Kenya: Investors Call for Mentorship to Ensure Growth of Kenyan Startups

Stakeholders in the startup ecosystem have called on successful entrepreneurs to pass on the knowledge and experience they have gained to new founders, to ensure the sustainable… Read more »

Kenya: Kindiki Says Govt Committed to Uplifting Mama Mboga, Small Scale Traders

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has affirmed the government's commitment to empower mama mboga, boda boda, and small-scale traders at the grassroots to boost their businesses and… Read more »

Kenya: Body of Kasipul MP Were Flown to Homa Bay Ahead of Tomorrow's Burial

The body of Kasipul Member of Parliament, Charles Ong'ondo Were, has arrived in Homa Bay County ahead of his burial scheduled for tomorrow at his home in Karabok, Central Kasipul. Read more »

Africa: Rwanda to Host Inaugural International Security Conference On Africa

Rwanda is set to host the inaugural International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) from May 19 to 20, 2025, in Kigali in a move aimed at strengthening security dialogue and… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Seeks to Establish Secondary KQ Hub in Accra to Boost West African Connectivity

Kenya has formally requested the government of Ghana to allow its national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ), to establish a secondary hub in Accra as part of efforts to enhance air… Read more »

Kenya: Waititu 12 Year Conviction Appeal to Be Heard On June 18

The appeal of former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu's appeal is set for June 18 after he was denied bail a second time. Read more »

Kenya: KDF Officers Engage Communities in Laikipia

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers on Wednesday conducted a Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) at Laikipia's Githima Centre, approximately 12 kilometres southwest of Ngoisusu… Read more »

Kenya: Aroko Accuses Governor Wanga of Orchestrating His Summons in MP Were Murder Probe

Controversial businessman Philip Aroko has accused Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga of orchestrating his summoning by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over the murder… Read more »

Kenya: Mudavadi, Rubio Push for Stronger Kenya - U.S. Trade Ties

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on Wednesday held a high-level meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington,… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Launches Kenya National Public Health Institute

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has launched the Kenya National Public Health Institute to boost disease prevention, Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and national health… Read more »

Kenya: Rubio Hails Kenya's Leadership of Haiti Security Mission During Talks With Mudavadi

The United States has reaffirmed its strong support for Kenya's leadership in promoting regional stability, advancing democratic governance, and spearheading the Multinational… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Assents to the Persons With Disabilities Bill

President William Ruto has assented to Persons with Disabilities Bill providing for incentives and reliefs to Persons With Disabities (PWD) and employers who accomodate them. Read more »

Kenya: UON Names Newly Appointed Dvc As Acting VC Pending Ndemo's Assumption

The University of Nairobi (UoN) Council has appointed Prof. Francis Mulaa, the newly named Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC) in charge of Academic Affairs, as the Acting Vice… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Eyes Cyber Crime Act Reforms to Tackle Digital Misinformation

The government is considering amendments to the Cyber Crime Act in a bid to combat the growing spread of misinformation online, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has said. Read more »

Kenya: Malicious Distortion Must Not Obscure the Authenticity of History

Editor's note: Andrey Kortunov, a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN, was director general (2011-2023) and academic director (2024-2025) of the Moscow-based Russian… Read more »

Kenya: American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Elected New Pope Leo Xiv

May 8 - Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been elected the new Pope and leader of the Roman Catholic Church. A senior cardinal made the historic announcement from… Read more »

Kenya: Play On - FKF Appeals Committee Upholds Mara Sugar's FKF Cup Round of 16 Qualification

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Appeals Committee has upheld the decision of the Leagues and Competitions Committee (LCC) regarding the abandoned Cup clash between AFC Leopards… Read more »

Kenya: Airtel Kenya Deploys AI to Tackle SMS Spam, Fraud

Airtel Kenya has rolled out a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered spam detection system designed to protect its mobile subscribers from fraudulent and unsolicited SMS… Read more »

Kenya: Probe Shows MP Were Was Killed By His Close Associates

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed that preliminary investigations into the killing of Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were point to the involvement of… Read more »

Kenya: 2 Belgians Among 4 Sentenced in Over Illegal Trafficking of Live Garden Ants From Kenya

Kenya has made history in the global fight against wildlife trafficking after four individuals -- two Belgian nationals, a Vietnamese citizen, and a Kenyan -- were sentenced in a… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Recorded Sharp Rise in Enforced Disappearances in 2024 - Report

A total of 159 cases of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances were documented in 2024, according to a newly released report by the civic coalition Missing Voices. Read more »

Kenya: 2 Additional Suspects Arrested in Connection to Kasipul's MP Were's Murder

Detectives have apprehended two more suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were a week ago. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Unveils Tech-Driven Compensation Plan to Tackle Human-Wildlife Conflict

The government has unveiled a new digital compensation model designed to ease the burden of human-wildlife conflict on affected communities by streamlining payments, enhancing… Read more »

Kenya: Businessman Aroko Surrenders to Police, Denies Role in MP Were's Murder

Businessman Philip Nahashon Aroko has surrendered to police at the Gigiri Police Station, moments after he was named by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) as a person… Read more »

Kenya: Businessman Philip Nahashon Aroko Wanted Over MP Were's Murder

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 7 -- Detectives are looking for businessman Philip Nahashon Aroko over the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were who was assassinated last week. Read more »