KENYA NEWS

President William Ruto is preparing for his fifth international trip this September, heading to Congo-Brazzaville for a high-level meeting organized by the African Development Bank. This gathering will bring together 14 select African leaders to shape the continent's position ahead of the COP29…

Kenya is reviving the previously abandoned cultivation of broad beans to improve food and nutritional well-being for communities and their livestock. This effort, announced by senior officials, represents a strategic approach to revitalizing a crop that had been previously abandoned despite its…

Several women governors, members of parliament, and local government officials have endorsed Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru to seek a higher political position after her term as governor ends. This endorsement, which came during the G7 Summit held in Kirinyaga County, saw women governors, 30…

The Ministry of Health had to stop its training before the launch of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) on Friday after unauthorized Kenyans joined and disrupted the session. As news of the session spread, curious Kenyans joined in large numbers, causing chaos and forcing the trainers to halt…

The Kenyan government has announced a one-day waiver of entry fees to national parks and reserves for Kenyan citizens on September 28, 2024, in celebration of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) day. This gesture not only marks World Tourism Day in a memorable fashion but also…

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has stated that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations has evidence indicating that prominent individuals associated with the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua were involved in facilitating the Gen Z protests. Kindiki, addressing the National Assembly…

Raila Odinga, a candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship, visited the IBM research institute in Armonk, New York on Thursday, September 26. During his visit, Odinga emphasized the potential of emerging technologies for Africa's development. He expresses optimism about the…

A severe storm struck St. Aloys Mayenya Secondary School in Kisumu East Sub-county on Wednesday evening resulting in nine students being hospitalized. The storm, which followed heavy rainfall, caused extensive damage to the school's infrastructure, tearing off roofs from classrooms, teachers'…

The Municipality of Mandera, a semi-arid region in Kenya, has garnered international recognition by winning the prestigious Green City Award in the 'Living Green for Climate Change' category. This accolade, presented by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) at the Royal…

The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is facing another crisis, this time due to a lack of jet fuel which threatens to disrupt flights. This latest incident comes on the heels of a recent strike by airport workers, compounding the challenges faced by the region's largest and busiest airport. The…