Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says
Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine – many say they were lured under false pretences.
Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine – many say they were lured under false pretences.
Nairobi — Three Kenyan startups were among five continental winners recognised at the Africa Entrepreneurship Awards 2026 held at the Sarit Expo Centre. The awards were presented during the 13th Sankalp Africa Summit, convened by Aavishkaar Group, Intellecap and the Sankalp Forum, bringing together over 1,000 entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers from more than 50 countries….
Kenyan TV anchors didn’t say Covid vaccines cause arthritis – ignore AI-generated video IN SHORT: The video appears to be a Citizen TV report in which well-known journalists and a doctor allege that Covid-19 vaccines cause arthritis, and then go on to promote a “cure”. But the video is a fabrication. A video circulating on…
Viral Kenyan constituency poll results fake, pollster Mizani Africa says IN SHORT: Although Mizani Africa published an opinion poll on the Likoni constituency race, the figures circulating widely online are inaccurate. The viral graphic does not align with the firm’s results released on 17 January 2026. A Facebook post shows a graphic of what it…
NAIROBI — Kenya’s eFootball Mobile champion Hannington Kiplagat is set to take part in the inaugural Africa eFootball Championship set for January 15-16 at the Cathedrale Sacre-Cour, in Casablanca, Morocco. The continental championship will mark an international debut for the 20-year-old esports sensation from Kibomet, Trans Nzoia County, following a breakout year that saw him…
NAIROBI, Kenya, January 4, 2026 – Kenya’s Peter Kamaku will take charge of the African Cup of Nations (Afcon) round of 16 tie between South Africa and Cameroon in Rabat on Sunday night. The renowned match official will be the centre referee in the high octane fixture, in which he will be assisted by two…
Leonard and Emily Mcharo Kenyan entrepreneurs Leonard and Emily Mcharo spent years living far below their means. There were no holidays, no weekend road trips, and no bikes for their children. While their peers were upgrading their lifestyles, the Mcharos’ home remained devoid of luxuries. Their frugal lifestyle wasn’t born of necessity, but of intent….
Maseru — The Roof of Africa 2025, one of the most prestigious motorcycle endurance events in the world, saw the four-man Kenyan team comprising Quinn Miller, Karan Sehmi, Arjun Mohindra and Shaun Miller put in impressive performances, showcasing their skill and determination on the challenging Lesotho terrain. Held on the continent’s soil for the umpteenth…
STORY HIGHLIGHTS In five years, a Nairobi-based glass recycling business has grown from 60 to 140 employees and an annual revenue of $800,000. The business received a $36,000 grant from the World Bank-funded Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project (KYEOP). Through the KYEOP’s MbeleNaBiz Initiative, 750 young Kenyans received grants of $9,000 or $36,000 to…
Nairobi — Low insurance penetration and high premiums are leaving millions of Kenyan and other African farmers exposed to climate shocks, industry players have warned, highlighting a growing disconnect between agriculture’s contribution to GDP and its insurance coverage across the continent. Speaking during the Africa Reinsurance Climate and Insurance Workshop, Phocas Nyandwi, Regional Director at…