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πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
National & Local

Kenya declares war on snakebites

Kenya has declared a campaign against snakebites in response to the significant number of poisonings and deaths caused by snakebites globally.

Feb 27 β€’ 12:50 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya to Offer Patients Free Six-Month HIV 'Breakthrough' Prevention Jab

Kenya has begun providing lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug, free of charge to eligible patients, marking a significant advancement in the fight against HIV.

Feb 27 β€’ 10:49 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Among them is Hamidti's brother.. Controversy in Kenya over granting passports to Rapid Support Forces members

A political and legal controversy in Kenya has erupted over the issuance of Kenyan passports to Sudanese individuals connected to the Rapid Support Forces, including the brother of a prominent Sudanese leader.

Feb 27 β€’ 10:10 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Sugar, Wheat Flour, Mangoes and Electricity Prices Fall in Feb

In February, key commodity prices in Kenya, including sugar and wheat flour, saw a decline, contributing to a decrease in inflation to 4.3 percent.

Feb 27 β€’ 09:38 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Kenya administers the first injections of a preventive treatment against HIV

Kenya has launched the use of a new injectable preventive treatment against HIV called lenacapavir, marking a significant advance in HIV prevention methods.

Feb 27 β€’ 09:09 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Kenya's Inflation Drops to 4.3 Percent in February

Kenya's annual inflation rate decreased slightly to 4.3% in February from 4.4% in January, as reported by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics.

Feb 27 β€’ 08:40 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Boniface Mwangi Demands Answers On 'Sale' of Kenyan Passports to Foreigners

Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has raised concerns over the alleged issuance of Kenyan passports to foreigners, claiming it was done under questionable orders from high government officials.

Feb 27 β€’ 08:18 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Kenyan Arraigned Over Recruitment of Youths to Fight in Russia-Ukraine War

A Kenyan man has been charged in court for allegedly trafficking youths to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Feb 27 β€’ 07:02 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
World

Al Shabaab threatens new actions after attack in Nairobi

Al Shabaab's leader confirmed the group's responsibility for the recent deadly attack in Kenya and warned of future retaliation.

Feb 27 β€’ 01:44 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
National & Local

Kenya administers HIV prevention drug

Kenya has started administering LENACAPAVIR, a revolutionary long-acting HIV prevention drug, marking a significant step in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:54 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya Administers First HIV Prevention Shots

Kenya has begun administering lenacapavir, a new HIV prevention drug, as part of its efforts to combat the HIV epidemic.

Feb 26 β€’ 15:33 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Prosecutor: The director of a Kenyan company accused of human trafficking with Russia

A Kenyan company director has been accused of human trafficking in connection with Russia, as reported by Lithuania's DPP.

Feb 26 β€’ 15:32 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί The Moscow Times
National & Local

Kenyan Police Arrest Man Suspected of Tricking People Into Joining Russian Army

Kenyan police arrested a man linked to a human trafficking ring that misled Kenyans into joining the Russian army under false pretenses.

Feb 26 β€’ 15:23 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Kenya rolls out twice-yearly HIV prevention shot in Nairobi slum

Kenya has launched a new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection in a Nairobi slum, significantly enhancing the fight against HIV transmission.

Feb 26 β€’ 15:02 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Kenyan man arrested for allegedly luring citizens to fight in Ukraine

A man in Kenya has been arrested for allegedly deceiving citizens into fighting in Ukraine by promising work opportunities in Russia.

Feb 26 β€’ 14:13 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Sakaja Ties Political Fate to Implementation of Deal With Ruto

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja emphasizes his commitment to a cooperation agreement with the national government, seeing it as key to addressing the city's financial challenges and ensuring his political future.

Feb 26 β€’ 14:08 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Kenya arrests a man accused of sending citizens to fight for Moscow against their will

Festus Arasa Omwamba has been arrested in Kenya for allegedly trafficking citizens to Russia, where they were forced to join the military.

Feb 26 β€’ 13:50 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Pesalink and Papss Unlock Cross-Border Payments in Local Currencies in Kenya

Pesalink has partnered with PAPSS to facilitate instant cross-border payments in local currencies across Africa, improving regional financial integration.

Feb 26 β€’ 13:01 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
National & Local

Kenyan police arrest man accused of trafficking fighters for Russia’s war in Ukraine

A Kenyan man was arrested for allegedly trafficking citizens to fight in the war in Ukraine for Russia.

Feb 26 β€’ 11:07 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: ICJ Kenya Denounces Detention, Expulsion of Zimbabwean Lawyer and Rights Activist Brian Kagoro

ICJ Kenya has condemned the unlawful detention and expulsion of Zimbabwean lawyer Brian Kagoro, highlighting its implications for civic space in Kenya.

Feb 26 β€’ 10:05 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Fake Graphics Claim That Kenyan President Hinted At Dropping His Deputy As Running Mate for 2027 Elections

Fake graphics claiming that Kenyan President William Ruto intends to drop his deputy, Kithure Kindiki, as running mate for the 2027 elections are circulating online.

Feb 26 β€’ 10:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Ignore Scammy TikTok Videos Falsely Claiming Kenyan Senator Edwin Sifuna Is Dead

Scammers on TikTok are falsely claiming that Kenyan Senator Edwin Sifuna has died, using the fabricated news to trick users into subscribing to paid services.

Feb 26 β€’ 09:59 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Duchess of Edinburgh Visits Kenya to Champion Women's Role in Peace and Security

The Duchess of Edinburgh is visiting Kenya to promote women's contributions to peacebuilding and security as part of a collaborative effort between the UK and Kenya.

Feb 25 β€’ 06:34 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Kenya Expels Zimbabwean Lawyer Brian Kagoro Over Alleged Role in Funding Protests

Kenya has expelled Zimbabwean lawyer Brian Kagoro, accusing him of involvement in funding protests aimed at inciting political unrest.

Feb 25 β€’ 05:26 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Kenya's First Balloon Pulmonary Valvuloplasty On Preterm Newborn Performed At Knh

Kenyatta National Hospital performed Kenya's first balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty on a premature newborn, marking a significant advancement in neonatal cardiac care.

Feb 24 β€’ 15:19 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Govt to Launch SGR Extension From Naivasha to Kisumu By March 2026

The Kenyan government is set to launch the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Kisumu next month, with an expected completion date in June 2027.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:14 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
Sports

Robert Virves got a world champion teammate

Robert Virves will be racing alongside world champion Andreas Mikkelsen in the upcoming Kenya WRC event.

Feb 24 β€’ 12:45 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The mission of the man who defeated leishmaniasis and today leads the fight against the deadly disease

Andrew Ochieng is on a mission to combat visceral leishmaniasis in the border region between Kenya and Uganda, drawing from his own experience of suffering from the disease.

Feb 24 β€’ 12:26 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Africans as 'food for drones' in the Russo-Ukrainian War?

A report from Kenyan intelligence suggests over 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine, raising concerns about human trafficking and government corruption.

Feb 24 β€’ 11:32 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Over 600 Kenyans trapped in Cambodia trafficking case

Over 600 Kenyans are seeking help from the Kenyan government to return home after falling victim to a human trafficking scheme in Cambodia.

Feb 24 β€’ 10:44 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Amnesty Kenya, LSK Demand Probe Into Attempted Abduction of Tanzanian Activist

Amnesty International Kenya and the Law Society of Kenya are calling for a thorough investigation into the attempted abduction of Tanzanian human rights activist Mshabaha Hamza.

Feb 24 β€’ 09:52 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Transport Department Projects Sh37.7bn Budget Shortfall

The Kenyan Transport Cabinet Secretary has highlighted a projected Sh37.7 billion budget shortfall for the State Department for Transport in the upcoming financial year, which could affect crucial programs.

Feb 24 β€’ 08:49 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Police Given 10 Days to Complete Probe On Cleric Suspected of Molesting 12 Minors

Kenyan police have been ordered to complete their investigation into an Imam suspected of sexually abusing 12 minors within 10 days.

Feb 24 β€’ 08:49 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Ombudsman Flags Sh30 SMS Fee for School Placement Results

The Kenya Commission on Administrative Justice has criticized the Sh30 fee for accessing secondary school placement results via SMS, calling it excessive and a barrier for many families.

Feb 24 β€’ 06:53 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Kenya Red Cross Reactivates SMS Early Warning System As Flash Flood Risk Rises

The Kenya Red Cross Society has reactivated its SMS early warning system to warn residents about the increased risk of flash floods due to heavy rainfall.

Feb 24 β€’ 05:50 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: EACC Recovers Public Land Worth Sh281mn in Major Mombasa Court Victories

The EACC has recovered public land in Mombasa worth approximately Sh281 million after winning court cases that declared previous land allocations unlawful.

Feb 24 β€’ 05:50 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: IED Blast Injures 3 Police Officers in Fafi, Garissa County

An improvised explosive device injured three police officers during a routine patrol in Fafi Sub-County, Garissa County, Kenya.

Feb 24 β€’ 05:50 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Roadside Traders Given 7 Days to Clear Thika Superhighway As KeNHA Plans Safety Upgrades

The Kenya National Highways Authority has directed roadside traders to vacate the Thika Superhighway within seven days to facilitate safety upgrades.

Feb 24 β€’ 05:50 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: 10-Month-Old Baby Dies in Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Nakuru

A 10-month-old baby died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Nakuru, Kenya, due to a charcoal stove left burning in their home.

Feb 23 β€’ 19:07 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: DCI Investigates Deadly Mob Killing at Vihiga Political Rally As Boda Boda Rider Lynched

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations in Kenya is investigating a mob killing that occurred during a political rally, resulting in the death of a boda boda rider named George Olande Otobe.

Feb 23 β€’ 19:07 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: 57-Year-Old Man Dies After Electrocution From Clothesline in Kariobangi North

A 57-year-old man from Kariobangi North, Kenya, died after being electrocuted while removing clothes from a drying line.

Feb 23 β€’ 19:07 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Kenya: Police Investigate Suspected Murder After 2 Men Found Dead in Mida Forest Along Kilifi-Malindi Highway

Police in Kenya are investigating the suspected murder of two men found dead in Mida Forest along the Kilifi-Malindi Highway.

Feb 23 β€’ 19:07 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
Sports

The football team meets Kenya in the opening match of the African tour

The Estonian men's football team will participate in the FIFA Series tournament in Rwanda, starting with a match against Kenya.

Feb 23 β€’ 13:42 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
Sports

Estonia national team faces Kenya in March, possibly including penalty shootouts

The Estonian men's national football team will participate in the FIFA Series tournament in Rwanda in March, facing Kenya in the first match.

Feb 23 β€’ 13:25 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: President Ruto Intervenes in Kiambu UDA Infighting, Urges Leaders to Focus On Development

President William Ruto has intervened in the leadership disputes within Kiambu County's UDA, urging local leaders to prioritize development over infighting.

Feb 23 β€’ 05:24 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: President Ruto Announces Thika Expressway Construction to Begin in September

President William Ruto has announced plans to begin construction of the Thika Expressway in September 2026 to alleviate traffic congestion along Thika Road.

Feb 23 β€’ 05:24 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya Airways Cancels New York Flights Over U.S. Blizzard

Kenya Airways has cancelled its flights between Nairobi and New York due to severe winter weather impacting operations at JFK Airport.

Feb 23 β€’ 05:24 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Jesus Compassion Ministry U.S. Pastor Resigns Over Ruto Invitation

Pastor Charles Wachira of Jesus Compassion Ministry in the U.S. resigned in protest after the ministry invited Kenyan President William Ruto to their anniversary celebrations, citing moral concerns amid public outrage over government excesses.

Feb 23 β€’ 05:24 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Nobel Peace Laureates to Visit Kenya for Wangari Maathai Day, Champion Climate Justice

Nobel Peace Prize laureates will visit Kenya to celebrate Wangari Maathai Day and promote climate justice and women's rights.

Feb 23 β€’ 05:24 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Nairobi Moves to Tighten Alcohol Laws in Major Overhaul to Protect Families

Nairobi County is proposing a comprehensive legislative overhaul of alcohol regulations to enhance family protection, public health, and industry order.

Feb 23 β€’ 05:24 UTC

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