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Kenya’s government ended a crippling transport strike with fuel relief promises, but President William Ruto faces a more volatile test in June.

Kenya has arrested several people over alleged offensive social media posts, signalling a renewed crackdown on online hate speech and incitement.

Nation Media Group Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was this week left fighting for his political future after the High Court upheld his impeachment by the Senate in October 2024.

Nation Media Group The Kenyan ruling coalition on Thursday flexed its political muscle to push the government's new Finance Bill through

Agriculture remains a key economic sector in Kenya, accounting for about 20 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP), employing at least 40 percent of the workforce, and serving as a source of livelihood to between 60 and 70 percent of the rural population.

The region has voted for the winning presidential candidate in five of the seven elections since 1992 and accounted for more than 40 percent of the total votes garnered by President Ruto in 2022, underscoring its electoral power.

He looks to play the kingmaker’s role by endorsing and rallying his Mt Kenya support base behind a candidate of his choice.

If he goes for the top seat in the land, he’ll be the second youngest candidate after Uhuru.

Kenya is facing a growing problem of violence perpetrated by gangs, groups of youths and others co-opted by political elites and commonly referred to as ‘goons’.

Africa Food Systems Forum opens in Kigali, Rwanda today, with delegates, including heads of state, key policymakers, investors and scientists, expected to explore solutions to some of the continent's major food security problems.