April 12
Kenya: Daktari Smart Telemedicine Initiative Targets 32,400 Children
Daktari Smart, a telemedicine programme run by Gertrude's Children's Hospital, plans to reach 32,400 children in five counties in the initial stage. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Has Made Commendable Strides in Ending TB, but the War Is Not Over Yet
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health concern, with 10.6 million people falling ill with the disease worldwide and 1.3 million dying from it by 2022, according to the World… Read more »
April 11
Kenya: Kenya's Fuel Consumption Drops On Rising Fuel Prices
Kenya's fuel consumption and demand fell last year, the latest data from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) shows. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Food Security to Be Boosted By Sh260mn Germplasm Lab Launch
Kenya's food security is poised for enhancement with the imminent launch of the Sh260 million East Africa Germplasm Exchange Laboratory (RTB-EAGEL), aimed at bolstering… Read more »
Kenya: Senate Energy Committee Orders Sakaja's Arrest for Frustrating Gas Blast Probe
The Senate Energy Committee has asked Inspector General of Police, Japhet Koome, to arrest Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja over failure to heed their summons. Read more »
Kenya: Tiktok Commits to Kenya's Creative Economic Growth and Safety
Fortune Mgwili-Sibanda, TikTok's Head of Public Policy and Government Relations for Sub-Saharan Africa, has emphasized TikTok's role in the country's creative economy and its… Read more »
Kenya: Chiloba Cleared of Abuse of Office Allegations in Mortgage Scheme Probe
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has cleared former Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) Director General Ezra Chiloba of allegations of abuse of office and… Read more »
Kenya: UK Suspends 8% Global Tariff On Kenya's Cut Flowers
The UK has today removed an eight percent global tariff on Kenya's cut flowers, opening a huge market for local growers. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Mourns Late Moi's Daughter June Chebet
President William Ruto mourns late President Daniel Moi's daughter June Chebet who passed away Thursday morning aged 60. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Flowers to Be Exported to the UK Tariff-Free
Kenyan flowers are set to be exported to the United Kingdom tariff-free from Thursday. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu County to Withdraw Pay for Medics On Strike
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o has directed the County Public Service Board to henceforth stop payment of salaries to the striking doctors. Read more »
April 10
Kenya: KeNHA Reopens Highway to Garissa After Temporary Fix At Arer
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) Wednesday announced the reopening of a section of the Nairobi-Garissa highway closed due to flooding. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Applauds Rwanda's Resilience At Genocide Memorial in Nairobi
Kenya has lauded the strides made by Rwanda after experiencing one of the most horrific genocides of the 20th century, affirming Nairobi's unwavering commitment to continued… Read more »
April 11
Kenya: Moi's Daughter June Dies Aged 60, Family Confirms
The family of retired president the late Daniel arap Moi is mourning the death of his daughter June Chebet. Read more »
April 10
Kenya: EPRA Reports Rise in Energy Consumption Linked to E-Mobility
Energy consumption in electric mobility has surged in the past year signaling increased adoption of electric mobility options in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Muslims Converge in Mosques for Eid-UL-Fitr, Marking Ramadhan End
Muslim faithful across the country gathered in mosques on Wednesday to mark one of the most acclaimed festivities in the Muslim calendar, the Eid-ul-Fitr. Read more »
April 09
Kenya: Djibouti Joins AUC Chairperson Race to Take On Kenya and Somalia
Djibouti has joined the race for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, becoming the third East African nation, alongside Kenya and Somalia, to front a candidate for the… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Vows Radical Reforms On Health Claims Under Digital Health Law
President William Ruto has vowed radical reforms on processing of health insurance claims under a Digital Health law currently under consideration by Parliament. Read more »
Kenya: Infrastructure Last Frontier to Unlock Africa's E-Commerce Potential
In less than a month it will be six years since the grand dream to create a single African market for 1.2 billion people plus took a concrete step and therefore now is a good time… Read more »
Kenya: 4 Family Members Buried Alive in Mudslide After Heavy Rains in Narok
Four family members have been buried alive in a mudslide in Narok's Torokiat Village following heavy rains. Read more »
Kenya: Kemosi Declines Ghana Envoy Post, Citing Family Matters
Former West Mugirango Member of Parliament Vincent Kemosi has turned down the nomination by President William Ruto to serve as Kenyan High Commissioner to Ghana. Read more »
Kenya: Doctors' Strike Declared Illegal As It Enters 4th Week
Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kithure Kindiki, has outlawed the KMPDU-led doctors' strike, citing a court order. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto - Hustler Fund Will Be Shariah Compliant
The Hustler Fund will be recalibrated to allow Muslims consume the product. Read more »
Kenya: Rescue of Passengers Stranded After Bus Swept Away By Floods On Nairobi - Garissa Road Underway
A rescue operation of passengers stranded after a bus they were traveling in was swept by raging floods at Chuma Mrefu area along the Nairobi-Garissa highway is currently underway. Read more »
Kenya: Kenha Declares High Safety Risk On Nairobi-Garissa Road - Flooding Alert
Kenya National Highway Authority closes the Nairobi- Garissa Road due to flooding at Arer area between Bangaley and Madogo caused by heavy rains leading to rising water levels… Read more »