October 09, 2025
Kenya: Safaricom SIM Swap Fraud Investigations Up 327pc
Investigations into SIM swap fraud at Safaricom have surged by 327 percent to 47 cases this year, up from 11 last year, the telco has revealed. Read more »
Kenya: Burale Sues Alex Mwakideu and Ex-Wife for Sh20mn Over Defamation
Pastor and motivational speaker Robert Burale has filed a Sh20 million defamation suit against radio presenter Alex Mwakideu and his former wife Rozina Mwakideu over a YouTube… Read more »
Kenya: Why WRC Safari Rally Fans May Never See 'Flying Finn' Kalle On Gravel Again!
The Rovanperä family has a notable connection to the fabled Safari Rally Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Galana Energies Marks 25 Years With Customer Service Week Celebration
Galana Energies is celebrating this year's Customer Service Week under the theme "Galana ni yetu -- Asante Mara Ishirini na Tano," marking 25 years of service to Kenyans. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi to Host 41st Auhf Conference On Blended Finance for Housing
Nairobi will next week host over 200 housing finance leaders, investors, and policymakers for the 41st African Union for Housing Finance (AUHF) Annual Conference, themed "Blended… Read more »
Kenya: ID Photos of 70,000 Users May Have Been Leaked, Discord Says
Discord, a messaging platform popular with gamers, says official ID photos of around 70,000 users have potentially been leaked after a cyber-attack. Read more »
Kenya: World Bank Backs Higher Excise Taxes in Kenya to Clear Pending Bills
The World Bank (WB) has recommended that Kenya raise excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and sugar-sweetened beverages to help clear mounting pending bills that continue to strain… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Urged to Prioritise Eye Health As New Global Report Projects Ksh 33 Billion Annual Economic Boost
A new research published ahead of World Sight Day reveals that implementing six simple and affordable eye health interventions could unlock an economic boost of over KSh 33 billion… Read more »
Kenya: Tribute to the Kenyan Mission and Allied Forces
For years, Haiti has endured one of the darkest chapters in its modern history. The 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse ushered in uncertainty, violence, and… Read more »
Kenya: Privatization Commission Issues Notice On Kenya Pipeline Sale
The Privatization Commission has issued a formal notice detailing the government's planned sale of its 65 percent stake in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC). Read more »
East Africa: Ruto Urges Comesa States to Invest in African-Led Financial Institutions
President William Ruto has urged COMESA member states to invest more in homegrown institutions to finance the continent's growth. Read more »
East Africa: Ruto Hails Comesa's 30-Year Journey of Regional Transformation
President William Ruto celebrated COMESA as a transformative regional bloc that has advanced integration over the past three decades. Read more »
October 08, 2025
Kenya: Teachers Demand Reinstatement of Medical Allowance Ahead of Transition to SHIF
Teachers from Nyeri and Murang'a counties have called on the government to reinstate their medical allowance if plans to fully transition them to the Social Health Insurance Fund… Read more »
Kenya: First Lady Rachel Ruto Rallies One Million Learners to Kenya's Green Legacy
First Lady Rachel Ruto has urged school-going children to take advantage of the rainy seasons to plant trees and restore the ecosystem as part of efforts to mitigate the effects of… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Clears Candidates Ahead of November 27 Mini-Polls
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has commenced the clearance of aspirants nominated by various political parties to contest in the upcoming by-elections… Read more »
Kenya: Hate Speech Case Against MP Salasya Referred to NCIC for Review
The hate speech case against Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has been referred to the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) for review and recommendations before it… Read more »
Kenya: KRA Collects Record Sh85.2bn in Customs Taxes in September
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected a record Sh85.2 billion in customs revenue in September, buoyed by higher petroleum and trade taxes. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Sounds Alarm On Synthetic Drug 'Havoc' and Shifting Traficking Trends At Global Forum
Kenya has issued a stark warning at a major international narcotics conference, highlighting the "ever-present threat" of illicit drugs and a dangerous global shift towards potent… Read more »
Kenya: State Releases Sh2.4 Billion for Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme
The government has disbursed Sh2.4 billion to over 1.2 million beneficiaries under the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme for the September 2025 payment cycle. Read more »
Kenya: Medics Reschedule Mass Demonstration Over Kiambu Health Crisis to October 13
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists' Union (KMPDU) has rescheduled the doctors' demonstration in Kiambu, originally set for today, to Monday, 13th October… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Seeks UN Support to Bolster Preparedness for 2027 General Election
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has appealed for enhanced technical and strategic support from the United Nations (UN) ahead of the 2027 General… Read more »
Kenya: Kisii County Cuts Taxes for Small Businesses, Hikes Billboard and Soapstone Fees in Finance Bill 2025
The Kisii County Assembly has today passed the 2025 Finance Bill, aimed at streamlining county finances and improving transparency in the management of public resources. Read more »
Kenya: Busia County Woman Rep Decries Delay in Sanitary Pad Distribution
Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo has slammed the Ministry of Gender, for failing to provide adequate sanitary pads to schoolgirls, especially those from poor… Read more »
Kenya: 30 Year-Old Kilgoris Man Gets Life for Child Defilement
A Kilgoris court sentenced 30-year-old Benard Yegon Kibet to life imprisonment for defiling a six-year-old child. Read more »
October 07, 2025
Kenya: Kenya's Silence On Abducted Nationals Abroad Sparks Tough Questions
Kenya's continued silence over the abduction of its nationals in foreign countries is drawing criticism, as families and rights groups accuse the government of abandoning citizens… Read more »
