Politics

Kenya and Kazakhstan have signed wide‑ranging agreements in Astana that position Nairobi as a continental hub for Central Asian engagement while opening Kazakhstan to African markets. The deals span trade, ICT, mining, transport, and climate cooperation, marking a rare interregional partnership that could reshape connectivity between Africa and Eurasia. Kenya’s state visit to Kazakhstan this week has produced a set of agreements that go beyond traditional diplomacy, signallin

Kenya will host the 21st United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Nairobi from December 14–18, 2026, bringing together more than 9,000 participants from over 165 countries to debate the future of digital policy. The summit comes at a pivotal moment, with the IGF now established as a permanent UN body and global attention focused on issues such as AI regulation, data sovereignty, and digital inclusion. Kenya’s selection as host of the 2026 IGF marks a return to the gl

Experts in menstrual health and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are calling for urgent action to close persistent gaps in access to menstrual health services and clean water, warning that these challenges undermine the dignity, education, and rights of women and girls. In Uganda, menstrual health and WASH challenges remain deeply intertwined. A 2025 audit revealed that 64% of schoolgirls miss classes due to lack of menstrual materials and inadequate sanitation facilit

Kenya’s cities turned into rivers of pedestrians on Monday morning after matatus and other transport operators staged a nationwide strike over soaring fuel prices, leaving thousands to trek long distances to work, schools, and markets in what has quickly become one of the most disruptive industrial actions in recent memory. The strike began at midnight, announced by the Transport Sector Alliance, and by dawn the impact was visible everywhere. Bus stops that usually throb with

Kenya’s higher education sector has reached a milestone, with enrolment climbing to about 670,000 students across public and private universities. The surge reflects growing confidence in universities as engines of opportunity, while signalling a shift toward skills‑driven courses such as medicine, ICT, law, and education that promise stronger pathways to employment and innovation. Kenya’s universities are swelling with numbers that tell a story of ambition, anxiety, and adap

Kenya has stepped up efforts to cut reliance on imported vaccines, with Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga leading a tour of the Kenya BioVax Institute in Embakasi alongside French Minister for International Development Éléonore Caroit and global partners. The visit showcased Kenya’s ambition to build local manufacturing capacity, strengthen health security, and position itself as a regional hub for vaccine production. Kenya’s push to secure its vaccine f

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has launched a KSh.200 million bulk water supply project in Mwea, set to deliver clean piped water to over 30,000 households across eight wards, while also allocating land for the expansion of Wang’uru Market. The twin investments are designed to solve long‑standing community challenges—ending reliance on unsafe water sources and creating modern trading spaces that boost small businesses—showing how infrastructure can directly improve health, a

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a record seventh term, extending his rule beyond four decades. Supporters hailed his leadership for delivering peace and infrastructure, while critics pointed to disputed elections, rights abuses, and shrinking democratic space. For a country with one of the world’s youngest populations, the moment raises urgent questions about governance, succession, and how Uganda can build solutions that balance stability with democr