Nairobi, Kenya, March 25, 2026 – The Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO 2026) opened today with the announcement of investment deals worth over US$ 2.9billion which are expected to create more than 63,000 direct jobs in the country. The investments, announced by H.E. the President of the Republic of Kenya, Dr. William Ruto during the…
PS Korir (right) with Eléonore Caroit(left), France’s Minister Delegate for Francophonie, International Partnerships and French Citizens Abroad. Nairobi County: Kenya and France have entered a new phase of bilateral relations, shifting from a traditional aid model to a forward-looking partnership anchored on investment, co-creation and shared growth. The renewed cooperation comes ahead of the Africa…
At a high-level SHE & Rights session jointly hosted by the Global Center for Health Diplomacy and Inclusion (CeHDI) alongside partners at the Women Deliver Conference 2026, global women’s rights advocates sounded the alarm over a rising international pushback against gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The session brought together key…
In a statement shared on his verified Meta account, Ruto said the British monarch expressed a deep sense of loss and conveyed condolences to Odinga’s family and the people of Kenya.
The assessment, launched at the Mercure Hotel in Nairobi, shows Kenya slipping from “obstructed” to “repressed,” marking one of the steepest declines in East Africa. The report links Kenya’s downgrade to protest-related killings, mass evictions, police crackdowns and the criminalization of dissent.
As a member of the GPC, Wanyama will support FIFPRO and its national associations on player-centric matters, including the international match calendar, employment standards, player data, social media abuse, and other related issues.
Kenya Airways (KQ) has cemented its reputation as a continental aviation powerhouse, securing four prestigious accolades at the 2025 World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony held on Saturday at Johari Rotana in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. For the fourth consecutive year, KQ was lauded across multiple categories, winning Africa’s Leading Airline 2025,…
Equity Bank’s German Desk is proving a success just eight months after launch, marking a milestone in strengthening trade and investment between East Africa and Germany. During the inaugural Annual Status Update Meeting held in Nairobi, German Ambassador to Kenya Sebastian Groth praised the initiative’s early impact as “amazing.” He highlighted how the desk, a…
Jenniffer Wairimu Waruingi, popularly known as Waridi, is emerging as a continental force in youth leadership and sustainable agriculture. The President of the Kenya Youth Organization (KYO) and Founder of Waridi Foundation took center stage at a high-level African Union (AU) forum held in Cairo, where she addressed delegates on youth involvement in Africa’s food…
Principal Secretary for Labour and Skills Development Shadrack Mwadime (right) emphasizes the government’s ongoing efforts to update labour laws in line with international standards to safeguard workers’ rights. Kenya has stepped up efforts to align its labour laws with global standards, reaffirming its commitment to protecting workers’ rights and creating employment opportunities both locally and…
