Kenya: Finance Bill 2026 - CS Mbadi Says 25% Phone Levy Won't Affect Smartphone Access

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has dismissed concerns that the proposed Finance Bill 2026 will lead to a sharp increase in smartphone prices, arguing that the new tax… Read more »

Kenya: Parliament Invites Public Views On Finance Bill 2026 Tax Changes

The National Assembly has invited members of the public and stakeholders to submit views on the Finance Bill 2026 as it begins review of proposed tax reforms affecting multiple… Read more »

Kenya: Africa-China Investment and Trade Conference to Strengthen Economic Ties

The inaugural Africa-China Investment and Trade Conference (ACIC) will be held in Guangdong Province, bringing together senior government officials, entrepreneurs, traders and… Read more »

Kenya: Fuel, Food and Fare - the Chain Reaction Driving Inflation

When fuel prices rise in Kenya, the impact stretches far beyond the pump. It quickly filters into the price of vegetables in local markets, bus fares for commuters, electricity… Read more »

Kenya: Plentiful Medal Harvest As Kenyans Dominate Weekend Road Races Around the World

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 11, 2026 - Kenya's Collins Kemboi led a clean podium sweep for the country at the Geneva Marathon in Switzerland on Sunday afternoon. Read more »

Africa: Ruto and Macron Engage Youth At UON During Africa-France Summit

President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday engaged hundreds of young innovators, entrepreneurs and creatives during a youth dialogue session held at… Read more »

Kenya: 13 Convicted in Three Months for Electricity Vandalism

Kenyan courts have handed stiff penalties to 13 individuals convicted of vandalizing electricity infrastructure over the last three months, as authorities intensify efforts to curb… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Signs Income Tax, SEZ and Technopolis Bills Into Law

President William Ruto has signed into law the Income Tax Bill, the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, and the Technopolis Bill at State House, Nairobi. Read more »

Kenya: All Three Bodies Retrieved After Deadly Gold Mine Collapse in Bondo

The bodies of the three artisanal miners who were trapped following a gold mine collapse in Bondo Sub-county have all been retrieved, bringing to an end a tense rescue and recovery… Read more »

Kenya: DP Kindiki Seeks to Cross-Examine Dr Gikonyo in Gachagua Impeachment Case

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has moved to court seeking permission to cross-examine cardiologist Dr Daniel Kibuka Gikonyo over a supplementary affidavit filed in the… Read more »

Africa: Opinion - Africa Forward Summit Signals a New Era in Africa-Europe Relations

As Nairobi hosts the Africa Forward Summit 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Kenya finds itself at the centre of one of the most important diplomatic and… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, France Sign 11 Deals On Rail, Ports, Energy and Digital Economy

William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron have witnessed the signing of 11 agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation between Kenya and France across transport, energy, digital… Read more »

Africa: Africa Forward Summit Must Unlock Africa's Agricultural Value Chain Potential

As the Africa Forward Summit 2026 opens in Nairobi today, much attention will understandably focus on the Heads of State attending, the investment deals signed, and the diplomatic… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Says CBE Reforms Preparing Kenyan Learners for AI-Driven Global Job Market

Kenya is reforming the education system to ensure that learners keep pace with a fast-changing global labour market, especially in technology, President William Ruto has said. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Police Head Coach Muyoti Regrets 'Loosening the Cuffs' On Gor Mahia

 Kenya Police head coach Nicholas Muyoti has bemoaned his team's lapse in concentration in Sunday's FKF Premier League tie against Gor Mahia at the Nyayo Stadium. Read more »

Kenya: Ex-WPP Scangroup CEO Seeks Board Ouster Amid Mounting Losses

Former Bharat Thakrar is spearheading a shareholder push to remove the board of WPP Scangroup, escalating pressure on the struggling advertising firm after years of losses, client… Read more »

Kenya: Fuliza Loans Jump 49pc to Sh1.47tn

Safaricom says disbursements through its Fuliza overdraft facility rose 49 percent to Sh1.47 trillion during the financial year ended March 2026, reflecting growing use of mobile… Read more »

Uganda: Uhuru in Kampala for Museveni Inauguration Ceremony

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has arrived in Kampala ahead of the inauguration ceremony of Yoweri Museveni scheduled for Tuesday. Read more »

Kenya: High Inflation Squeezes Kenyan Workers, Businesses and Job Seekers

Rising inflation triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict is increasingly eroding the purchasing power of Kenyan workers, transport operators and unemployed citizens, despite… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, France Sign 11 Deals As Ruto Pushes 'Looking Forward' Partnership Agenda

Kenya and France have signed 11 agreements aimed at deepening cooperation across strategic sectors, following bilateral talks between President William Ruto and French President… Read more »

Kenya: Mudavadi Says President Ruto Will Win With a Big Margin and Break the Supreme Court Petitions Cycle

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has asked the supporters of President William Ruto across the country to register as voters in big numbers to make sure the head of state… Read more »

Kenya: Wetang'ula Tells Uhuru Kenyatta to Act As a Statesman Amid Opposition Criticism

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula says retired President Uhuru Kenyatta risk ruining his legacy and respect if he continues to undermine the Kenya Kwanza administration. Read more »

Kenya: Dangote Eyes Mombasa for Multi-Billion Oil Refinery Project

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is considering building a proposed 650,000 barrels-per-day oil refinery in Mombasa instead of Tanzania's Tanga port, according to Reuters… Read more »

Africa: Ruto, Macron to Co-Chair Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

France President Emmanuel Macron is in the country to attend the highly publicised Africa Forward Summit. Read more »

Kenya: Ruth Odinga Faults Mbadi Over Remarks On Odinga Family Influence in ODM

Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has publicly accused Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi of launching a personal attack against the Odinga family during an ODM party… Read more »