Hackers Breach Kenyan Presidency Website, Demand Bitcoin Ransom
Kenya’s official presidential website was hacked on Saturday, 18 July 2026, with attackers replacing its homepage with a message targeting President William Ruto and demanding […]
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Kenya Extends Reduced Fuel VAT Until October to Shield Consumers from Rising Energy Costs
On Tuesday, July 14 2026, the Kenyan Government has extended its reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products from 16 per cent to 8 […]
World Bank lowers Kenya’s 2026 growth forecast to 4.3% amid global uncertainty
The World Bank has revised Kenya’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 4.3%, down from its November projection, citing the economic impact of the US-Israeli […]
Eight Kenyan Schoolgirls Plead Not Guilty to Murder Over Dormitory Fire That Killed 16 Students
Eight schoolgirls have pleaded not guilty to 16 counts of murder in connection with a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that killed 16 students […]
Kenyan Court Hears Challenge to US Rare Earths Mining Deal Over Transparency Concerns
A multi-billion-dollar rare earth minerals agreement between Kenya and the United States is facing a legal challenge, with campaigners accusing the Government of negotiating the […]
Kenya Opens Local Bond Market to Global Investors Through Clearstream Link
Kenya’s Central Bank on Thursday, June 25, 2026, welcomed the launch of the Clearstream-Kenya Link, a development expected to give international investors easier access to […]
Eight Kenyan Students to Face Murder Charges Over Deadly School Dormitory Fire
Kenyan prosecutors have approved murder charges against eight students accused of involvement in a deadly fire at Utumishi Girls’ School that killed 16 pupils and […]
Kenya Suspends US-Backed Ebola Facility Amid Legal and Public Health Concerns
Kenya has suspended construction of a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility following a court order and mounting legal and public opposition over the project’s safety implications. […]
Kenyan Health Minister Found in Contempt Over Ebola Quarantine Facility
Kenya’s High Court has found Health Minister Aden Duale in contempt of Court for defying orders to halt the construction of a United States-backed Ebola […]
Victims of Police Brutality in Kenya Threaten Fresh Protests Over Compensation Disputes
Victims of Police brutality linked to the 2024 protests in Kenya have threatened renewed demonstrations, accusing the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) of […]