Kenya: Kecobo Invites Public Feedback On Proposed Copyright and Related Rights Bill

The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has invited the public, stakeholders, creators, copyright owners, and users of copyrighted works to submit written memoranda, views, and comments… Read more »

Kenya: City Hall Unveils Sh38bn Water Upgrade Plan

Nairobi City County Government has unveiled a Sh38.1 billion water and sanitation programme aimed at expanding access to clean water and upgrading sewer infrastructure in the… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzanian Tycoon Acquires Majority Stake in Nation Media Group

The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) will exit its 66-year investment in Nation Media Group (NMG) after agreeing to sell its controlling stake to Tanzanian… Read more »

Kenya: Two Arrested As Nacada Seizes 680 Rolls of Cannabis in Embakasi South Raid

A joint operation by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), supported by officers from the National Police Service, has led to the arrest… Read more »

Kenya: Nairobi Bears Brunt of Weekend Downpours As Floods Sweep Across the City

Nairobi experienced exceptionally heavy rainfall over the weekend, with torrential downpours triggering devastating floods that have killed at least forty-two people and displaced… Read more »

Kenya: Ti-Kenya Report - Political Elites Undermining Leadership Integrity Framework

A new report by Transparency International Kenya has revealed a persistent gap between the constitutional ideals of leadership and integrity and the realities of political practice… Read more »

Kenya: Floods Displace 48 Households in Central Kenya As Child Feared Dead

At least 48 households across Central Kenya have been displaced following heavy rains that have been pounding the country since early March, with a child feared dead after being… Read more »

Kenya: KWS Temporarily Closes Amboseli Main Airstrip Due to Heavy Rainfall

The Kenya Wildlife Service has temporarily suspended aircraft operations at the main airstrip in Amboseli National Park after heavy rainfall flooded the facility, disrupting… Read more »

Kenya: CS Kabogo Pushes for Stronger TikTok Regulation Ahead of Next Elections

The Country is pushing for stronger regulation and oversight of TikTok as the government moves to safeguard the digital space ahead of the next electoral cycle, Information,… Read more »

Kenya: Supporters of Presidential Aspirant Isaac Kiniti Launch Youth and Women's Caucus Ahead of 2027 Polls

Supporters of presidential aspirant Isaac Kiniti have launched a youth and women's caucus aimed at mobilising grassroots support for his anticipated bid in the 2027 Kenyan General… Read more »

Africa: Africa Urged to Boost Local Livestock Production Amid $10 Billion Import Bill

Africa's heavy reliance on imported livestock products is costing the continent billions of dollars annually, prompting calls for stronger political commitment to enhance local… Read more »

Kenya: Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro Urges EPRA to Hold Fuel Prices Amid Middle East Crisis

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has urged the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) to refrain from raising fuel prices despite the ongoing Middle East crisis,… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Explains Karura Forest Clearing Amid Conservation Concerns

The government has sought to reassure the public over recent land clearing activities inside Karura Forest, saying the work is intended to support a national tree seedling… Read more »

Kenya: Kakamega and Meru Get New Court of Appeal Stations in Judiciary Expansion

Chief Justice Martha Koome has gazetted new Court of Appeal stations and additional Small Claims Courts across the country in a move aimed at expanding access to justice and… Read more »

Kenya: 12 Rifles Surrendered in West Pokot Amid Disarmament Push

Residents of Pokot Central Sub-County in West Pokot County have voluntarily surrendered twelve illegal firearms at Marich Police Station, the National Police Service (NPS)… Read more »

Kenya: 1 Dead, Several Injured As Kawangware Bus Crashes On Multiple Cars On Valley Road

Emergency services confirmed that at least one person died and several others were injured Monday morning after a City Shuttle bus lost control and crashed into multiple vehicles… Read more »

Kenya: Judges to Contribute 7.5pc With Govt 15pc in Pension Law Signed By Ruto

President William Ruto on Monday assented to the Judges' Retirement Benefits Bill, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the independence and welfare of Kenya's… Read more »

Kenya: Budget Committee Proposes Sh2.9tn Spending Ceiling for 2026/27

The National Assembly of Kenya Budget and Appropriations Committee has proposed a Sh2.878 trillion national government spending ceiling for the 2026/27 financial year as part of… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Signs National Infrastructure Fund Law At Breakfast Meeting Graced By Investors

President William Ruto has signed into law the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) Bill, 2026, marking a shift in how the government will finance and manage large-scale development… Read more »

Kenya: Police Intercept 181kg of Cannabis in High-Speed Chase, Suspect Flees

Police officers have intercepted a vehicle transporting 181 kilograms of suspected narcotics along the Webuye-Kitale Highway in an operation targeting drug trafficking networks,… Read more »

Kenya: Muli Demands Probe Into Nairobi Drainage Failures After Floods Kill Over 20 People

National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Augustus Muli has demanded a transparent public audit of Nairobi's drainage and flood management systems following deadly floods that have… Read more »

Kenya: NTSA Rolls Out Instant Traffic Fines System With SMS Alerts to Motorists

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has officially launched the long-anticipated Instant Fines Traffic Management System, a digital platform that automatically… Read more »

Kenya: Agro-Dealers in South Nyanza Get Boost As Avenews Expands for Stockists

Agribusiness stockists in South Nyanza are set to expand their operations following a new partnership between agri-trade fintech firm Avenews and Enochem Agrovet Limited, a leading… Read more »

Kenya: Ex-Harambee Stars Head Coach Engin Firat Passes Away

According to a statement from Lebanese side Nejmeh SC -- where Firat last worked -- the Turk passed away at Istanbul Airport, on his way to his hometown in Adana, from Beirut. Read more »

Kenya: Marathon Phenomenon Kipchoge to Make History With First-Ever Road Race On African Soil

NAIROBI, Kenya, March 9, 2026 - Two-time world record holder for the men's marathon, Eliud Kipchoge, will compete at the Sanlam Marathon on May 24, this year, as he begins a new… Read more »