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Abc NewsNine Students Appear in Court Over Kenya School Fire That Killed 16 Girls
Nine students accused of planning an arson attack at a central Kenya school appeared in court Tuesday. Investigators requested additional time to examine the May 28 fire that killed 16 girls and injured 79 others.
citizen.co.zaKenyan Court Suspends Plan to Use Air Base as Ebola Quarantine Site
Hundreds of residents gathered outside Laikipia air base in Nanyuki on Monday to protest U.S. plans to house American Ebola patients there. The Kenyan High Court later suspended the arrangement following a legal hearing.
foxnews.comTrump Nominates Career Diplomat and Former JSOC Advisor Henry Wooster as Ambassador to Kenya
President Donald Trump nominated career diplomat Henry Wooster to serve as the next United States Ambassador to Kenya. The nomination now moves to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for review.
EuronewsKenya Court Halts U.S.-Kenya Ebola Quarantine Facility at Laikipia Air Base
Demonstrators opposed a planned 50-bed facility at Laikipia Air Base under a Kenya-U.S. agreement. A Kenyan court extended a suspension of the project until at least June 23.
Al JazeeraKenya High Court Orders Disclosure of Ebola Facility Agreement, Extends Ban on Quarantine Site
The court extended orders blocking any Ebola quarantine or treatment site and required the government to release the full agreement and health assessments for the proposed 50-bed facility at Laikipia Air Base.
nypost.comKenya Health Secretary to Brief Parliament on Ebola Preparedness, U.S. Quarantine Arrangements and Court Challenge
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale will appear before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health to address Kenya's Ebola Bundibugyo virus response and any Kenya-U.S. quarantine agreement. The briefing follows a court order and local protests.
deccanchronicle.comKenya Court Extends Suspension of U.S.-Funded Ebola Isolation Center at Laikipia Airbase Amid Protests and Government Defense
A Kenyan High Court order has kept the planned Ebola isolation facility at Laikipia Airbase closed while the government must disclose full project details. Two people were killed during related protests in nearby Nanyuki.
france24.comKenya President Apologizes to Northern Kenya for Past Development Neglect
President William Ruto issued a formal apology during Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir for decades of state policies that limited infrastructure and services in the region. He outlined current government programs in education, healthcare, housing, and livestock.
US Establishes Ebola Quarantine Center at Kenya's Laikipia Air Base
Hundreds of youths demonstrated Monday outside Laikipia Air Base against a planned Ebola quarantine facility for U.S. citizens. Kenya's High Court had suspended the project two days earlier.
citizen.co.zaRuto Directs Integration of Madrasa and Duksi Into Kenya Basic Education
President William Ruto ordered the Ministry of Education on 1 June 2026 to begin formal consultations on integrating Madrasa, Duksi, and pastoral instruction programmes into the national system.
lobste.rsKenya Holds 2026 Madaraka Day Celebrations in Wajir for First Time
Kenya marks Madaraka Day in Wajir for the first time since 1963, with President William Ruto presiding over events focused on education and skills.
zerohedge.comKenyan Court Blocks Plan for Ebola Quarantine Center
A Kenyan court on Friday temporarily halted a plan to open a U.S.-linked Ebola quarantine facility. The ruling came one day after U.S. officials said Kenya had approved the request.
thehindu.com16 Students Killed in Kenyan School Fire; Eight Arrested for Suspected Arson
A fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil killed 16 students and injured 79 others early on May 28. Eight female students were arrested on suspicion of arson.
Nbc NewsKenyan Court Temporarily Halts U.S. Plan for Ebola Quarantine Unit at Kenyan Air Base
A Kenyan High Court judge issued a temporary order late Thursday barring the government from admitting anyone exposed to or infected by Ebola under a planned U.S. quarantine agreement. The next hearing is set for June 2.
sabcnews.comFire at Kenyan Girls School Kills at Least 16 Students
A fire swept through a dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Kenya. At least 16 students died and dozens more were injured. The cause of the fire has not been determined.
Al JazeeraKenyan Police Arrest Eight Students After Deadly School Fire
Police arrested eight students on suspicion of arson following a dormitory fire that killed 16 girls at Utumishi Girls Academy. Seventy-nine others were injured in the blaze that occurred early Thursday morning.
Kenyan Police Arrest Eight Students After School Fire Kills 16
Authorities arrested eight female students on suspicion of arson following a dormitory blaze at Utumishi Girls School in central Kenya that killed 16 children and injured 79 others. The motive remains under investigation as officials review CCTV footage and interview witnesses.
winnipegfreepress.comU.S. Considers Managing Some Ebola Cases Outside Its Borders
Reports indicate the United States is evaluating plans to handle certain Ebola exposure cases abroad, including a possible arrangement with Kenya. The reports have prompted legal objections, diplomatic review, and online discussion in Kenya.
BloombergKenyan Inflation Reaches More Than Two-Year High in May
Kenyan inflation rose to its highest level in more than two years during May. The increase followed a sharp rise in local fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict.
nbcnews.comKenya Officials Identify Seven of 16 Victims in Utumishi Girls Academy Fire
Investigators in Nakuru County have confirmed seven of the 16 students killed in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy. The remaining victims will be identified through DNA testing.
The GuardianFire at Kenyan Girls' School Kills at Least 16 Students
A dormitory fire broke out just after midnight at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru county. At least 16 students died and 79 others were hospitalized.
Kenya School Fire Kills 16 Students, Injures 79
A fire at a boarding school dormitory in central Kenya killed at least 16 people and injured 79 others. The cause remains unknown.
The GuardianFire at Kenyan Girls School Kills at Least 15 Students
A fire tore through a dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil early Thursday morning. Police said at least 15 students died and dozens more were injured.
nbcnews.comU.S. Sets Up Ebola Quarantine Facility in Kenya
The White House confirmed plans to open a health facility in Kenya for Americans exposed to or infected with Ebola. The site will offer state-of-the-art care for the full spectrum of the disease.
The IndependentArgentina Seizes Over 700 Marine Animals Shipped from Kenya
Argentine authorities intercepted a shipment of more than 700 marine animals at Ezeiza International Airport on April 26. The animals had been transported from Kenya for 120 hours and were intended for the ornamental pet trade.
thequint.comVideos Circulating Online Do Not Show Earthquake in Eldoret
Social media clips purporting to show an earthquake in Eldoret, Kenya, use digital filters and mismatched audio. No seismic activity has been recorded in the area.
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france24.comKenya Education Conference Endorses Unified School Management Structure
A national education conference held May 7-9, 2026, adopted resolutions to place primary and junior schools under single boards and leadership. The Ministry of Education released the resolutions after the event at Lake Naivasha Resort.
mg.co.zaKenya Shifts Power Line Financing to Public-Private Partnerships
President William Ruto directed KETRACO to use public-private partnerships instead of borrowing for transmission lines. The policy change aims to limit new debt while expanding the national grid.
dnaindia.comKenya Treasury Official Rejects Claim of New Land Tax in Finance Bill 2026
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi stated that the proposed Finance Bill 2026 does not introduce annual charges on freehold land. He attributed public discussion of the issue to misinformation and urged reliance on official documents.
techcentral.co.zaKenya Treasury Proposes Single 25% Excise Duty on Mobile Phones
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the government is not introducing a new tax on mobile phones. Officials instead seek to replace multiple existing levies with one consolidated excise duty collected at activation.
medium.comAI Tools Enter Forex Trading for Retail Investors in Kenya
Retail traders in Nairobi are gaining access to analytical tools previously used by large hedge funds. The shift is supported by improved mobile infrastructure and digital payment systems.
thehindu.comKenyan Official Says Global Instability Will Bring Tougher Economic Times
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi urged Kenyans to prepare for rising living costs and supply chain disruptions linked to international conflicts. He called for open government communication and national resilience.
winnipegfreepress.comKenya Public Transport Federation Ends Nationwide Fuel Strike After State House Meeting
The Federation of Public Transport Sector called off a fuel strike on Friday after meeting with President William Ruto. The group said the government agreed to address insurance claims, auctioneering practices, and fuel costs.
France 24Women's Groups Protest in Nairobi Over Rise in Gender-Based Killings
Women's rights organizations gathered in Nairobi on Wednesday to call for government action on gender-based violence. The demonstration follows recent high-profile killings and an increase in such cases across Kenyan cities.
ncbi.nlm.nih.govTwo Killed in Busia Clashes After Police Arrest Suspect for Vandalism
Two people died during clashes in Busia, Kenya, after police arrested a suspect accused of damaging a police vehicle. County police and local officials gave differing accounts of the events.
citizen.co.zaKenya President Visits Kazakhstan to Strengthen Trade and Diplomatic Ties
President William Ruto described his state visit to Kazakhstan as deliberate and intentional. The trip marks the first official visit by a Kenyan president to the Central Asian country and focuses on expanding economic and diplomatic cooperation.
manilatimes.netKenya Suspends Nationwide Transport Strike After Fuel Protests
Kenyan transport operators suspended a nationwide strike over fuel price increases for one week. Four people were killed and more than 700 arrested during related protests.
ecns.cnKenya Suspends Nationwide Fuel Strike for One Week
Kenyan officials and transport sector representatives agreed to suspend a nationwide fuel strike for one week. The pause follows negotiations over rising diesel prices that had disrupted public transport services.
mondoweiss.netProfessional Mourners Participate in Funerals Near Kisumu, Kenya
Professional mourners join family and friends at funerals in western Kenya. They perform alongside Christian services and traditional rites.
france24.comFour Killed in Kenya Protests Over Record Fuel Price Rise
Four people died and at least 30 were injured Monday during nationwide protests against a sharp increase in fuel prices. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen reported 348 arrests as transport operators staged a coordinated strike that stranded commuters across the countr…
Al JazeeraKenya Fuel Price Protests Turn Deadly in Kiambu and Nakuru
At least two people were killed during protests in Kenya sparked by record fuel price increases. Transport workers blocked roads and clashed with police in multiple towns.
FortuneKenya Fuel Prices Reach Record Highs as Protests and Strike Begin
Fuel prices in Kenya hit record levels on Friday. Protests and a public transport strike began Monday in Nairobi over the increases.
ecns.cnKenya Deploys Security Forces After Protests Disrupt Transport in Nairobi Area
Security teams were sent to sections of Thika Road and Kiambu County on Monday following reports of vandalism and road blockades during a nationwide public service vehicle strike. The action came after protesters lit tires and damaged vehicles along the Thika Superhighway corrido…
jurist.orgKenya Court of Appeal Orders Release of SGR Railway Contracts
The Court of Appeal upheld a High Court ruling requiring the government to disclose contracts and related documents for the Standard Gauge Railway project. The decision was issued on May 15, 2026.
france24.comNairobi Fuel Protest Leads to Vehicle Burning and Highway Clashes
Protesters and police clashed on Thika Road Monday morning after a nationwide transport strike began over recent fuel price increases. A private vehicle was set on fire and others were damaged during the unrest.
bbc.co.ukKenya Transport Operators Strike Nationwide Over Record Fuel Prices
Public transport operators across Kenya launched a nationwide strike to protest sharp increases in fuel prices. Key roads in Nairobi stayed largely empty and some schools directed students to remain at home.
usethebitcoin.comKenya Implements New Public Benefit Organizations Regulations Replacing 1992 NGO Rules
The Public Benefit Organizations Regulations 2026, approved by Parliament in April, operationalize the 2013 PBO Act and automatically transition legacy NGOs into the new framework. Organizations face stricter governance, reporting and fee requirements under the Public Benefit Org…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTruck Drivers Strike at Malaba Border Over Union Leader's Arrest and Alleged Harassment
A one-day protest by cross-border truck drivers at the Malaba border disrupted trade and transport between Uganda and Kenya earlier this week in May 2026. Authorities estimated losses of up to Shs35 billion in revenue collections. The strike ended after the release of union leade…
apnews.comKenya Court of Appeal Temporarily Stays High Court Orders Blocking US Health Cooperation Deal
The Court of Appeal on 12 May 2026 temporarily lifted High Court conservatory orders that had halted implementation of the Kenya-US health cooperation framework. A three-judge bench granted an interim stay in response to an application by the Attorney General and Cabinet Secretar…
theconversation.comGachagua Moves to Strike Out Supreme Court Appeal on Deputy Chief Justice’s Power to Empanel Judges
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua filed preliminary objections arguing the appeal is moot after Chief Justice Martha Koome reconstituted the High Court bench. All parties have already submitted to the three-judge panel and completed arguments on the impeachment petitions.…
indiatoday.intoday.inMacron Tells Noisy Audience to Be Quiet at University of Nairobi Event
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday told a noisy audience to be quiet during a presentation at the University of Nairobi. The gathering brought together investors, young entrepreneurs and business leaders for discussions on creative, cultural and youth industries. The even…
France 24Kenyan Conservationists Begin Reintroducing Mountain Bongo Antelopes to Wild
Kenyan conservationists have begun slowly reintroducing mountain bongo antelopes into the wild. The species, known as the 'ghost of the forest' for its camouflage abilities, saw its numbers collapse after diseases decimated populations in the 1960s. France 24 reported on the effo…
BBC NewsMacron Interrupts Speaker to Demand Silence at Kenya Investment Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a speaker at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi to demand audience silence, citing a lack of respect. The event, co-hosted by France and Kenya, focuses on investment, AI, renewable energy and infrastructure. Macron also announced 23…
thesouthafrican.comEliud Kipchoge Urges France-Africa Cooperation on Sports Development at Nairobi Summit
The marathon great spoke at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on May 11, 2026, urging collaboration to harness untapped African talent through French expertise in sports science and infrastructure. Kipchoge highlighted Sabastian Sawe and Yomif Kejelcha's sub-two-hour marathon…
winnipegfreepress.comFrench President Co-Hosts Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
The French president is in Nairobi co-hosting the Africa Forward Summit with Kenya’s president. The visit includes opening remarks delivered in Swahili before English. The summit brings together leaders to discuss Africa-related topics.
bbc.co.ukKMPDU Demands 55% Pay Rise for Doctors in New 2025-2029 CBA
Doctors' union delegates gathered at Nairobi's Safari Park Hotel for their 10th Annual Delegates Conference, ratifying new leadership and adopting resolutions that include a 55 percent salary increase aligned with inflation. The union is pressing for negotiations on the 2025-2029…
thehindu.comMicrosoft and Kenyan Government Discuss Payment Assurances for Proposed East Africa Data Center
Construction of a major Microsoft data center in Kenya has been delayed due to disagreements with the Kenyan government over the company's request for guaranteed payments. The project, intended as Microsoft's first data center site in East Africa, has stalled amid talks on paymen…
Abc NewsConservationists Reintroduce Mountain Bongos to Kenyan Forests
A Kenyan conservancy has imported four male mountain bongos from Europe to breed with an existing captive population as part of an effort to increase the numbers of the critically endangered antelope. Fewer than 100 mountain bongos remain in the wild. The animals were last seen i…
japantimes.co.jpHundreds of Kenyans File Lawsuit Against Government and BP Over Oil Exploration Impacts
Hundreds of people in Kenya filed a court case accusing the Kenyan government and energy company BP of ruining their lives through the toxic legacy of oil exploration. Al Jazeera’s Cate Soi reported on the lawsuit. The story was published by Al Jazeera.
The BbcOrphaned Baby Hippo Hand-Reared at Kenya Wildlife Sanctuary
A baby hippo named Bumpy was rescued after being found clinging to its dead mother at a lake in Kenya. The Kenya Wildlife Service recovered the days-old calf and transferred it to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for specialized care. The hippo has been moved to a sanctuary near Tsav…