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📈 Kenya’s Inflation Rises to 4.1% in April 2025 Amid Food Price Surge

Kenya’s annual inflation rate climbed to 4.1% in April 2025, up from 3.6% in March, marking the highest level in eight months. This uptick is primarily attributed to rising food prices, particularly staples like corn, potatoes, and green vegetables. Kenya National Bureau of Statistics+3Bloomberg+3FXEmpire+3 Despite this increase, inflation remains within the Central Bank of Kenya’s…

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World Bank Urges Kenya to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Measures

Kenya’s journey toward economic stability and inclusive growth has hit a critical juncture as the World Bank raises concerns over governance and corruption. In a recent statement, the World Bank urged Kenya to intensify efforts in implementing robust anti-corruption measures, citing persistent gaps that could derail sustainable progress. The report pointed out weaknesses in fiscal…

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“Mental Health in Kenya: A Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore”

NAIROBI, Kenya — In a small one-room bedsitter in Kayole, 23-year-old Eva stares at the ceiling. It’s 11 a.m. and she hasn’t left the bed. Not because she’s lazy, but because she can’t. “Every morning, I feel like a stone is sitting on my chest,” she whispers. “I brush my teeth because I have to….

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BBC Filmmakers Arrested in Kenya Over ‘Blood Parliament’

Four filmmakers connected to the BBC Africa Eye documentary Blood Parliament were arrested in Nairobi on May 2, 2025, in a late-night raid by Kenyan police. The arrested individuals — Nicholas Gichuki, Brian Adagala, Mark Karubiu, and Chris Wamae — had their studio raided in Karen, with hard drives and filming equipment seized. The documentary…

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Blow to Ruto: Court Cancels Key Climate Change Appointments Amid Public Outcry

In a significant legal blow to President William Ruto, the High Court in Nairobi has nullified the appointments of four individuals to Kenya’s National Climate Change Council (NCCC). The court found that the nomination process failed to comply with the Constitution and the Climate Change Act of 2016, which requires public participation in such appointments….

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