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The Kenyan government plans to launch in November the first phase of a 612 km corridor around Lake Victoria, aimed at connecting five counties in the western part of the country.
From September 16 to 19, the Moi County Referral Hospital in Voi will offer specialized and free care for obstetric fistulas and certain perineal injuries related to childbirth.
A warning published in Kenya highlights the signs of perinatal depression. Persistent sadness, anxiety, fatigue, or sleep disturbances should not be trivialized when they last or intensify.
Kenya is expected to mobilize approximately $ 400 million through the World Bank’s emergency mechanism. The funding aims to strengthen the response to risks related to El Niño, Ebola in the region, and high energy prices.
Thousands of supporters of the Linda Mwananchi movement gathered on Sunday, September 13, in Nairobi. Edwin Sifuna called on opposition forces to unite ahead of the 2027 presidential election against President William Ruto.
During his visit to Kisumu on Sunday, September 13, William Ruto presented the UDA and ODM as partners in the expanded government and promised to preserve Raila Odinga’s political legacy.
As the 2027 general elections approach, William Ruto’s UDA and Oburu Oginga’s ODM are at odds over candidate allocation. The zoning debate pits supporters of open competition against those seeking to avoid competing nominations between partners.
The Secretary General of the UDA suggested that fingerprints from deceased individuals could be used to vote for William Ruto in 2027. Several political figures are calling for the IEBC to respond.
The Central Bank of Kenya is hosting the annual meetings of the Association of African Central Banks from September 13 to 18, 2026. The week in Nairobi will feature a Technical Committee, a conference on artificial intelligence, a governors’ symposium, and the 48th Assembly.
Kenyan police have launched an investigation following violence that erupted on Saturday in Nembure during a UDA mobilization led by Vice President Kithure Kindiki. One person is confirmed dead and six vehicles were set on fire.
Rigathi Gachagua believes the Kenyan opposition should not select its common candidate too early against William Ruto, responding to Babu Owino’s call for expedited unification.
The Digital Detox Day taking place this Saturday at the Westwood Hotel enforces a rare rule in wellness events: phones are set aside for the entire day.
With less than a year until the general election on August 10, 2027, Nairobi is asking foreign partners to respect the independence of the electoral commission and promises to enhance the security of the process.
The Recording Academy believes that Nairobi has met several milestones in its bid to host its future African headquarters, which is also sought after by Nigeria and South Africa.
The Competition Authority of Kenya has approved Diageo’s sale of its 65% stake in East African Breweries to Asahi, a deal valued at $2.3 billion. However, the transaction remains surrounded by ongoing legal proceedings.
Washington supports Kenya’s strategy to further process its critical minerals locally. The announcement comes as Nairobi prepares to award the Mrima Hill deposit, rich in niobium and rare earths.
Kenyan authorities say they have contained 85% of the wildfire burning the moorlands of Mount Kenya since 1 September. The government reports over 3,000 hectares affected, while Rhino Ark estimates the burned area at about 8,700 hectares.
The 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery project led by Aliko Dangote in Lamu is set to begin construction on September 30. However, access to crude oil, financing, port infrastructure, and environmental constraints remain major challenges ahead of a targeted commissioning around 2030.
Kenyan President William Ruto promulgated on Tuesday, September 8, in Nairobi four texts concerning the management of public finances, air royalties, demographic planning, and the administration of trusts. The package aims notably to strengthen the monitoring of public funds and to provide a legal foundation for the National Council for Population and Development.
Nairobi and Kampala aim to harmonize agricultural standards, reduce trade barriers, and utilize the AfCFTA to enhance their regional exchanges.
Kenya has appointed James Mworia as the first Chief Executive Officer of the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), a public-private vehicle aimed at mobilizing up to 5,000 billion shillings to finance infrastructure.
The Council of Governors of Kenya announced on Tuesday, September 8, a preliminary agreement with the nurses’ union to end a national strike that has disrupted public hospitals for more than five weeks. The compromise notably includes an increase in several allowances but still needs to be formalized before work can effectively resume. In Nairobi, […]
Kenya and the United Kingdom reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their cooperation in cybersecurity during a meeting announced on Thursday, August 20, in Nairobi by the Kenyan Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy. The discussions focused on governance, capacity building, and sharing intelligence on cyber threats. The Kenyan delegation was represented by John […]
Equity Group published on Wednesday, August 19, a net profit of 45.52 billion Kenyan shillings for the first half of 2026, up 32% year-on-year. The banking group had reported a profit of 34.63 billion shillings in the first six months of 2025. Profit before tax rose by 39%, to 57.75 billion shillings, compared to 41.54 […]
