Kenya Set for Increased Support From World Bank After US Meeting

Kenya is set for increased support from the World Bank after a meeting in Washington D.C. yielded proposals for the global body to expand its scope in the country. In the meeting between government officials from the National Treasury and Dr Zarah...

Kenya in talks with China to strengthen trade and SPS standards

Trade Principal Secretary Regina Ombam/HANDOUT Kenya and China have embarked on preliminary trade talks aimed at strengthening trade and investment relations between the two nations. The discussion also focuses on market access for Kenyan exports...

Kenya's grand plans, tiny budgets and ever-growing borrowing habits

Treasury CS John Mbadi and PS Chris Kiptoo with the International Monetary Fund team during the 2025 Spring Meetings. [File, Standard] We live in interesting times. Just as we were busy contemplating the sort of pro-poor, pro-people priorities...

Kenya targets first Triathlon debut at 2026 Youth, 2028 Olympic games

Athletics action during 2025 Africa Duathlon and Triathlon Cups in Kilifi Triathlon Kenya is targeting to have Kenya qualify for the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympics and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games for the first time. The federation’s Secretary...

Kenya ushers crypto into the regulatory fold with new bill

Kenya has established its first legal framework for the crypto industry, compelling every virtual asset service provider operating within its borders to seek a formal license. This ends a prolonged period of regulatory uncertainty for the sector....

Kenya passes bill to regulate Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies

Key Takeaways Kenya has officially enacted legislation regulating Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill assigns regulatory authority over Kenya’s crypto sector to the Central Bank and Capital Markets...

Kenyan girl emerges third in Russian singing competition

Kenya’s Angel Atieno has done the country proud after finishing third in the Our Generation Junior Song Contest 2025, held in Moscow, Russia. The young performer impressed audiences with her original song “Nyota,” standing out among 15 young...

One Dead, Several Injured After Bus Overturns in Nairobi CBD

One person has died and several others are nursing injuries after a Citi Hoppa bus was involved in an accident in Nairobi CBD on Monday, September 13, night. Confirming the incident, Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria...

UN commission spurs regional and international bodies to address deepening crisis in South Sudan

The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan warned on Monday that the nation faces a renewed wave of armed violence, deepening human rights violations, and mass displacement, stating that the country’s political leaders have “deliberately...

Kenyan designers turn discarded clothes into runway fashion at Gikomba market

NAIROBI, Oct 14 — In a dusty alley in the heart of Kenya’s largest open-air market, fashion models strut down a makeshift runway in bold, upcycled outfits made from waste collected at dumpsites and market cast-offs—proof that even trash can...

Kenya, Australia strengthen ties to boost trade, agriculture, maritime security cooperation

Kenya and Australia have emphasized the importance of mutual bilateral and multilateral collaboration, particularly in attracting more Australian investors to consider Kenya as a preferred investment destination. This while also encouraging...

Kenya Coast Polytechnic breaking new grounds with EASTRIP support

For the less than eight years he has been a lecturer at the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP), Albert Ogaye has risen from being an ordinary trainer to a deputy head of department to a head of department. The head of the department of...

Student engineers join forces with Kenyan communities for clean water

Driven by the belief that access to clean water and reliable infrastructure can transform lives, Engineers Without Borders USA tackles complex challenges in communities around the world. In places frequently torn by economic strife and societal...

Africa rising: The women shaping Kenya’s gaming industry

Women in Gaming Africa spotlights five women driving growth in Kenya's gaming industry, as they discuss core principles that the market should be honing. In the heart of East Africa, Kenya’s gaming industry is undergoing a transformation, and...

Malava by-election: Opposition candidates claim govt using chiefs to campaign for UDA’s David Ndakwa

Campaigns for the Malava parliamentary seat by-election in Kakamega, set for November 27, are heating up A section of candidates eyeing the seat have, however, claimed the government was illegally using administrators in the campaigns Kakamega...

France airlifts Madagascar’s President amid military mutiny

ALBAWABA- France evacuated Madagascar’s embattled President Andry Rajoelina on Sunday as a military mutiny and mass protests threatened to overthrow his government, in a dramatic turn that has reignited debate over Paris’s lingering grip on...

President Ruto commissions Phase One of Konza Technopolis, declares smart city open for investment

President William Ruto Monday commissioned Phase 1 infrastructure and smart city facilities at Konza Technopolis. These including 40 kilometers of modern road, 170 kilometers of water and drainage systems, 6 kilometers of utility tunnels housing...

Kenya has approved a bill to regulate digital assets in the country

A senior parliamentarian revealed on Monday that Kenya has approved a bill to regulate digital assets, including cryptocurrencies. The initiative comes as the country seeks to boost investments in the digital asset sector by establishing clear...

"I Have Spoken to BABA" - DP KINDIKI reassures Kenyans on RAILA ODINGA’s health and condemns those spreading ill wishes

Monday, October 13, 2025 - Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed speculation surrounding ODM leader, Raila Odinga’s health, assuring Kenyans that the veteran politician is safe, healthy and resting. Speaking during a public gathering in...

Kenya Power lists areas scheduled for power maintenance on Monday, October 13

Kenya Power conducts planned outages to allow for system upgrades, new customer connections, and maintenance Kenya Power has listed areas in Nyeri, Embu and Kiambu counties which are scheduled for power interruption on Monday, October 13 Residents...