Kenya to host women's FIFA Series tournament featuring Australia, India, and Malawi: Kenya has been selected to host a women's FIFA Series tournament in April, with matches taking place at the Nyayo National Stadium. The event will feature Australia, India, and Malawi. At the same time, the Harambee Stars (Kenya's national football team) have safely arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, for the upcoming FIFA Series tournament where they will face Estonia. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has explained the delay in defender Zak Vyner's arrival, citing the player's commitment to his club. SGR expansion to Kisumu and Malaba to benefit western Kenya: The proposed expansion of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to Kisumu and Malaba is anticipated to be a significant advantage for residents in western Kenya. President William Ruto has concluded his tour of Nyanza, asserting that his administration's development projects are sufficient to secure him a second term in office. Meanwhile, Governor James Orengo of Siaya has set aside his differences with the national government to welcome President William Ruto to the county. 33 Bodies Exhumed from Kericho Mass Grave, 25 Confirmed to be Infants: In a shocking discovery in Kericho Town, authorities exhumed 33 bodies from a mass grave at Makaburini Cemetery, with 25 of the victims confirmed to be children. An exhumation exercise at the Kericho Cemetery unearthed 33 bodies, a significantly higher number than initially reported, with both adults and minors among the remains. The operation was carried out by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and authorities have indicated the remains include both adults and minors, with a large proportion believed to be children. The discovery marks one of the most significant mass grave findings in Kenya's recent history. Mozambique President Chapo Arrives in Kenya for Three-Day Working Visit: Mozambican President Daniel Chapo arrived in Kenya for a three-day working visit following an invitation by President William Ruto, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation and explore new partnerships. The visit comes amid efforts to expand trade and investment between the two East African nations. At the same time, Kenya and China solidified their bilateral ties by signing four Memoranda of Understanding covering economic partnership, agriculture, livestock, and trade. These agreements followed discussions between President William Ruto and China's Vice President Han Zheng, covering various areas of cooperation. Governors Demand Larger Share of KSh 2.9 Trillion Budget: The Council of Governors (CoG) is pushing for a Ksh 534 billion budget share for counties in the 2026/27 fiscal year, citing increased responsibilities and financial strain. The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) proposes a lower figure, creating tension between county and national governments. This dispute comes amid ongoing debates about fiscal federalism and resource allocation. Police Kill Al-Shabaab Militants Near Kenya-Somalia Border: Special Operations Group (SOG) officers successfully thwarted an Al-Shabaab infiltration attempt near the Kenya-Somalia border, resulting in the deaths of two militants and injuries to four others. This security incident follows a separate report naming Nairobi as Kenya's deadliest county for the fourth consecutive year, with a sharp rise in police killings in 2025 largely driven by crackdowns on protests. Meanwhile, Kenyan exporters face significant losses and potential mass job cuts due to the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupting trade routes, with losses estimated at Ksh1.2 billion weekly. Report links corruption to Kenya's humanitarian crises: A new report has revealed that corruption is the primary driver behind humanitarian crises in Kenya, highlighting the pervasive nature of graft and its devastating impact on the populace. Another report has raised serious concerns regarding police-linked killings in Kenya, revealing that 125 people were killed in 2025. The Missing Voices initiative released a report detailing worrying trends of alleged police misconduct, including killings and abductions. Additionally, mounting questions are surrounding Kenya's long-standing issues of inaction and mismanagement, which have exacerbated the devastating impact of recent flooding caused by heavy rains that caused River Nyando to overflow its banks. CoG Pushes for UHC Funds Shake-up Amid New Proposal: The Council of Governors (CoG) is advocating for a significant restructuring of funding for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) initiatives in Kenya. A new proposal has been introduced by the Kenyan government aimed at streamlining the Universal Health Coverage program and preventing financial delays at the county level. Meanwhile, governors are demanding that Universal Health Coverage funds be treated as an equitable share of revenue, not a conditional grant, for the 2026/2027 financial year. Kenya is also intensifying efforts to combat tuberculosis, aiming to eliminate it as a public health threat by addressing the gap in diagnosis and treatment and scaling up community-based initiatives, with cases hitting 90,900. CoG pushes for UHC funds shake-up: The Council of Governors (CoG) is advocating for a significant restructuring of funding for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) initiatives in Kenya. Governors are demanding that UHC funds be treated as an equitable share of revenue, not a conditional grant, for the 2026/2027 financial year. A new proposal has been introduced by the Kenyan government aimed at streamlining the UHC program and preventing financial delays at the county level. These proposals come as counties continue to face challenges in managing healthcare funding.
