United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed former Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille as the new UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya, the organization announced on Wednesday. Conille officially assumed his post the same day. According to the UN, Conille brings over 20 years of experience in international development, humanitarian affairs,…
Han Zheng, the vice president of the People’s Republic of China, is scheduled to visit Kenya from March 22 to March 30, 2026, as part of a broader African tour that will also include Seychelles and South Africa. The visit to Kenya comes at the invitation of Deputy President Kithure…
Kenyan musician Brown Mauzo has cautioned married men on the potential harm social media can inflict on their marriages, urging them to focus on real-life relationships rather than online fantasies. In an Instagram post on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Mauzo emphasized that the curated and glamorous content often seen online…
The Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) has begun distributing electricity within Konza Smart City through its own advanced power distribution network, marking a major milestone in the development of Kenya’s Silicon Savannah. The new system enables KoTDA to manage and distribute power internally across Phase One of the city, enhancing…
UNICEF and the Government of Japan have announced a new three-year partnership to improve access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in Kenya’s border regions and Nairobi’s informal settlements. Scope of the Initiative With an investment of Ksh.515 million (JPY 626 million), the project will target Garissa, Busia,…
Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi hosted Egyptian Foreign Affairs Minister Badr Abdelatty in Nairobi on Monday, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to deepen bilateral relations, trade, and investment cooperation. Water Cooperation and the Nile Basin Discussions touched on the pressing issue of water scarcity, with Mudavadi emphasizing Kenya’s…
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya has been ranked among countries experiencing high levels of corruption with no signs of progress, according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International on February 10. Kenya’s Declining Score The report shows Kenya’s score dropped to 30 out of 100, down from…
Authorities in Keiyo South Sub-County, Elgeyo Marakwet County, have launched a manhunt for a man accused of illegally exhuming the body of his child in the Chepsigot area. The incident occurred on January 17, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m., when Oliver Kiprop allegedly dug up the remains of his male…
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has closed 15 rehabilitation facilities nationwide after identifying serious violations that endangered clients’ safety. The closures followed a nationwide inspection of 236 rehabilitation facilities across 36 counties under NACADA’s Rapid Results Initiative (RRI). Of the facilities assessed, 135…
Kenyan-born content creator and chess champion Elsa Majimbo has sparked conversation by sharing her perspective on balancing love and professional growth. On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Majimbo took to her X account to encourage young people to prioritize their careers while maintaining flexibility in personal relationships. “Have multiple boyfriends and…