May 14
Kenya: Jambojet Awards Sustainability Challenge Winners At Kitenge Fashion Festival
Capital FM
The chilly streets of Eldoret were made alive with colour and creativity as the 7th Edition of the Kitenge Fashion Festival unfolded at Rupas Mall on Saturday. Read more »
Kenya: Prosecution Drops Fraud Case Against City Businessman Parminder Manku
Capital FM
A Nairobi court Monday discontinued a Sh71 million fraud case against businessman Parminder Singh Manku and his associates after the Public Prosecutor filed for a withdrawal. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Rallies Support for Renewal of African Development Fund
Capital FM
President William Ruto has rallied for the renewal of the African Development Fund, underscoring the transformative impact of the funds in supporting development projects in the… Read more »
Kenya: Comprehensive Health Coverage Key in Managing Rising Staff Costs
Capital FM
In recent years, staff costs in Kenya have been on the rise, posing significant challenges for businesses across various industries. Some of the major factors fuelling this surge… Read more »
Kenya: 724,000 Passport Backlog Cleared - CS Kindiki
Capital FM
All 724,000 passports that were part of the historical backlog have been printed, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has said. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Affirms Commitment to Support the Judiciary
Capital FM
The Executive will continue to support the Judiciary to serve Kenyans better, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: Foreign Teams to Be Invited for Eliud Owalo Foundation Tourney Second Edition
Capital FM
Foreign teams will be invited for the second edition of the Eliud Owalo Foundation Elite Basketball Tournament in 2025, patron and sponsor, ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has… Read more »
Kenya: Olunga Scores Twice to Send Al Duhail to Emir Cup Semis
Capital FM
Harambee Stars skipper Michael Olunga scored twice, with former Liverpool man Philipe Coutinho adding the other to aid his club AL Duhail into the semi-finals of the Emir Cup with… Read more »
Kenya: Following Hami - Ferrari Recruit d'Ambrosio and Serra From Mercedes
Capital FM
Ferrari have made two high-profile recruitments from Mercedes. Read more »
May 13
East Africa: Droughts, Floods to Cyclones in Africa [analysis]
Independent (Kampala)
Kenya and many other African nations are grappling with a harsh reality: extreme weather events are becoming the norm. Once predictable weather patterns have been disrupted,… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan MPs Shield Minister, Ignite Corruption Claims
Business Day Africa
A covert maneuover has emerged, shedding light on the inner workings of the Kenya Kwanza government's efforts to shield Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi from… Read more »
Kenya: 2027 Election Battle Graphic Crediting Nation.Africa is Fake
Africa Check
'Nation' graphic allegedly of big senate battle in 2027 Kenya elections is fake Read more »
Kenya: Residents Near Kitengela Police Station Evacuated After LPG Truck Started Leaking
Capital FM
Residents living near Kitengela police station were evacuated after a truck that had been driven there with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) started to leak. Read more »
Kenya: Schools Re-Open Today After Two Postponements
Capital FM
Learning in most public schools nationwide is set to resume for the second term Monday after two postponements occasioned by flooding. Read more »
Kenya: Floods Mounts Pressure On a Kenyan Economy Already in a Crisis
Independent (Kampala)
There were early warnings that Kenya's long rain season - between March and May - was going to bring above-normal rainfall. The extreme intensity of the rain has resulted in… Read more »
Kenya: CS Linturi Survives Impeachment Amid Bribery Allegations
Capital FM
Embattled Agriculture Cabinet Secretary has won the fight against his impeachment by Bumula MP Jack Wamboka amidst intrigues surrounding allegations of bribery and obstruction of… Read more »
Kenya: Stand-Off Looms As National Assembly, Senate Clash Over Revenue Allocation to Counties
Capital FM
A standoff is imminent between the National Assembly and the Senate over the Division of Revenue Allocation Bill over the shareable equitable share to the devolved units. Read more »
Kenya: Network Airline Services Appointed As FlyDubai's GSSA in Kenya
Business Day Africa
Network Airline Services (NAS) has been selected as the General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA) for flydubai in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Opens 22-Classroom Lenana School Primary
Capital FM
President William Ruto on Monday officially opened Lenana School Primary in Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Top 5 Affordable Restaurants in Nairobi CBD
Capital FM
Times are tough, and we're all looking to tighten our belts when it comes to spending. Nairobi CBD which is mostly know for its chaos and traffic, is actually one place that you… Read more »
May 11
Kenya: Death Toll From Flooding in Kenya Rises to 267
New Times
At least 267 people have been killed by flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in Kenya since mid-March, the government said on Friday. Read more »
Kenya: WHO Warns of Food-Borne Diseases in Kenya Amid Flood Crisis
New Times
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday warned of a possible surge in food-borne diseases in Kenya due to the ongoing floods crisis. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Enacts Civil Society Law After Decade-Long Wait
Capital FM
A law enacted more than a decade ago to govern civil society organisations has now been operationalised, President William Ruto has announced. Read more »
May 10
East Africa: Kenya Floods Prompts Calls for Warning Systems
SciDev.Net
Kenya's worst flooding in decades highlights the urgent need for more robust mitigation efforts, including flood risk maps and early warning systems, say climate scientists. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Floods - Damaged Schools Mean Over 15,000 Children Will Be Unable to Return to Learning Next Week [press release]
savethechildren_uk
A report released by the Ministry of Education this week has shown the extent of damage caused to schools - as well as health facilities and homes - by raging floods that have… Read more »