Stories from Nairobi · Kenya

A new regulation has set a ceiling of 400 million shillings, approximately 100,000 USD, on certain financial transfers. Livingstone Sewanyana, director of the Human Rights Foundation, stated the system is restrictive and impacts families and investments.

Health Minister Patricia Makali has called on the community to fight against malaria. The minister's statement follows reports that the disease had been previously eradicated in certain areas. The call for action aims to prevent a resurgence of the disease.

Kenyan President Ruto attended a ceremony in Nairobi on April 30 to welcome marathon runner Sebastian Sawi following his return from the London Marathon.

The 1000th anniversary of the Great Migration was marked with a ceremony at the Nairobi National Museum. The Minister of Culture delivered a speech during the event. The celebration included displays of people walking to commemorate the historical event.

Linda Monainchi has been elected as the ODM candidate for Kenya.

The Orange Democratic Movement and the Linda Monainchi Movement have opposed President William Ruto's planned address to Tanzania's Parliament. The opposition groups termed the visit a betrayal of democratic principles.

Eighteen people have died in Kenya following a police report regarding the alleged kidnapping of a child. The deaths occurred in response to the report, according to the source.

Social media has become the primary news source for Kenyans, surpassing television and radio. New data from the Media Council of Kenya indicates that 99% of the population uses social media.

Jubilee Party presidential hopeful Fred Matiangi defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta against recent criticisms regarding his political involvement.

A judge noted that the speaker's words were a warning to the people to be careful, stating that the words were true and had been noted. The speaker described a flood that destroyed crops, animals, and homes, affecting 367 households.