Kenya news

Kenya and Rwanda signed 11 bilateral agreements during the 10th Session of the Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation (JPCC) in Nairobi, expanding collaboration in trade...

Kenya's first Ebola case exposed gaps in airport screening as a patient evaded detection at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, died within 24 hours, and prompted urgent reviews...

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has called on university lecturers to end their strike, emphasizing that ongoing negotiations for the 2025–2029 Collective...

The Kenyan government has intensified its crackdown on 109 criminal gangs ahead of the 2027 General Election, with 1,827 suspects arrested and 729 convictions secured by August...

A Kenyan woman recounts her decision to end a relationship months before their wedding after discovering her partner's infidelity, reflecting on the emotional toll and the...

Kenya's Parliament rejected a proposal by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to raise the maximum number of voters per polling station from 700 to 1,000...

Turkana County Commissioner Julius Kavita has ordered government officials to take strict action against individuals convicted of defilement, emphasizing community responsibility...

Kenya's 2026 Mazingira Week, launching October 5, shifts environmental conservation to individual action, urging citizens to move beyond discourse to tangible efforts. The...

The Turkana County Government, in collaboration with Save the Children International (SCI), has achieved measurable progress in its six-month Integrated Nutrition and WASH...

Wajir County journalists received ethics training ahead of the 2027 General Election, focusing on conflict-sensitive reporting and community resilience.

A severe milk shortage in Nyeri County is disrupting the supply chain, affecting farmers, traders, and consumers as prices surge and availability dwindles. The crisis, attributed...

The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a stern warning to road users following a deadly crash on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway that claimed 17 lives, vowing to escalate...

Survivors of modern slavery are driving global discussions at the 2026 Freedom from Slavery Global Forum in Nairobi, as leaders and experts convene to prioritize their voices in...

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers in Tana River County intercepted 20 dik dik carcasses and 15 impala remains in Komorjila village, Tana North sub-county, during an operation...

A survey by Habitat for Humanity International reveals that 90% of Kenyans are cutting essential expenses to afford housing, exacerbating a national crisis as the country faces a...

Kirinyaga County has initiated a week-long environmental campaign aiming to plant 250,000 tree seedlings, culminating in a presidential tree-planting challenge at Thiba Dam. The...

Siaya fishermen urge government to penalize manufacturers of illegal fishing gear, citing declining fish stocks and ecosystem damage.

Kiambu County officials and environmental partners launched Mazingira Week on Monday, aiming to boost public engagement in environmental conservation through a week-long...

Jubilee Group and FSD Africa have partnered with seven insurtech firms to create affordable insurance solutions for Kenyan SMEs, informal workers, farmers, and low-income...

The transformation of Marua's T-junction into a modern interchange is altering traffic patterns in Nyeri, according to residents and local workers. While the upgrade has reduced...

Winnie Byanyima, UNAIDS Executive Director, denied claims of secret negotiations for her husband Dr Kizza Besigye's release, calling the ongoing treason trial against him...

Kenya's health authorities confirm the first Ebola fatality in Nairobi, marking a critical development in the nation's public health response.

Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, CS Mutahi Kagwe, addressed the ongoing milk shortage crisis, attributing it to supply chain disruptions and...

Lwala women in Kenya's Central Karachuonyo ward have transformed soil into a sustainable income source, enabling them to fund education, improve household livelihoods, and...

Kenya's President William Ruto has extended congratulations to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed following his re-election as head of government, praising the leader's

Murang’a County is preparing to mobilize 6,700 participants to plant 200,000 tree seedlings in one hour on October 10 as part of Kenya’s national Mazingira Day initiative, aiming...

West Pokot County has initiated a week-long environmental campaign aiming to plant 1.9 million trees, aligning with Kenya's national target of 17.2 million trees. The event...

Residents in Naivasha have escalated tensions with a Chinese-owned quarry after storming the site to demand its closure over alleged environmental violations and health risks...

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has initiated a process to identify political candidates with integrity and corruption concerns ahead of the 2027 General Election...

Kenya's president has announced plans to criminalize doping offenses starting in 2027, aligning national laws with global anti-doping standards.

Jeffrey Archer, the celebrated British novelist and former Conservative politician known for his bestselling thrillers and a high-profile libel scandal that led to his...

Kenyan opposition leaders have issued a 14-day ultimatum to President William Ruto, demanding full disclosure of the controversial Dangote Refinery deal, citing concerns over...

As Kenya prepares for the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death, political factions are leveraging the occasion to position themselves for the 2027...

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna outlined his 2027 presidential campaign platform centered on economic reform, anti-corruption measures, and constitutional accountability during the...

Kenya's education sector is witnessing a shift from traditional chalkboards to digital learning tools, driven by government initiatives and private sector investments.