Kenya Steps Up Surveillance as Mpox Declared Global Health Emergency
NAIROBI – Kenya’s Ministry of Health on Friday ramped up nationwide surveillance to detect suspected cases of mpox after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared...
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Statues in Eldoret Removed After Public Backlash Over ‘Embarrassing’ Depictions of Athletes
NAIROBI — In the early hours of Thursday morning, authorities in Eldoret quietly removed three statues of renowned athletes after they were met with widespread...
Kenyan Citizens Urge President Ruto to Prioritize Inflation, Survey Reveals
By Judy Maina NAIROBI — A majority of Kenyans are urging President William Ruto to prioritize addressing the escalating cost of living, with inflation emerging...
Kenya Aviation Workers Union Calls Strike Over Proposed Deal with India’s Adani Airport Holdings
By Judy Maina NAIROBI — The Kenya Aviation Workers Union announced on Monday its plan to launch a strike early next week in protest against...
Al-Shabab Militants Kill Kenyan Official, Flee with Hijacked Vehicle
By Judy Maina NAIROBI – Kenyan security forces have initiated a manhunt for suspected Al-Shabab militants who ambushed and killed a government official on Saturday...
Kenyan Government Plans Evacuation from Lebanon Amid Security Concerns
By Judy Maina NAIROBI — The Kenyan government has announced plans to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon in response to escalating security threats, according to...
Kenya Protests Continue as President Ruto Swears in New Cabinet
NAIROBI – Protesters took to the streets of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, for the eighth consecutive week on Thursday, as President William Ruto inaugurated a new...
Kenya’s Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate Amid Easing Inflation
By Judy Maina NAIROBI — In a significant move Tuesday, Kenya’s central bank trimmed its main interest rate for the first time in four years,...
Kenya Shilling Emerges as Strong Performer Amidst Regional Currency Weakness
By Judy Maina NAIROBI—In a remarkable turn of events, the Kenya Shilling has maintained its position as the best-performing currency in the region over the...
Facebook Expands Revenue Options for Kenyan Content Creators
NAIROBI — In a significant move for the digital economy, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has introduced new monetization features enabling content creators in...
