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… investment, and meet business leaders on opportunities in manufacturing, value addition and logistics.He will also hold consultations with European Council President António Costa and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on the implementation of the Kenya-European Union …
Ruto departs for Europe amid scrutiny over foreign travel recordThe Standard
… Today, Kenya is Africa’s largest flower exporter, the world’s leading exporter of rose cut flowers to the European Union, and the third-largest exporter of cut flowers globally. …
Rising costs take shine off annual flowers showcaseCitizen Digital
… (File photo: AP/Alex Brandon) Audio By Vocalize US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Thursday that the trade deal with the European Union may resolve Washington's concerns about forced labour that serve as justification for new US tariffs. …
US says EU trade deal may resolve forced labour concernsThe Standard
… was presented alongside 15 other papers from countries including Italy, China, Japan, Chile, Switzerland, Belgium, Peru, the United States, and the Netherlands, as well as contributions from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the European Union …
Kenyan elected to global intellectual property enforcement bodyThe Standard
… The European Union opened a probe into Grok in January and EU lawmakers and countries agreed to ban artificial intelligence systems generating sexualised deepfakes on Thursday.X's algorithms are also under investigation in France, while UK media and data regulators are also inves …
UK MP sues Musk's xAI over fake sexualised imagesCitizen Digital
… By contrast, the European Union's AI Act -- which entered into force in 2024 -- sets binding rules for high-risk AI systems, including mandatory transparency requirements and, for the most powerful models, obligations around safety testing and incident reporting. …
Trump signs AI order giving government access to powerful modelsCitizen Digital
… The deal falls under the European Union's SAFE (Security Action for Europe) lending initiative created to provide EU countries with loans at lower rates to help them rearm. …
German arms maker Rheinmetall signs Ksh.855B deal with RomaniaThe Standard
… to the deal that would see American citizens exposed to the deadly Ebola virus isolated at the Laikipia facility, Healthcare officials in the US also warned Congress against adopting a proposed policy to treat Americans exposed to Ebola in Kenya or countries in the European Union …
Ebola center deal met with fire and brimstoneSomalia's Somali Future Council—comprising former presidents, prime ministers, and regional leaders—has called on African Union troop-contributing countries to prioritise an inclusive political settlement before implementing further security transition under AUSSOM, citing constitutional and political crises ahead of a Kampala regional summit.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's Somali Future Council—comprising former presidents, prime ministers, and regional leaders—has called on African Union troop-contributing countries to prioritise an inclusive political settlement before implementing further security transition under AUSSOM, citing constitutional and political crises ahead of a Kampala regional summit.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
More than 160,000 people evacuated from France and Spain on Saturday as unprecedented forest fires spread near Madrid and Bordeaux. French President Emmanuel Macron mobilised the army and requested EU assistance as the largest wildfire in French history threatened the region.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
French authorities have evacuated the Cap Ferret peninsula west of Bordeaux as an "XXL fire" in the Gironde region has burned 10,000 hectares; Spain has declared a national emergency as wildfires burn out of control near Madrid, with the regional president calling it "the worst fire in the history of the region."
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Google was fined €890 million ($1 billion) by the European Commission for violating EU rules: €460 million for favouring its own services in shopping, hotels, transport and sports search results, and €430 million for restricting Google Play to prevent app developers from directing users to cheaper offers on rival platforms. EU regulators noted the company has made progress toward compliance.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 400 people fled by boat from the Cap Ferret peninsula in southwestern France on Friday as authorities ordered evacuation ahead of a rapidly advancing wildfire. The fire has burned an area roughly one and a half times the size of Manhattan and is one of several blazes raging across France; authorities have invoked the EU's civil protection mechanism to request assistance.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The European Union accused TikTok on Friday of failing to protect children, saying default account settings expose minors to cyberbullying and predatory behaviour rather than providing high-level protection automatically. The company faces potential fines for non-compliance with the Digital Services Act.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a Ksh.1.7 billion Electoral Support Programme to strengthen Kenya's preparedness for the 2027 General Election, funding voter registration, civic education, staff training, and outreach to women, youth and underserved communities.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Google said it would appeal a Swedish court order to pay $1.5 billion to PriceRunner for illegally favouring its own price comparison service. The July 1 award was one of the biggest made by a court in a European country, though PriceRunner's owner Klarna is also appealing, arguing the award should be higher.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wildfires in southwest France have forced over 20,000 residents and holidaymakers to evacuate, with firefighters and military personnel battling flames that have burned through 3,400 hectares near Bordeaux. Officials say the fire was started by a brush-clearing machine.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Andy Burnham became UK Prime Minister after Keir Starmer's departure, immediately reshuffling his cabinet by removing his predecessor's loyalists. Burnham pledged a 10-year plan to ease cost-of-living pressures, promised to re-industrialise Britain and decentralise power, and held calls with US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham convened his first cabinet after removing his predecessor Keir Starmer's loyalists, pledging a 10-year plan to address cost-of-living pressures and promising to re-industrialise Britain and decentralise power.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
French lawmakers are expected to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15, with the ban set to roll out in stages beginning September 1, when under-15s will be blocked from creating new accounts. President Macron has championed the law as a flagship reform and pledged enforcement by September, which would also include a mobile phone ban in secondary schools.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
French lawmakers are expected to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the first European country to introduce such a digital age limit. The ban will be rolled out in stages, starting with blocking new account creation for under-15s from September 1.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto on Monday bid farewell to European Union Ambassador to Kenya Henriette Geiger at State House as she concludes her diplomatic tour. Ruto praised Geiger for strengthening Kenya-EU partnership in trade, investment, climate action, governance, and regional peace and security during her tenure since September 2021.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
The U.S. carried out an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran after two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan and another went missing following an Iranian attack. The strikes, directed by President Donald Trump, targeted Iranian military coastal surveillance and air defence facilities to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eight Ukrainian news outlets published a banned corruption investigation into the brother of a top law enforcement official on Friday, defying a court order. Ukraine has been working to boost anti-graft laws and combat corruption as it seeks EU membership amid the Russian invasion.
18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The European Union published a report on the banking sector aimed at boosting the European economy, proposing to ease rules for European banks including lower capital requirements to help them compete with US rivals.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The European Union published a report on the banking sector as part of efforts to boost the European economy, saying it wants to ease rules for European banks including lower capital requirements to help them catch up with US rivals.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The EU summoned Burkina Faso's ambassador on Thursday in protest over the "unjustified" expulsion of two EU diplomats, with no explanation provided. The spokeswoman announced retaliatory measures will follow.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Outgoing French Ambassador to Kenya and Somalia Arnaud Suquet, who was appointed in 2022, is known for his fluency in Swahili and use of local slang Sheng in public speeches. Suquet said Kenya has been a place that "never truly leaves us" as he prepares to depart.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
EU countries agreed Wednesday to maintain Russia's oil price cap at $44 for one week to allow time for negotiating a broader sanctions package, avoiding an imminent deadline that would have raised the cap. The 21st round of sanctions the EU proposes on Russia since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine has faced resistance from multiple countries seeking to water down various provisions.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs has called for a continent-wide shift towards evidence-based fisheries governance, warning that African nations must strengthen cooperation and adopt science-driven policies to safeguard aquatic resources against climate change and illegal fishing.
15 July 2026 · Capital News →
Atlas Copco, marking 90 years in Kenya, is increasing investment in manufacturing, mining, and sustainable technologies, using Nairobi as a hub serving 14 countries. The company is integrating artificial intelligence and remote monitoring into its services while expanding into vehicle assembly support and industrial cooling solutions.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi praised Kenya's labour and migration partnership with Austria, saying it is creating employment opportunities for skilled Kenyans in sectors like healthcare and strengthening bilateral cooperation in education, trade and investment. He noted that Kenyan healthcare professionals have already secured jobs in Austrian institutions, and that an Austria Job Fair in Nairobi helped connect Kenyan professionals with recruitment pathways.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's efforts to increase farm produce exports to the European Union are being slowed by the absence of a centralized national authority to coordinate and enforce standards for export-destined produce.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kofi Annan Foundation's Electoral Vulnerability Index reports that Kenya has never gone through a single election cycle without violence and estimates an 84.1 per cent probability of electoral violence during the 2027 General Election. The report places Kenya among 10 countries identified as priorities by the European Union during this election cycle.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Atlas Copco, marking 90 years in Kenya, has positioned the country as its East African expansion hub, managing business across approximately 14 East African markets from its Nairobi office. The company cited growing opportunities in manufacturing, mining, infrastructure and sustainable industrial technologies across the region.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An expert panel of doctors, academics, youth representatives and parents will deliver recommendations on Monday to help the European Union decide whether to ban children from social media. Greece, France and Spain have pushed for limiting minors' access, and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has tasked the panel to advise on how the bloc should address the issue, with a legal proposal expected this summer.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
The European Union and Britain announced coordinated sanctions against Russia on Monday over cyber attacks in Europe, accusing Moscow's FSB intelligence agency of involvement. Brussels sanctioned nine people and four entities while London added 24 names to its blacklist, citing Russia's stepped-up "hybrid" campaign to destabilise Europe over four years into the war in Ukraine.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
A growing number of countries are implementing or proposing restrictions on children's access to social media, with more than 20 countries now involved and five already enforcing measures, mostly targeting children under 15 or 16. The European Union is considering similar regulations, with an expert committee set to submit recommendations to the European Commission.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →