Indian vlogger’s tour of Kenya's slum shows families surviving on one meal a day

Indian travel vlogger Akash Chaudhary took to Instagram, sharing a compelling video documenting life inside Kibera, one of Africa’s and the world’s largest slums, located in Nairobi, Kenya. Many residents in Kibera struggle with alcohol addiction, often …

Cross Switch Bolsters African Footprint with Strategic Partnership with Pesawise, Kenya

Cross Switch (https://Cross-Switch.com/), a provider of class-leading payment solutions, has strengthened its African presence by officially launching services in Kenya and partnering with licensed local payment provider Pesawise. This …

Massive Budget Cuts To Throw Kenya's Health Sector Into Disarray

A document submitted to the National Assembly has revealed an "alarming shortfall" in the budget for key government programs aimed at strengthening the country's health sector. Some areas to be affected, according to senior health officials, …

City residents to Sakaja: Slow down, we'll pay up when we can, even Kenya has debts

Tower of babel: Security chiefs at odds as Kenya faces mounting threats

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen arriving for a security meeting at Kambi Samaki in Baringo County on May 2, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Conflicting public statements by senior security officials have laid bare apparent divisions within …

Why Kenya should rethink presidential pardon powers

President William Ruto signing bills in to at State House, Nairobi. [PCS] The Head of Public Service vide a communique dated April 28, 2025, informed the general public that the President exercised his power of mercy provided for under Article 133 of the …

Not just riders government pledges support and reform for Kenya’s Boda Boda sector

Kajiado– In a dusty compound on the outskirts of Kajiado town, scores of boda boda riders gathered this week to hear a message they’ve waited long to receive: “We see you. We value you.” Addressing them was Dr Raymond Omollo, Principal Secretary for …

Kenya’s football takes root as FKF breaks ground in Machakos

A New Home for Kenyan Football: FKF Set to Break Ground on Technical Centre in Machakos A 20-acre stretch on the edge of Machakos town is set to become the new heart of Kenyan football. Next month, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) will break ground on a …

Crackdown in Kenya’s North 300 arrested 200 weapons seized in government security push

A sweeping government operation in northern Kenya has netted hundreds of suspects and seized a cache of weapons, in what officials describe as a major step toward restoring peace in one of the country’s most volatile regions. Interior Cabinet Secretary …

Kenya Secures New Ksh 193B Eurobond Deal

Kenya has secured a new Ksh193 billion ($1.5B) Eurobond deal, it has now emerged. The deal, conducted by two banks on behalf of the National Treasury, saw Kenya receive billions of shillings in addition to securing a $579 million buyback of Kenya’s …