April 15
Kenya: LSK Denounces Koome's Call for Crackdown On Striking Medics
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has denounced a directive by Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome ordering firm action on medical professionals on strike after he termed their… Read more »
Kenya: An Elders Council to Call Shots After Raila Quits ODM Premiership
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is mulling far-reaching constitutional amendments that could whittle down the influence of the Party Leader. Read more »
Kenya: Stray Buffalo Kills Man Aged 60 in Voi Town
A 60-year-old man with hearing impairment has died following an attack by a stray buffalo in Voi town. Read more »
April 12
Kenya: Two Alleged Al-Shabaab Recruiters Detained for 21 Days in Mombasa
Two individuals suspected of recruiting young people into joining terrorist groups in Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be detained for a further 21 days. Read more »
Kenya: Bore Urges Medics to End Strike and Heed Dialogue Call
Labour Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore has urged striking doctors to end the strike and give dialogue a chance for the benefit of Kenyans. Read more »
Kenya: At Least 323 Households Adversely Affected By Heavy Rains in Kirinyaga
The Kenya Red Cross Society says at least 323 households in Thiba, Mwea West subcounty in Kirinyaga have been adversely affected by heavy rainfall experienced in the past few days. Read more »
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 »