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In the shadow of prehistoric footprints, a women's collective in Ileret is turning ancestral beadwork into a vital economic lifeline, challenging cycles of poverty and climate change in Kenya's northern frontier.

A raft of new and proposed regulations, including the delayed PBO Act and a controversial Harambee Bill, is set to redefine Kenya's giving culture, forcing charities and donors to navigate a complex web of compliance.

Thursday's 24 by-elections are a critical litmus test for President Ruto's realigned government and a new opposition fronted by his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, setting the stage for the 2027 general election.


Policy shifts during the Trump administration led to severe disruptions in Kenya’s HIV prevention and treatment services, reversing years of progress and leaving a lasting impact on the nation's health system.

Mounting debt of KSh300 million owed by processor New KCC and soaring feed prices threaten the livelihoods of thousands of farmers, prompting calls for urgent government intervention to stabilise the critical sector.


The rescue in Nigeria’s Kebbi state offers a moment of relief but underscores a persistent security crisis of armed banditry, a challenge with parallels to regional threats faced by Kenya and its neighbours.

A massive blaze at a London warehouse, suspected to contain fireworks, triggered multiple explosions, forcing the evacuation of schools and homes, and highlighting the critical risks of storing hazardous materials in urban centres.