Kenya: Jalango Clarifies Misquoted Kisii Witches' Remarks After Backlash

"I did not insult the Kisii people as witches," Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, alias Jalango, clarified on Monday after some Kenyans misquoted him following his remarks in Kitutu… Read more »

Kenya: Kindiki Defends Government's Partnership With Churches

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended the government's partnership with churches, dismissing claims of division between church and state. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Recalls Substandard Batches of Paracetamol, Augmentin

The Ministry of Health, through the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), has recalled several batches of pharmaceutical products, including paracetamol injections, Augmentin tablets,… Read more »

Kenya: Sabastian Sawe - Too Soon to Start Talking About Marathon World Record

Newly crowned London Marathon champion Sabastian Sawe believes it is too soon to start speaking about smashing the world record for the men's 42km. Read more »

Kenya: Dr. Hesbon Owila - Kenya Kwanza's Dwindling Promise - and a Thin Thread of Hope

In the lead-up to the 2022 elections, Kenyans were not simply bombarded with lofty promises, as in the past. They were offered dreams that felt reachable -- promises that resonated… Read more »

Kenya: Kepsa Engages Parliament to Push for Business-Friendly Finance Bill 2025

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has intensified its push for reforms in the Finance Bill 2025 to strengthen industrial resilience, improve tax efficiency, and enhance… Read more »

Kenya: Nock Elections to Proceed After High Court Vacates Order Allowing Four Federations to Vote in Polls

NAIROBI, Kenya, April 28, 2025 - Elections for the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) can proceed after the High Court struck out a previous order that allowed four warring… Read more »

Africa: Telling Africa's Story, One Brand At a Time

What comes to mind when you hear names like Uber, Safaricom, or Emirates? Perhaps innovation, resilience, or global relevance. All these qualities have one thing in common --… Read more »

Kenya: High Court Okays Malala's Ouster As UDA Secretary General

Cleophas Malala has suffered a blow after the High Court upheld his removal as the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General. Read more »

Kenya: Healthcare Professionals to Reflect On 10 Years of Diabetes Care

Preparations are in top gear for the 10th Annual Scientific Diabetes Conference, set to take place in mid-May in Naivasha. Read more »

Kenya: Duale Urges More Kenyans to Enroll for SHA, Dismisses Critics

Heath Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale urged Kenyans to enroll in the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) under the new Social Health Alliance (SHA) in large numbers. Read more »

Kenya: Lucky Streak As Players Cash Out Kshs 8.4m On 22bet Casino and Sports Bets

Top gaming and casino players on the 22Bet platform walked away with a total of Kshs 8.4 million on well-calculated bets and odds on the platform's casino and sports betting. Read more »

Africa: Zaumu Unveils Africa's First Creator-First Digital Marketplace in Nairobi

A new digital platform designed to transform the influencer economy in Africa has been launched in Nairobi. Read more »

Kenya: Terre Des Hommes Netherlands Launches 'Also Online' Campaign to Tackle Online Child Exploitation

Terre des Hommes Netherlands has launched the 'Also Online' campaign in Kenya to raise awareness among parents and caregivers about the risks children face online and how to better… Read more »

Central Africa: ICGLR Conferences in Nairobi Aim to Advance Trade in Great Lakes Region

The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) has convened two high-level meetings in Nairobi aimed at strengthening regional cooperation, promoting responsible… Read more »

Kenya: Ramba Boys Students Rampage Over Principal's Transfer

Ramba Boys High School students went on a rampage Thursday night demanding for the transfer of the school principal. Read more »

Kenya: CS Duale Inaugurates Committee On Tissue and Organ Transplant Services

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has inaugurated the independent investigative committee on tissue and organ transplant services after kidney transplant scandal at Mediheal… Read more »

Kenya: Pope Francis Honoured in Nairobi Requiem Mass Ahead of Saturday Burial

The Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya, Archbishop Hubertus van Megen, on Friday led a requiem mass for the late Pope Francis at the Holy Family Basilica in Nairobi, as Kenyans joined the… Read more »

Kenya: Energy Ministry Ordered to Release Certified Marsabit Power Project List

The High Court has ordered the Ministry of Energy to publicly release a certified and accurate list of all approved power projects in Marsabit County as of December 31, 2021. Read more »

Kenya: MPs to Meet Over PSC Effectiveness, Proposed Entrenchment of Key Devolved Funds Law

Members of the National Assembly are set to convene an informal sitting in the coming days to deliberate on the performance of the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC), amid… Read more »

Kenya: MPs Approves Release of Sh42 Billion to Counties to Boost Service Delivery

The National Assembly has finally approved the release of an additional allocation of 42 billion Shillings to the 47 counties to cater for the expenses of crucial projects. Read more »

Kenya: Mathematics to Remain Compulsory in Primary and Secondary Schools

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has clarified that Mathematics will remain compulsory in primary and secondary schools. Read more »

Kenya: Quartet in Illegal Live Queen Ant Trafficking Case to Be Sentenced On May 7

Three foreigners and Kenyan accused of attempting to smuggle thousands of live ants from Kenya will be sentenced in May. Read more »

Kenya: Merck Launches ThyroAfrica Campaign in Kenya to Tackle Thyroid Disorders Ahead of World Thyroid Day

Global pharmaceutical firm Merck has launched ThyroAfrica in Kenya, a continent-wide awareness campaign targeting the rising burden of thyroid disorders in Africa. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Loses Sh870 Billion Annually to Climate Change, Dr. Kalua Green Says Warning of Missed Green Goals

Kenya loses up to Sh870 billion every year--about 3-5% of its GDP--due to the devastating effects of climate change, according to leading environmentalists and economists. Read more »