Kenya

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:51:21 GMT
Dangote Upbeat On Take-Off of $16bn Kenya Refinery Despite Court Ruling
[This Day] Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, yesterday remained upbeat about the take-off of his $16 billion Lamu Refinery in Kenya despite a court ruling directing parties to maintain the status quo on the disputed site, with the company insistin...

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:49 GMT
Ruto Warns Against Attempts to Derail Dangote Refinery
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has warned individuals he accused of trying to frustrate the planned Sh2 trillion Dangote refinery in Lamu, as the mega project moves closer to its groundbreaking on Wednesday.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:20:44 GMT
Dangote Refinery Shares to Be Open to All Kenyans, Ruto Assures
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The ownership and operations of the Dangote East Africa Refinery, whose construction will be launched tomorrow, will be open and transparent, President William Ruto has said.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:14:59 GMT
Kindiki Orders Fresh Inspection of Alcohol Makers in Illicit Brew Crackdown
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has ordered fresh inspections of all alcohol manufacturing premises across the country as the government intensifies its crackdown on illicit brews and alcohol-related harm.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:01:11 GMT
Gachagua Condemns Samburu Livestock Killings, Vows to Meet Maa Elders
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has condemned the reported killing of hundreds of livestock during a security operation in Samburu, promising to meet Maa community elders when he returns to Kenya.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:09 GMT
Ignore Fake 'Citizen Digital' Graphic Quoting Kenyan Governor Wamatangi As Dismissing War On Illicit Brew
[Africa Check] Ignore fake 'Citizen Digital' graphic quoting Kenyan governor Wamatangi as dismissing war on illicit brew

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:59:35 GMT
Disregard Fake Newspaper Front Page Claiming There Are Calls for Kenyan President Ruto and His Ex-Deputy Gachagua to Reconcile
[Africa Check] Disregard fake newspaper front page claiming there are calls for Kenyan president Ruto and his ex-deputy Gachagua to reconcile

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:46:29 GMT
Women With Disabilities Face Violence, Exclusion From Leadership - Study
[New Times] Women and girls with disabilities continue to face high levels of sexual, physical and psychological violence while remaining underrepresented in leadership and decision-making spaces, a new study conducted in Rwanda, Kenya and Malawi has...

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:28:25 GMT
Following the County Shilling - From Budget to Service Delivery
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- County governments control hundreds of billions of shillings every year, funding everything from hospitals and roads to water projects, agricultural extension services and local markets.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:22:16 GMT
The Mystery of Malawi's 2nd VP Chihana's Nairobi Trip
[Nyasa Times] There is a particular genre of diplomatic non-story that has become familiar in the age of the Facebook communiqué: two politicians meet, one of them posts a photograph, and the rest of us are left to work out what, if anything, ac...

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:55:22 GMT
Kakamega Govt Rejects Video Linking Barasa to Alleged Witch Doctor
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kakamega County Government has dismissed a video circulating on social media that purports to link Governor Fernandes Barasa to an alleged witch doctor, describing the material as malicious and defamatory.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:54:48 GMT
Court Rejects 30-Day Detention for Two Suspects in Dr Mutiso Murder Case
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Nairobi court has rejected an application by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) seeking to detain two suspects for 30 days over the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:38:45 GMT
Mbadi Defends Dangote Lamu Refinery, Dismisses Land Compensation Claims As 'Primitive Politics'
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the proposed Dangote Lamu oil refinery, saying the project will benefit Kenya despite protests by some residents over land compensation and public participation.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:38:45 GMT
ODM Announces Countrywide Candle-Lighting Events to Mark Raila Memorial
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced a countrywide candle-lighting event on FridaY as part of activities to mark the first anniversary of the death of former party leader Raila Odinga.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:21:14 GMT
Geothermal Accounts for 41% of Kenya's Electricity Generation
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Geothermal energy accounted for nearly half of Kenya's electricity generation in the year ended June 2026, reinforcing its position as the country's largest source of power, latest data from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory...

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:21:13 GMT
PS Karugu Hails Dangote Lamu Refinery As Boost to East Africa Integration
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- East African Community (EAC) Principal Secretary Caroline Karugu has hailed the Dangote East Africa Refinery as a transformative investment expected to strengthen the region's energy security, accelerate industrialisation and ...

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:51:06 GMT
Oburu Welcomes Sh2.2tn Dangote Lamu Refinery, Calls It Catalyst for Industrialization
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga has welcomed the groundbreaking of the Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu, describing the project as a major catalyst for industrialisation and economic t...

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:51:05 GMT
Kindiki Heads to Lamu for Sh2.2tn Refinery Groundbreaking
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has departed Nairobi for Lamu ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the proposed East Africa Oil Refinery, a Sh2.2 trillion project backed by Nigerian billionaire Aliko D...

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:51:04 GMT
Murkomen Joins Ruto, Dangote for Lamu Refinery Groundbreaking
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is heading to Lamu for the groundbreaking ceremony of the proposed Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Oil Refinery, as the coastal county prepares to host President William Ruto, Nigerian ...

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:40:15 GMT
Benin President Romuald Wadagni Arrives in Kenya for Lamu Refinery Ceremony
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has received Benin President Romuald Wadagni ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony for the East African Refinery in Lamu.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:40:14 GMT
Ruto, Dangote Set to Break Ground On Sh2.2tn Lamu Oil Refinery Amid Land Dispute
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto and Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote are expected to preside over the groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu on Wednesday, marking the start of a major...

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:19:24 GMT
Rwanda-Kenya Fuel Deal to Help Shield Economy From Global Shocks - Minister
[New Times] The Rwanda-Kenya refined petroleum products import framework supports the national effort to build strategic fuel reserves and will help to reduce the impact of global shocks, said Armand Zingiro, the Minister of State in the Ministry of ...

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:04:08 GMT
Kenyan Refinery - We're Ready for Trouble Makers - Dangote
[Daily Trust] The Dangote Group has said a Kenyan court order in a land dispute will not stop the groundbreaking ceremony for its proposed $16 billion refinery in Lamu on Wednesday.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:04:05 GMT
Kirinyaga Woman Rep Njeri Pushes for Endometriosis Care to Be Included in UHC As Women Face Delayed Diagnosis
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kirinyaga WomanRepresentative Maina Njeri has called for endometriosis to be treated as a public health and economic issue, urging the Government to integrate its diagnosis and treatment into Kenya's Universal Health Coverage ...

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:04:04 GMT
40,000 Tonnes of Fuel Arrive in Mombasa Under Kenya-Rwanda Deal
[Capital FM] Mombasa -- Kenya and Rwanda have activated a new government-backed route for bulk petroleum imports through the Northern Corridor, with the arrival of a 40,000-metric-tonne cargo in Mombasa marking the first shipment under the new framew...

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:39 GMT
KAA Upgrades Manda Airstrip Ahead of Lamu Oil Refinery Groundbreaking
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) is upgrading Manda Airstrip in Lamu ahead of the groundbreaking of the East African Oil Refinery on Wednesday.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:35 GMT
Aliko Dangote Dismisses Lamu Refinery Court Dispute As 'Normal' for African Projects
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has played down a legal dispute surrounding the planned Sh2.2 trillion ($17 billion) Lamu refinery, saying court challenges are a routine part of developing large projects across Africa.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:27:34 GMT
Investigative Report - the Silent Perimeter: Post-Eviction Recovery and Labor Integration of Ethiopians in Mandera Kenya
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Along the sun-scorched banks of the Dawa River, a wooden boat cuts across the water for a hundred Kenyan shillings, carrying individuals across an invisible line where Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia meet. This is the Man...

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:19:28 GMT
Dangote Says Refinery IPO Will Democratise Wealth Creation
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says the planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery will democratise wealth creation by giving ordinary investors an opportunity to own a stake in the growth of large...

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:18:52 GMT
Housekeeper Tells Court Cohen Cried 'You Are Killing Me' During Alleged 2019 Assault By Sarah
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A former housekeeper at the home of Dutch businessman Tob Cohen has told the High Court that he witnessed an alleged violent confrontation between Cohen and his wife, Sarah Wairimu Kamotho, months before Cohen was killed in Ju...

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