Africa: AU Convenes Ambassadors in Beijing to Maximise China Tariff-Free Trade Offer

The African Union (AU) will convene African ambassadors in Beijing this week for a high-level retreat aimed at sharpening the continent's strategy to fully exploit China's 100… Read more »

Kenya: New Legal Aid Centre in Nakuru Targets Prisoners, Marginalised Communities

The government has launched its fourth legal aid service centre at the Nakuru GK Command, in a move aimed at expanding access to justice for prisoners and other vulnerable groups. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Targets Up to Sh150bn in Biodiversity Financing Under New Biofin Programme

Kenya is seeking to mobilise between Sh100 billion and Sh150 billion in nature-based financing over the next decade through the newly launched Biodiversity Finance Initiative… Read more »

Kenya: Britam Launches Whole Life Insurance Plan Targeting Long-Term Wealth and Family Security

Britam has launched a new insurance product aimed at Kenyan households seeking long-term financial security and structured wealth transfer across generations. Read more »

Kenya: Reform Push At Foreign Affairs Exposes Clash Between Efficiency and Entrenched Interests

Kenya's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is undergoing a quiet but consequential transformation--one that is exposing a familiar tension in public sector reform: the clash between… Read more »

Kenya: Nursing Council Warns Public Over Unaccredited Kisumu Nursing College

The Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) has warned the public against enrolling at Kisumu-based Northlands International Medical Training College, saying the institution is unaccredited… Read more »

Kenya: Akamba Community Files Suit Against UK Over Colonial-Era Injustices

Members of the Akamba community have filed a lawsuit against the United Kingdom, seeking compensation for alleged historical injustices during the colonial period. Read more »

Kenya: Amnesty Calls for Police Restraint As Fuel Price Demonstrations Loom

Amnesty International Kenya has urged police to exercise restraint ahead of the anticipated nationwide fuel protests scheduled for Tuesday. Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua Links London Trip to Resource Mobilisation for 2027 Polls

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has disclosed plans to travel to London for what he termed a short trip without disclosing his itinerary. Read more »

Kenya: Chaos in Haiti As Civilians Attempt to Block Departure of Kenyan Police Officers

Haitian civilians reportedly blocked exit routes used by Kenyan police officers in parts of central Haiti, fearing that their withdrawal could expose communities to renewed gang… Read more »

Kenya: Multi-Agency Team Seizes 250 Bags of Suspected Fake Fertilizer in Kakamega Crackdown

A multi-agency enforcement team has seized 250 bags of suspected counterfeit fertilizer in Kakamega County, dealing a significant blow to what authorities describe as an emerging… Read more »

Kenya: Taxpayers Group Warns Against Exploitative Transport Fare Hikes Amid Rising Fuel Prices

The National Taxpayers Association has raised concern over rising public transport fares, warning that some operators may be exploiting recent fuel price increases to impose… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Meets Italy's President Sergio Mattarella in Rome

President William Ruto on Monday held discussions with Sergio Mattarella, the President of Italy, during a high-level meeting in Rome, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Railways to Launch Same-Day Parcel Delivery Service Between Nairobi and Mombasa

Kenya Railways Corporation has announced plans to roll out a new parcel delivery service linking Nairobi and Mombasa, in a move set to expand the utility of the country's rail… Read more »

Kenya: Junet Takes On Gachagua, Says ODM Has Stronger Nationwide Support

Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed has asserted that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) remains the country's only truly national political party, amid intensifying… Read more »

Kenya: Oburu Threatens Legal Action On Gachagua Over 'State Capture' Claims

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Oburu Oginga has threatened to take legal action against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over claims alleging that he and his party… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Pushes for Integrated HIV Response to End Aids By 2030

Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga, has called for a shift towards integrated, sustainable and domestically driven HIV response systems, as Kenya positions itself to… Read more »

Kenya: High Court Cautions Against Misuse of AI in Legal Documents

The High Court has cautioned on the use of artificial intelligence in legal proceedings, making it clear that technology cannot replace compliance with established court rules. Read more »

Kenya: South C Residents Storm Ardhi House Over Deadly Building Collapse

Operations were temporarily disrupted at Ardhi House on Monday after South C residents staged protests demanding urgent government action over the deadly collapse of a high-rise… Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua Backs Gen Z Fuel Protests but Rules Out Opposition Participation

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has thrown his weight behind GenZ planning demonstrations over rising fuel costs, while signalling that the formal… Read more »

Kenya: EPRA May Review Fuel Prices Every 14 Days Under New Proposal

Rongo MP Paul Abuor has proposed amendments to the Petroleum Act 2019 he says would accelerate the reduction of fuel prices when global oil costs fall, citing persistent delays… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Named in Global 'Transnational Repression' Report Over Cross-Border Crackdowns

Kenya has been named among a growing list of countries accused of engaging in transnational repression, as regional security cooperation in East Africa comes under renewed scrutiny… Read more »

Kenya: Autopsies Underway for Two Killed in Mbeere North Protests

Postmortem examinations have commenced in Embu County for two young men who were shot dead during violent clashes between police and residents protesting the deteriorating… Read more »

Kenya: Chaos At Kasarani - Gor Held By Bandari Amidst Penalty Controversy and Locker Room Theft

Gor Mahia's march toward the 2025/2026 Premier League title took a chaotic turn on Sunday as a controversial 0-0 draw against Bandari FC was overshadowed by a security breach that… Read more »

Kenya: KNCHR Opens Public Participation On Draft Reparations Guidelines 2026

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has invited members of the public and stakeholders to submit memoranda and comments on the Draft Reparations Guidelines 2026,… Read more »