April 25
Kenya: President Ruto Says Govt Keen On Scaling Up Diaspora Remittances to Sh1.3trn
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 25 - President William Ruto says the country is keen on scaling up its diaspora remittances from the current 4 billion dollars (Sh540 billion) to 10 billion… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges MPs to Fast-Track Implementation of NADCO Report
President William Ruto has urged the joint Parliamentary Committees handling the implementation of the recommendations in the National Dialogue Committee to expedite the process. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Hails MPs for Ratifying Kenya-EU Economic Pact
President William Ruto says trade and investment between Kenya and at least 27 European Union States is expected to improve after the National Assembly on Wednesday ratified the… Read more »
April 24
Kenya: Farmers Who Bought Substandard Fertilizer Get Compensation
The National Cereal and Produce Board (NCPB) has began compensating farmers who received substandard fertilizer under the government subsidy program. Read more »
April 23
Kenya: Govt Commits Sh6.1bn to Settle Issues Raised By Striking Medics
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received Sh3.5 billion for health workers salary arrears from 2017 to June 2024 which will be cleared in 5 installments each year. Read more »
Kenya: Ex-IEBC Chairperson Issack Hassan, Grace Nzioka Among 41 Shortlisted for Court of Appeal Judge Slots
Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson Issack Hassan is among forty one candidates short listed for Court of Appeal Judges. Read more »
April 21
Kenya: President Ruto Leads the Nation in Farewell to General Ogolla, Burial Honors Accordance With His Wishes
President William Ruto, the Commander-In-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, will lead the nation in bidding farewell to military chief General Francis Ogolla. Read more »
Kenya: Executions? Never Under My Watch - President Ruto
President William Ruto has reiterated his vow when he took over office in August 2022 that extrajudicial killings and executions will never happen under his watch. Read more »
April 19
Kenya: Raila Leads Azimio Leaders in Condoling With CDF Ogolla's Widow Aileen
Opposition leader Raila Odinga on Friday led Azimio leaders in condoling the wife of the late Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla Aileen at his Nairobi home. Read more »
April 18
Kenya: Uhuru Mourns Gen Ogolla As a Devoted Patriot
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: President Ruto Declares 3 Days of Mourning Following Gen Ogolla's Death
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: Kenya's Military Chief General Francis Ogolla Dead in Plane Crash
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
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 »
April 17
Kenya: Kenya's Odede Among Time100 Most Influential People in 2024
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) Founder and CEO Dr. Kennedy Odede has been named among Time100 most influential people globally. Read more »
April 18
Kenya: Kindiki, Linturi, Chelugui, Miano Top Performing CSs - Politrack
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: 'Really!' - Ruto Expresses Shock Over Governors Endorsing Medics' Strike
President William Ruto has expressed his dismay over county chiefs supporting a nationwide strike by medical professionals despite a majority of whom fall under devolved units. Read more »
April 17
Kenya: President Ruto Says Tough Action to Be Taken Against Those Who Violate Traffic Laws
Tough action will be taken against those who violate traffic laws and cause deaths and injuries, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
April 18
Kenya: DP Gachagua Pledges Enhanced Collaboration With UN Agencies for Development Goals in Kenya
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 »
April 17
Kenya: President Ruto Unveils National Road Safety Action Plan to Reduce Accidents
President William Ruto has launched the National Road Safety Action plan which outlines eight priority areas, including road safety funding, vehicle safety standards, enforcement… Read more »
April 16
Kenya: Foreign Relations Committee Rejects Ruto's Pick for Goma Consulate
The National Assembly Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations has rejected the nomination of Charles Githinji Kiiru as the Consular General for Goma, DRC. Read more »
Kenya: National Rights Commission Weighs in On Police Boss' Outburst
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for an immediate end to threats and intimidation against lawful protests urging the government to engage in… Read more »
Kenya: Joint Jlac Team to Hold Public Validation for Nadco-Sponsored IEBC Bill
The Joint Parliamentary Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) considering proposed amendments to the IEBC Act will hold a public hearing on Thursday to receive input from… Read more »
East Africa: President Ruto Drops Caroline Mueke for EAC Top Post, Nominates PS Veronica Nduva
President William Ruto has dropped Caroline Mueke as Kenya's nominee for the East African Community (EAC) Secretary-General post in a surprise move. Read more »
April 15
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 »
April 11
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 »