Kenya: NACADA Cracks Down On Illegal Rehab in Meru, Issues Stern Warning to Rogue Operators

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has shut down Better Me Rehabilitation Centre in Meru County following shocking revelations of… Read more »

Kenya: Boyd Were Clinches ODM Ticket for Kasipul By-Election Amid Chaos

Boyd Were, son of the late former Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were, has clinched the ODM party ticket for the upcoming November by-election, emerging as the clear winner in Wednesday's… Read more »

Kenya: Teenager Arrested for Desecrating Kenyan Flag During Nyayo Stadium Football Clash

Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy accused of desecrating Kenya's national flag during a CAF Champions League clash between Mogadishu City Club and Kenya Police FC at Nyayo… Read more »

Kenya: Nakuru's Rongai Residents to Benefit From Sh4mn KPC Foundation Water Project

Set Kobor JSS Primary School students, and the neighbouring Rongai constituency community, will now have access to clean and safe water following the commissioning of a Sh4 million… Read more »

Kenya: Fida Wants Expeditious Extradition of British Soldier Implicated in Murder

The Federation of Women Lawyers has urged Kenya and the United Kingdom to expedite the extradition of the British soldier implicated in the murder of Agnes Wanjiru in 2012. Read more »

Kenya: Petition Seeks Stricter Law to Curb Predatory Lending in Kenya

A fresh petition before Parliament is seeking tighter regulation of loan interest charges, amid growing concern over predatory practices by banks, digital lenders, and shylocks. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Sets Up New Framework to Vet Foreign Airline Market Access

Kenya will now subject all foreign airline market access requests to a structured evaluation framework as part of reforms to safeguard national interests in aviation, trade, and… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Honoured As Global Champion of Adequate Housing, Calls for Stronger Multilateralism At UNGA

President William Ruto has been recognised as the Global Champion of Adequate Housing for All in acknowledgement of Kenya's leadership in tackling the worldwide challenge of… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Warns UN At 80th General Assembly - Adapt or Perish

President William Ruto used his address to the 80th United Nations General Assembly to deliver a blunt message: the UN must reform or risk "drifting into irrelevance." Read more »

Kenya: Bar Owners, Retailers Petition Senate to Reject Tobacco Bill

Bar owners and retailers have petitioned the Senate to suspend debate on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, citing lack of public participation and fears of job losses. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Corporates Urged to Step Up As Startup Funding Gap Widens

Kenyan corporates have been urged to move beyond brand sponsorships and step into strategic investment as the country's startups face a deepening funding shortfall despite their… Read more »

Africa: UNWTO Pushes Africa to Take the Heel in Tourism

Africa must stop viewing itself solely as a destination for visitors and instead position itself as a driver of global tourism, according to UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)… Read more »

Somalia/Kenya: Somalia Club Apologise to Kenyans After Fans Disrespected Flag in Champions League Tie

Mogadishu City Club (MCC) have apologised for unpalatable behaviour by a section of their fans during last Saturday's CAF Champions League encounter against Kenya Police at the… Read more »

Kenya: Govt to Arm Chiefs in Border, Banditry-Prone Regions - Murkomen

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced plans to arm chiefs in Kenya's border regions and other high-risk frontier after undertaking security vetting, training,… Read more »

Kenya: KWS Treats Lion That Developed Limp, Dental Complications

The Kenya Wildlife Service has successfully treated an adult lion at the Meru National Park after it developed limp and dental complications. Read more »

Kenya: Court Moves Baby Pendo Case to Kisumu, Orders Police Commission to Facilitate Accused Officers

The High Court in Nairobi has granted the request by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to transfer the trial of four interdicted police officers accused of… Read more »

Kenya: Cashlet App Gets CMA Nod to Link Investors With Fund Managers

Sycamore Capital Limited's Cashlet App has received approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to connect retail investors with licensed fund managers investing in… Read more »

Kenya: EACC Arrests Busia Land Registrar Over Sh10,000 Bribe

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested the Busia Land Registrar over a Sh10,000 bribe he received to release a processed title deed. Read more »

Africa: Trump Rails Against UN, Migration and Climate Policies in Fiery Address

US President Donald Trump used his first address to the United Nations General Assembly since beginning his second term to launch a blistering critique of the world body, migration… Read more »

Malawi: Chakwera Accepts Election Defeat, Promises Mutharika Peaceful Transition

Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has formally conceded defeat in the presidential election, paving the way for his rival, Professor Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's First Lady Rachel Ruto Champions Campaign to Build Resilience of Women and Girls Amid Climate Change and Conflict

Kenya's First Lady, Rachel Ruto, joined fellow African First Ladies under the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) to launch a continent-wide campaign,… Read more »

Kenya: Aviation Workers to Down Tools From October 1, Union Lists 6 Demands

The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has issued a seven-day strike notice to the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), accusing the board of incompetence and threatening industrial… Read more »

Kenya: Witness Details How Mackenzie Used Bible Verse to Justify Deadly Fasting

A prosecution witness on Tuesday painted a chilling picture of how controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie allegedly twisted scripture to lure his followers into a deadly fast. Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Assures American Investors Kenya Is a Safe Destination

Kenya is a safe and secure destination for your investments, President William Ruto has assured American investors. Read more »

Kenya: Mandera Chiefs Abducted By Al-Shabaab to Receive State Awards for Courage

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced that five chiefs who were abducted by suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Mandera County will be accorded state… Read more »