The escalating conflict between the USA, Israel, and Iran has brought Kenya’s energy security into sharp focus. As global oil prices surge past $100 per barrel, a severe fuel shortage crisis threatens to paralyze the country, which remains vulnerable due to its lack of significant internal strategic reserves. The Storage Gap: A National Vulnerability Unlike…
Chuck Norris, the martial arts legend and action star best known for his roles in Walker, Texas Ranger and a string of popular films, has died at the age of 86. His family confirmed that he passed away Thursday in what they described as a “sudden passing,” adding that he was surrounded by loved ones…
China’s Vice President Han Zheng is set to visit Kenya, South Africa and Seychelles from March 22 to 30, in a diplomatic tour expected to deepen Beijing’s engagement with Africa at a time of shifting global alliances. The visit follows invitations from Kithure Kindiki, Paul Mashatile and Sebastien Pillay, according to China’s foreign ministry. Vice…
Iran Claims strike on F-35 stealth jet during a mission over its airspace, in what could mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict if verified. According to Iranian officials, the advanced aircraft was “seriously damaged” by the country’s air defence systems, with state-linked media releasing footage purportedly showing the strike. However, the claims have…
The European Union and Kenya have officially launched the EU–Kenya Digital Dialogue, aimed at boosting cooperation on digital policy, infrastructure, and innovation. The move positions Kenya as the first African country to enter into a structured tech partnership with the EU joining global counterparts like Brazil and Australia. The announcement was made in Nairobi during…
African football has been thrown into turmoil as CAF have Senegal stripped of AFCON Title, awarding the trophy to Morocco national football team following a dramatic and controversial final. The decision comes after a chaotic match in Rabat that initially saw Senegal claim a narrow 1-0 victory after extra time. However, CAF’s disciplinary bodies later…
The Joe Kent resignation has sent shockwaves through Washington after the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center director resigned, citing concerns over the intelligence used to justify the United States’ military posture toward Iran. Kent stated that Iran did not pose an imminent threat, directly contradicting the position of the administration of Donald Trump, which has defended…
NAIROBI, March 17, 2026 — In a case that highlights the bizarre and burgeoning global trade in “micro-wildlife,” a Nairobi court today charged a Chinese national and a Kenyan middleman for their roles in a sophisticated ant smuggling operation. The suspects, Zhang Kequn and Charles Mwangi, appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Irene Gichobi following an…
IMF loan discussions remain a key focus in the country’s economic policy as the government signals that it may avoid taking a new loan from the International Monetary Fund in the short term after securing alternative sources of financing. Kenya has reportedly raised about Sh588 billion through asset sales, government stake disposals, and other funding…
MOSCOW, Russia — Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, arrived in the Russian capital on Sunday, March 15, 2026, for a high-stakes diplomatic mission. While the visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties, the primary driver is a burgeoning humanitarian and security crisis involving Kenyan nationals allegedly caught in…
