Kenya: Kenya Rules Out Blanket Ebola Quarantines

Kenya has ruled out imposing blanket quarantines on travellers and truck drivers as part of its Ebola preparedness measures, opting instead for enhanced risk-based screening and… Read more »

Kenya: Veteran Activist Warns Kenya's Protests Lack 'Exit Strategy'

Veteran Second Liberation activist Wafula Buke has warned that Kenya's ongoing anti-fuel hike protests risk spiraling into prolonged instability due to the absence of centralized… Read more »

Kenya: Murkomen, Ida Odinga Lead Push to Restore Degraded Cherangany Hills Ecosystem

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Kenya's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNEP Ida Odinga will on Thursday headline a peace and conservation race in the… Read more »

Kenya: Kindiki Urges Restraint As Country Recovers From Transport Strike Turmoil

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Kenyans of all walks of life to embrace peace and strive towards the stability of the country as well as guard the two jealously. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto, Tokayev Pledge Stronger Kenya-Kazakhstan Trade Ties

Kenya and Kazakhstan have pledged to turn trade and investment ties into concrete commercial partnerships that help in driving prosperity of the two nations. Read more »

Kenya: Kuria Says He Will Back Gachagua If He Makes 2027 Ballot

Former Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has raised questions over former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's prospects of contesting the 2027 presidential election, saying he… Read more »

Kenya: FIDA Gives Government 40 Days to Act On Rising Femicide Cases

Federation of Women Lawyers Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) has issued a 40-day ultimatum to the government, demanding urgent action to address the growing cases of gender-based violence (GBV)… Read more »

Kenya: Why Mara Sugar, Gor Mahia Clash Will Not Be Played At Awendo Stadium

The FKF Premier League fixture between Mara Sugar and Gor Mahia will now not be played at the Awendo Green Stadium as earlier planned. Read more »

Kenya: DIG Lagat Announces Senior Police Transfers, Names New Traffic Commandant

Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police Eliud Lagat has announced a fresh round of senior police transfers and appointments, with Uasin Gishu County Police Commander Benjamin… Read more »

Kenya: New NCIC Boss Warns Against Hate Speech Before 2027 Elections

Newly sworn-in National Cohesion and Integration Commission Chairman Kepha Omae has called on political leaders and citizens to reject divisive rhetoric ahead of the 2027 General… Read more »

Kenya: Court Sets May 21 Directions in Adan Mohamed KRA Appointment Row

The Employment and Labour Relations Court has moved to enforce procedural timelines in a petition challenging the appointment of Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner-General… Read more »

East Africa: AI Everything Kenya X Gitex Launches in Nairobi, Sets East Africa Ai Agenda

AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA, East Africa's largest artificial intelligence and technology event, kicked off in Nairobi today, bringing together global AI leaders, investors,… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Calls for Stronger Global Cooperation to Combat Terrorism Financing At Paris Conference

Kenya has called for stronger international cooperation, enhanced intelligence sharing, and sustained global partnerships in the fight against terrorism financing, amid rising… Read more »

Kenya: Fuel Crisis Exposes Kenya Kwanza's Policy Contradictions and Economic Failures

The national government's response to the sharp rise in fuel prices has been farcical, provocative and deeply troubling -- though perhaps not entirely unexpected from a regime… Read more »

East Africa: Cable Experts in Deal for Troubled East African Cables Stake

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 20- Cable Experts Limited is seeking to take control of East African Cables PLC through the acquisition of a 68.57 percent stake currently held by TransCentury… Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua Denies Radicalisation Claims, Says Taxes and BRT Rollout to Blame

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of fuelling public anger and "radicalising" Kenyans through its handling of the economy, transport sector… Read more »

Kenya: IEBC to Clear Ol Kalou By-Election Aspirants On May 25-26

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has scheduled the registration of candidates for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election for May 25 and 26, 2026. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Activates KNPHI-Led Ebola Response Amid Outbreaks in DR Congo, Uganda

Kenya has announced intensified nationwide Ebola preparedness measures following the outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, even as the… Read more »

Kenya: NPS Restricts Comments Amid Backlash Over Statement Denying Arrest of Nairobi OCS

The National Police Service (NPS) has come under sharp public criticism after dismissing reports surrounding the arrest of Nairobi Central OCS Dishen Ongoya as "entirely erroneous… Read more »

Africa: Salivating for Boks - Kenya Lionesses On Prowl for Glory At Africa Women's Cup

A mission impossible awaits the national women's rugby 15s side who will be hosting the Africa Cup at the RFUEA Grounds on May 23-31. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, Kazakhstan Sign Trade and Technology Deals During Ruto State Visit

Kenya and Kazakhstan have signed a series of strategic bilateral agreements covering trade, transport, mining, space technology, ICT, tourism, and climate cooperation during… Read more »

Kenya: Checker Raises Sh1.04bn to Scale Stablecoin Network in African Markets

Global digital asset infrastructure network Checker has raised $8 million (Sh1.04 billion) in fresh funding as it seeks to simplify how financial institutions in emerging markets… Read more »

Kenya: CPF-Led Alliance Banks On Mice Growth to Position Kenya Among Top Destinations

Nairobi is banking on a new private-public collaboration led by CPF Group to accelerate Kenya's push into the continent's top tier of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Congratulates Arsenal On Premier League Win, Draws Lessons for Mikel Arteta's Success

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 20, 2026 - Even as Kenyans back home gnashed their teeth at the ripple effect of high fuel prices, President William Ruto was basking in the glory of Arsenal's… Read more »

Kenya: Calm Returns to Parts of the Country Amid Intensified Security Opeations Over Fuel Protest

Calm gradually returned to several parts of the country on Tuesday as security agencies intensified patrols and deployed additional officers to contain unrest linked to the ongoing… Read more »