Kenyan Officer Killed in Haiti During Operation Against Gangs
A Kenyan police officer was killed on Sunday February 23 in Haiti, marking the first casualty for the Kenyan-led security mission since its deployment to […]
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Kenya Partners with India to Combat Certificate Forgery Through Real-Time Document Verification Technology
Kenya has partnered with India to introduce a real-time document verification platform inspired by India’s DigiLocker system, in a move aimed at eliminating certificate forgery. […]
Experts Convene in Nairobi to Address Africa’s Climate Finance Gap
Climate change experts gathered in Nairobi on Wednesday March 19 for the second Climate Change Global Business Summit on Africa to explore solutions for bridging […]
IMF Receives Formal Request for New Financing Programme from Kenya
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that it has received a formal request from Kenyan authorities for a new financing programme and will engage […]
Kenya Police Clash with Protesters Over Church Donation from President Ruto
Kenyan Police have used tear gas to disperse protesters attempting to occupy a church in Nairobi’s Roysambu suburb, following a controversial donation by President William […]
BBC Seeks Next Rising Star of African Journalism for Komla Dumor Award in Its 10th Year
The BBC is inviting journalists from across Africa to apply for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award, now marking its 10th anniversary. This prestigious award […]
Somalia and African Union Finalize Troop Contributions for New Mission
The Somali Government and the African Union (AU) have reached on February 25 a final agreement regarding troop contributions for the new AU Mission in […]
Scottish Businessman Found Dead in Nairobi After Disappearance
A Scottish businessman who went missing in Kenya has been found dead, authorities confirmed on Monday February 24. Campbell Scott, 58, from Fife, was last […]
Kenya’s Avocado Production Faces Setback in 2024 but Projects Growth in 2025
Kenya’s avocado production experienced an 11.2 percent decline in 2024, falling to 562 thousand metric tons (TMT) due to reduced rainfall. Despite this, a recovery […]
Ugandan Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye Launches Hunger Strike Amid Prolonged Detention
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has commenced on February 11 a hunger strike as he approaches three months in detention awaiting trial. Besigye, 68, faces […]