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.
Kenyan runners Sharon Lokedi and Sebastian Sawe delivered standout victories in Boston and London, reinforcing the country’s long-standing dominance in global marathon racing.
Tanzania has responded to President William Ruto’s remarks on regional development, insisting it is also a middle-income country and rejecting claims about Kenya’s road dominance.
A major BBC Africa Eye investigation has uncovered decades of British soldiers fathering and abandoning children in Kenya, with new DNA evidence now confirming paternity claims.
Kenyan President William Ruto has defended the country’s fuel prices, arguing that comparisons with neighboring states often ignore key economic and infrastructure realities. Speaking in a recent address, Ruto said many Kenyans frequently question why fuel costs in Kenya are…
Kenya has sought emergency funding from the World Bank as the economic shock from the Iran conflict drives fuel price fears, inflation, and rising living costs.
A new 2025 report by Freedom House has, for the first time, listed Tanzania and Kenya among countries accused of targeting their citizens beyond national borders. The report details a growing pattern where governments are alleged to track, detain, or…
An Australian businessman says he lost Sh78 million in a Nairobi gold deal after being promised 600kg of gold, only for the shipment to never materialize.
Tanzanian artist Matonya has been charged with sexual assault in Kenya, appearing in court in Mombasa where he denied the allegations and was granted bail.
Authorities in Kenya have exhumed at least 33 bodies, mostly children, from a suspected mass grave in Kericho, sparking a major investigation into possible illegal burials.
KISII, Kenya – Police in Kisii have arrested a man known as Elvis Opiyo who they claim planned the acid attack on gospel singer Mary Claire that has left her in a local hospital with extensive injuries. Police state that…
