Kenya Geopolitics Explained 2026
Kenya geopolitics explained: why Nairobi is a US ally, owes China, trades with the Gulf and Europe, and stays out...
October 5, 2026Section
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Jack White in Nairobi: Masshouse Show on 18 December
Jack White plays Masshouse, Ngong Racecourse, Nairobi on Friday 18 December 2026. Official tickets, venue, eTA entry and safety tips...
October 5, 2026
Nairobi Marathon 2026: Southern Bypass Race on 25 October
Nairobi Marathon 2026 is on Sunday 25 October on the Southern Bypass, finishing at Uhuru Gardens. Start times, road closures...
October 5, 2026
Kenyan Firms Urged to Measure Building Energy Use
Kenyan businesses are being urged to measure and disclose building energy use as ESG reporting and climate-finance requirements expand across...
October 4, 2026
Kenya Continent Role, Weight and Alliances Explained
Kenya's continental influence rests on a US$136 billion economy, 53 million people and East Africa's main port, not on being...
October 4, 2026
Uganda Orders a New Tororo City on the Kenya Border
Uganda's president has ordered a new Tororo City and local units on the Kenya border, yet his government's 2021 freeze...
October 4, 2026Kenya Widens Overseas Voting to 26 Countries
Kenya plans to let citizens vote in 26 countries in 2027, up from 12. Its diaspora sent home US$5.04 billion...
October 4, 2026
Kenya Lawmakers Seek Diploma Rule for 2027 Candidates
Kenyan MPs led by Ugenya MP David Ochieng want a diploma for parliamentary candidates and a degree for governors before...
October 3, 2026
Kenya Neighbours Explained, East Africa in 2026
Kenya neighbours shape its role as East Africa's hub. EAC external trade hit US$46.3 billion in early 2026, but intra-EAC...
October 3, 2026