Kenya: Ban Ki-Moon Hails Special Ties With Kenya, Ruto As He Receives Highest National Medal

Former United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has praised the deep and enduring ties with Kenya after receiving the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (CGH), the… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Extends Public Comment Window On Proposed Traffic and Transport Regulations 2025

The government has extended the period for public input on the proposed Traffic and Transport Regulations, 2025 by an additional 14 days, according to a statement posted by the… Read more »

Kenya: Raila Takes On 'Fake Liberator' Gachagua Over Saba Saba Posturing

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has openly rebuked former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of distorting political history and falsely attempting to position… Read more »

Kenya: Senate Begins Guyo Impeachment Trial Set to Conclude On Thursday

The Senate has officially commenced a three-day plenary hearing into the impeachment of Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo. Read more »

Kenya: Blow to Kamanguya As ICT Authority Advertises CEO's Post

ICT Authority is looking to fill the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) office after the sacking of Stanley Kamanguya last week. Read more »

Kenya: Traders in Mt Kenya Region Count Losses in the Wake of Saba Saba Looting

Traders in the Mt Kenya region are counting heavy losses following widespread looting and destruction of property worth millions of shillings during the Saba Saba protests on… Read more »

Kenya: Child Deaths Will Rise If Funding for Lifesaving Vaccine Program Falters

The Gates Foundation today announced a commitment of US$1.6 billion over the next five years to support Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance--one of the most effective mechanisms for… Read more »

Kenya: Car & General Sees Revival in Boda Boda Sales After 2024 Slump

Automotive and equipment distributor Car and General has reported a recovery in its boda boda sales following a slump in 2024. Read more »

Kenya: Kibwage Elated After National Team Call Up for CHAN Duty

Tusker FC defender Michael Evans Kibwage has earned a return to the national team, after being named in coach Benni McCarthy's 30-man provisional squad for the Africa Nations… Read more »

Kenya: 10 Killed, Dozens Injured in Deadly Saba Saba Protests

At least ten people have been confirmed dead, scores injured and others abducted during Wednesday’s Saba Saba protests, marking one of the bloodiest days since Kenya’s… Read more »

Kenya: How Kenya's Youth Shut Down Nairobi Without Throwing a Stone

On Monday, July 7, 2025, a familiar pattern played out across Nairobi and several towns in Kenya: closed shops, empty roads, and unusually quiet city streets. Yet, this time, the… Read more »

Kenya: Nairobi Locked Down As Saba Saba Tensions Paralyse City

Despite government assurances that Monday would be a normal working day, Nairobi remained under tight security lockdown as police sealed off roads and severely restricted access to… Read more »

Kenya: Why Nairobi Is On Edge This Saba Saba - - Road Closures, Businesses Shut

Nairobi came to a near standstill on Monday as heightened security, road closures and empty streets marked the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba protests. Read more »

Kenya: Businesses Shut in Nairobi, Other Towns Amid Fear of Unrest

A large number of businesses in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) and surrounding areas remained closed on Monday amid fears of looting and violence associated with the… Read more »

Kenya: Tension High As Bonfires, Roadblocks Mark Saba Saba Anniversary Across Kenya

Parts of Central Kenya were engulfed in smoke and tension on Monday morning as groups of protesters lit bonfires and blocked roads to mark the 35th anniversary of the Saba Saba… Read more »

Kenya: Medics Defend Medical Neutrality As They Urge Protection of Healthcare Access During Unrest

The Kenya Medical Association (KMA) has called for the urgent development and enforcement of national protocols to ensure uninterrupted healthcare access during civil unrest. Read more »

Kenya: Kindiki Urges Dialogue Over Chaos, Defends Ruto's Development Track Record

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenyans to embrace dialogue and peaceful engagement as the means to resolve grievances and national concerns, warning that violence and… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Medical Association Condemns Traffic Blockades During Protests

The Kenya Medical Association (KMA) has condemned the obstruction of healthcare workers and ambulances during national protests, warning that traffic blockades are severely… Read more »

Kenya: Opposition Has No Plan, Only Slogans, Kindiki Says As He Justifies Ruto's Second Term

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed the opposition as 'plan-less',saying their reliance on slogans such as 'Ruto Must Go' and 'One Term' exposes a lack of vision and… Read more »

Kenya: Businesses Shut in Nairobi, Nyeri, Limuru Amid Fears of Unrest

A large number of businesses in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) and surrounding areas remained closed on Monday amid fears of looting and violence associated with the… Read more »

Kenya: Heavy Police Presence in Mombasa Ahead of Saba Saba Protests

A heavy police presence was witnessed across Mombasa on Monday morning ahead of the planned Saba Saba Day demonstrations. Read more »

Kenya: Kisumu Remains Peaceful As the Country Marks Saba Saba Day

Businesses in the lakeside city of Kisumu opened up as normal as the country marks 35th anniversary of Saba Saba Day. Read more »

Kenya: Madaraka Express Resumes After Sudden Suspension Amid Saba Saba Security

Kenya Railways has resumed operations of the Madaraka Express passenger service between Mombasa and Nairobi after a sudden suspension on Sunday night triggered public outcry and… Read more »

Kenya: Clergy, Interior CS Urge Calm As Nation Marks Saba Saba

As Kenyans mark the 35th anniversary of Saba Saba Day, church leaders called for peace, restraint, and justice through lawful means , urging citizens to honour the legacy of the… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Railways Cites Technical Hitch for Mombasa-Nairobi Train Suspension

Kenya Railways has attributed the suspension of the Mombasa to Nairobi Madaraka Express 10pm train on July 6 to a technical hitch, assuring affected passengers that efforts are… Read more »