Nairobi has become Kenya's first region to implement a menstrual leave policy, granting female county employees two paid days off monthly to manage period pain and discomfort, aiming to boost productivity and well-being.
Nairobi County has launched Kenya's inaugural menstrual leave policy, granting female government staff two paid days off monthly to address health needs and enhance workplace productivity.
A Chinese national and a Kenyan man face charges for unlawfully possessing and dealing in hundreds of live ants, highlighting a growing trend in ant trafficking from East Africa to global markets.
A Chinese national and a Kenyan man face charges for attempting to smuggle over 2,000 live ants from Nairobi's airport, highlighting a growing trend in biopiracy.
A Kenyan court has charged two men, including a Chinese national, with illegally transporting wildlife after the seizure of over 2,000 live ants at Nairobi airport. The case highlights growing concerns over biopiracy targeting lesser-known species.
A planned demolition in Nairobi went tragically wrong, causing a building collapse that killed at least four people and injured four others during a regeneration project.
A Chinese national has been detained at Nairobi's main airport after attempting to smuggle over 2,200 live garden ants in his luggage, highlighting a growing insect trafficking trend in Kenya.
A Chinese national has been detained at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after attempting to smuggle over 2,200 live garden ants. The case highlights a growing trend in insect trafficking.
Kenya's LGBTQ+ community is under attack as new laws impose severe prison sentences on gay men, sparking outrage and fears of increased persecution.
Heavy rainfall in Nairobi has resulted in multiple deaths and significant damage, with emergency services responding to flooding and landslides across the city.
At the Wakati Wetu festival in Nairobi, artists and writers discussed how arts can support Africa's growing campaign for reparative justice over colonial crimes, as the AU declares a Decade of Reparations.
At Kenya's largest dump, Dandora, waste pickers face toxic conditions and poverty while recycling global waste. This exposé reveals their invisibility in sustainability efforts.
Heavy overnight rains have caused severe flash flooding in Nairobi, stranding motorists and prompting military deployment for rescue operations. Kenya Red Cross teams struggle amid submerged roads.
Heavy overnight rains have caused severe flooding in Nairobi, stranding motorists and prompting military deployment for rescue operations, with residents blaming inadequate drainage systems.
Families of Kenyan recruits, lured with false job promises to Russia and sent to Ukraine's front lines, petition parliament to ban such recruitment and demand justice.
Mary Mwangi, a breast cancer survivor in Kenya, knits affordable prostheses for mastectomy patients, offering dignity and hope where silicone options are costly.
The Duchess of Edinburgh's two-day Kenyan tour showcased her advocacy for women in peacebuilding, including meetings with President Ruto and a joyful dance at a beads workshop.
Kenyan authorities have detained Festus Omwamba, accused of trafficking citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine through deceptive job offers, amid government reports of over 1,000 recruits.
Festus Omwamba was detained in Kenya on suspicion of human trafficking, linked to a scheme that lured over 1,000 Kenyans with job promises only to deploy them to Ukraine's front lines.
A Kenyan intelligence report presented to parliament alleges over 1,000 citizens were misled into fighting for Russia in Ukraine, with the Russian embassy denying involvement.
A Kenyan intelligence report presented to parliament alleges that 1,000 citizens were misled with job promises and sent to fight for Russia in Ukraine, with the Russian embassy denying involvement.
An intelligence report to Kenya's parliament reveals more than 1,000 nationals have been recruited by rogue agencies to fight for Russia in Ukraine, with promises of high salaries and citizenship.
Rare Gem Talent School in Kenya uses innovative multi-sensory teaching methods to educate students with dyslexia, offering a potential model for inclusive education across Africa.
Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport returns to normal after workers ended a two-day strike following an agreement with the transport ministry on pay and conditions.
A strike by Kenyan airport workers that stranded thousands of passengers at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has been called off following an agreement with the transport ministry.
Kenya has unveiled its first national carbon registry, a centralized system designed to track carbon credit projects, prevent double counting, and enhance transparency in climate markets. The initiative aims to position Kenya as a global hub for high-inte
A strike by airport workers at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has caused major flight delays, leaving thousands stranded as they demand better pay and conditions.
The McMillan Memorial Library in Nairobi, once a whites-only enclave, has been transformed by the Book Bunk project into a community hub, alongside two other libraries, fostering literacy and cultural access.
Africa emerged as the world's fastest-growing solar market in 2025, with a 17% capacity increase fueled by Chinese panel imports and falling battery costs, reshaping renewable energy dynamics.
Severe drought conditions in Kenya have left over 2 million people facing hunger, with livestock deaths devastating cattle-keeping communities in the northeast. The crisis extends across the Horn of Africa, exacerbated by climate change.