KWS relocates second rogue elephant to Tsavo East in weeks

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 24 — The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has translocated another troublesome elephant to Tsavo East National Park — the second such operation in under three weeks. In its latest operation, the KWS Problematic Animal Control Unit,...

Govt disburses Sh880 million under Inua Jamii Programme

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 24 – The Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services has disbursed 880,040 million to support vulnerable households across the country under the Inua Jamii initiative. Principal Secretary Carren Ageng’o says 440,020...

The Nubian women reviving traditional agriculture in Nairobi's largest slum

A group of Nubian women in Kenya’s largest informal settlement is using hydroponics and circular gardening to revive traditional vegetables. Here in Kibera (from "kibra", meaning "forest") Nubian women are turning their hands to hydroponics and...

Kenyans Among Top 10 Nationalities Seeking Permanent Relocation to US

Over 4,000 Kenyans have the opportunity to obtain permanent residency in the United States through the Green Card lottery, it has been revealed. According to figures from the US Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs, 4,459 Kenyans were...

How Raila midwifed new republic of Kenya

Dar es Salaam. There are few political figures in Africa whose fingerprints are etched so deeply into the soul of a nation as those of the late Raila Amolo Odinga. To speak of Kenya’s Second Republic the one born of the 2010 Constitution is to...

Kenyan handballers out to Rewrite History at Tokyo Deaflympics

NAIROBI, Kenya, October 21, 2025 – The national men’s deaf handball team are eyeing a historic finish at this year’s Deaflympics in Tokyo. Head coach Jack Herbert is confident that his side’s blend of experience, chemistry, and renewed hunger...

Revealed: Eastern Africa’s most dangerous migration route

Nairobi. The Horn of Africa is facing a renewed surge in human trafficking and irregular migration, with Ethiopia, Somalia, and Eritrea singled out as major hotspots for smugglers exploiting desperate jobseekers. Fresh data from the International...

IEBC refutes declaring UDA duo uncontested winners of Tembelio and Metkei mini-polls

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 24 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that it has issued a Gazette Notice declaring no contest in the upcoming Tembelio and Metkei Ward by-elections....

Research shows that land can’t buy security for young Kenyans

An anthropologist from The University of Manchester has uncovered the hidden struggles of young men on the edges of Nairobi, who inherit land but lack the means to turn it into the financial security they desperately need. Published in Economy and...

Explained: Kenya’s revised Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 22 — The Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Act, 2024, signed into law by President William Ruto on October 15, is now facing legal scrutiny after a coalition of civil rights groups and opposition figures moved to court...

Kenya, Senegal sign visa-free travel agreement

Kenya, Senegal sign new visa-free travel agreement. [PCS] Kenya and Senegal have signed a visa arrangement, President William Ruto has announced. Speaking during a joint press conference with his Senegalese counterpart, President Bassirou Diomaye...

Odemba Confident as Starlets Eye WAFCON Return with win over Gambia

NAIROBI, Kenya, October 24, 2025 – Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba says her players are in high spirits and ready to deliver when they face Gambia in the first leg of the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers on Friday...

Absa Bank Uganda buys retail, wealth business from rival

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 24 – Absa Bank Uganda has signed an agreement to acquire Standard Chartered Bank Uganda’s Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business portfolio, expanding its footprint in the country’s financial sector. The deal will see all...

From bottle to billions: Jimi Wanjigi’s transformation at 25

Kenyan businessman and political figure Jimi Wanjigi recently opened up about a decision that radically altered the course of his life: quitting alcohol. Speaking candidly with comedian and host, TV47 and Radio47’s Dr. Ofweneke, Wanjigi detailed...

Trapped for tourism: Inside Kenya's cruel wildlife farming industry

Wild animals are being captured from the wild and subjected to inhumane conditions in commercial wildlife farming facilities. [File, Standard] From poaching to farming and trading, Kenya’s wildlife is facing a new crisis. What once was a fight...

How Raila's funeral plans exposed Kenya's security flaws

Mourners turn out in large numbers to receive and view the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Kasarani Stadium on October 16, 2025. [File, Standard] Last week’s sendoff of former Prime...

Kenya Initiates Extradition of UK Soldier Accused of 2012 Murder of Agnes Wanjiru

The formal extradition of Robert James Purkiss, a British soldier accused of murdering Agnes Wanjiru in Nanyuki in 2012, has begun, the High Court has heard. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the request has...

Kenya initiates extradition process for British soldier accused of murdering Agnes Wanjiru

The Kenyan government has formally initiated the extradition process for the British soldier accused of murdering Agnes Wanjiru in Nanyuki over a decade ago. According to the ODPP the request for extradition has already been transmitted to the...

Kenya and Senegal Sign Agreement Lifting Restrictions on Visas

Kenya and Senegal have signed a landmark bilateral agreement that will allow citizens of both countries to travel without visa restrictions, marking a major step toward strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two African nations....

Freelancer networking in Nairobi: A working wanderers meetup experience

Walking into a room full of people who truly understand the freelance hustle is energizing. Last week, I joined the Working Wanderers meetup at Kahoffee in New Muthaiga Mall, and it reminded me why I chose this unconventional career path. The room...