13 articles tagged with “Kenya”
Rastafarians in Kenya plan to appeal a court decision rejecting their request for a religious exemption to use cannabis, which they argue is integral to their faith.
Petrol and diesel prices in Kenya remain unchanged for July 2026 despite rising international oil tensions, with analysts suggesting potential decreases in August.
Former Kenya Defence Forces Major Peter Mugure has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murdering his wife and two children in a case that drew national attention.
A man has died and 14 people were arrested following violent incidents at opposition-led events in Kisumu and Nyahururu, heightening concerns over political unrest ahead of upcoming elections.
Deputy President Kithure Gachagua has raised concerns over the conduct of the Ol Kalou by-election, sparking a public dispute with Nyeri Senator John Michuki Ichung'wah.
Kenyan runner Emmanuel Wanyonyi set a new men's 1,000m world record at the Diamond League in Monaco, breaking compatriot Noah Ngeny's 27-year-old mark by 0.13 seconds.
Aliko Dangote's planned 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery will be constructed in Kenya, with a projected build timeline of 30 months, confirming the country over Tanzania as the host.
Kenya and Nigeria have begun evacuating their citizens from South Africa following a resurgence of xenophobic attacks targeting African migrants.
Kenya and Rwanda have signed a series of agreements to formalize fuel imports, enhancing supply reliability through transport and storage arrangements.
Amid concerns over accountability, calls grow for Kenyan leaders to focus on policy implementation and constitutional adherence rather than personal branding and wasteful transitions.
Kenya faces rising debt servicing costs amid geopolitical tensions and Sh188 billion in flood-related losses, while the Central Bank seeks Sh80 billion from upcoming bond auctions.
Nedbank advances NCBA buyout with regional approvals, Absa Bank Kenya CEO Abdi Mohamed departs, and Family Bank seeks new investors to diversify ownership.
Counties operate thousands of unauthorised bank accounts while state company directors face heightened regulatory scrutiny, underscoring systemic gaps in financial compliance.