🇰🇪 Kenya
East Africa
About Kenya
East Africa's financial and technology gateway, pairing world-famous wildlife with a globally cited mobile money revolution.
- Population
- ~55 million
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Languages
- Swahili, English, Kikuyu, Luo, Kalenjin
- Region
- East Africa
- Culture
- Maasai and Swahili coastal heritage, benga and gengetone music, and a distance-running tradition that dominates world athletics.
- Main products
- TeaCut flowersCoffeeHorticultureFinancial and mobile-money services
Happening now in Kenya
Most recent reports- Mulwa Family to Take Plea in Dr Victoria Mutiso Murder Case Next Week
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:21 · East Africa
- Raila's Brother Hits Back At Uhuru Over 2022 Election Claim
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:19 · East Africa
- CBK Okays Transfer of Access Bank Kenya Assets, Liabilities to NBK
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:14 · Banking and Insurance
- Ruto's UNGA Deals - Jobs, Ai, Trade and Sh600bn Investment for Kenya
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:13 · Economy, Business and Finance
- From Wanting to Make a Difference to Knowing How
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:52 · East Africa
- Presidential Aspirant Owalo Reveals Root Cause of FKF Premier League Gridlock
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:51 · East Africa
- Ruto Unveils $600m Clean Cooking Investment Opportunity, Nairobi to Host 2027 Africa Summit
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:50 · Africa
- Ipoa Condemns Attacks On Police Officers, Calls for Stronger Safety Measures
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:32 · East Africa
CAN coverage from Kenya
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New trade terms lower tariffs on processed goods heading to major Asian economies.
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Lawmakers approved incentives designed to keep more value from raw exports inside the country.
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A generation trained at home is now anchoring top clubs abroad, and coaches say the pipeline is only widening.
PoliticsKenya Rolls Out Digital Voter Registration Ahead of County Polls
The commission says the new system cut registration time from hours to minutes in pilot counties.
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The facility will host continental championships and serve as a year-round training base.
WorldGlobal Investors Line Up Behind African Green Energy Projects
International funds are committing long-term capital to solar, wind, and grid projects across the continent.
Cape Town Tourism Operators Bet on Regenerative Travel
Tour companies in South Africa are shifting from mass tourism to experiences that restore local ecosystems and communities.
CultureAccra's Contemporary Art Scene Draws Global Curators
Ghanaian artists and galleries are gaining international attention for work that blends tradition with modern storytelling.
InnovationKenyan Solar Mini-Grids Light Up Remote Villages
Decentralized solar projects are delivering reliable electricity to off-grid communities in northern Kenya.
InfrastructureKigali's New Skyline Signals a Green Urban Future
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