Absa Economic Outlook: Economic growth is back to pre-pandemic trends

9 May 2025 - Kenya’s exports continue to depend heavily on the East African Community (EAC) as a key market, according to the 2025 Kenya Economic Survey.

9 May 2025 - The High Court has declined to refer cases of abductions and enforced disappearances in Kenya to the International Criminal Court (ICC), ruling that national institutions are still capable of handling such matters.

9 May 2025 - Thursday, May 8, 2025, marked the election of the worldwide Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the 267th Pontiff, was elected Pope and Archbishop of Rome and from now henceforth will be known as Pope Leo XIV.

9 May 2025 - Students and activists in Bungoma County have expressed anger following the court ruling on Thursday, which declined to stop the auction of properties belonging to Matili Technical Training Institute by a private developer.

9 May 2025 - Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has outlined a raft of measures aimed at addressing systemic procurement irregularities within the National Youth Service (NYS).

9 May 2025 - High Court judge Lawrence Mugambi has dismissed a case filed by Eldoret-based singer William Getumbe, known for his controversial song 'Yesu Ninyandue'.

9 May 2025 - President William Ruto has called for reimagining of global heritage standards so as to reflect African realities better at the close of International Conference on Cultural Heritage and Authenticity in Africa.

9 May 2025 - The move is tied to the close relations between Ruto and Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni.

9 May 2025 - The Ministry of Education has dismissed appointments made by the University of Nairobi Council, terming the process as unlawful.

9 May 2025 - Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a stern warning to politicians and security officers involved in the abetting of drug and substance abuse, stating they will face the full force of the law. “Politicians…