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Kenya asks Tanzania for equal work permit treatment, Mudavadi tells MPs
Mudavadi urged patience and diplomacy in resolving the trade restrictions, cautioning against confrontation in cross-border matters.
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EXPLAINER: What Kenya stands to lose if Non-NATO ally status is reviewed
Kenya earned the Non-NATO Ally status not only for its longstanding partnership but also for its leadership role in a multinational security mission in Haiti.
Global Affairs
US Senate move threatens Kenya’s Non-NATO ally status
According to the amendment by Senator James Risch, the review will examine Kenya’s diplomatic and military ties with China, Russia, and Iran, alongside any agreements or engagements with armed groups like al-Shabaab and the Rapid Support Forces.
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Kenya retains favourable US export tariff under new Trump order
Kenya’s exemption from these new tariffs is seen as a sign of continued goodwill and strong bilateral ties between Nairobi and Washington.
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Kenya ranked among world’s worst for civil liberties after deadly protests
The decision to include Kenya follows a wave of deadly protests on June 25 and July 7, where at least 65 people were killed and hundreds wounded.
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Airlines face Comesa probe over denied Covid-19 ticket refunds
Among the key airlines that serve international routes within the Comesa bloc are Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, TunisAir, RwandAir, Malawi Airlines, Zambia Airways, and Uganda Airlines.
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ActionAid Kenya raises alarm over state clampdown on free expression
Orao condemned the growing trend of arrests and intimidation, saying even peaceful protests and digital activism are being shut down.
Technology
Kenya gets Sh904 million in Google-backed AI education boost
The centre will serve as a collaborative space for AI learning, creativity, and experimentation.
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Ruto: Kenya is where the world comes home
The President pointed to discoveries such as the Turkana Boy found near Lake Turkana in 1984, believed to be 1.6 million years old, as evidence of Kenya’s unique place in global history.
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INFOGRAPHIC: African countries with the largest population as of 2025
The figures highlight shifting demographics that could influence regional development, politics, and economic planning.
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Sh16.5bn World Bank boost targets 12 million vulnerable Kenyans
The initiative is expected to reach more than 12 million people, building on the success of earlier efforts under the first phase of KSEIP.
Health and Wellness
133,000 Kenyan children miss vaccines as immunisation rates drop – WHO
While Kenya’s Expanded Programme on Immunisation (KEPI) includes 14 vaccines, only four met the recommended national coverage rate of 90 per cent or higher in 2024.