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… ion comes amid growing concern over illicit gold trafficking in Kenya and the country’s role as a transit point for precious minerals from other parts of the region.Kenya sits close to several mineral-producing countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan …
Two women arrested at JKIA smuggling goldCitizen Digital
… The ANOCA Zone V Games, held at Kenyatta University from August 24 to 28, brought together more than 300 young athletes from 11 African countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Burundi, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Egypt and Eritrea. …
Kenya’s next generation of champions is already on the trackCitizen Digital
… top mixed martial arts talent converges at Nairobi’s Village Market on September 19 for an international showcase featuring fighters from six African nations.The highly anticipated event will bring together athletes from Kenya, Angola, Uganda, Tanzania, Madagascar and South Sudan …
Itumo headlines ANZA MMA PRO Nights 3 as six nations descend in NairobiThe Standard
… Most of the new arrivals were Sudanese fleeing the conflict in their country, while others came from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. …
3.6 million Kenyans face hunger as malnutrition cases riseThe Standard
… The rating falls further at prime-time when viewers switch to private stations like KTN, NTV and Citizen.The situation is worse for broadcasters in Tanzania, South Sudan, Somalia, Uganda, DR Congo and even Rwanda, where trust is frail. …
Media should heed Hungary's cautionary taleCitizen Digital
Kenya dominates 3x3 basketaball at ANOCA Zone V Games By Brian Ngugi August 27, 2026 05:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kenya and South Sudan claimed the girls’ and boys’ 3x3 basketball …
Kenya dominates 3x3 basketaball at ANOCA Zone V GamesCitizen Digital
… push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); They began their campaign with a 19-10 win over Kenya 1 before seeing off Ethiopia 19-2 and finishing the day with a 17-9 victory over South Sudan …
Kenya makes positive start in Anoca Zone V Youth GamesThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Indian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) patrol near an airstrip in the strategic opposition-controlled town of Akobo, Jonglei State, South Sudan on February 12, 2026. …
2 UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan ambushCitizen Digital
… er, with casting sessions set to take place across Kenya.The initiative aims to uncover talent beyond major urban centers while drawing aspiring models from over a dozen African nations, including Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan …
Africa’s Next Super Model to kick off scouting campaign on August 29Citizen Digital
… He adds that AFCON can help strengthen regional ties, with the impact extending beyond the three host nations. “So we are using AFCON to build the resilience of people in East Africa.” Moreover, the tournament can bring countries including Rwanda, Burundi, Sudan, South Sudan and …
AFCON 2027 to leave lasting infrastructure legacy, says MusonyePresident William Ruto will break ground on a Ksh.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Refinery on Kenya's coast, expected to take up to three years to complete. The refinery is designed to refine 700,000 barrels per day and produce more than 100 million litres of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel daily, helping reduce East Africa's reliance on imported fuels.
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President William Ruto will break ground on a Ksh.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Refinery on Kenya's coast, expected to take up to three years to complete. The refinery is designed to refine 700,000 barrels per day and produce more than 100 million litres of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel daily, helping reduce East Africa's reliance on imported fuels.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto said the planned East Africa Refinery in Lamu will open up a Sh2 trillion investment opportunity, create about 60,000 jobs, and supply petroleum products to eight countries in the region. The project is scheduled to be formally launched on Wednesday, September 30, with a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction.
28 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has identified Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Angola, Burundi, the Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Zambia as at risk of Ebola as the Bundibugyo virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo approaches 8,000 confirmed cases. Kenya has not reported a confirmed case but is enhancing border surveillance due to its position on major regional transport routes.
27 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto announced plans to extend Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway toward Tanzania, with Sh5 billion allocated for a railway link from Voi. The proposed line will pass through Taita Taveta County with planned stations at Mwatate, Bura, Mwakitau, and Taveta before crossing into Tanzania.
27 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 7,911 confirmed cases and 3,801 confirmed deaths across 63 health zones in seven provinces, with the virus spreading into new areas including a zone near the South Sudan border that raises cross-border transmission concerns.
26 September 2026 · The Standard →
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for tripling adaptation finance and wider early-warning system access as climate shocks worsen hunger and economic hardship across East Africa, where food insecurity has nearly tripled from 13.9 million people in 2016 to 40.3 million in 2026.
25 September 2026 · Capital News →
More than 40 million people across six IGAD member states face high levels of acute food insecurity, and IGAD is urging governments and development partners to shift from responding to crises after they occur to anticipating and preventing them through early warnings, resilient food systems, and strengthened regional markets.
24 September 2026 · Capital News →
The number of people facing high levels of acute food insecurity across six East African countries has nearly tripled to 40.3 million in 2026, up from 13.9 million in 2016, driven by conflict, drought, economic shocks and displacement, according to IGAD.
24 September 2026 · Capital News →
The United States has pledged $267 million to support response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the latest WHO figures show 7,733 confirmed cases and 3,732 confirmed deaths across 63 health zones. Africa CDC Director-General called for faster release of emergency funds and stronger domestic financing during discussions at the UN General Assembly on pandemic preparedness gaps.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Global Report on Food Crises 2026 shows that acute food insecurity across six IGAD countries—Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda—has nearly tripled since 2016, affecting 40.3 million people driven by conflict, weather extremes and economic pressures. In Kenya's arid and semi-arid lands, about 2.7 million people were experiencing Crisis or worse between July and October 2026.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Children under five accounted for nearly one in three confirmed community deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Bundibugyo virus outbreak during the most recent 21-day period, according to World Health Organisation data. WHO says the pattern warrants closer examination of how quickly young children are recognised as sick, referred and brought to appropriate care.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Reports by independent international bodies allege that Sudan's army and allies have used chemical weapons in attacks on civilian areas in Darfur and Al Jazirah, with symptoms consistent with toxic gas exposure documented among hundreds of wounded civilians. Human Rights Watch documented eight suspected chemical attacks in North Darfur and Al Jazirah, based on testimonies from over 60 survivors, video recordings, and environmental sample analysis.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's U-17 boys team (Junior Stars) has been drawn in Group C alongside Djibouti and Tanzania for the CAF U-17 AFCON CECAFA qualifiers, scheduled for October 10–19, 2026, in Kigali, Rwanda. The top team from each group plus the best second-placed team will advance to the semi-final stage, with the top two teams qualifying for the 2027 CAF U-17 AFCON.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
East Africa has made progress connecting people to digital payments, but as more commerce moves online, trust and security are becoming the deciding factors for whether people and businesses participate in transactions. According to Mastercard's 2026 SME Confidence Index, 95% of Kenyan SMEs accept mobile payments and 39% accept online payments.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Sudan President Salva Kiir dissolved the government and appointed a caretaker administration ahead of December 22 elections, removing all vice-presidents, ministers, and local administrators. Elections have twice been postponed and the government has failed to implement most preconditions of a 2018 peace agreement, including voter registration and unification of rival armies.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Eastern African countries are calling for closer regional cooperation on digital policies and infrastructure to move beyond fragmented national systems and create seamless digital services across borders. A three-day workshop in Nairobi brought together representatives from Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and regional institutions to discuss coordinating investments in broadband, digital services, cybersecurity and digital inclusion.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto met Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote in New York to discuss financing and final preparations for the proposed East Africa Refinery in Lamu, estimated at Sh2.2 trillion, with a planned groundbreaking in September 2026. The refinery is planned to have a processing capacity of 700,000 barrels per day and would serve markets across East and Central Africa.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece examines protracted displacement in refugee camps like Kakuma and Dadaab, arguing that children's education should not wait for peace or repatriation. The author notes that at the end of 2025, 117.8 million people were forcibly displaced, with most having been in exile for prolonged periods.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya improved its position in the 2026 Global Peace Index, ranking 132nd out of 163 countries, although global peacefulness has declined for the 12th consecutive year with 99 countries experiencing deterioration. The Institute for Economics and Peace warns that Kenya's stability is increasingly tied to conflicts in Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan and Somalia, which function as an interconnected conflict system across the Horn of Africa.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Shafts at the Awny mining area near Sudan's border with Egypt collapsed on Saturday, killing at least 10 people and injuring 21 others, according to two survivors who told AFP after overnight rescue efforts on Sunday.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has handed over a new Toyota Prado vehicle to Luo Council of Elders chairman Mzee Odungi Randa, fulfilling a commitment made in March. Randa said he will use the vehicle to travel across Kenya and the wider region to engage with the Luo community.
19 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya scored 2.447 in the 2026 Global Peace Index, dropping 0.033 from the previous edition. The Institute for Economics and Peace attributes the ranking to regional and global security challenges, noting that the Horn of Africa operates as a connected conflict environment.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
At least 595,000 people in Turkana and Marsabit counties will benefit from a Sh4.4 billion German government-funded programme to strengthen drought resilience and El Nino preparedness through water harvesting and irrigation infrastructure. An additional Sh1.3 billion was signed on Thursday to expand water infrastructure and unlock agricultural potential in the drought-prone areas.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
A gold mine collapse in West Kordofan state, Sudan killed at least 82 people with dozens injured and many others feared missing under sand and rubble. The incident occurred at an unregulated mine, with rescue efforts beginning Tuesday and continuing Wednesday as Sudan's gold trade continues to fuel the country's ongoing war.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
A gold mine collapse in West Kordofan state killed at least 82 people and injured 50 more, with many others still trapped under sand and rubble, according to a local administrator. The incident occurred on Tuesday, with 60 bodies retrieved by dawn and another 22 found Wednesday.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pastoralist communities from Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and Ethiopia have called for a regional framework allowing cross-border access to water and pasture, citing traditional seasonal livestock movements that increasingly conflict with national borders, climate shocks, insecurity, and shrinking resources. The proposal emerged from dialogue sessions at the 11th Karamoja Cultural Event in Moroto, Uganda.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Revenue Authority has contracted fifteen companies to provide electronic monitoring, tracking services, and seals for transit goods moving through Mombasa port. The move aims to combat cargo diversion and theft as KRA transitions to a multi-vendor model for electronic seals, phasing out government-provided seals by October 26.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
A 23-year-old man from South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo traveled across borders through Rwanda and Uganda, carrying Bundibugyo Ebola into Sud-Ubangi province, where 38 contacts were traced. Uganda declared its own Bundibugyo outbreak over on July 28 after recording 20 confirmed cases and two deaths, following 42 consecutive days without new cases.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces conducted overnight drone strikes on Al-Damazin, capital of Sudan's Blue Nile state bordering Ethiopia, with witnesses reporting explosions and a drone falling near the airport. The ongoing war between Sudan's army and RSF has killed more than 200,000 people since April 2023 and created the world's largest hunger and displacement crises.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
CapitalPay International, led by Garang Malek, is positioning itself around payment systems linked to trade, logistics, customs, agriculture, and institutional transactions across East Africa and South Sudan. The company focuses on reconciliation and settlement systems for organizations handling high-volume or regulated transactions, with Kenya emerging as a prominent market through its partnership with the Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →