ting Ting' Collab

Musicians Boutross and Ssaru have shared the visuals to their dancehall-tinged collaboration, Ting Ting. Read more »

Kenya: More Golfers Qualify for NCBA Golf Series As Juniors Shine At Royal

More players booked their spots for the fast-approaching NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale following their respective triumphs during the Diamond Leisure Lodge Monthly Mug on Saturday. Read more »

Kenya: Local Think-Tank Unveils 'Mentoria Fireside Chat' Series to Deepen Policy Debate

Mentoria Economics Ltd has launched a new fireside chat series aimed at sharpening debate on international relations and Kenya's economic partnerships. Read more »

Kenya: Interviews to Select 100,000 Youth for Ksh50,000 Grants Begin On October 13 - President Ruto

Interviews to select 100,000 young entrepreneurs who will each receive a KSh50,000 business grant will begin across all sub-counties on Monday, President William Ruto has… Read more »

Kenya: Kipyegon, Chebet, Wanyonyi Make 2025 World Athletics Awards Shortlist

Global champions Faith Kipyegon, Beatrice Chebet and Emmanuel Wanyonyi are the only Kenyans shortlisted for the 2025 Track Athlete of the Year World Athletics Awards. Read more »

Kenya: Coast Guard, DCI to Lead Probe Into Mombasa Ocean Festival Boat Tragedy

The Kenya Coast Guard Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) will lead a full inquiry into Friday's tragic boat accident in Mombasa. Read more »

Kenya: Mombasa Moves to Rein in Unsafe Boat Events - Here Are Key Takeaways

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir on Monday has announced a raft of new maritime safety measures following the Tudor Creek boat tragedy that claimed four lives. Read more »

Kenya: Spear-Wielding Man Killed Guard At Kenya's State House

A General Service Unit (GSU) officer on duty at State House, Nairobi, died on Monday after he was attacked with a spear outside Gate D around 11am, prompting heightened security as… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Engages Raila Odinga, Uhuru Kenyatta, Gideon Moi in 2055 First World Plan

President William Ruto has revealed that he has brought on board key political rivals, including former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and former… Read more »

Kenya: DCI Probing Chinese Suspect Over Forgery, Sh179mn Fraud

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is probing a Chinese man accused of forgery and theft if Sh179 million. Read more »

Kenya: VASP Explained - Kenya's New Crypto Rulebook

Nairobi, Oct 12, 2025 -- Parliament's passage of the VASP Bill marks the first serious attempt to move Bitcoin and other digital assets from a regulatory grey zone into a… Read more »

Kenya: Experts Warn of Rising Mental Health Crisis Linked to Climate Change

Climate change, once viewed primarily as an environmental threat, is increasingly emerging as a public health concern, with researchers warning that its effects are triggering a… Read more »