Kenya
Burkina Faso has detained Nigerian Air Force officers after a C-130 aircraft made an emergency landing in Bobo-Dioulasso. The Sahel Alliance called the incident an airspace violation, while Nigeria cited a technical fault as the reason for the landing.
View More Burkina Faso Detains Nigerian Officers After Alleged Airspace Violation
Kenya has signed a historic $2.5bn health deal with the US to boost infectious disease response and strengthen healthcare systems. The agreement has sparked public concern over data privacy, with calls for full disclosure of the terms.
View More Kenya Signs Landmark $2.5bn Health Deal With US Amid Data Privacy Concerns
The Kenya Navy hosted a two-day Inter-Units Taekwondo Championship at KNB Mtongwe, showcasing skill, discipline, and teamwork as units competed for selection to the elite team heading to the Bora Cup Championship 2026.
View More KENYA NAVY HOSTS INTER-UNITS TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP AT KNB MTONGWE
Kenya’s Gulf Energy Ltd. is set to revive the long-stalled Turkana oil project, targeting first crude production by late 2026. After acquiring Tullow Oil’s South Lokichar Basin assets for $120 million, the Nairobi-based firm has gained Energy Ministry approval and now awaits Parliament’s green light. The project—estimated to hold 560 million barrels of recoverable crude—marks a major step toward Kenya’s emergence as an East African oil producer and a milestone in the country’s push for energy independence.
View More Kenya’s Gulf Energy Sets Sights on 2026 for First Oil Output from Turkana Basin
Kenya and Uganda are partnering on a 200km expressway backed by the African Development Bank to improve cross-border connectivity, reduce travel times, and boost East Africa’s trade network.
View More Kenya–Uganda Expressway Project Gains Momentum with African Development Bank Support
At least 21 people have been killed and dozens remain missing after heavy rains triggered massive landslides in Kenya’s Elgeyo-Marakwet County. Rescue teams, supported by the military and Red Cross, are racing to reach affected villages as floods and blocked routes hamper relief efforts in the Rift Valley region
View More Landslides in Kenya’s Rift Valley Kill 21, Leave Dozens Missing After Heavy Rains
In a devastating incident that has shocked Kenya’s aviation and tourism sectors, a small passenger plane carrying 11 people — all believed to be foreign…
View More Kenya Plane Crash Near Kwale Leaves 11 Tourists Feared Dead
Kenya is rapidly emerging as one of Africa’s most promising frontiers for rare earth mineral exploration, with exceptional concentrations discovered along its coastal formations. These…
View More Kenya’s Geological Treasure Trove: Understanding the Significance
Kenya’s political landscape is set for a shake-up as renowned human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has officially announced his intention to run for president in…
View More Boniface Mwangi Announces 2027 Presidential Bid in Kenya
A fatal air ambulance crash occurred in Kenya on August 7, 2025, claiming the lives of six people and leaving two others seriously injured. The…
View More Kenya Air Ambulance Crash Kills Six in Ruiru
In a remarkable display of political collaboration, Kenya’s President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga have formed a bipartisan committee dedicated to driving national…
View More Ruto and Raila Form Committee to Drive Kenya Reforms
Kenya’s President William Ruto isn’t just known for his policies—he’s also earned a staggering list of nicknames, each one revealing how different segments of the…
View More Why Kenya’s President Has So Many Nicknames?
The death of Kenyan pilot George Nyamodi in a Sudanese airstrike has stirred global attention and raised pressing questions about Kenya’s role—direct or indirect—in the…
View More Kenyan Pilot Dies in RSF-Controlled Airstrike, Nairobi Remains Silent
Experts in Kenya are sounding the alarm over the growing threat of insect trafficking, particularly the removal of ant species from their natural habitats. This…
View More Kenyan Expert Warns of Ecological Catastrophe Due to Insect Trafficking