Kenyan
Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya secured a second consecutive victory at the Nagoya Women’s Marathon in Japan on Sunday. The race took place in Nagoya, a city where Chepkirui previously achieved success. Race Results Chepkirui finished the race in 2:21:54, securing first place. Sayaka Sato of Japan finished second with a time of 2:21:56, and Ainalem […]
Kenya’s manufacturing sector may see significant changes following announcements from China’s Two Sessions. Beijing has committed to becoming a leading export destination and implementing zero-tariff policies for 53 African countries, including Kenya. China’s Trade Commitments During the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao emphasized China’s commitment to opening […]
Families of Kenyan recruits who were promised work in Russia but ended up fighting on the front lines in Ukraine petitioned the Kenyan parliament on Thursday to ban the recruitment of Kenyans for Moscow’s war. The demonstration highlighted the plight of those misled and the families left grappling with the consequences. Recruitment and Current Status […]
Singer-songwriter and visual artist Coster Ojwang has launched a new weekly multilingual podcast series. The podcast aims to celebrate and document Kenya’s contemporary music and art scene. The audio-visual podcast, titled MBAKA: The Boiling Pot, is hosted on Ojwang’s YouTube channel and intends to serve as a creative hub. MBAKA, a Luo word signifying stories, […]
The Africa Entrepreneurship Awards 2026 recognized businesses addressing critical social and economic challenges across the continent. The awards ceremony and associated summit took place February 25–26 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. The 13th Africa Summit, organized by the Sankalp Forum, Intellecap, and Aavishkaar Group, convened over 1,000 experts, leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, […]
Opposition leaders in Kenya have criticized the government over allegations of issuing Kenyan passports to foreign nationals, including individuals linked to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The accusations have prompted scrutiny of the passport issuance process and raised concerns about national security. Allegations of Passport Issuance Opposition leaders allege that the administration of President William […]
The Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training (CPST), a division of the Parliament of Kenya, has announced a series of capacity-building courses for legislative staff. These courses are scheduled to take place from March to May 2026 at the County House Building, Parliament Square, Parliament Road in Nairobi. Each of the four courses will run […]
A Kenyan delegation visited the National Health Authority (NHA) in New Delhi today to exchange knowledge regarding India’s digital health infrastructure and health insurance programs. The delegation, led by Dr. Gregory Ganda, County Minister for Health, Kisumu County, included senior officials representing both the national and county levels of Kenya’s health systems. Knowledge Exchange and […]
Coster Ojwang, a musician and visual artist, has launched ‘MBAKA: The Boiling Pot,’ an audio-visual podcast focusing on Luo-fusion music and Kenya’s live music scene. The platform aims to document and analyze the evolving landscape of East African artistry, exploring music production, visual storytelling, and the entertainment industry. The Genesis of The Boiling Pot Hosted […]
The 57th Magical Kenya Open commenced at Karen Golf Club, with Njoroge Kibugu setting the pace for East African players. Several other golfers also positioned themselves well heading into the second round. Swedish golfer Niklas Lemke and South African Casey Jarvis emerged as the early leaders after the first round. East African Player Performances Njoroge […]