May 10
Kenya: Gender Commission Raises Concerns Over Dismissal of Pregnant Police Recruits
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has called for an urgent review of police recruitment and training policies following public controversy surrounding the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, U.S. Strengthen Crime-Fighting Ties As FBI Officials Visit DCI
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) hosted the Co-Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Mr Andrew Bailey, in a high-level visit aimed at… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Should Judge Leaders By Their Development Record, Says CS Ruku
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey, Ruku has urged Kenyans to judge leaders based on their development track record and service delivery rather than political rhetoric,… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Lauds DCP Ol Kalou Nominations As 'Most Transparent Since 1992'
Rigathi Gachagua has praised the conduct of the Democracy for Citizens Party primaries in Olkalou Constituency, describing the exercise as a strong demonstration of internal… Read more »
Kenya: Presidents Arrive in Nairobi Ahead of Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
Several African Heads of State have arrived in Nairobi ahead of the highly anticipated Africa Forward Summit scheduled to take place from May 11-12, 2026. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Takes Impromptu Night Tour of Nairobi Infrastructure Projects
President William Ruto made an impromptu late-night tour of Nairobi on Saturday, May 9, inspecting ongoing infrastructure and beautification projects in the city centre. Read more »
Kenya: Senate Committee Pushes for 49% Fuel Levy Share to Counties in Proposed Roads Bill
A sharp debate has emerged over the sharing of the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF) after the Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing proposed that county… Read more »
Kenya: Motsepe to Meet Kenyan Football Officials Amid FKF Wrangles, Afcon 2027 Preps
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 10, 2026 - Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Patrice Motsepe is set to meet high ranking officials of the sport in the country amid wrangles in… Read more »
May 08
Africa: Kenya Positions Itself As Africa's Digital Innovation Hub Ahead of Africa Forward Summit
Kenya is positioning itself as a continental leader in digital innovation as the country prepares to host the inaugural Africa Forward Summit in partnership with the French… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Constitutional Court Rules Parliament Unlawfully Blocked Ramaphosa Impeachment Bid
South Africa's Constitutional Court has ruled that Parliament acted unconstitutionally when it halted efforts to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa… Read more »
Kenya: Rescue Operations Intensify After 15 People Killed in West Pokot Gold Mine Collapse
Rescue teams raced against time on Friday after a rockfall at an informal gold mining site in Rumos Hills, West Pokot County, left at least 15 people dead amid fears that more… Read more »
Kenya: Caution Urged As MET Agency Projects Intensified Rains Amid Deadly Murang'a Landslides
The government has urged heightened vigilance in landslide-prone areas after deadly mudslides displaced hundreds of families in Murang'a, even as the Kenya Meteorological… Read more »
Africa: Former Botswana President Festus Mogae Dies Aged 86
Botswana's former head of state Festus Mogae has died at the age of 86, President Duma Boko has announced. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Demands Police Action Over Killing of Pcea Reverend Julius Ndumia
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has demanded a full police explanation over the killing of Reverend Julius Ngari Ndumia, describing the murder of the PCEA cleric as… Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Launches Inaugural Judges' Book Fair in Nairobi to Boost Judicial Scholarship
The Judiciary has launched its inaugural Judges' Book Fair in Nairobi, marking a major milestone in efforts to strengthen legal scholarship, research, and knowledge sharing within… Read more »
Kenya: Glovo to Invest Sh10bn in Kenya By 2030
Glovo has announced plans to invest Sh10 billion in Kenya by 2030 as the delivery platform expands operations amid rising demand for online shopping and digital services. Read more »
Kenya: NPS Condemns Harassment of Female Traffic Officer in Nakuru
The National Police Service (NPS) has condemned the harassment of a female traffic police officer captured in a viral social media video while on duty in Nakuru County. Read more »
Kenya: UN Secretary-General António Guterres to Visit Kenya for Major Unon Expansion Launch in Nairobi
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is scheduled to visit Kenya on May 11, 2026, for a high-profile engagement expected to highlight Nairobi's expanding role… Read more »
Kenya: 1 Dead As Landslides Hit Kangema and Mathioya in Murang'a, 200 Households Face Relocation
A single fatality has been reported following landslides in Murang'a's Kangema and Mathioya, as the government moves to relocate at least 200 displaced households after heavy rains… Read more »
Kenya: Title Race On a Knife's Edge! Police Bullets and Ulinzi Starlets in Final Sprint for FKF Wpl Glory
The FKF Women's Premier League (WPL) is heading toward a heart-stopping conclusion following a weekend of astronomical scorelines and tactical shifts that have left the title race… Read more »
Africa: Mastercard, Yellow Card Partner On Stablecoin Payments in Kenya, Africa
Mastercard and Yellow Card have announced a partnership to expand stablecoin-based payment solutions across Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, including Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Why Mt. Kenya Politics Makes Gachagua's Kalonzo Endorsement Unbelievable
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has traversed Kenya proclaiming: "I will support Kalonzo Musyoka for President in 2027. Kenya owes him." Read more »
Kenya: Oburu Resurfaces, Dismisses Rumours Amid Health Speculation
Orange Democratic Party Leader Oburu Odinga has resurfaced after nearly two weeks out of the public spotlight, dismissing speculation over his health and whereabouts as ODM… Read more »
East Africa: Karugu Highlights Isebania-Sirari Osbp As Key Gateway to EAC Trade Growth
The Principal Secretary, Caroline Karugu, has underscored the strategic importance of the Isebania-Sirari One-Stop Border Post (OSBP), describing it as a crucial gateway linking… Read more »
Kenya: Counties to Receive Sh10.5bn Road Levy Share Under New Funding Proposal
Counties are set to receive Sh10.5 billion from the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF) under a new proposal by the Ministry of Roads and Transport aimed at including devolved units… Read more »
