Newspapers in Kenya (31 sources)

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Newspapers and news websites in Kenya

Kenya (Kenya) is listed with 21 newspapers and news sites in this directory. The collection covers national titles, regional papers and specialist digital outlets so readers can open publisher sites directly instead of relying on a single social feed.

Media in Kenya sits within the wider Africa news environment. Primary language codes recorded for this guide include en. Use category filters on this page when you need a narrower slice such as business, general, international, sports, tv.

Widely opened outlets on this page

Based on reader activity on world-newspapers.net, these sources are frequently opened from the Kenya list:

  • Daily Nation
  • Citizen
  • The Star
  • Daily Post
  • Afrik News Kenya
  • KenyaMoja

How to use this country guide

Scan the full list below for mastheads you recognize, open an outlet profile for a short briefing, then continue to the official website for live articles. Neighbouring-country links and related blog essays (when available) help you compare regional coverage.

About the local press context

Press and media landscape in Kenya Kenya has East Africa's most dynamic media sector. Nairobi hosts newspapers, TV and radio covering politics, tech and regional affairs. Leading newspapers and news outlets Daily Nation – Kenya's leading daily with national reach. The Standard – Major daily covering politics and business. The Star – Popular tabloid-style daily. Business Daily – Specialist financial newspaper. Citizen Digital – Leading online news platform. Digital news trends Mobile money and smartphones drive digital news growth in Kenya. Social media is a major news source for urban Kenyans.

We verify listings through editorial research and ongoing link monitoring. Counts and categories can change as outlets launch, merge or retire domains — the live list on this page is the source of truth for links.

📰 31 newspapers
📂 8 categories

Latest news from Kenya

Newspapers and news websites from Kenya

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    Afrik News Kenya provides coverage of African news, including political, economic, and social issues affecting Kenya and the broader African continent. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on international news, Afrik News Kenya often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Kenya. Coverage typically includes international news, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Kenya.
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    AllAfrica Kenya is part of the AllAfrica network, providing a wide range of stories from Kenya with a focus on politics, business, and African regional affairs. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on international news and business and the economy, allAfrica Kenya often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Kenya. Coverage typically includes international news and business and the economy, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Kenya.
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    Business Daily specializes in providing news related to business, finance, and economics in Kenya and beyond, helping readers stay informed on industry trends and economic shifts. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Business Daily matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on business and the economy, Business Daily often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Kenya. Coverage typically includes business and the economy, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers.
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    Capital FM Kenya is the news website of Capital Group, known for its radio station of the same name. The site reports on Kenyan and African news, politics, business, technology, sports and lifestyle, with regular coverage of the economy, government policy and entertainment. It is published in English for national audiences, with live radio and video features alongside its articles.
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    Citizen Digital is the online news platform of Royal Media Services, the broadcaster behind Citizen TV and Citizen Radio. It provides Kenyan and international news with a focus on politics, business, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, supported by live video streams, clips from broadcast bulletins and regularly updated breaking news for audiences in Kenya and the diaspora.
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    Daily Nation is one of Kenya’s leading newspapers, providing comprehensive news coverage across politics, business, sports, and entertainment, with a focus on in-depth reporting and analysis. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on business and the economy, Daily Nation often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Kenya. Coverage typically includes business and the economy, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Kenya.
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    Kenyan Post delivers timely news and features across various sectors including politics, entertainment, and society, offering readers an easy-to-read source of updates. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Daily Post matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on daily news, Daily Post often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Kenya. Coverage typically includes daily news, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers.
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    EAstandard covers current events with a focus on East Africa, bringing up-to-date news on politics, business, and global affairs to readers in the region. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on business and the economy, regional affairs and international news, EAstandard often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Kenya. Coverage typically includes business and the economy, regional affairs and international news, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers.
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    Eastleigh Voice is a Kenyan online news outlet publishing stories on national and community affairs, including politics, crime, transport and road safety, religion, business and human-interest features. Its reports often capture local voices and eyewitness accounts from Nairobi, the coast and other regions. The site publishes in English and is updated regularly.
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    Google News Kenya provides an aggregation of top stories, curated to provide Kenyan users with a variety of viewpoints on breaking news in politics, business, and culture. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on international news, business and the economy and culture and society, Google News Kenya often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Kenya. Coverage typically includes international news, business and the economy and culture and society, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers.
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    Kawowo offers news updates focused on sports, particularly football, and also provides coverage of major events and social issues across Kenya and East Africa. Alongside core reporting on sports, Kawowo often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Kenya. Coverage typically includes sports, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Kenya. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need.
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    Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) provides news through television and radio broadcasts, offering extensive coverage of national affairs, cultural insights, and entertainment. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on culture and society, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Kenya. Coverage typically includes culture and society, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Kenya.
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    The Kenya News Agency (KNA) is Kenya's state-run news agency, established in 1963 and operated by the Department of Information. It gathers news, features and photographs from county and sub-county offices across the country and distributes them to media subscribers. Its website covers government programmes, county news, health, business and culture, and carries a range of regional publications.
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    Kenya Star covers the latest news in sports, politics, entertainment, and social issues, with a focus on national events and major international developments. Coverage typically includes international news, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Kenya. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Kenya Star matches the beat they want to follow.
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    Kenya Today covers a wide range of topics, including politics, business, sports, and social matters, bringing fresh updates on national and international events. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on business and the economy and international news, Kenya Today often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Kenya. Coverage typically includes business and the economy and international news, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Kenya.
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    KenyaMoja offers a variety of news stories, covering current affairs, entertainment, politics, and business in Kenya and East Africa, with a focus on issues affecting daily life. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether KenyaMoja matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on business and the economy, KenyaMoja often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Kenya.
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    Kenyans.co.ke is a Kenyan digital news publisher delivering fast-moving coverage of breaking news, politics, business, crime, education and entertainment. It is known for trending stories, public-service updates and reports on issues that affect everyday Kenyans, such as government announcements, the cost of living and viral social media topics. The site publishes in English.
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    Nairobi Leo is a Kenyan online news site publishing daily stories on politics, current affairs and public life across Kenya. Its coverage includes party and election developments ahead of the 2027 polls, government and county news, and security and crime reports. The site publishes frequently, carries articles in English for a general Kenyan readership, and is also picked up by Kenyan news aggregators.
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    Newstime Africa focuses on breaking news, political developments, and stories of national significance across Africa, with a particular emphasis on East Africa and Kenya. Coverage typically includes daily news, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Kenya. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Newstime Africa matches the beat they want to follow.
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    People Daily is a Kenyan daily newspaper published by Mediamax Network Limited, with a digital edition at peopledaily.digital. It covers national and county news, politics, business, lifestyle, opinion and sports, along with features and analysis on public policy and current affairs. The publication serves general readers across Kenya and publishes mainly in English.
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    Pulse Kenya is the Kenyan edition of Pulse Africa, a digital media publisher with sites across several African countries. It focuses on entertainment, lifestyle, news and trending stories, covering celebrities, politics, culture and social issues, and links to Pulse Sports Kenya for sports coverage. Content is aimed at younger digital readers and published in English.
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    Standard Media offers insightful coverage of both local and international news, featuring politics, business, lifestyle, and sports, with an emphasis on credible reporting. Alongside core reporting on business and the economy, regional affairs and international news, Standard often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Kenya. Coverage typically includes business and the economy, regional affairs and international news, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Kenya.
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    Taifa Leo is a leading Swahili-language daily newspaper in Kenya, published by Nation Media Group. It offers national, county and international news, politics, opinion, features, sports and entertainment, plus sections on health, language, literature and education. The paper serves Swahili-speaking readers in Kenya, with a website and an ePaper alongside the print edition.
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    EastAfrican is a regional news outlet focused on East Africa, covering political developments, business trends, and societal issues with an emphasis on regional integration. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Kenya. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether The EastAfrican matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading.
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    The Elephant is an independent Kenyan media platform founded in 2016 for analysis, opinion and investigation on Africa. It publishes long-form journalism, essays, reflections, podcasts, photo and video features, with a pan-African outlook and a focus on politics, society, the economy and media. The site is supported by memberships and funding partners and publishes in English.
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    The Kenya Gazette is the official government publication of Kenya, issued weekly with special issues as needed. It carries legal notices, appointments, land and company notices, election and insolvency notices and other public announcements required by law. Issues are archived as PDFs and made available online through Kenya Law, making it a key reference for legal and public-record research.
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    Star is a Kenyan daily that brings news on politics, entertainment, sports, and business, with a focus on human-interest stories and investigative reporting. Alongside core reporting on business and the economy, The Star often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Kenya. Coverage typically includes business and the economy, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Kenya. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need.
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    Worldfolio Kenya provides in-depth coverage of Kenya’s business, investment, and economic opportunities, offering insight into government policies and development plans. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on business and the economy and politics and public affairs, The Worldfolio Kenya often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Kenya. Coverage typically includes business and the economy and politics and public affairs, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Kenya.
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    Zambezian focuses on the Southern African region, offering readers news from Kenya and other nations, covering business, politics, and environmental issues. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether The Zambezian matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on business and the economy and regional affairs, The Zambezian often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Kenya. Coverage typically includes business and the economy and regional affairs, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers.
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    TUKO.co.ke is a popular Kenyan news and entertainment website offering coverage of current affairs, politics, sports, celebrity news, lifestyle and human-interest stories. Its content is written in an accessible, conversational style aimed at a broad online audience, with frequent updates, explainers and trending topics from Kenya and around the world. Articles are published in English.
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    Y News is a Kenyan digital news platform with a strong emphasis on governance, politics and public affairs. It publishes reports on government policy, the courts, security, elections and the opposition ahead of the 2027 general election, alongside crime and local news. Stories are written in English and are aimed at readers who follow Kenya's political developments closely.

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