Kenya: Human Rights Groups Warn of Rising Ethnic Tensions in Nakuru Hotspots Ahead of 2027 Politics

Human rights organisations, peace committees and security agencies have raised concern over rising ethnic tensions and early political campaigns centred on "one-term" and… Read more »

Kenya: High Court Petition Seeks to Stop Banks From Arbitrary Interest Rate Hikes

A Nairobi-based petitioner has moved to the High Court seeking orders to stop commercial banks from unilaterally increasing loan interest rates, penalty charges and other borrowing… Read more »

Kenya: Karatina Jam Eases As Kenol-Marua Road Transforms Central Kenya Commute

Travel time between Nairobi and Central Kenya is steadily reducing as the Kenol-Sagana-Marua Road and the near-complete Marua Interchange, now 99.5 per cent complete, transform one… Read more »

Kenya: I&m Group Reports 19 Percent Profit Growth to Sh5.0 Billion in Q1 2026

I&M Group has reported a 19% increase in Profit After Tax to KES 5.0 billion for the first quarter of 2026, up from Sh4.2 billion in the same period last year. Read more »

Kenya: Champions-Elect Gor Mahia Finally to Face Mara Sugar After Court Clears Homa Bay Clash

Champions-Elect Gor Mahia are finally set to play their highly-contested, pending Football Kenya Federation's Leagues (FKF) Premier League match against Mara Sugar this Wednesday… Read more »

Kenya: FIFA Rescues FKF Boss Hussein, Warns of Potential Disciplinary Actions Over Constitutional Breaches

The world football governing body FIFA has come to the aid of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) chief Hussein Mohammed, stating that his suspension by the National Executive… Read more »

Kenya: HF Group Consolidates Subsidiaries Under New HFCB Identity

HF Group Plc has announced a rebrand to HFCB, consolidating its parent company and subsidiaries under a single identity as the financial services and property group seeks to… Read more »

Kenya: Family Bank Posts Sh1.6bn Q1 Profit On Strong Lending Growth

Family Bank posted a 52.6 percent rise in first-quarter net profit to Sh1.6 billion, supported by strong growth in interest income, customer deposits, and lending activity as the… Read more »

Kenya: CMA Approves Two Ispp Platforms in Push to Expand Digital Investing

The Capital Markets Authority has licensed two fintech firms to operate as Intermediary Service Platform Providers (ISPPs), in a move aimed at widening digital access to regulated… Read more »

Kenya: Mitsumi Targets Kenya's Youth With $2m Ai Cloud Infrastructure Investment

Technology distributor Mitsumi is investing $2 million (Sh 258 million) in an artificial intelligence (AI) cloud platform aimed at expanding access to computing infrastructure for… Read more »

Kenya: Equity, MSC Launch Fisheries Financing Drive Targeting Women, Youth

Equity Group Holdings and MicroSave Consulting have launched a new initiative aimed at improving access to financing, reducing post-harvest losses and enhancing productivity in… Read more »

Kenya: Cofek Moves to Court to Stop Ketraco CEO Recruitment Over 'Illegal' Job Requirements

A fresh legal battle has erupted over the recruitment of a new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for Kenya Electricity Transmission Company, after the Consumer… Read more »

Kenya: Kisii Women Leaders Condemn Remarks Against First Lady May Arati

Women leaders in Kisii County have strongly condemned remarks made against Kisii First Lady May Arati by Ichuni Ward MCA Wycliffe Siocha, describing the statements as… Read more »

Kenya: First LNG-Powered Container Ship Docks At Port of Mombasa in Green Shipping Milestone

The Kenya Ports Authority has hailed the arrival of container vessel CMA CGM Adventure as a "historic" milestone after it became the first large gas-powered container ship to dock… Read more »

Africa: Binance Touts Digital Inclusion Push During Africa Month Campaign

Binance used Africa Month celebrations to underscore its efforts to expand digital inclusion and support community-led development across the continent, as cryptocurrency adoption… Read more »

Kenya: Manufacturers Flag Potential Cost Pressures in Finance Bill 2026 Proposals

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has warned that the Finance Bill 2026 could significantly increase production costs across the industrial sector, citing a range of… Read more »

Kenya: Visa Report Flags Ai-Powered Scams As Biggest Threat to Digital Payments

Criminals are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence and social engineering to manipulate users into authorizing payments, a new report by Visa has revealed. Read more »

Kenya: ODM Signals No Presidential Candidate in 2027 As Oburu Focuses On Coalition Politics

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has signaled that it may not field a presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election, with party leader Oburu Oginga indicating that the… Read more »

Kenya: Cherargei Claims Uda Plans to Field 'Mole' Candidates in DCP

Samson Cherargei has alleged that the ruling United Democratic Alliance plans to infiltrate the opposition Democracy for Citizens Party by sponsoring government-friendly candidates… Read more »

Kenya: Business Leaders Push Back On Digital Tax Proposal in Finance Bill 2026

Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has cautioned the government against imposing new taxes on mobile banking, warning they could disrupt financial flows and weaken the tax base… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, Ukraine National Libraries Sign Knowledge-Sharing, Cultural Cooperation Deal

Kenya National Library Service and the Vernadsky National Library of Ukraine have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation, cultural… Read more »

East Africa: Nairobi Becomes Home to East Africa's First Ukrainian Bookshelf, Strengthening Cultural Ties

The Kenya National Library Service (KNLBS) has become home to East Africa's first Ukrainian Bookshelf, marking a major cultural and diplomatic milestone aimed at deepening ties… Read more »

Kenya: Koome Urges New Advocates to Bridge Kenya's Justice Gap

Chief Justice Martha Koome has challenged newly admitted advocates to use their legal training to expand access to justice and uphold integrity in the legal profession. Read more »

Kenya: DPP Ingonga Challenges New Advocates to Uphold Integrity and Defend Justice

The Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, has challenged newly admitted advocates to uphold integrity, courage and service to humanity as they begin their legal careers. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, Angola Sign Defence Cooperation Pact to Boost Regional Security Ties

Kenya and Angola have signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) aimed at strengthening military collaboration, regional security, and strategic engagement between the two… Read more »