March 30
Kenya: NACADA Seizes 810 Litres of Smuggled Ethanol in Major Blow to Illicit Alcohol Trade
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has intercepted a large consignment of smuggled ethanol in a major operation targeting Kenya's… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Boosts Inclusive Education Through Special Needs Games in Seme Sub-County
The government has intensified efforts to promote inclusive education and social integration for children with disabilities through sports, following the launch of a two-day… Read more »
Kenya: CLASP, Makueni Sign 5-Year Deal to Expand Clean Cooking in Public Institutions
A non-profit organisation, Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP) the Makueni County Government have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Acknowledges Gachagua Family Petition, Pledges Support in Inheritance Dispute
President William Ruto has acknowledged a petition filed by the family of Nderitu Gachagua over alleged disinheritance, pledging government support to help the family recover its… Read more »
Kenya: Chinese Firm Softcare to Invest Sh698mn in Kenyan Expansion
Softcare is set to invest Sh698 million in expanding its production facilities in Kenya, with construction expected to be completed by 2027 as it moves to boost local manufacturing… Read more »
Kenya: Nakuru Human Rights Groups Demand Urgent Action On GBV and Feminicide Report
Human rights lobby groups in Nakuru have petitioned the government to immediately act on a report by Multi-sectoral Task Force of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Feminicide to end… Read more »
Kenya: EACC Arrests Two Suspects for Impersonation and Extortion
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested two individuals for impersonating Commission officers and extorting money from members of the public. Read more »
Kenya: For SMEs, Health Protection Is Business Protection
A single hospital bill can shut down a business faster than any competitor ever could. Read more »
Kenya: Diaper Maker Softcare Kenya Revenue Rises to Sh13.1bn
Softcare's revenue from Kenya rose to Sh13.1 billion in 2025, up from Sh11.7 billion in 2024, continuing a steady growth trend over the past four years. Read more »
Africa: Africa's Growth Depends On Entrepreneurs - and Investors Willing to Commit
The global economy is being stress-tested -- not by a lack of demand or capital, but by the vulnerability of the routes that connect them. Read more »
Mozambique: Equity Group Plans Mozambique's Entry, James Mwangi
Equity Group Holdings plans to expand into Mozambique, its CEO and Managing Director James Mwangi has revealed. Read more »
March 29
South Africa: Nairobi City Thunder Strikes to Silence Joburg Giants At Home in Bal Kalahari Conference
Kenyan champions Nairobi City Thunder bounced back in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Kalahari Conference to silence home team Johannesburg Giants 71-65 in the presence of their… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Sounds Alarm On Fertilizer Shortage - Denies Opposition Damaging Kenya's Global Image
Democratic Citizen Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto, accusing him of damaging Kenya's international reputation and failing to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Honours Monica Juma Ahead of Top UN Posting
Kenya's top diplomatic and political leadership on Friday evening honoured Ambassador Monica Juma at a high-level reception in Nairobi, marking her appointment to one of the most… Read more »
Kenya: Suspected Trafficker Nabbed With 4 Elephant Tusks Weighing 39 Kilogrammes
A suspected ivory trafficker has been apprehended he was found carrying four elephant tusks. Read more »
Kenya: What President Ruto Said About Late MP David Njuguna Kiaraho
President William Ruto has joined leaders in the country in paying tributes in honor of the late Ol Kalou MP David Njuguna Kiaraho, who died this morning will undergoing treatment… Read more »
Kenya: Capital FM Journalist Bruhan Makong Elected to Environment and Science Journalists Association
Capital FM journalist Bruhan Makong has been elected as one of the new officials of the Kenya Environment Science Journalists Association (KENSJA) during an Annual General Meeting… Read more »
Southern Africa: Kenya Wins Bid to Host Green Climate Fund Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa
Kenya has emerged as a regional climate leader following its successful bid to host the Eastern and Southern Africa office of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), with Nairobi set to… Read more »
March 28
Kenya: Floods Related Death Rise to 103, As Police Report 15 Fatalities
The death toll from ongoing floods has climbed to 103, with 15 additional fatalities reported by the National Police Service (NPS) as search and rescue operations continue… Read more »
March 27
Kenya: KWS Dismisses Claims of Forest Destruction At Nairobi National Park
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has dismissed allegations that upland forest within Nairobi National Park is being destroyed, terming the claims "misleading, unfounded and… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Calls for Increased Investment to Unlock Africa's Green Economy
Africa is positioning itself at the forefront of global green industrial growth, with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki highlighting the continent's unmatched potential in renewable… Read more »
Kenya: Nderitu Gachagua Family Petitions Ruto Over Alleged Disinheritance, Forged Will and Estate Dispute
The family of the late Nyeri Governor James Nderitu Gachagua has petitioned President William Ruto, seeking an independent investigation into what they describe as a scheme to… Read more »
Kenya: Oburu Takes ODM Helm As Sifuna Faction Rejects Outcome
Delegates of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) meeting at the Jamhuri ASK Grounds have ratified the election of Oburu Oginga as the party leader, in a major leadership shake-up… Read more »
Kenya: Government Launch Reforestation in Mukogodo Forest
The government has launched a reforestation initiative in Laikipia's Mukogodo forest even as security agencies prepare to move in to flush out bandits that have for years turned it… Read more »
Africa: Nova Garage Launched Ahead of French-Africa Summit to Spotlight Africa's Tech Entrepreneurs
Nova Garage, a new pan-African innovation platform aimed at showcasing the continent's next generation of tech entrepreneurs, has been launched ahead of the French-Africa Summit… Read more »
