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Transport corridors • Apr 24, 2026

Kenya lands Sh258 billion boost as AFC opens regional office in Nairobi

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has opened its first regional office in Nairobi after signing a Host Country Agreement with Kenya. The deal, witnessed by President William Ruto, targets infrastructure investment and ind...

Governor Orengo launches Sh12 million dairy project to boost incomes in North Gem

youth development

Josephine Etenyi appointed Secretary for Youth Development following one-year vacancy

Universal Health Coverage

Duale: Private sector key as Sh137.4 billion boosts health reforms

traffic advisory

KeNHA closes Southern Bypass section after crash near Karinde

Top Stories • Apr 24, 2026

EBB Air Jet overshoots Mandera runway, all passengers safe

An EBB Air Embraer jet bound for Mandera overshot the runway after departing Nairobi, veering into nearby vegetation. Al...

WorldView • Apr 24, 2026

WMO warns strong El Niño could develop from mid-2026

The World Meteorological Organization says rising sea-surface temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific signal a possible E...

Willis Otieno • Apr 24, 2026

Safina Deputy Leader flags billions in discrepancies in e-Citizen platform audit findings

The audit issues he highlighted include an unconfirmed Sh3.7 billion cash balance and an unsupported Sh7 billion opening...

Top Stories • Apr 24, 2026

Governor Sakaja reshuffles Chief Officers in sector reassignments

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has reassigned Chief Officers across Lands, ICT and Infrastructure, Mobility, Public Wor...

William Ruto • Apr 24, 2026

President Ruto pledges Sh2.5bn for 23 markets, Sh900m stadium and Sh200m for Kenneth Matiba Hos...

President William Ruto, in Murang’a County, backed his development agenda while launching Kiriko–Karugia Road works. He...

World Health Organization • Apr 24, 2026

Advisor, Global Health Diplomacy, MFA Dr. Nicholas Muraguri: Invest in local vaccine production...

Global health diplomacy adviser Nicholas Muraguri, speaking on Radio Generation, says Africa’s recovery from COVID-19 re...

Top Stories • Apr 24, 2026

Cancer Researcher Dr. Omar Abdihamid warn late diagnosis driving prostate cancer deaths among m...

Dr. Abdihamid said age and gender are the strongest risk factors, with family history also playing a role in increasing...

TSC • Apr 24, 2026

Relief for teachers as State unveils new health deal, bans extra hospital charges

Under the arrangement, Sh300,000 last expense payments for deceased principal members are now ready, with the Ministry c...

Top Stories • Apr 24, 2026

DCI arrests company director over Sh25 million Eastleigh land fraud

DCI detectives arrested Skyline Works Ltd director Abdul Hassan Tahalil over an alleged land fraud scheme involving forg...

Top Stories • Apr 23, 2026

Education ministry flags false notice on examination workers’ compensation

The disputed document, which has been widely shared online, was designed to resemble an official press statement from th...

tree planting • Apr 23, 2026

Kibiwott plants 23,326 trees in 24-hour marathon in Elgeyo Marakwet

Hillary Kibiwott completed a 24-hour tree-planting challenge in Kessup Forest, Elgeyo Marakwet County, recording 23,326...

World Malaria Day • Apr 23, 2026

MoH reports steady gains in Malaria fight as new control tools are launched

Kenya’s Ministry of Health says malaria incidence fell by 5% between 2023 and 2025 and mortality dropped by 32% while pr...

Top Stories • Apr 23, 2026

KCAA appoints Nicholas Bodo as acting director general after Arao’s tenure ends

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) said the recruitment of a permanent Director General will be carried out throu...

UDA–ODM • Apr 23, 2026

ODM, UDA agree on joint committee to align government and party operations

In a joint statement released on Thursday, the parties said the meeting held at State House, Nairobi on Thursday brought...

youth voters • Apr 23, 2026

Tuko Kadi founder raises alarm over fraud and infiltration

Tuko Kadi founder Ademba Allans has cautioned the public over what he says is growing misuse of the movement as it expan...

Willis Evans Otieno • Apr 23, 2026

Safina Deputy Party leader warns debt burden is tightening Kenya’s fiscal space and shaping pri...

By June 2024, public debt was estimated at about Sh10.5 trillion, before climbing to more than Sh11.8 trillion by the en...

William Ruto • Apr 23, 2026

President Ruto calls for shift to manufacturing to end Africa’s trillion-shilling losses

Speaking on Thursday in Nairobi during the Africa We Build Summit 2026, Ruto said Africa continues to miss out on vast i...

UDA • Apr 23, 2026

UDA sets 24-hour window for election disputes as grassroots polls continue

UDA has opened its Electoral and Nomination Dispute Resolution Committee to receive and determine complaints from its Re...

trade • Apr 23, 2026

Kenya exports to Netherlands rise to Sh69.5 billion as trade surplus grows

Kenya continues to maintain a positive trade balance with the Netherlands, with imports from the European country standi...

Top Stories • Apr 23, 2026

IMF warns Sub-Saharan Africa’s recovery at risk from global shocks

Several economies were singled out for strong performance, including Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia and Rwanda, which re...

Top Stories • Apr 23, 2026

LSK demands urgent probe into killing of advocate Tom Imbukwa

The Law Society of Kenya has urged urgent investigations into the death of advocate Tom Ouya Imbukwa, saying he was alle...

Top Stories • Apr 23, 2026

Mutemi: Kenya’s AI workforce facing exploitation despite global demand

Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Mutemi said the challenges go beyond individual companies, pointing to a wider...

William Ruto • Apr 22, 2026

Kindiki defends development agenda as he criticises Gachagua during Baringo tour

Kindiki described the commissioning as part of sustained efforts to expand infrastructure and bring development closer t...

Police officer on the run after fatal Garissa shooting, Murkomen tells Senate

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen told the Senate that an officer accused of shooting and killing a civilian at Modika road...

UDA • Apr 22, 2026

UDA to hold repeat Phase II grassroot elections on April 23, 2026

More than 450,000 aspirants are expected to compete for 20 grassroots positions, with participation drawn from women, yo...

wealth creation • Apr 22, 2026

Expert warns wealth growth is leaving many financially exposed

Edith Siddindo says the increase in billionaires across major economies such as the United States and China, each with o...

Commission on Administrative Justice orders KWS to release snakebite deaths data in 21 days

The directive follows a rejected information request and warns of possible prosecution for non-compliance.

Transport department • Apr 21, 2026

Nairobi pushes integrated transport system to ease city congestion

PS Mohamed Daghar says the wider plan is designed to respond to increasing pressure on Nairobi’s road network, driven by...

Top Stories • Apr 21, 2026

Church theft foiled as suspects dump stolen goods during Nairobi patrol

The National Police Service noted that the incident reflects the importance of regular patrols and rapid response in dis...

WWF-Kenya • Apr 21, 2026

Kenya launches BIOFIN initiative to close biodiversity funding gaps

The PS said Kenya’s biodiversity plays a critical role in supporting major sectors of the economy, including agriculture...

VAT • Apr 21, 2026

Trade Ministry warns Middle East crisis threatens Kenya export revenues

The Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry warns the Middle East crisis is disrupting maritime and air cargo routes...

Top Stories • Apr 21, 2026

Interior CS Murkomen faults court releases, political interference in curbing violence

He warned that the release of suspects and alleged use of goons by politicians is fuelling insecurity, calling for stron...

Top Stories • Apr 21, 2026

Inside Kenya-Italy four-year action plan

Kenya and Italy have signed an Action Plan 2026–2029 in Rome under the Mattei Plan for Africa, expanding cooperation in...

West Pokot • Apr 21, 2026

Kisumu Port to handle about 700,000 tonnes of cargo in 2026

Kenya Ports Authority says Kisumu Port expects about 700,000 metric tons of cargo in 2026, up from 459,601 tons in 2025....

United Nations • Apr 21, 2026

Mediator Victor Emmanuel links dispute systems to investment confidence

Mediator Victor Emmanuel said mediation helps prevent, manage and resolve disputes and can rebuild relationships between...

Top Stories • Apr 21, 2026

CS Duale questions Gachagua’s integrity, demands answers on past allegations

According to Duale, Gachagua “rose to high office under a cloud of serious corruption allegations involving billions of...

WorldView • Apr 20, 2026

Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia advance Daua River Basin talks in Addis Ababa

The initiative focuses on the Daua River Basin, aiming to boost irrigation, infrastructure, and trade across Kenya, Ethi...

Top Stories • Apr 20, 2026

KNCCI, Shandong Business Institute launch China–Africa Digital Trade Talent Centre

The facility aims to train Kenyan professionals and youth in digital trade skills, including e-commerce and supply chain...

Top Stories • Apr 20, 2026

PS Public Investments Cyrell Wagunda updates on 2025/26 Budget

An update on the Performance Contract for FY 2025/2026 indicated satisfactory progress across the majority of performanc...

Top Stories • Apr 20, 2026

KEPBRA to link Kenyan SME executives with German firms via training and B2B meetings

Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPBRA) has announced a call for applications for the Partnering in Business...

Top Stories • Apr 20, 2026

Amref Health Africa warns of AI deepfake scams impersonating officials

Amref Health Africa has issued a public warning about fraudulent online content using AI-generated videos and deepfakes...

Top Stories • Apr 20, 2026

Mundalo Advice argues opposition lacks alternative plan, calls for accountable policies

He argues that while government presents documented plans, opposition politics often focuses on criticism without clear...

Youth convention • Apr 20, 2026

Oburu Oginga threatens court action over alleged “bribery” claim in ODM

Speaking on Monday at a youth convention in Jamuhuri Grounds, Nairobi, he dismissed the accusations and reaffirmed party...

Top Stories • Apr 20, 2026

Kenya Railways warns public over fake social media job adverts demanding fees

The corporation reiterated that recruitment is free and only conducted through its official website.

Youth Entrepreneurship • Apr 20, 2026

NYOTA Project: Second-phase classroom training rolls out to all 290 constituencies

The programme targets youth entrepreneurs who completed mentorship, aiming to strengthen business skills and unlock furt...