What are the latest news in Kenya?
Police Reforms and Fleet Modernization
- New Uniform Rollout: The Kenya Police Service has begun rolling out newly designed uniforms unveiled under broader recommendations from the Maraga Taskforce on police reforms. The Online Kenyan———
- Transition to Electric Vehicles: The Ministry of Interior announced plans to acquire and deploy roughly 1,200 electric vehicles to police stations nationwide to upgrade mobility and modernise response capabilities. -Dawan Africa——–
- Nairobi Traders’ Protests: Small-scale importers and traders in Nairobi held demonstrations over rising import and clearance costs, leading to calls for policy review.- The Online Kenyan———
- Foreign Exchange and Markets: The Central Bank of Kenya reported stable shilling performance despite pressure on foreign exchange reserves, while moving to float new Treasury bonds for budgetary support.
- KRA Digital Tax Compliance: The Kenya Revenue Authority continues enforcing tax deductions and compliance measures on digital and creator earnings.
- Highways and Grid Expansions: The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) commenced work on major corridor upgrades, including the Nanyuki Highway, while KETRACO energized the 72km Nanyuki-Isiolo transmission line to boost regional power stability. -Business Today Kenya——–
- Athletics: Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi secured another world-leading victory in the 800m Diamond League circuit in Zurich.- KenyaMOJA.com———
- Aviation Accolades: Kenya Airways secured top regional honors across multiple categories at the 2026 World Travel Awards. -The Kenya Times——–