April 18
Kenya: Oparanya, Joho Downplay 'Unnecessary Excitement' Over Raila Succession
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ODM Deputy Party Leaders Wycliffe Oparanya and Hassan Joho have downplayed 'unnecessary excitement' over Raila Odinga's succession as ODM convened a National Governing Council… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Tax Transparency Gets 'Largely Compliant' Rating
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Kenya has received a 'largely compliant' rating on the implementation of international standard for transparency and exchange of information on request (EOIR) for tax transparency. Read more »
Kenya: Uhuru Mourns Gen Ogolla As a Devoted Patriot
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned Chief of Defence Forces Gen Francis Ogolla as a devoted patriot who dedicated his life to serving and protecting his beloved country. Read more »
Kenya: General Francis Ogolla, Kenya's Military Chief Who Died in a Chopper Crash
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General Francis Omondi Ogolla, who died in a helicpter crash on Thursday, was named Kenya's military chief in April 2023. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Declares 3 Days of Mourning Following Gen Ogolla's Death
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President William Ruto has declared three days of national mourning following the death of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Francis Ogolla and nine other Kenya Defence Forces… Read more »
Kenya: KDF Dispatches Air Crash Investigation Unit to Ogolla Chopper Crash Site
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The Kenya Defence Forces has dispatched a team of air crash Investigators to probe the cause of the tragic air crash that led to the death of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF)… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Military Chief General Francis Ogolla Dead in Plane Crash
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Kenya is in mourning following the death of its military chief, General Francis Omondi Ogolla in a plane crash. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Convenes Urgent Security Council Meeting After Military Plane Crash
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President William Ruto convened a National Security Council meeting at State House Nairobi on Thursday evening following a helicopter crash that killed top military commanders in… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya - Helicopter Crash Kills Defense Chief Francis Ogolla
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Kenya's defense chief and several other senior military officers died in a helicopter crash in a remote area of the country, the president has announced. Read more »
Kenya: Nanyuki Train Suspended As Heavy Rains Render a Section of Railway Line Inaccessible
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Kenya Railways has announced the suspension of the Nairobi -Nanyuki train services following heavy rains across the country which have destroyed a section of the railway. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki, Linturi, Chelugui, Miano Top Performing CSs - Politrack
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Interior cabinet secretary Kithure Kindiki has topped a list of top performing cabinet secretaries according to a new report released by Politrack Africa under the starleaders… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's GDP Projected to Grow By 5pc, EY Tax Advisors
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Kenya's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to grow by around 5 percent in 2024, according to global tax advisors Ernst & Young (EY). Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Pledges Enhanced Collaboration With UN Agencies for Development Goals in Kenya
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reiterated the Government's unwavering commitment to enhancing its partnership with United Nations agencies in Kenya for the implementation of… Read more »
Kenya: KQ Buddy Pass Scheme Suspended After Mega Scandal
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Kenya Airways has suspended its buddy pass programme, an incentive initiative enabling employees to access two complimentary flights annually. The action follows a scandal that has… Read more »
Kenya: Defending Champions City Suffer Penalty Exit in Champions League
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Manchester City's hold on the Champions League was wrestled away by Real Madrid as they were beaten on penalties in a dramatic quarter-final at Etihad Stadium. Read more »
Kenya: Boda Boda Riders Petition Parliament to Be Included in the Bnpl Probe
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The Boda-Boda Safety Association of Kenya has petitioned Parliament to be included in the ongoing probe into the regulation of the Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) credit sector. Read more »
Kenya: Preparation Key As Kenya Marks 100 Days to Paris Olympic Games
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Kenya has marked 100 days to this year's Olympic Games, with the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) saying it will do the best it can to ensure teams are best prepared. Read more »
April 17
Kenya: Govt Lists 17 Counties At Risk of Flooding, Evacuation Orders Likely
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has said the government is likely to order evacuations in seventeen counties at high risk of flooding in an early-warning alert issued… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Home to 4,400 Super-Rich
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The number of super-rich in Nairobi grew by 25 percent to 4,400 last year compared to more than 10 years ago, indicating a growing preference for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs)… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Odede Among Time100 Most Influential People in 2024
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Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) Founder and CEO Dr. Kennedy Odede has been named among Time100 most influential people globally. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Tells 2,100 Civil Servants With Fraudulent Certificates to Refund Public Funds
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President William Ruto says 2,100 civil servants with fraudulent certificates should refund public funds and quit or face prosecution. Read more »
Kenya: Wetangula Cautions 'Rejectionists' Spewing 'Vitriol' Over Bunge Towers
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has dismissed claims over stalled progress on the Bunge Towers project. Read more »
Kenya: Uhuru, Central Parks Out of Bounds for Political Rallies - Duale
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Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced that the renovated Uhuru and Central Parks will be out of bounds for political events following a memorandum of understanding… Read more »
Ethiopia: Religious Fathers Have More Serious Calling to Teach People to Live Together - Kenya Inter-Religious Council Head
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There is a more serious calling now for religious fathers to teach about other people and how we can live together, the Executive Director of Inter-Religious Council of Kenya… Read more »
Kenya: Kassanavoid Back to Have Fun At Kip Keino Classic Ahead of Paris Olympics
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World silver medalist for the women's hammer throw Janee Kassanavoid says her main target at Saturday's Kip Keino Classic is to have fun ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris. Read more »