Africa, China to convene inaugural trade conference in Guangdong in September

Africa, China to hold their first joint investment and trade conference in Guangdong Province, China, in September, with organisers projecting the gathering will draw more than 100 African ministers.

By David Njaaga 20 hrs ago

Kenya moves to strip trade barriers at Migori border crossing

Kenya has launched talks to eliminate non-tariff barriers at the Isebania-Sirari One-Stop Border Post, a crossing that links the Northern Corridor to landlocked markets across East Africa.

By David Njaaga 21 hrs ago

'We want a balanced conversation': Ruto puts Africa's case to France, G7

President William Ruto has told Africa's international partners the continent no longer seeks loans, demanding instead shared investment and equal voice in the global financial order.

By David Njaaga 19 hrs ago

Why more Kenyans are choosing adoption over buying pets

More Kenyans are increasingly finding companionship in adopted pets as urban shelters report rising demand and a steady shift away from buying animals.

By David Njaaga 21 hrs ago

SHA rolls out free maternity services in dispensaries, health centres

SHA will offer free delivery services at dispensaries and health centres, ending out-of-pocket costs for mothers giving birth at the country's most accessible public facilities.

By David Njaaga 16 hrs ago

Doctors set 90-day ultimatum for pay talks, warn of strike

Doctors' union has given the government 90 days to conclude salary negotiations or face a nationwide strike, in an ultimatum that puts public hospitals on notice.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Macron lands in Nairobi ahead of Africa Forward Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Nairobi for a two-day summit that positions Kenya as the new centre of France's Africa strategy.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

'No health sovereignty without people,' activists warns Ruto, Macron ahead of summit

More than 100 civil society organisations from 32 countries have accused African and French leaders of sidelining communities in health policy talks ahead of the 2026 Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Why Nairobi's office vacancy problem is shrinking

Nairobi's office glut is shrinking after years of oversupply, driven by a steady shift by companies from ageing buildings into modern Grade A offices offering better amenities, lower operating costs.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

Mohamed Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court judge

Justice Mohamed Warsame was on Thursday morning sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court at State House, Nairobi.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Kenya risks losing its diplomatic standing, analyst warns

Foreign policy analyst Ahmed Hashi has accused President William Ruto's administration of making unilateral foreign policy decisions that risk isolating Kenya from regional allies.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

Why Nairobi's empty office problem is shrinking

Nairobi’s office glut is shrinking after years of oversupply, driven by a steady shift by companies from ageing buildings into modern Grade A offices offering better amenities.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Kenya, World Bank deepen irrigation push to boost food security

 Kenya is tightening oversight of irrigation projects as it deepens its partnership with the World Bank to expand water access and improve agricultural productivity under a national development plan.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

Overlapping mandates eroding public trust, Felix Koskei warns

Head of Public Service Felix Koskei says overlapping agencies and weak regulatory systems have eroded public confidence and delayed business approvals.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Trust deficit is Africa's biggest threat to peace efforts, Uhuru warns

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has warned that mistrust between governments and citizens now poses the biggest threat to peace efforts across Africa.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

Activists push for health sovereignty ahead of Ruto-Macron summit

Civil society and community organisations are demanding a seat at the table as African and French leaders gather in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit on May 11 and 12.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

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What Ruto told Tanzania MPs

President William Ruto has told Tanzania's Parliament that mistrust, not infrastructure or policy, is East Africa's biggest barrier to integration, and the region cannot afford another collapse.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

Ruto: Poverty, joblessness are the only enemies of Kenya and Tanzania

Kenya and Tanzania remain allies united against poverty, joblessness and underdevelopment, President William Ruto has said, urging deeper integration that goes beyond policy frameworks.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

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'If they come to you, flog them': Suluhu's blunt message to Ruto on protesters

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has told President William Ruto to flog anti-government protesters with canes, pledging a joint cross-border C

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Ruto defends Tanga refinery plan after Samia says she was kept in the dark

President William Ruto has defended his announcement of a proposed regional oil refinery in Tanga after Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan said she was not consulted.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

Why formal jobs remain out of reach for Africa's youth

Africa creates about three million formal jobs annually, against up to 12 million young people entering the labour market each year, widening unemployment and distrust in public institutions.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

'Why didn't you tell me about my own refinery?' Samia confronts Ruto

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has publicly rebuked President William Ruto in Dar es Salaam over his announcement of a major oil refinery in Tanzania.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Teachers gain fertility treatment under state medical cover, says Mwaura

Govt adds fertility treatment to public teacher medical scheme as the Social Health Authority expanded health coverage to 30.8 million Kenyans, Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has said.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Why Kenya's 'A' students are failing in the school of life

Kenya created 822,100 new jobs in 2025, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), yet most graduates continue to enter an economy that absorbs them unevenly.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Study exposes gaps in Africa climate adaptation knowledge

 A mapping of climate adaptation research in Sub-Saharan Africa has found wide gaps in evidence on what works for food security and livelihoods, despite a large body of studies already published.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Kenya warns nationals in South Africa as xenophobic violence spreads

Kenyans in South Africa urged to exercise caution and avoid protest zones amid xenophobic incidents, Kenya High Commission in Pretoria says, 10 days after attacks began

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Mwaura: Nine in 10 new jobs created in 2025 were informal

Kenya created 822,100 new jobs in 2025, the government has said, but the informal sector drove more than 87 per cent of the growth.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Kenya's e-waste hits record high as recycling laws stall

Kenya generated a record 55,956 tonnes of electronic waste in 2025, with more than 90 per cent bypassing formal recycling despite new disposal laws meant to tackle the crisis.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Irungu Kang'ata ditches UDA

Governor Irungu Kang'ata declares he will not defend his seat on the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket in 2027, warning the party is repeating persecution tactics that once swept it to power.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

World Press Freedom Day: Journalists face killings, arrests in Somalia

As the world marks World Press Freedom Day, journalists in Somalia continue to face killings, arbitrary arrests and intimidation by security forces.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

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Sifuna signals opposition unity bid to oust Ruto in 2027

Embattled ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna now says the only formula for removing President William Ruto from office in 2027 is a single united opposition coalition.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

Ruto pledges end to deaths at Nithi Bridge with Sh7bn redesign

The government has launched a Sh7 billion redesign of the Nithi Bridge in Tharaka Nithi County, targeting a stretch that has killed hundreds over decades.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

Kenya's digital boom opens door to cybercrime, expert warns

Kenya’s push to become a digital economy leader is exposing businesses and institutions to rising cyber threats as more services move online, a cyber security expert has warned.

By David Njaaga 11 days ago

KNBS: Fish, vegetable prices jump by double digits despite easing inflation

Fish and vegetable prices rose by double digits in 2025 even as Kenya's overall inflation eased to 4.1 per cent, a Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) report shows.

By David Njaaga 12 days ago

'I was misquoted,' Ruto revises stance on Nigerian English comment

President William Ruto has backtracked on remarks mocking Nigerian English, saying he was misquoted and the comments were taken out of context.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Kenya electric mobility set for boost as African EV firm eyes US listing

Kenya's electric mobility sector could gain fresh financing and faster rollout after an African electric vehicle maker said it will list in the United States through a reverse merger expected in 2026.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

World Bank: Why Africa does not own its digital future

Africa risks ceding control of its digital future to foreign vendors as it remains heavily dependent on imported proprietary software, the World Bank has warned.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

Manufacturers sound alarm on logistics hurdles stifling export growth

Kenyan manufacturers are warning that logistics inefficiencies and global trade disruptions are undermining the country's competitiveness as it seeks to expand exports and industrial production.

By David Njaaga 13 days ago

Two Kenyans among 14 killed in South Sudan plane crash

Fourteen people including two Kenyans killed after a Cessna aircraft crashes near Juba, South Sudan civil aviation authority says bad weather likely caused the accident.

By David Njaaga 14 days ago

Kenyans run to save Oloolua Forest from grabbers

Land grabbers are eating into one of Nairobi's last urban forests, and officials say a community fun run may be its best chance of survival.

By David Njaaga 15 days ago