Kenya, Benin waive visas for citizens in new pact

Kenya and Benin will allow their citizens to travel visa-free between the two countries from next month under a deal signed on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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NACADA shuts Meru rehab over torture, illegal detention of patients

NACADA has shut a rehabilitation centre in Meru County after uncovering abuse, neglect and illegal detention of patients, including minors.

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New K9 team joins NACADA's push against drug networks

Kenya has formed a canine (K9) unit to disrupt drug trafficking networks.

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IPOA launches probe into Warui's death in police custody

IPOA launches probe into death of Simon Warui in police custody, pledges justice and accountability; post-mortem cites neck dislocation from fall.

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Stakeholders root for greater Asian community integration in Kenya's economy

Stakeholders are rooting for greater integration of Kenya’s Asian community into the nation’s economic and civic life, citing shifts in global trade and the need to strengthen national unity.

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Stigma keeps Kenyan men from treatment, new data reveals

Fewer than one in three Kenyan men seek regular medical care, a 2022 government survey shows. Millions remain at risk from untreated conditions, especially in mental and sexual health.

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Women push for role in peace talks as conflicts persist

Women leaders are stepping in as first responders to conflict, filling roles usually left to governments and armed groups.

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Ruto presses Africa's case for permanent UN Security Council seats

President Ruto calls Africa’s exclusion from permanent membership of the UN Security Council “indefensible” and urged African leaders to unite in pressing for reform.

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Rising costs, fraud push Africa healthcare to digital shift

Rising medical costs, rampant fraud are forcing insurers and corporate medical schemes in Africa to turn to digital health platforms to sustain financing and keep schemes afloat.

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Africa launches 10-year skills plan to tackle youth jobs crisis

More than one million young people enter Africa’s labour market every month without job-relevant skills, leaving up to 86 per cent of available jobs in the informal sector.

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'Doctors' strike hurting patients,' says Kiambu community group

A community-based organisation in Kiambu has asked striking doctors to resume duty, warning that the ongoing industrial action is putting lives at risk.

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Bamboo farm pilots cheaper, greener path to housing

Kenya is racing to meet its affordable housing targets while tackling the twin threats of deforestation and carbon emissions.

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Investors test new paths to close Africa's startup funding gap

African startups continue to face scarce and uneven early-stage funding, with investors and founders turning to new ways to bridge the gap through inclusive investing.

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Kenya's terror list grows to include Muslim Brotherhood, Hizb-ur-Tahrir

Kenya has formally declared the Muslim Brotherhood and Hizb-ur-Tahrir as terrorist organisations under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.

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From holiday to combat: Kenyan's ordeal fighting for Russian forces

A two‑week holiday in Russia for a Kenyan athlete ended in captivity in Ukraine after he says he was tricked into signing a military enlistment contract written in Russian.

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Anti-drug agency dismantles illicit alcohol distillery in Kibra

An anti-drug agency has dismantled an illicit brew distillery in Kibra during a multiagency raid, seizing more than 100 drums of kangara and shutting down two distilleries.

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Fintech milestone as Kenya joins Visa acquiring space

For years, online card transactions in Kenya have been routed through foreign banks and global processors, limiting local control over costs and settlement times.

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Slum school to get digital library pilot in Nairobi

Learners at Nkaimurunya Primary School in Nairobi’s Gataka slum will soon access digital learning resources through a new pilot digital library.

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Graft, bureaucracy threaten Kenya's Gulf investment hopes, experts warn

Kenya risks losing billions in Gulf investments unless the government tackles corruption, bureaucracy and outdated systems, industry leaders have warned.

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Court of Appeal Judge Ochieng Andago dies

Court of Appeal Judge Fredrick Ochieng dies, CJ Koome confirms; he joined the Judiciary in 2003 before being elevated to the appellate bench in 2022.

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US sanctions Sudanese Islamist groups amid civil war

US sanctions Sudanese Islamist groups and Finance Minister Jibril Ibrahim for backing military operations and human rights abuses during Sudan’s civil war.

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Police bust drug den beside Awelo Primary in NACADA crackdown

A drug and alcohol ring operating beside Awelo Primary School in Siaya was dismantled in a multi-agency crackdown led by NACADA.

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Lecturers stand ground on strike as Treasury releases Sh2.5b

The Treasury has released Sh2.5 billion to settle part of lecturers’ salary arrears in a last‑minute attempt to avert a nationwide strike set to begin at midnight.

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New financing model takes on Kenya's smartphone affordability crisis

Millions of Kenyans struggling to afford reliable smartphones could soon get a lifeline through a new financing plan aimed at bridging the country’s digital divide.

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Kenya banks on new zones, investor deals to boost exports and jobs

Kenya plans to grow its leather industry from Sh10.3 billion to Sh109.6 billion through new investor packages and the launch of the Bipingo Special Economic Zone.

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Sudan army accused of war crimes that crippled aid operations

Six NGOs, four coalitions told the UN rights council Sudan’s army committed war crimes, including using banned chemical weapons, in attacks they say displaced millions.

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'We'll pull it down': Maa community threatens Orly Airpark fence over jobs row

The Maa community in Birika, Kajiado County, has given Orly Airpark seven days to meet demands for jobs, a police post and better engagement or face a shutdown of operations.

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Planned blackout to hit five counties as Kenya Power fixes grid

Kenya Power will switch off electricity in parts of five counties on Monday to carry out maintenance, affecting homes, schools, factories and health facilities.

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French site reports Sudan map order on disputed Red Sea area

French site says Sudan’s leaders ordered a new map showing a disputed Red Sea area as part of Egypt, challenging the army’s stance on the long‑running Hala’ib Triangle dispute.

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Ruto honours Ichung'wah's father, urges Kenyans to believe in themselves

President William Ruto on Monday, September 15, led mourners in paying tribute to Isaac Ichung’wah, who died on Thursday, September 4, aged 105.

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Parties warn of 'highgear' plan to wipe them out before 2027 polls

More than 50 political parties have accused the IEBC and the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties of plotting to deregister them before the 2027 General Election.

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Three suspects cleared in lawyer Kyalo Mbobu murder probe

Three suspects arrested in connection with the killing of prominent Nairobi lawyer Kyalo Mbobu have been released after forensic, ballistic and alibi checks cleared them of any involvement.

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'No lies, no false promises': Gachagua launches bid to unseat Ruto

Rigathi Gachagua has declared that he will run for president in 2027, pledging to restore Kenya to what he described as its former state under the late President Mwai Kibaki.

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Man found dead in hotel hours after fight over woman

A 25-year-old man has died after a fight with another man in his girlfriend’s hotel room in Nairobi’s central business district, police have said.

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'Move from dialogue to action,' Koskei tells innovators

Universities and research institutions have been challenged to move beyond producing academic papers and instead create products, enterprises and jobs to tackle Kenya’s pressing needs.

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ODPP orders Kanja to submit report on lawyer Mbobu's killing in seven days

ODPP orders IG Douglas Kanja to submit a report in 7 days on the drive‑by killing of High Court advocate Mathew Kyalo Mbobu in Karen, Nairobi.

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NACADA seize Sh5 million bhang in Homa Bay student hostel raid

A multi-agency raid on student hostels in Homa Bay County seized bhang worth Sh5 million, exposing what investigators call a growing narcotics trade targeting university learners.

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Banks defy digital tide to court rural borrowers

Kenya’s banks are expanding rural branches despite global closures, chasing micro, small and medium enterprise and farm lending in a shift from the digital‑only focus seen elsewhere.

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Counties to adopt new checklist in bid to stop unsafe buildings

Kenya has moved to curb unsafe construction by rolling out a national site inspection handbook that will require licensed professionals to sign off on all projects.

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Nyamira raid exposes Sh16m fake alcohol network

Authorities have seized counterfeit alcoholic drinks worth Sh 16 million in Nyaigwa Village, Nyamira Town, in one of the largest hauls in the county this year.

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