Kenya has unveiled a new waste management initiative aimed at reducing environmental impact and tackling the alarming rate of food waste. According to the World Resources Institute (WRI), nearly 40% of all food produced in Kenya is wasted, highlighting a major challenge for sustainability and food security.


Kenya's New Waste Management Initiative; Nairobi Company Turns Waste into Fuel & Cooking Oil

Can humans live on almost no water when our bodies are largely made up of water? A Kenyan community has been doing just that for thousands of years. Scientists now know why their bodies allow them to lead healthy lives with little water and a lot of protein.

Meat, blood, milk, and almost no water: Scientists find what helped Kenyan tribe survive on extreme diet for centuries

Vidhi Bubna writes about her experience at Masai Mara and charters into the unknown territories during her trip and gets fresh perspective into willdlife.

Beyond the great migration, Masai Mara offers fresh perspectives into wildlife

When one thinks of travelling to Kenya, one mostly thinks of Masai Mara. But there are other places in Kenya which are also equally exciting and rich in flora and fauna like Lake Naivasha which is a two hours drive from Nairobi.

Lake Naivasha - A less explored gem in the heart of Kenya

Kenya is facing worsening food insecurity as prolonged drought and failed rains intensify the climate crisis across northern regions. Communities already vulnerable to water shortages and crop losses are confronting rising hunger and heightened risks of famine. Aid agencies warn that erratic weather patterns and repeated drought cycles continue to strain livelihoods, livestock, and local food systems.


Kenya’s Climate Crisis Deepens Hunger As Failed Rains Push Northern Regions Toward Famine | WION

Northern Kenya is facing severe drought once again, four years after record-breaking dry spells. The Turkana region suffers deepening hunger, rising conflict, and extreme climate vulnerability. Aid agencies warn that funding cuts are worsening the humanitarian crisis. Stay updated on Kenya’s drought, climate impact, and humanitarian developments.

Kenya: Climate Crisis Deepens Hunger in Kenya | Turkana Drought Worsens Amid Aid Cuts

Day two of the aviation workers’ strike in Kenya has left passengers stranded at the country’s main airport. Workers are demanding better labour conditions, increased pay, and improved workplace safety.

The strike is causing significant travel disruptions, affecting both domestic and international flights. Authorities are negotiating with union representatives, while passengers face uncertainty over flight schedules. The dispute highlights ongoing challenges in Kenya’s aviation sector and labour relations.

Kenya Aviation Strike: Airport Workers Demand Better Labour Conditions & Increased Pay 

Kenya’s ongoing drought is intensifying disease risks, with a surge in visceral leishmaniasis cases reported in affected regions. Communities face water scarcity and health challenges. Stay informed about the latest updates on Kenya’s drought and disease outbreak.

 Kenya Drought Exacerbates Disease Risk |  Visceral Leishmaniasis Outbreak in Kenya

Kenya faces a severe surge in Kala-azar (visceral leishmaniasis), with cases jumping from 1,575 in 2024 to over 3,577 in early 2025. The deadly parasite-borne disease, spread by sandflies and worsened by climate change, affects arid regions including Wajir, Mandera, and Turkana. With a 95% fatality rate if untreated, local authorities are racing to contain the outbreak and prevent further deaths.


Kenyan Cases Of Visceral Leishmaniasis More Than Double In a Year

A decarbonised fashion week in Kenya is highlighting the environmental cost of wasteful fast fashion. Designers at the event are championing slow fashion and more conscious production methods, aiming to promote sustainability across the fashion industry.


Kenya: Decarbonised Fashion Week Takes On Wasteful Fast Fashion in Kenya

The United States has announced plans to expand a joint military base in Kenya, deepening defence cooperation with a key partner. A senior US official attended the ground-breaking ceremony, underlining Washington’s strategic focus on security, counterterrorism and stability in East Africa.


Kenya: US To Expand Joint Military Base In Kenya, Deputy Secretary Attends Ceremony | WION Dispatch

Kenya: US To Expand Joint Military Base In Kenya, Deputy Secretary Attends Ceremony | WION

The U.S. launched a $70 million expansion of the joint Manda Bay military base in Kenya's Lamu County on January 29, 2026, to bolster counter-terrorism and maritime security operations along key Indian Ocean routes.



U.S. Pumps $70M into Kenya's Manda Bay Base for Terror Fight

Barham Salih has known torture and the wrenching loss of exile. Four decades after his own ordeal, he has taken the helm of the UN refugee agency as it grapples with a funding shortfall and ever-rising needs.


Kenya's Kakuma camp holds nearly 3,00,000 refugees

The bullfighting tradition is deeply rooted among the Luhya community in Kenya's Kakamega County. It has now evolved into a sport that attracts thousands of young people


Kenyans unite around the country's growing bullfighting tradition

South Africa: South African authorities have arrested seven Kenyan nationals in connection with visa abuse after discovering them working illegally at a centre processing refugee applications for the United States. The individuals had entered South Africa on tourist visas but were found to be employed at the facility, violating their visa conditions. 

South Africa Arrests Seven Kenyan Nationals Working at US Asylum Centre 

South African authorities have arrested seven Kenyan nationals in connection with visa abuse after discovering them working illegally at a centre processing refugee applications for the United States. The individuals had entered South Africa on tourist visas but were found to be employed at the facility, violating their visa conditions. 

South Africa: Seven Kenyans Arrested in South Africa for Visa Violations

The Trump administration’s drastic reduction in U.S. foreign aid has left clinics in Kenya struggling to treat malnourished children, with shelves emptied of life-saving therapeutic food and families forced to survive on wild fruit. In Turkana county, the suspension of U.S. funding has disrupted programs that distribute ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), a critical intervention for severe acute malnutrition.

Trump’s Aid Slash Halts Malnutrition Treatment in Kenya, Children Face Starvation 

Relations between British troops stationed in Kenya and local communities are deteriorating after a report detailed a disturbing pattern of sexual misconduct. This video explores the findings of the report, the reactions from local residents, and the broader implications for military cooperation and trust between foreign forces and host nations.

Kenya: Abuses by British Troops Damaging Relations with Local Communities

In Kenya, thousands of families around Lake Naivasha have been driven from their homes as rising waters swallow entire neighbourhoods. What were once farms, schools and busy streets now sit beneath a growing inland lake.


Kenya: Thousands displaced by rising lake

Bee venom therapy is offering patients in Kenya an alternative way to treat their ailments. researchers and local practitioners claim that controlled bee stings can help with inflammation, pain management, and certain chronic conditions. while some medical experts urge caution, the therapy is gaining popularity among those seeking non-traditional treatment methods and holistic approaches to health.

Can Bee Stings Help Cure Illnesses? | World Of Africa

A community of artists in Kenya is helping to inspire the next generation of talent

Art Transforms Lives in an Impoverished Nairobi Neighborhood

 Landslide Kills at Least 13 in Western Kenya

The Kenyan Foreign Ministry reports that several citizens were reportedly tricked into joining foreign conflicts, prompting the government to issue updates on efforts to assist and safely repatriate those trapped abroad.

Kenyans Duped To Fight For Russia Through Fake Job Offers, Govt Issues Update on Trapped Kenyans

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