Kenya: Bible-Wielding Man Dodges Security, Clings to President Ruto in Ganze

A dramatic security breach unfolded in Ganze, Kilifi County, when a man carrying a Bible managed to reach the main dais where President William Ruto was addressing residents,… Read more »

Kenya: Hassan Omar Apologizes After Backlash Over Alleged Ethnic Remarks

United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar has issued a public apology following backlash from Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru over remarks she described as… Read more »

Rwanda: Kenya and Rwanda Move to Deepen Defence Cooperation With New Security Pact Push

Kenya and Rwanda have stepped up efforts to deepen military cooperation and regional security coordination, with both countries pushing for the expedited signing of a new defence… Read more »

Kenya: U.S. Embassy Nairobi Closed On May 25 for Memorial Day Observance

The United States Embassy in Nairobi will remain closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day, joining other US embassies and diplomatic missions around the world… Read more »

Kenya: Suspect Arrested, IED Recovered As Security Team Foils Terror Plot in Garissa

A potential terror attack was thwarted along the Garissa-Dadaab Road after a multi-agency security team arrested a suspect and recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). Read more »

Kenya: Muturi Calls for Suspension of Lykos Ballot Printing Contract Ahead of 2027 Elections

Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has called for the immediate suspension and termination of a ballot printing contract involving Lykos Printing Company, citing concerns over… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Confirms 3 New Ebola Cases As Kenya Tightens Cross-Border Surveillance

Uganda has confirmed three additional cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), raising the total number of infections to five, as health authorities intensify contact tracing and… Read more »

Kenya: Mudavadi Warns Kenyans to Prepare for Tougher Times Ahead

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi Musalia has urged Kenyans to brace themselves for tougher economic and social challenges in the coming days, saying it is important for the… Read more »

Tanzania: US Sanctions Tanzanian Police Officer Citing Torture of Activists

The United States has designated a senior Tanzanian police official over gross human rights violations linked to the detention, torture, and sexual assault of Kenyan activist… Read more »

Kenya: Public Transport Federation Ends Fuel Strike Following State House Talks

The Federation of Public Transport Sector (FPTS), including the Matatu Owners Association, on Friday called off the nationwide fuel strike following a high-level meeting with… Read more »

Kenya: The Rise of Ai-Powered Decision Making in Forex Market Analysis

Not long ago, the idea of a retail trader in Nairobi using the same analytical tools as a hedge fund in New York would have seemed far-fetched. That gap is closing quickly. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Promises Urgent Minimum Fare Rules for Ride-Hailing Taxis Amid Fuel Crisis

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 22-President William Ruto has pledged urgent implementation of minimum fare regulations for digital taxis operating under ride-hailing applications as the… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Intensifies Ebola Surveillance As Three DR Congo Travellers Test Negative, CS Duale Says

Kenya has heightened its Ebola preparedness and surveillance systems following the outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola Virus Disease in neighbouring Democratic Republic of… Read more »

Kenya: JSC to Publish Judges' Performance Data in Push for Judicial Accountability

The Judicial Service Commission Kenya has announced that the Judiciary will begin publishing individual performance data for judges and judicial officers as part of efforts to… Read more »

Madagascar: Govt to Compensate Absentee Landlords in Tana River, Issue Title Deeds to Squatters - Ruto

President William Ruto has announced that the government will compensate absentee landlords in Tana River County as part of a plan aimed at resolving long-standing land ownership… Read more »

Kenya: Moses Kuria, Firms Face Sh72mn Recovery Suit Over Alleged Loan Default

Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria and companies associated with him are facing a commercial lawsuit over an alleged unpaid debt of more than Ksh72 million arising from financing… Read more »

Kenya: EACC Calls for Tougher Academic Certificate Verification Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has called on universities, colleges, examination bodies, and professional regulators to tighten verification of academic… Read more »

Kenya: DP Kindiki Dismisses Critics Over Role in Ending Psv Strike

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed criticism over his role in resolving the recent PSV strike, saying leadership is about delivering results through coordination and… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Launches First-Ever Nationwide TVET Census Across 47 Counties

The State Department for Economic Planning has launched a nationwide data collection exercise targeting all public and private Technical and Vocational Education and Training… Read more »

Kenya: Petition Filed Over Dismissal of Pregnant Police Recruits At Kiganjo

A case has been lodged at the Employment and Labour Relations Court challenging the dismissal of 18 female police recruits from the National Police College Kiganjo over pregnancy… Read more »

Kenya: Proposed Tobacco Law Could Cost Kenya Sh12bn, BAT Kenya Warns

BAT Kenya has warned that proposed amendments to Kenya's tobacco control laws could cost the government Sh12 billion in annual revenue and put more than 100,000 livelihoods at risk… Read more »

Kenya: Blogger Charged With Defaming Wangui Ngirici Released On Bail

A Kirinyaga County blogger accused of defaming former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Wangui Ngirici was arraigned at the Kerugoya Magistrate Court before Magistrate Lisper Gakii… Read more »

Kenya: Glory On Paper, Stranded in Reality! African Skating Champion Kiarie Misses China Trip Due to Lack of Funds

Just weeks after conquering Africa, Kenyan skating sensation Kelvin Kiarie has been grounded by a familiar foe: a severe lack of financial support. Read more »

Kenya: Hustler Fund Sustainability Concerns Dominate Budget Talks

Questions over the sustainability of the Hustler Fund dominated a parliamentary committee session reviewing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development empowerment… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Promises Sh10 Diesel Price Cut As PSV Operators Call Off Nationwide Strike

President William Ruto on Friday promised a further Sh10 reduction in diesel prices in the upcoming June-July pricing cycle after meeting players in the public transport sector in… Read more »