Also known as: Commonwealth member states
Commonwealth — 56-nation bloc representing 2.7 billion people across all inhabited continents, hosting parliamentary conferences and heads of government meetings on trade, governance, and climate.
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… Speaking during the Heads of Government and Business Leaders Meeting at the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Kindiki said the fund would provide a platform for public-private partnerships to finance major infrastructure proj …
Kindiki woos global investors to Kenya’s National Infrastructure Fund at CHOGMCitizen Digital
Kenya calls for increased trade, investment among Commonwealth nations By DPCS November 04, 2026 01:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kenya has called for increased trade and investment a …
Kenya calls for increased trade, investment among Commonwealth nationsThe Standard
… Speaking during a meeting on climate adaptation and resilience at the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town, Wetang’ula urged countries responsible for significant environmental pollution to honour commitments made under international climate agreements and prov …
Wetang'ula calls for climate accountabilityThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeNational Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged MPs to advance Kenya’s interests and share parliamentary experiences with Commonwealth member states. …
Wetang'ula urges MPs to push Kenya's agenda at Commonwealth conferenceThe Standard
… Nigeria, for instance, played a pivotal role in isolating the apartheid regime one year after its independence in 1960 by leading efforts to expel South Africa from the Commonwealth. …
Xenophobia: Remember history, objectives of Pan-AfricanismThe Standard
… In Glasgow last month, four Kenyans set a national record in the mixed medley relay, and one of them became the first Kenyan woman ever to reach a Commonwealth semi-final. …
What is ailing Kenyan swimming?The Standard
Audio By VocalizeNational Olympic Committee-Kenya Board Deputy President Barnaba Korir hands the flag to Team Kenya for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 20, 2026. …
The Commonwealth's greatest prize lies beyond the gamesThe Standard
… Many targeted countries are Anglophone, Commonwealth members or former British colonies with deep political, economic and educational ties to London. …
UK visa squeeze shutters Kenyan father's dreamCapital News
… The initiative nevertheless signals one of the most ambitious attempts yet by Uganda’s legal profession to challenge colonial traditions that have long defined courtroom decorum in many Commonwealth jurisdictions including Kenya. …
Uganda Law Society bans ‘My Lord’ titles, courtroom bowing in decolonisation pushCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 19 – Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has embarked on an official visit aimed at strengthening cooperation between Kenya and the Commonwealth family of nations. …
Commonwealth Chief Arrives in Kenya for High-Level Talks on Governance, TradeDeputy President Kindiki told business leaders at CHOGM that Kenya's newly established National Infrastructure Fund has secured US$2.7 billion and aims to attract US$27 billion total through private-sector investment, targeting a 10-to-1 ratio of private to public capital for roads, railways, ports, airports, renewable energy, and agricultural water infrastructure.
11 hours ago · Capital News →
Deputy President Kindiki told business leaders at CHOGM that Kenya's newly established National Infrastructure Fund has secured US$2.7 billion and aims to attract US$27 billion total through private-sector investment, targeting a 10-to-1 ratio of private to public capital for roads, railways, ports, airports, renewable energy, and agricultural water infrastructure.
11 hours ago · Capital News →
At the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda on November 3, Kenya's delegation called for increased trade, investment and financial cooperation among the 56-nation bloc, which represents approximately 2.7 billion people. Kenya also advocated for blended financing models combining public and private capital to support infrastructure projects in transport, water, energy and digital sectors.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula called for greater accountability from major climate polluters at the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, urging countries responsible for significant emissions to honour Paris Agreement commitments and provide greater support to vulnerable nations that contribute relatively little to worldwide emissions but face disproportionate climate consequences.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula told MPs attending the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in South Africa to advance Kenya's interests, exchange ideas with other legislatures, and contribute practical solutions to challenges facing parliaments across the Commonwealth.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa represent a departure from Pan-Africanism's founding principle that African people share a common history and destiny. The author contends that understanding the historical objectives of Pan-Africanism, particularly its identification of colonialism as the primary oppressor, is necessary to address the current wave of violence.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has just one 50-metre competition-standard pool at Kasarani, built in 1996, serving fifty-five million people. While the country demonstrates capacity to build major stadiums for Afcon 2027, swimming infrastructure has been starved for three decades.
23 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while the Commonwealth Games unfold in Glasgow, the greater opportunity lies in harnessing the Commonwealth's shared language, legal traditions, and diaspora networks to increase trade, investment, and enterprise among its 56 member states, which span 2.7 billion people across every inhabited continent.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
In mid-2026, the UK rolled out "enhanced credibility checks" targeting visa applicants from 33 African countries considered high risk of overstaying, including Kenya. The tougher scrutiny applies to applications for study, tourism, business and family visits, resulting in longer processing, more documentation, and a higher bar for applicants to prove they will leave Britain.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Uganda Law Society has ordered its members to immediately abandon colonial-era courtroom traditions, including addressing judicial officers as "My Lord" or "Your Lordship" and bowing before judges, replacing them with modern forms of address like "Mr. Justice" or "Madam Judge." The directive aims to dismantle practices the Law Society says elevate judicial officers above citizens and force Ugandans into postures of humiliation.
8 July 2026 · Capital News →
Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey is visiting Kenya for high-level consultations with government leaders and stakeholders on governance, sustainable development, youth empowerment, trade, and regional peace and security.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
The 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa brought together global leaders, policymakers, and conservationists to discuss stronger ocean protection, sustainable fisheries management, and blue economy investment. Former US Secretary of State John Kerry emphasized the critical role oceans play in sustaining life and regulating climate, while warning that current marine protections remain insufficient.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →