Kenya: Kisumu County Steps Up Efforts to Secure Legal Ownership of County Assets

The Kisumu County Government has intensified efforts to ensure full legal ownership of its assets following a consultative meeting between County Secretary CPA/CS Hesbon Hongo and… Read more »

Kenya: NYS Opens Over 700 Positions in Major Recruitment Drive

The National Youth Service (NYS) has unveiled an expansive recruitment exercise aimed at bringing hundreds of young Kenyans into its ranks as cadet officers and servicemen and… Read more »

Kenya: Man Dies After Allegedly Stabbing Himself At in-Laws' Home

A 29-year-old man has reportedly died after stabbing himself at his in-laws' homestead in Kiratina Sub-location, Kirinyaga Central Sub-County. Read more »

East Africa: EAC Heads of State to Launch Major Trade Reforms At 25th EAC Summit

Head of States from the East African Community (EAC) are set to convene in Arusha, Tanzania to attend the 25th Ordinary Summit slated for March 7, 2026. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Has Enough Fuel Stocks Despite Middle East Conflict, CS Wandayi

Kenya has sufficient petroleum product stocks to meet both local and regional demand despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Assures Public of Adequate Fuel Supply Amid Middle East Tensions

The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has assured Kenyans of sufficient petroleum stocks despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, where the country sources a significant… Read more »

Kenya: Alarm Raised Over Non-Functional Oxygen Plant, Cancer Equipment At KNH

The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Health has raised serious concerns over critical service gaps at the Kenyatta National Hospital following a fact-finding visit to… Read more »

Kenya: High Court Awards Basil Criticos Sh30mn for Property Rights Violation

The High Court has awarded former Taita-Taveta MP Basil Criticos Sh30 million in damages after finding that the State violated his constitutional right to property. Read more »

Kenya: Cultural Exchange Initiatives Could Bridge Infrastructure Gaps in Makueni Schools

A recent visit by Path To Russia (PTR) to Marwa Primary and Marwa Secondary schools in Makueni County highlighted how cultural exchange programs can serve as a springboard for… Read more »

Kenya: Lobby Seeks Ruto Intervention Over NYS Housing in Karura

Friends of Karura Forest (FKF) has petitioned President William Ruto to intervene in a dispute with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) over the alleged construction of National Youth… Read more »

Kenya: National Assembly Forms Ad Hoc Committee to Oversee Funeral of Late MP Johana Ng'eno

The National Assembly has constituted an ad hoc parliamentary committee to coordinate funeral arrangements for the late Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament, Johana Ng'eno. Read more »

Kenya: Health Ministry Reaffirms Governance Framework for Sagas As 2025/2026 Performance Contracts Signed

The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed the governance and accountability framework guiding Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs) following the signing of Performance Contracts… Read more »

Kenya: National Assembly Set to Debate National Infrastructure Bill

The National Assembly is set to begin debate on the National Infrastructure Fund Bill. Read more »

Kenya: Treasury Proposes Tougher Rules for Digital Lenders

The National Treasury plans to introduce new licensing rules for non-deposit-taking credit providers (NDTCPs) under the proposed Business Law (Amendment) Act, 2024. Read more »

Kenya: Molo Drug Bust - Nacada Seizes Sh1mn Cannabis Haul After Dramatic Night Chase

A multi-agency operation led by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has resulted in the seizure of cannabis worth an estimated KSh1… Read more »

Kenya: System Failure At SHA Halts Critical Healthcare Approvals Services Nationwide

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced a major service interruption affecting its digital health platform, disrupting pre-authorisation services across contracted… Read more »

Kenya: Traffic Snarl-Up On Mombasa Road After Fuel Tanker Collides With Container Lorry

There was a traffic snarl-up after a fuel tanker collided with a trailer and burst into flames on Mombasa Road, Athi River. Read more »

Kenya: Preliminary Report On MP Ngeno Chopper Crash Due in 30 Days

The preliminary report into the helicopter crash that killed Emurrua Dikir Member of Parliament Johana Ngeno will be released within 30 days. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Sanctions Rwanda Military, Four Senior Officials Over Eastern DRC 'Violation'

The United States of America has imposed sanctions against the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and four officers including the army chief of staff, Vincent Nyakarundi, saying they were… Read more »

Kenya: Mbadi Urges MPs to Support Measures to Curb Pending Bills

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, has assured the National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee that firm measures have been put in place to halt the… Read more »

Kenya: MPs Raises Alarm Over Non-Functional Oxygen Plant and Cancer Equipment At KNH

NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 2 - The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Health has raised serious concerns over critical service gaps at the Kenyatta National Hospital following a… Read more »

Kenya: Duale, Ghana Health Minister, Exchange Lessons On UHC, Primary Healthcare Reforms

Health Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, on Monday hosted a high-level bilateral meeting with Ghana's Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, focusing on primary healthcare… Read more »

Kenya: Sing'oei - MFA to Comply With Parliament's Nullification of GCA Diplomatic Privileges

The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs (MFA) has confirmed it will comply with the National Assembly's decision to annul the diplomatic privileges previously granted to the… Read more »

Kenya: Iran Envoy Says Tehran Will Not Target Kenya in Retaliatory Strikes Against U.S.-Israeli Attacks

Iran Ambassador in Kenya Ali Gholampou says Iran will not target Kenya even as it continues to execute retaliatory strikes targetting US military assets across the world. Read more »

Kenya: UDA Postpones Repeat Polls Set for March 7-14 Following the Death of MP Ngeno

United Democratic Alliance party has postponed the third phase of its repeat grassroot elections, initially scheduled for Saturday following the death of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana… Read more »