Kenya Kwanza MPs urge Kenyans to respect Ruto, defend IEBC nominees

President William Ruto during the Groundbreaking for the construction of Narok International Airport project in Narok North Constituency on May 6, 2025, as part of his tour of Narok County. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] At least 21 Members of Parliament have …

Kenya’s ancient Gedi city holds secrets of lost civilisations and efforts to save it from decay

Learn from Papal Conclave, Election of Pope Leo on Servant Leadership: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to African Governments

“We are used to systems where elections are not fair. We are used to systems where there are a lot of conflicts and struggles for power. But the Church is not about power. It is about service to the people,” Bishop Oseso told ACI Africa at the Priestly …

Kenya lacks equipment to defend its borders; NIS Boss Haji tells MPs

National Intelligence Service (NIS)  Director General Noordin Haji has intimated that Kenya lack efficient equipment to protect its borders. While appearing before the departmental committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations on Monday, Haji …

Billionaires, Aliko Dangote and David Rubenstein, acquire Kenya’s oldest tour company

Alterra Capital, a private equity firm backed by American billionaire Dave Rubenstein and Aliko Dangote, made an investment in ARP Africa Travel Group, the company that runs Pollman's, in February. The firm, in an attempt to tap into one of Kenya’s …

Ruto challenges Kenya-EPA council to explore trade opportunities

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 12 – President William Ruto has challenged the Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Council to explore innovative ways of unlocking the vast potential of Kenya-EU trade. The President said the council should address …

CS Duale, UNAIDS hold talks on strengthening Kenya’s HIV response

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 12 — Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Monday held a high-level meeting with a delegation from UNAIDS, led by Country Director Medhin Tsehaiu, to discuss strengthening Kenya’s HIV/AIDS response. During the meeting, the UNAIDS …

Finnish President Alexander Stubb begins 3-day historic state visit to Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 12 — President Alexander Stubb of Finland, accompanied by his spouse Suzanne Innes-Stubb, arrived in Kenya on Monday for a three-day state visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations. The visit, …

Kenya and UAE sign customs cooperation and mutual assistance agreement

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 12 – Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a cooperation and mutual assistance agreement in customs matters aimed at strengthening enforcement, enhancing collaboration, and safeguarding the economic, social, and cultural …

Kenya Power Confirms Disruption of Electricity Payments

Kenya Power has announced a disruption in the post-pay services affecting customers seeking to settle their electricity bills.   In a statement on Monday, April 12, the power distribution company announced that customers will be unable to pay for …