IGAD Allocates $8.5 Million to Fight Ebola
Africa-Press - Kenya. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) announced its intention to reallocate approximately $8.5 million to support preparedness and response...
Kenya Arrests 8 Girls after Deadly School Fire
Africa-Press - Kenya. Authorities in Kenya have arrested eight students on suspicion of involvement in a fire at a girls' boarding school...
Governor Johnson Sakaja Seeks 90-Day Repossession Freeze for Matatus Amid Rising Fuel Costs
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has doubled down on his appeal to banks to halt matatu repossessions for 90 days, in a bid to give...
Uhuru Criticises Ruto Over Silence on Divisive Political Remarks
Fourth President Uhuru Kenyatta has hit back at President William Ruto and some leaders within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), accusing them of promoting...
National Assembly Denies Reports of Freehold Land Tax Under Finance Bill 2026
The National Assembly has dismissed claims circulating online that the Finance Bill 2026 contains provisions requiring Kenyans with freehold land to pay annual land...
DIG Lagat Names William Sawe as New Presidential Escort Unit Commander
The National Police Service has made immediate changes to President William Ruto's security details moments after his security was breached while at an event...
IG Kanja Announces Changes to Presidential Security After Ganze Breach
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered immediate changes to President William Ruto’s security detail following a security breach during a public event...
Ex-Intelligence Official Takes over US Africa Desk
Africa-Press - Kenya. The U.S. Senate has confirmed former U.S. Navy officer Frank Garcia as Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs,...
Ebola Redraws Africa’S Agendas
Africa-Press - Kenya. The outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has added a diplomatic and security...
Ten African States at Risk of Ebola Spread
Africa-Press - Kenya. The African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, part of the African Union, has warned that ten African countries...