Tala Alamuddin's insider guide to Lamu The accessories entrepreneur, and sister-in-law of George Clooney, sails a dhow through mangroves and soaks up the Swahili culture on Kenya’s paradise island Evening Standard · Mar 26
Kenya’s flower industry loses millions of dollars weekly due to the Iran war Kenya’s flower industry is losing up to $1.4 million a week as the Iran war cuts demand and disrupts shipping The Independent UK · Mar 25
Kenya’s double climate crisis: it needs funds to adapt, and disaster aid is damaging the environment Over the last two decades, economic losses from extreme weather (such as the damage caused by floods, mudslides and drought) has amounted to trillions of dollars. The Conversation · Mar 24
Kenya floods worsen as 2 rivers burst banks, with death toll hitting 88 The Kenyan government is on high alert following fresh flooding across several parts of the country The Independent UK · Mar 24
Nairobi leadership under fire as Kenya flood death toll climbs Storms that triggered flash floods in Kenya have killed at least 81 people so far this month, authorities said, as rain continued to pound much of the country. In the capital Nairobi, one of the hardest hit areas, the governor has come under fire for bad planning, with calls for… Radio France Internationale · Mar 23
Kenya, Uganda open rail extension burdened by Chinese debt The presidents of Kenya and Uganda met near their shared border Saturday to mark the multi-billion-dollar, long-delayed extension of a Chinese-built railway that has left Kenya heavily in debt. Radio France Internationale · Mar 21
Oil price surge is hurting African economies: scholars in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa take stock The attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, which started on 28 February 2026, upended key supply chains, driving oil prices above US$100 a barrel. The spike followed Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US and Israeli action. About 20% of the world’s oil… The Conversation · Mar 19
WRC working to secure future of Safari Rally Kenya beyond 2026 Safari Rally Kenya has become a key World Rally Championship event according to the drivers, but its future hangs on a change in its organisation Motorsport · Mar 18
The city where menstruating workers get two days off per month – no questions asked The policy is aimed at boosting health and productivity The Independent UK · Mar 18
A Polish Businessman's African Ties Raise Questions About Belarus Links An investigation highlights a contested Kenya tender, extensive cross-border dealings, and unresolved legal and political scrutiny surrounding Witold Karczewski. International Business Times · Mar 17
2 men found with hundreds of ants are charged with illegally dealing in wildlife in Kenya A Chinese national and a local man were criminally charged over possession of live ants in the case that could further shine a spotlight on the trade in rare wildlife The Independent UK · Mar 17
Ukraine war briefing: Russia agrees to stop recruiting Kenyans in fight against Kyiv No more Kenyans to be enlisted by Moscow; Starmer warns against fossil fuel ‘windfall for Putin’ during war on Iran. What we know on day 1,483 The Guardian - AU · Mar 17
Planned demolition of a building in Nairobi goes wrong, leaves at least 4 dead Officials say a building has collapsed during a planned demolition that went wrong in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, killing at least four people The Independent UK · Mar 16
We Got This Covered · Mar 16 27yo caught with 2238 ants at airport. Yes, ants, you read that right They were individually packed!
The Conversation · Mar 16 Do dads of disabled children do enough? Kenya study points to misunderstood ways of caring A child’s success at school doesn’t depend only on teachers and classrooms. Studies show that when parents engage with schools – by attending meetings, supporting learning at home and working with teachers – children tend to do better academically and socially.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 15 Under the same sky, climate change brings drought to Somalia and floods to Kenya For east African neighbours Kenya and Somalia, the effects of climate change are worlds apart, with one country suffering drought and the other deadly flooding.
Motorsport · Mar 14 “Probably the toughest rally ever”: Thierry Neuville as brutal Safari wreaks havoc WRC crews, mechanics and cars were pushed to their limits in Kenya as multiple frontrunners retired and teams battled to keep surviving cars running
Autosport · Mar 14 WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Solberg and Ogier stop, Katsuta takes lead Drama strikes for Safari Rally Kenya’s top two on the way back to service
Motorsport · Mar 14 WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Oliver Solberg and Sebastien Ogier stop, Takamoto Katsuta takes lead Drama strikes for Safari Rally Kenya’s top two on the way back to service
Autosport · Mar 13 WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Solberg’s unusual weather wish Heavy rain is expected to add further spice to the Safari Rally Kenya victory fight on Saturday
Motorsport · Mar 13 WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Oliver Solberg wants more rain as rivals struggle Heavy rain is expected to add further spice to the Safari Rally Kenya victory fight on Saturday
Autosport · Mar 13 WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Solberg hangs on to lead from charging Ogier The Safari Rally Kenya victory battle is hanging in the balance after drama struck Oliver Solberg
Motorsport · Mar 13 WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Oliver Solberg hangs on to lead from charging Sebastien Ogier The Safari Rally Kenya victory battle is hanging in the balance after drama struck Oliver Solberg
Autosport · Mar 13 WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Solberg leads as Ogier fights back Toyota maintained its top-five lockout on Friday morning