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Kenya’s passport drops to 70th in 2025 Henley ranking
Despite the fall, Kenya still holds the strongest passport in East Africa, ranking alongside The Gambia and neighbouring Tanzania.
Kenya
Health and Wellness
Kenya records 19% increase in Malaria fatalities over a decade
The Global Fund’s 2025 results report shows that malaria-related fatalities in the country increased from 10,000 in 2010 to 11,000 in 2023, placing Kenya among the few African nations experiencing worsening malaria mortality.
Business
Kenya real estate market tops global rankings, outpacing major economies
The findings, highlighted in a special report by Hassconsult, show that the return on investment in Kenya's housing market has appreciated at a faster rate than any of its international competitors.
News
Kenyans face heat, cold nights, and scattered rains this week
The forecast indicates intense heat in the Coast, North-eastern, and North-western areas, where daytime temperatures will exceed 30°C. Mandera is set to be the hottest region at 37°C, followed by Lodwar at 36°C and Garissa at 35°C.
Global Affairs
WHO declares Mpox no longer an international health emergency
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the decision follows advice from the organisation’s Emergency Committee, which assesses the outbreak every three months.
News
Kenya wastes 40% of food as millions face hunger
The report warns that the amount of wasted food is so large it could fill nearly 500 million 18-tonne trucks.
Business
Kenya could unlock Sh2.3 trillion by refusing illegal debt payments- Lawyer Otieno
The Auditor-General’s report shows uncollected taxes have surged to Sh2.3 trillion, more than double the Sh999.6 billion reported last year.
Business
China’s exports to Kenya hit Sh305 billion in six months
Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows imports from China rose to Sh304.65 billion between January and June 2025, up from Sh257.70 billion in the same period last year.
News
Kenya to repatriate body of officer killed in Haiti convoy crash
The accident occurred along the Kenscoff–Pétion-Ville road in the Pèlerin 9 area during a recovery operation involving two MaxxPro vehicles, the largest armoured vehicles donated to the mission by the United States.
Business
EAC cross-border merger rules take effect November 1
The new rules, set to take effect on November 1, 2025, aim to regulate cross-border deals and prevent anticompetitive practices within the bloc.
Business
Kenya inflation hits 4.5% as holiday travel, food prices rise
The increase marked a jump from 4.1 per cent in July and the sharpest rise since June 2024 when inflation hit 6.2 per cent, largely influenced by short-term food crop prices.
News
TikTok launches platform in Kenya to boost music careers
The platform, which was rolled out worldwide earlier this year, serves as a central hub of insights, combining performance analytics, audience data and creative tools.