Kevin Sewe
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Burundians rush to leave Kenya after crackdown on businesses
Hundreds of Burundians living in Kenya flocked to their embassy in Nairobi on Monday seeking travel documents to leave the country, days after President William Ruto ordered the closure of small businesses run by foreigners.
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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu’s husband, Hafidh Ameir, is dead
His death was announced on Monday, September 7, 2026, by Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi.
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Uganda holds burial procession for world’s ‘youngest’ king
The body of Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, recognised as the world’s youngest reigning monarch, arrived back in Uganda on Friday following his death in the United States at age 34.
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Kenya steps up crocodile hunt as rising lakes fuel conflict
Kenya’s wildlife officers are trapping crocodiles on the shores of Lake Baringo in a bid to curb growing human-wildlife conflict as rising waters push the reptiles towards homes.
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East Africa’s digital health shift puts AI and hospital tech on procurement agenda at WHX in Nairobi
East Africa’s healthcare sector is moving from digital health pilots to everyday implementation, with providers adopting AI-supported diagnostics, telemedicine, hospital management systems and connected devices to improve access, efficiency and continuity of care. Governments and…
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President Ruto orders crackdown on foreigners running small businesses in Kenya
The President, Dr. William Ruto, has ordered a crackdown on foreigners running small businesses in Kenya, directing the government to begin the exercise on Monday, September 7.
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Activists blame Kenya for Ugandan opposition figure’s plight
A coalition of Ugandan and Kenyan activists on Tuesday blamed Kenya for the plight of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye, whose health is deteriorating as he faces treason charges.
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Outcry over Kenyan journalist’s abduction
Media rights groups expressed outrage on Wednesday following the reported abduction by armed men of a Kenyan journalist for several hours the previous night.
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New Hope as Nzoia Sugar’s Revival is Transforming Lives in Bungoma
In the heart of Kenya’s western sugar belt, a remarkable industrial resurrection is unfolding. Under the new stewardship of the Rai Group and the leadership of Managing Director and CEO, Sohan Sarma, Nzoia Sugar Company…
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Kenya airport staff end strike
Kenyan aviation workers have called off a strike that paralysed the country’s main international airport for two days, the civil aviation authority said Tuesday.
