Kenya · Desk
Reported stories, developing updates, and quick explainers from the newsroom
African startups raised $2.16 billion in the first nine months of 2026, but fewer businesses are securing funding, with Kenya and South Africa experiencing significant declines.
Two traders in Embu town have been arrested with 4,995 banned plastic carrier bags by the National Environment Management Authority.
Women leaders and peace actors in Kenya are calling for safer political spaces and fairer campaign conditions ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Kitui Member of County Assembly Cyrus Kisavi Musyoka appears in court facing fresh mobile phone theft charges, with prosecution opposing his release on bond.
Nine people died in a Learjet 60 crash in Palm Beach County, Florida, on November 1, 2026, including a technology entrepreneur, his family, and crew members.
Kenya's Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua denies allegations of being a political bully.
African-owned mobile gaming company Rise of Fearless raises $1M for global expansion and talent acquisition.
Images shared online show dowry payment in Kenya, sparking debate on social media.
A Form 4 student, Princess Vivian, was allegedly killed by her boyfriend in Siaya County, Kenya, just 48 hours before her KCSE exams were due to begin.
Safaricom advises customers to use shortcode 456 to find merchant contact details after sending money to the wrong Pay Bill number.
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife Susan Wangari Ndung’u have been fined millions in a KSh588 million money laundering case.
Kenya's opposition leader Justin Muturi criticizes Rigathi Gachagua's approach.
