March 18
Kenya: Kisumu Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Murdering Brother, Nephew
The Director of Public Prosecutions has secured a 45-year custodial sentence against a 23-year-old man convicted of brutally murdering his younger brother and a nephew using crude… Read more »
Kenya: Illegally Recruited Kenyans Risk Prosecution, Government Warns
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 18 -- The government says Kenyans recruited to fight in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war will not receive any compensation. Read more »
Africa: Shock Follows CAF Decision on Afcon Title
Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) overturned the result of the final following Senegal's… Read more »
Kenya: SRC to Host First National Productivity Conference in May to Tackle Low Public Sector Productivity
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) will hold its first National Productivity Conference in May, bringing together government officials, academics, and members of the… Read more »
Kenya: Okoth Obado, Co-Accused to Learn Fate in Sharon Otieno Murder Case On May 29
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his two co-accused will learn their fate on May 29, 2026, after the High Court set a date for delivery of judgment in the high-profile murder… Read more »
Kenya: Sifuna Pushes Funding Cut to Enforce Governors Accountability
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has called on the Senate to take firm action against governors who defy oversight, proposing funding cuts to counties whose leaders fail to honour… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom to Mask M-Pesa User Details in Data Privacy Push
Safaricom will begin masking customer details in M-PESA peer-to-peer transactions from March 24, 2026, in a shift aimed at strengthening data privacy on Kenya's leading mobile… Read more »
Kenya: Linda Mwananchi Movement Convene Rally in Narok On March 22
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has announced that the Linda Mwananchi movement will stage a major rally in Narok on Sunday. Read more »
Kenya: TSC Struggles With Funding Sh 1.4b Gap Amid Transition to Sha Medical Scheme
The Teachers Service Commission has warned of a KSh1.4 billion shortfall in funding for teachers' medical cover under the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), raising concerns… Read more »
Kenya: Why Financial Discipline Is the Missing Link in Kenya's Youth Wealth Journey
Doom-scrolling through TikTok reels or X threads on any weekday afternoon and you will find them instantly: "quick investment hacks", "day-trading tips", "overnight returns", and… Read more »
Kenya: Stanchart Net Profit Down 38pc to Sh12.4bn
Standard Chartered Kenya posted a 38 percent decline to Sh12.4 billion in profit after tax for the full year ending December 31, 2025, weighed down by declining net interest and… Read more »
Kenya: Equity Group Profit After Tax Up 55pc to Sh75.5bn
Equity Group Holdings posted a 55 percent jump in profit after tax to Sh75.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, driven by strong performance across its local and… Read more »
Kenya: Tiaty MP Kamket and Data Commissioner Kassait Lose 13-Year-Old Son
Tiaty Member of Parliament William Kamket and his wife, first Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait, are mourning the loss of their 13-year-old son, Bill Ballot, who passed away on… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Extends Condolences to MP Kamket, Data Commissioner Kassait On Loss of Young Son
President William Ruto has expressed heartfelt condolences to Tiaty Member of Parliament William Kamket and his wife, Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait, following the death of… Read more »
March 17
Kenya: 71 Flood Deaths As Kenya Warned of Intensifying Long Rains
The death toll from ongoing floods has climbed to seventy-one, with five additional fatalities reported by the National Police Service (NPS) as search and rescue operations… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Risks Fertilizer Shortage As Hormuz Disruption Bites
Kenya could face a fertilizer shortage following disruptions along the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, the United Nations Conference on Trade and… Read more »
Kenya: Over 200 Kenyan Police Return Home From Haiti Mission
A total of 215 police officers from the second contingent of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission to Haiti returned home last night after completing their deployment. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto, Gachagua Trade Body Shaming Jabs As 2027 Race Turns Ugly
The political rivalry between President William Ruto and his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua has taken a personal turn, with the two leaders now trading remarks that observers say… Read more »
Kenya: Health Ministry Defends Supplementary Budget As Cancer Agency Seeks Sh250mn for Prevention and Diagnosis
The government's main agency tasked with coordinating cancer control efforts has appealed to Parliament for an additional Sh250 million in the current financial year to address… Read more »
Kenya: Bill Proposes AI Regulator, Sh5mn Fine for Offenders
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has proposed the creation of an Office of the Artificial Intelligence Commissioner to regulate the growing use of AI in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Urges Residents in Riperian Lands to Relocate After Shauri Moyo Building Collapse
Nairobi City County has called on residents living along riverbanks and riparian areas to take immediate safety precautions and voluntarily relocate from high-risk zones, following… Read more »
Kenya: DPP Appeals Acquittal of Trans Nzoia Governor Natembeya
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has filed a Notice of Appeal challenging a High Court ruling that acquitted Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in a case involving… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Hands Over 180 Affordable Housing Units in Milimani, Kakamega
President Dr William Ruto has Tuesday afternoon handed over keys to 180 new home owners at Milimani Boma Yangu Estate Phase 1 in Kakamega County, marking a significant step towards… Read more »
Kenya: Mongabay Launches Swahili Platform to Expand Climate Reporting
International conservation outlet Mongabay has launched a Swahili platform targeting over 200 million speakers globally. Read more »
Kenya: 87% of Kenyan Workers Stressed Over Financial Pressure, Report
About 87 percent of employees in Kenya are experiencing stress, largely due to the rising cost of living and financial strain, a new survey by Cigna Healthcare shows. Read more »
