Kenya – Your Go‑To Spot for Fresh News, Sports and Green Stories
Welcome to the Kenya tag on Eco News Africa. Here you’ll find everything from the newest athletics victories to the latest climate projects shaking up the Kenyan landscape. We keep it real, short and useful so you can grab the facts without scrolling forever.
What’s Hot in Kenyan Sports?
Kenyan runners are back in the spotlight. At the Rome Diamond League, Beatrice Chebet and Ferdinand Omanyala turned heads, setting the stage for the 2025 World Championships. Chebet’s distance tactics and Omanyala’s sprint power are proving why Kenya dominates middle‑ and long‑distance running. If you follow the track, these two names will be on your radar for the rest of the season.
Beyond the track, football fans can catch up on local league updates, youth academy breakthroughs and the impact of the new post‑season funding that aims to lift grassroots clubs. We’ll add match previews and quick takeaways as they happen.
Kenya’s Green and Sustainable Moves
Eco‑focused readers will love the stories on Kenya’s re‑forestation drives, clean‑energy pilots and community‑led water projects. A recent initiative in the Rift Valley has planted over 200,000 trees, cutting soil erosion and creating jobs. Meanwhile, solar farms in Turkana are feeding power to thousands of homes, showing how renewable energy can grow in remote areas.
We also track policy shifts, such as the new waste‑management regulations that push cities toward recycling and composting. If a law changes or a new partnership forms, you’ll see it here first.
Our tag page is updated daily, so you never miss a beat. Whether you’re a sports buff, a climate activist, or just curious about what’s happening in Kenya, this is the hub that brings it all together. Dive into the articles, share the ones that matter, and stay connected with the story of a country that’s moving fast on both the track and the environmental front.
Got a tip or a story you think belongs here? Drop us a line. We love hearing from readers who are on the ground in Kenya or who follow the nation from afar. Together we’ll keep the conversation rolling and make sure the most important Kenya news gets the spotlight it deserves.
KeNHA Pledges Transparent Tolling on Sh200 Billion Rironi-Mau Summit Expressway Amid Wealth Division Fears
KeNHA pledges transparent tolling on the Sh200 billion Rironi-Mau Summit Expressway, but critics warn it could divide motorists by wealth, as no viable toll-free alternatives exist and public consultation remains limited.
KNEC Opens Examiner Applications: Who Can Join and How to Apply
KNEC opens examiner recruitment for teachers, outlining eligibility, portal application steps, training details, and the 2025 KJSEA case, highlighting impact on educators and Kenya's exam system.
IEBC launches drive to add 6.3 m voters, aiming for 28.5 m by 2027
IEBC launches a Sh8 bn continuous voter registration drive on 29 Sept 2025, aiming to add 6.3 m new voters and reach 28.5 m by the 2027 election, with new biometric tech and a youth focus.
Kenyan Political Overrepresentation: Ekuru Aukot's Call for Reform
Thirdway Alliance Party Leader Ekuru Aukot has raised concerns about the political overrepresentation in Kenya, pointing out that certain groups hold disproportionate influence in the government. This imbalance, according to Aukot, leads to inefficiencies and undermines democratic principles. His comments highlight the need for reforms to ensure balanced and inclusive governance in Kenya.
Kenyan Government Urges Citizens to Evacuate Lebanon Amid Escalating Tensions
The Kenyan government urges its citizens in Lebanon to evacuate due to rising tensions and potential conflict. Recent Middle East events, including an Israeli airstrike in Beirut and assassinations in Tehran, have heightened concerns. Contacts for safety coordination and evacuation assistance have been provided by the State Department for Diaspora Affairs.
Kenya Deploys Military to Manage Protests Over Controversial Finance Bill 2024
In response to violent protests against the Finance Bill 2024, Kenya's National Assembly has sanctioned the deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces to assist the National Police Service in restoring order and protecting crucial infrastructure. This decision follows recommendations by the Defence Council and has incited both condemnation of the destructive protests and calls for lawful dialogue.