Top 10 Wealthiest People in Kenya 2026
Manu Chandaria and Mama Ngina Kenyatta are Kenya's wealthiest people in 2026, each estimated at about $1 billion — though no Kenyan appears on Forbes Africa's 2026 billionaires list.
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Kenya Just Won The Right To Host The World Athletics Championships, And It Took The Sport Four Decades To Let Africa In
Nairobi just beat London, Munich, and Rome for the right to host track and field's biggest stage. The real story is not that Kenya won. It is that Africa has been the sport's engine room for decades and still had to wait this long for an invitation to host the party.
The New iPhone 18 And iPhone Duo Just Landed, Here's What Every African Should Understand Before Making A Purchase
Apple's newest phones cost more than many Africans earn in two years. The real question isn't whether you can afford one. It's why owning one still feels like the only way in.
Kenyans Face Increased Tax Burden Under President Ruto's Economic Plan
President Ruto argues that Kenyans are currently under-taxed, despite widespread public frustration and protests over the escalating cost of living.
Kenya's Rhonex Kipruto Banned for Six Years for Doping Violation, Loses World Records and Medals
The ban, which will keep him out of competition until May 2029, follows a Disciplinary Tribunal’s ruling that identified irregularities in Kipruto's Athlete Biological Passport (ABP).
Kenyan President Seeks Guidance from Evangelical Pastors for Upcoming Haiti Mission
These pastors have provided recommendations and acted as intermediaries between Haitian communities and President Ruto, according to interviews with two pastors and three Haitian and American evangelical leaders.
Kenyan Police Arrest 19-Year-Old Motorist for Brutal Attack on Traffic Officer in Nairobi
The motorist fled the scene after bystanders intervened to help the officer.
UAE's Support for Ruto's US Visit Sparks Controversy in Kenya
According to State House Spokesman Hussein Mohamed, the UAE's offer allowed the Kenyan government to pay just Ksh10 million ($76,923) for the aircraft, a fraction of the Ksh200 million ($1.54 million) it would normally cost.
RUTO: Private Jet was Cheaper than Kenya Airways for the US Trip
The reported cost of the Dubai-owned RoyalJet used for the trip was $1.5 million, compared to an estimated $300,000 for business-class tickets on Kenya Airways for the entire delegation.
Illegal Gold Mine Collapse in Northern Kenya Kills Five Miners
Marsabit County Police Commander Patrick Mwakio confirmed that the miners were killed instantly when debris buried them.
Biden Praises Ruto's Leadership During Historic State Visit
The Biden administration has praised Kenya for stepping up in Haiti when so few other countries have agreed to do so
Kenyan Mountaineer Cheruiyot Kirui Found Dead Near Mt. Everest Summit
According to the Himalayan Times, Kirui exhibited abnormal behavior and refused to return to camp or use supplementary oxygen, as reported by Nawang Sherpa, who was climbing with him. The fate of Nawang Sherpa remains unknown.
Biden and Ruto Forge New Technological Partnership During Historic White House Visit
This visit also marked Kenya's designation as a major non-NATO ally, coinciding with Kenya's preparations to deploy forces to Haiti under a U.N.-led initiative to address the security crisis in the Caribbean country.
Kenyan Government Defends Lavish President Ruto's US Trip
Government spokesman Isaac Mwaura defended the expenditure, stating, "The benefits from this visit far outweigh such a million times," though he did not confirm the exact cost.
Building Collapse in Nairobi Traps Several, Delayed Rescue Efforts Spark Outrage
Rescue efforts have been hampered by the extensive damage and the instability of the remaining structure.
Nairobi on Alert as Lions Spotted Near Lang'ata
KWS has issued a statement assuring the public that they are continuing to monitor the situation with utmost diligence and are maintaining a high alert status.