April 04
Kenya: Maangi Under Fire Over Corruption Probe As Defense Committee Grills Ambassadorial Hopefuls
Former Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi's nomination to head the high commission in Uganda faced intense scrutiny Thursday as he appeared before the Defense and Foreign Relations… Read more »
Kenya: Governor Otuoma Condemns Attack On Senator Okiya Omtatah's Home
Busia Governor Paul Otuoma has condemned the attack on the rural residence of area Senator Okiya Omtatah, urging relevant security agencies to swiftly address the matter. Read more »
Kenya: Health Crisis Persists in Kenya As Doctors Reject Govt Offer
The health crisis will persist in Kenya after doctors rejected a government offer aimed at ending two-week-long strike that has severely disrupted health services. Read more »
April 03
Kenya: Nairobi-Based Think Tank Reports Rise in Terror-Related Deaths
The Centre for Human Rights and Policy Studies (CHRIPS), has released an analysis revealing a surge in fatalities linked to terrorism in 2023, with the death toll rising to 178, up… Read more »
April 02
Kenya: Duplications of Roles to Blame for Kenya's High Wage Bill, SRC Chair
Salaries and Remunerations Commission (SRC) chairperson Lyn Mengich has blamed duplication of roles in the government for the country's high wage bill. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto At UDA HQs for Talks Over Impending Elections
President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua were at the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Headquarters for a meeting Tuesday to address key matters concerning the… Read more »
April 01
Kenya: COTU Reaffirms Support for Security Guards Amid Neglect Claims
The Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU), Francis Atwoli, has criticized Fazul Mohamed, the Director General of the Private Security Regulatory… Read more »
Kenya: Raila Warns of ODM Disintegration Amid Factional Battles
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party Leader Raila Odinga on Sunday warned of a possible disintegration of the 19-year-old political outfit following vicious factional battles due… Read more »
Kenya: Treasury Directs State Corporations to Submit Rationalized Budgets
National Treasury has directed state corporations to re-submit their 2024-2025 recurrent expenditure budget, which has been rationalized to a level that is not more than 70 percent… Read more »
March 31
Kenya: Senator Cheruiyot Calls Out IG Koome for Failing to End Banditry in Kerio Valley
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has called out Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome for failing to intensify efforts to restore peace in the Kerio Valley. Read more »
March 26
Kenya: MPs Demand Special Audit On Fake Fertilizer Distribution With Punitive Recommendations
Top officials within the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) are now on the radar after Members of Parliament called for a special… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Affirms Govt's Commitment to War On Drugs, Illicit Brew
President William Ruto has reaffirmed relentless commitments to war on drugs and alcoholism countrywide. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Govt Strengthening TVET Institutions to Offer Practical Training
The government is strengthening technical and vocational education to enhance the country's capacity to offer practical training, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Financial Discipline in State Corporations
President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to loss-making parastatals, emphasizing the need for stringent financial management. He urged profitable entities to curb wasteful… Read more »
Kenya: The Pathway of Water - Promoting Peaceful Ties, Fostering Harmony and Prosperity
Historically, water has been a central factor in human settlement patterns. Ancient civilizations flourished along the banks of rivers. Modern cities cluster around freshwater… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Praises President Ruto for Efforts in Building the Economy
Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has praised president William Ruto for his efforts in rebuilding the economy since he took over the reigns of leadership. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Meets Parastatal Heads Over Planned Budget Cuts
President William Ruto is currently hosting Parastatal Heads and Chief Executive Officers (CEO) at State House, Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Implement Nadco Report Within Agreed Timelines, ODM Tells Kenya Kwanza
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders from Siaya now want the Kenya Kwanza leadership to implement the national dialogue committee (NADCO) report within the agreed timelines… Read more »
March 25
Kenya: KAA Redirects Travelers to JKIA's Terminal 1a As 1e Is Temporarily Closed Over Fire Incident
Travelers using Terminal 1E at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have been directed to use Terminal 1A after a faulty electrical incident that resulted in a fire. Read more »
March 22
Kenya: Govt Withdraws Contentious Higher Education Amendment
The government has withdrawn a contentious amendment proposal embedded within the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Bill, 2023 that would have otherwise had an impact… Read more »
March 21
Kenya: Govt Development Projects Key to Economic Turnaround, President Ruto Says
The Government is implementing crucial development programmes that are facilitating a radical economic turnaround, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
March 18
Kenya: Ruto Vows Needs-Based Approach in Resource Allocation to Ministries
The government will allocate funds according to the needs of ministries, departments and agencies to curb wastage, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: JSC Begins Interviews to Hire Amadi's Successor
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has kicked off interviews for seven candidates shortlisted for the position of Chief Registrar of the Judiciary following the retirement of… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Vows to Arrest Hecklers in Presidential Events As Factional Conflicts Rise
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has ordered the arrest of hecklers in presidential functions amid factional conflicts in the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Read more »
March 17
Kenya: Ruto Rallies Local Leaders, Elders to Find Lasting Solution to Narok Clashes
President William Ruto has implored local leaders, church leaders and elders to engage in discussions in a bid to find a lasting solution to the clashes within Narok County. Read more »