African Cross-Border Trade Needs One Certificate that the Market Actually Trusts
Africa has harmonized 2,100+ trade standards, so why does a Machakos processor still need two certificates to sell the same jar in two neighboring countries? T…
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County, Plan International and ApAD roll out parenting program in Kakuma
In Kakuma Refugee Camp, Plan International Kenya, APAD and the Turkana County Government have rolled out a joint program - Parenting Under Pressure (PUP) - tar…
Kenya's Obucuun Border FC wins second edition of Ateker Cup of Nations
The victory puts Kenya at par with Uganda at one title apiece after Uganda's Ngora FC won the inaugural tournament held in Lodwar, Turkana in Kenya in 2025. Te…
What a Trader in Accra’s Makola Market Taught Me About the Wealth Africa Refuses to Trade
A Francophone trader in the heart of Anglophone Accra reveals what African governments won't admit: informal traders have been practicing free trade for decade…
KKCF businesses urged to scale up, attract investment and create jobs in Kakuma
Over the last seven years, more than 120 businesses across all sectors of the economy received funding of $11.9 million from KKCF, an International Finance Cor…
The Money Was Already Coming Home Yet Africa Keeps Overlooking the Financing Potential of Diaspora Capital
Diaspora remittances to Africa hit $104.8 billion in 2024, more than aid and FDI combined, yet most governments still treat it as pocket money, not capital. Ke…
Political Earthquake: Aisha Jumwa Dumps UDA as Ruto's Party Faces Growing Revolt.
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has officially resigned from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), delivering another major politica…
President Ruto Meets Kenya Red Cross Officials to Strengthen Emergency Response and Launch National Ambulance Dispatch Centre
President William Ruto on Monday met Kenya Red Cross Society officials led by Secretary-General Ahmed Idris at State House Nairobi, where they discussed streng…
IEBC and UN Sign Electoral Support Agreement to Strengthen Credible and Inclusive 2027 General Election Preparations
Kenya has moved into active preparations for the 2027 General Election after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission signed an Electoral Support Pr…
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado Found Guilty in the Murder of Sharon Otieno and Her Unborn Child
Nearly eight years after 26-year-old Rongo University student Sharon Otieno was found murdered in Homa Bay County, the High Court in Milimani has found former …
Archbishop Ole Sapit Faults Government Over Inaction on All Saints Attack and Warns on Electoral Violence
Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has criticized the government for failing to take action against those responsible for the June attack on All Saints Cathedral in …
CS Murkomen Launches Multi-Biometric System Cutting Police Clearance to 24 Hours and Hands Over ANAB Accreditation to Boost Kenya’s Forensic Capacity
Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Thursday launched a new Multi-Biometric Identification System at Huduma Centres nationwide, slashing police clearance c…
Edwin Sifuna Alleges Safaricom Blocked Linda Mwananchi Paybill as Movement Faces Digital Frustrations
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has alleged that Safaricom blocked the Linda Mwananchi movement’s attempts to set up a paybill number for public contributions, cl…
President Ruto Hosts Over 5,000 Nairobi Artisans at State House, Rolling Out Tools and Empowerment Programmes for Grassroots Businesses
President William Ruto hosted more than 5,000 artisans from Nairobi County at State House on Thursday in an economic empowerment drive aimed at uplifting grass…
TIFA Poll Shows Matiang’i-Sifuna Alliance at 29% Outpaces Ruto Stalled at 24% Ahead of 2027
A new TIFA poll shows President William Ruto’s 2027 bid losing steam, with his support stuck at 24% amid economic frustration and political fatigue, while a po…
Irungu Kang'ata Navigates Mt Kenya Politics as DCP Speculation Grows But Linda Mwananchi Becomes His First New Alignment
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata remains at the center of Mt Kenya's political realignment after quitting UDA as his 2027 vehicle, but instead of joining DCP …
Ruto Says Kenya’s Next Development Chapter Will Be Shaped by Shared Effort as Nation Prepares Beyond Vision 2030
President William Ruto has signaled that Kenya’s next phase of development will demand collective responsibility, not just government action, as the country pr…
President Ruto Announces Key Nominations and Executive Changes to Fill Vacancies in Government
President William Ruto has announced a new round of appointments to fill vacancies in key Constitutional Commissions and Statutory Bodies, while also effecting…
Less Time in Class, More Time to Grow: Wajakoyah’s Plan to Reshape Kenyan Education
By proposing just four hours of class a day from Monday to Thursday, George Wajakoyah is challenging the idea that longer school hours equal better learning. H…
Linda Mwananchi and Fred Matiang'i Meet in Karen for Governance Talks Ahead of 2027
Senior officials from the civic movement Linda Mwananchi met with former Cabinet Secretary and presidential aspirant Fred Matiang'i at a private residence in K…
Natembeya Says Western Kenya Is Ready To Lead MMUST And Kibabii With Qualified Luhya Scholars
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has called for qualified Luhya scholars to be appointed to lead Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology and K…
Ruto Congratulates UK’s New PM Andy Burnham, Calls for Deeper Kenya-UK Ties
Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto has congratulated The Right Honourable Andy Burnham on his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, calling th…
21st AMECEA Plenary Opens in Nairobi with Focus on Youth and Church-State Partnership
The 21st Plenary Assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa opened on Monday, July 20, 2026, at the Catholic University of E…
David Maraga sets up 2027 campaign team, taps Mkawasi Mcharo and David Makali for key secretariat roles
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has kicked off preparations for the 2027 General Election by appointing Mkawasi Mcharo to head strategy, policy, and diaspora…
President urges western residents to register as voters, flags 1.5 Million ID holders missing from electoral register
On July 15, 2026, President William Ruto urged residents of the western region to register as voters, revealing that about 1.5 million people there hold nation…
Ol Kalou by-election sparks jubilation as DCP's Sammy Ngotho gains momentum
The Ol Kalou by-election turned into a late-night celebration as supporters of DCP’s Sammy Ngotho took to the streets, chanting and waving party colors while e…
Citizen petition seeks constitutional change to allow direct recall of president and governors
On July 14, 2026, Senator Edwin Sifuna highlighted a citizen petition seeking to amend the Constitution to allow voters to directly recall the President and go…
New leadership era begins at Kibabii University as Prof. Julius Maiyo takes over as vice chancellor
Kibabii University has entered a new phase of institutional leadership following the announcement of Prof. Julius Maiyo as the university’s second Vice-C…
Kipsigis delegation visits Gachagua's Wamunyoro home as 2027 political consultation gain momentum
A convoy of fully packed 14-seater matatus from the Kipsigis community arrived at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Wamunyoro residence on Wednesday, …
Human rights watchdog urges immediate action ahead of Ol Kalou by-election
A national human rights body has raised alarm over the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election set for July 16, 2026, citing reports of violence, voter intimidation…