Kenya Among African Economies Struggling Under Rising Borrowing Costs, Moody’s Warns

NAIROBI — Kenya is among three major African economies grappling with soaring borrowing costs that threaten growth and investment, according to a new study by Moody’s Ratings. The report, released Monday, found that Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa...

Kenya Backs Global Push to End Sudan War as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Kenya has welcomed a new round of international consultations on Sudan, backing a call from the “Quad” — Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the United States — for urgent action to end the war that has torn the country apart. In a...

Kenya showcases commitment to nuclear science at 69th Vienna meet

Kenya's delegation in Vienna, Austria, led by Principal Secretary, State Department for Science, Research and Innovation Abdulrazak Shaukat (PhD), listens in during the event.Kenya has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing nuclear science and...

Kenya seeks stronger cross-border cooperation to combat organized crime

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga Kenya has renewed its call for stronger cross-border collaboration in the fight against transnational organised crime. Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga says that no single country...

Kenya charts path for cross-border agroecological trade in East Africa

Stakeholders explore agroecological products during training in Njoro, Nakuru County. [Rachel Kibui, Standard] At a time when Kenya, like many parts of Africa, is grappling with climate shocks and market disruptions that threaten food security,...

Kenya welcomes quad initiative on restoring peace in Sudan

The Government of Kenya has welcomed the Joint Statement issued by the Quad, comprising Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America, on their consultations aimed at restoring peace and security in Sudan. In a...

Kenya’s medal count rises in Tokyo as Serem wins bronze, Cheruiyot duo charge into 1500m final

Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s strong showing at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 gained fresh momentum on Monday, with Edmund Serem clinching bronze in the men’s 3000m steeplechase and the Cheruiyot duo storming into the 1500m final....

Kenya welcomes Quad Sudan peace plan, insists on African-led process

The Government of Kenya has welcomed the Joint Statement issued by the Quad, comprising Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America, on restoring peace in Sudan. In a statement, Prime Cabinet Secretary and...

Kenya vs Singapore: Why we were equals in 1963 but worlds apart today

Kenya backs Quad efforts to restore peace in Sudan

Foreign Affrairs CS Musalia Mudavadi During the occasion of Bastille Day for French Republic on July 14, 2025. [David Gichuru, Standard] The Government of Kenya has welcomed the Joint Statement by the Quad comprising Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the...

Kenya's alumni networks giving back to struggling universities

Moi University modern gate in Eldoret Uasin Gishu County. November 30, 2024. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Universities are increasingly leaning on their graduates for financial, professional, and reputational support at a time when most of them are...

Kenya Railways to begin Commuter Rail service in Mombasa SGR terminus

The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) is set to commence the Mombasa Commuter Rail Service to ease the nearly 14 kilometres journey from Mombasa (SGR) Terminus to Mombasa Central Business District (CBD). President William Ruto will commission the...

Kenya does not need young leaders - Francis Atwoli

COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli during a past meeting. PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has opined that Kenya does not need young leaders amid calls to install a...

Kenya welcomes 'the Quad' consultations on restoring peace in Sudan

The Government of Kenya has welcomed a joint statement by the Quad, comprising Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America, on its consultations aimed at restoring peace and security in Sudan. The Ministry of...

Kenya among economies hit by high finance costs - Moody's Ratings

Borrowing costs for governments and businesses in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya have risen in the last five years due to policy weaknesses, unfavourable market conditions and inflation, according to a study by Moody's Ratings published on...

Kenya Kwanza @3: Why media, government relations need better approach

Their stories are now largely forgotten. But in the silence of their everyday struggles, they squirm from the physical and mental scars they suffered for simply doing their job. They weren’t criminals. They did not break any law. They were out...

Inside Kenya’s Betting Scandal: How a 26-Year-Old Hacker Exposed Cracks in Betika and SportPesa Systems

Betika Breached: How a 26-Year-Old Hacker Exposed Cracks in Kenya’s Billion-Shilling Betting Industry Kenya’s multibillion-shilling betting industry has been rocked by a scandal that reads like a cyber-thriller. At the centre is Seth Mwabe...

Nairobi: Missing Talanta Stadium worker found dead, body dumped in water tank

Police in Nairobi have launched an investigation into the mysterious death of a Talanta Stadium construction worker The worker, who has been identified, was found dead at the Talanta Stadium, one week after he was reported missing Preliminary...

'Stop Splitting Sudan': Kenya Warns Foreign Powers

Kenya has joined other countries to oppose all attempts to split or divide Sudan, stating that such attempts would worsen the already fragile state of the war-stricken country. The government made its position clear through a statement released on...

Brace for rain in Nairobi, other parts of Kenya this week: Met Dept

A commuter holds an umbrella while riding a bicycle during a rain shower. REUTERS Audio By Vocalize The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall in several parts of the country this week, even as most regions remain sunny and dry. In...