Kenya: Kenya Police Officers Return From 18-Month UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan

The National Police Service (NPS) on Wednesday welcomed back a contingent of 11 officers who completed an 18-month peacekeeping mission in South Sudan under the United Nations. Read more »

Kenya: Former Kirinyaga Senator Karaba Laid to Rest in Ceremony Attended By Opposition Leaders, Uhuru

Former Kirinyaga Senator Daniel Karaba was laid to rest on Wednesday in a ceremony attended by prominent leaders, including former President Uhuru Kenyatta, ex-Deputy President… Read more »

Kenya: Uhuru Urges Political Class to Rise Above Insults, Ethnic Divisions

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on the political class to rise above partisan divides, emphasizing the need for leadership rooted in service, integrity, and national… Read more »

Kenya: Sifuna, Allied Senators Confront Samburu Governor in Near-Fistfight At Parliament

A tense standoff unfolded in Parliament on Tuesday as a section of Senators attempted to forcefuly present Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit to the Senate's County Public Accounts… Read more »

Kenya: Uhuru Blasts Church Leaders for Misleading Mt Kenya in 2022

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has publicly admonished religious leaders, urging them to stay out of partisan politics and accusing some of misleading Kenyans during the 2022… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Appoints Council to Oversee National Infrastructure Fund

President William Ruto has appointed a Governing Council to oversee the newly established National Infrastructure Fund, naming Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi as chair of the… Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua Vows to Unite Mt Kenya Under Uhuru-Allied Opposition

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday pledged to help unify the Mt Kenya region under an opposition alliance backed by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, vowing to… Read more »

Kenya: Kibicho Urges Uhuru Allies to Unite Behind One Candidate for 2027

Former Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho has urged leaders in the Uhuru Kenyatta-backed United Opposition camp to unite behind a single presidential candidate ahead of… Read more »

Africa: Kenya, France Sign Deal to Host Africa Forward Summit Ahead of G7

Kenya and France have signed key hosting instruments for the upcoming Africa Forward Summit, paving the way for a high-level meeting expected to shape the continent's position… Read more »

Kenya: Police Refute Reports of DCI Amin Exit, Term Them Misleading

The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed reports claiming that the tenure of Mohamed Amin ends Wednesday, insisting the Director of the Directorate of Criminal… Read more »

Kenya: Atheists Condemn State House Keshas After First Lady Rachel Ruto's Revelations

Atheists In Kenya Society has criticised revelations that overnight Christian prayer vigils, known as keshas, are regularly held at State House, warning that the practice violates… Read more »

Kenya: Open Society Condemns Denial of Entry to Brian Kagoro At JKIA

Open Society Foundations has condemned the detention and denial of entry of its Managing Director of Programmes, Brian Kagoro, by Kenyan authorities, saying no formal charges or… Read more »

Kenya/Congo-Kinshasa: Congo's Diaspora Arms Race - What Harambee Stars Can Learn From World Cup-Bound Leopards

The "52-year ghost" has finally been exorcised. Read more »

Kenya: Two Police Officers Arrested After Firearm and Mobile Phone Go Missing in Syokimau Incident

Police in Mlolongo have arrested two officers following the reported loss of a firearm and mobile phone in a late-night incident involving social drinking at a Nairobi… Read more »

Kenya: UDA Postpones Repeat Grassroots Elections By Two Weeks to Allow More Member Registration

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has postponed its Repeat Phase II grassroots elections by two weeks, citing requests from members for more time to register and verify their… Read more »

Kenya: PSC Blames Outdated Technology for Surge in Fake Academic Certificates in Civil Service

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has blamed ageing technology for its inability to decisively curb the proliferation of fake academic certificates in the civil service. Read more »

Kenya: Waiguru Declares Deputy President Ambition As She Floats Possible Ruto-Gachagua Handshake

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has ignited fresh political debate in the Mt Kenya region after hinting at a possible future reconciliation between William Ruto and former Deputy… Read more »

Kenya: No Evictions As Government Transforms Gikomba Into Modern Hub - President Ruto

President William Ruto has said traders at Gikomba Market are fully supportive of government plans to transform the sprawling open-air market into a modern national trading hub,… Read more »

Kenya: Gikomba Market Redevelopment to Be Completed in Six Months, Govt Assures Traders

The government has announced that the redevelopment of Gikomba Market into a modern trading hub will be completed within six months, even as traders reel from losses following a… Read more »

Kenya: Treasury Warns Kenya's Sh1.12tn Budget Deficit Threatens Fiscal Stability

Appearing before the National Assembly's Public Debt and Privatisation Committee, Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo revealed that the projected deficit marks a sharp rise… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Steps Up Highway Safety With Plan for Roadside Stations Along Major Transport Corridors

The Ministry of Roads and Transport has stepped up efforts to improve highway safety, backing the establishment of Road Side Stations (RSS) across major transport corridors to… Read more »

Kenya: Kindiki Says SHA Will Not Collapse, Targets 45 Million Enrolment By Dec

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said SHA will not collapse but will grow stronger as the government enhances its efficiency and enrolls more Kenyans. Read more »

Kenya: Parliament Okays Sh240b Safaricom Share Sale to Vodacom

The National Assembly has approved the government's partial divestiture from Safaricom, paving the way for the State to offload part of its stake through the Nairobi Securities… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans to Wait Longer for Cheap Gas As Saudi Firm Deal Collapses

Kenyans will have to wait longer for the promise of cheaper cooking gas after the government confirmed that a highly anticipated deal with a Saudi Arabian firm collapsed, stalling… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Launches Probe Into Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Over Privacy Concerns

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has confirmed it has launched an investigation into privacy concerns surrounding the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses following a… Read more »