Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is an East African country known for its economic influence, wildlife tourism, and strategic role in regional politics and trade. Its capital city is Nairobi, which also serves as a major diplomatic and financial hub in Africa. Kenya gained independence from Britain in 1963 and has since become one of Africa’s leading economies, recognized for technology innovation, athletics, agriculture, and international diplomacy.
The United States says it has alternative countries willing to host an Ebola treatment and quarantine facility if Kenya's courts permanently block a controversial plan near the DRC border.
CCTV footage from Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, has emerged as a key piece of evidence in investigations into a deadly dormitory fire that killed 16 students and injured more than 70 others earlier this week. According to…
Kenya’s High Court has temporarily stopped a controversial US-backed Ebola quarantine project just hours after the facility officially began operations, following growing public anger and legal challenges over the plan. The court in Nairobi ordered the Kenyan government to halt…
Kenyan President William Ruto has assured citizens that the country’s 2027 general election will be peaceful, free, and fair amid growing political tensions and early campaigning ahead of the vote. Ruto made the remarks on Thursday during Kenya’s National Prayer…
At least 16 students have died after a fire tore through a dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, Kenya, during the night, according to Kenyan authorities and emergency responders. Kenyan media quoted Rift Valley Regional Police Commander…
Tanzania and Kenya have been listed among 10 African countries considered at high risk of potential Ebola spread as health authorities monitor the worsening outbreak affecting Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The warning was issued by the Director…
Kenyan President William Ruto was forced to calm his own security team after a young man suddenly rushed toward him during a public event in Kilifi, in another dramatic security scare involving the Kenyan leader. William Ruto was briefly interrupted…
Kenya’s public transport operators have temporarily suspended their nationwide strike against rising fuel prices after negotiations with the government, ending days of deadly protests that left four people dead and hundreds arrested.
At least four people were killed and more than 30 others injured in Kenya after protests against rising fuel prices turned violent in several parts of the country.
Thousands of commuters across Kenya were stranded on Monday after public transport operators launched a major strike demanding the government reverse recent fuel price increases. Public
