Number of people shot dead by Kenyan police during anti-government protests rises to 31
The death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody last month has given the protests fresh impetus, fuelling anger against the authorities and bringing hundreds onto the streets.
Kenya and Tanzania announce they are on verge of completing border demarcation
Deputy head of public service Amos Gathecha disclosed that 558 out of the 758-kilometres to be covered, were already reaffirmed save for the remaining 150 kilometres to Vanga, approximately 42 kilometres river line section at Jipe area in Taveta and Lake Victoria section.
Kenya secures market access in Africa, EU and US with potential to ramp up manufacturing
Rotich said the Kenya-EU economic partnership agreement (EPA), the Kenya-UK EPA, the Kenya-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the East African Community (EAC) have opened up vast markets in globally.
Kenya announces readiness for African soccer show that kicks off on August 2-30 in Nairobi, Kampala and Dar
The principal secretary, who is also chair of the committee, said the committee handed over Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani Stadium on Monday to the Local Organising Committee and that the other facilities are also ready for the matches.
Kenyan medics turn to blood separation to reduce maternal mortality during childbirth
Nick Kiptanui disclosed that currently they are able to collect about 250,000 units of blood annually and when combined with components such as fresh frozen plasma, red blood cells and platelets, the quantity increases to 300,000 units.
East African rulers face searing criticism for choking democracy as Uganda steals show for ‘fatherirsm’ and longevity
In the past one year, Kenya has witnessed unprecedented incidence of extrajudicial killings, abductions and increased state repression as concerns emerge over contraction of democratic space.
How wanton gold mining in Migori has degraded swathes of the county into wasteland
The massive vegetation clearing meant to pave the way for mining activities has resulted in increased surface runoff that largely contributes to water pollution, with chemicals such as mercury and sodium carbonate finding their way to the area water bodies.
Kenya’s economy grows by 4.9 per cent to remain on strong trajectory of sustained expansion
he information and communication sector grew 5.8 per cent, down from 9.2 per cent a year earlier, while financial and insurance activities expanded by 5.1 per cent, compared to 9.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2024.
Kenya’s private sector output slipped a tad in first of the year but optimism in economy remains solid
The downturn in business was compounded by a steeper fall in new orders, with over one-third of surveyed businesses reporting reduced sales intakes, compared to only 20 percent, noting an expansion.
Kenyan police deployed to Haitian helpless as capital, Port-au-Prince, paralysed and isolated by gang violence
Although some are motivated by the urgent need to protect their communities, many operate outside existing legal frameworks, in some cases, engaging in extrajudicial actions and colluding with gangs.
