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…
The United States has approved a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a move set to strengthen trade ties between the U.S. and African nations. Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui described the extension as a major opportunity to expand national trade, enhance exports, and create employment.…
Kenyan multi-award-winning barber Joseph Cutz has marked a major career milestone after giving American streaming sensation iShowSpeed his first haircut during the streamer’s ongoing Africa tour. In an Instagram post on Monday, January 12, 2026, Joseph Cutz expressed his excitement and gratitude, encouraging his followers to believe in their dreams…
A diplomatic puzzle has emerged in Kenya after Italian billionaire Flavio Briatore posted on Instagram, seemingly revealing that President William Ruto visited Dubai for a private dinner, even as his official schedule placed him in Western Kenya. On Wednesday, January 6, 2025, Briatore shared a photo at his luxury venue,…
The Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services has released Ksh.877,608,000 to support vulnerable households across Kenya under the Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) programme. The funds, announced on Thursday, will benefit 438,804 households registered under the Inua Jamii initiative, with each household receiving Ksh.2,000 for the…