March 13
Kenya: Cabinet Endorses Mass Delisting of Second-Generation Alcohol Distillers
The Cabinet has endorsed measures the government has taken in the fight against illegal brews and narcotic drugs. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Hits Pause On Peacekeeping Mission to Haiti
The Kenyan government has halted its intended deployment of police officers to Haiti for a peacekeeping mission. Read more »
March 12
Kenya: Senate Team Assures Sugar Bill 2022 to Be Fast-Tracked
The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture has assured cane farmers of their commitment to fast-track the passing of Sugar Bill 2022 to resuscitate the ailing industry. Read more »
March 10
Kenya: TV Presenter Jacque Maribe Cleared of Murder Lands Top Govt Job
allAfrica editor's update: The Public Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed reports that they have appointed former journalist Jacque Maribe to the Ministry of Public… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Defends President Ruto's Development Tours in Mt Kenya
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has told off critics of President William Ruto's development tours in the Mt Kenya Region, emphasizing their non-political nature. Read more »
March 08
Kenya: Pending Bills and Budget Cuts Plague National Projects, Says PAC
A report by the Parliamentary watchdog Committee has cited contractor non-performance, delayed exchequer releases, budget cuts, and inadequate project management as factors… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Appoints Lt. Charles Muriu Vice Chief of Defence Forces in New Military Changes
President William Ruto has promoted Major General Charles Muriu Kahariri to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed him the Vice Chief of Defence Forces. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Appoints 10 Women Ambassadors As Kenya Marks International Women's Day
President William Ruto has appointed 10 more women as ambassadors to serve in different countries as Kenya marks International Women's Day. Read more »
Kenya: Chiloba Lands Plum Job As Envoy Based in Los Angeles
Former Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) Director General Ezra Chiloba has been nominated as the Consul General for Los Angeles, California State in the United States. Read more »
March 07
Kenya: Waiguru Urges Second Term Governors to Back Women Successors
Council of Governors Chairperson Anne Waiguru has appealed to second-term male governors to endorse female leaders as their possible successors in future gubernatorial races. Read more »
Kenya: MPs 45-Day Deadline to Consider Bills Enforcing Nadco Report
MPs are facing a time crunch as they grapple with a 45-day deadline to deliberate on nine bills aimed at solidifying the recommendations of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO)… Read more »
March 06
Kenya: President Ruto Receives Credentials From 5 Newly Posted Diplomats
President William Ruto on Wednesday received credentials from five newly posted envoys to Kenya from Mexico, Serbia, Thailand, San Marino, and Eswatini at State House in Nairobi as… Read more »
Kenya: Senators Scold CS Jumwa for Skipping Question Time, Yet Finds Time for Meeting Raila
Gender, Culture, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa drew the ire of Senators on Wednesday when she failed to attend the House for the question time session. Read more »
March 05
Kenya: President Ruto to Open Garissa Passport Office After Ramadhan
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has announced that President William Ruto will officiate the opening of the Garissa passport office at the end of Ramadhan. Read more »
Kenya: High Court Gives Nod to Affordable Housing Bill Process
The High Court in Kisumu has given Parliament a nod to proceed with the Affordable Housing Bill after it struck out a case challenging public participation. Read more »
March 04
Kenya: Govt to Actively Campaign for Raila's AU Commission Bid
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi says the government will be actively campaigning for Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition Raila Odinga who is seeking to replace Moussa Faki… Read more »
March 03
Tanzania: Ali Mwinyi Laid to Rest in Unguja's Mangapwani Village
Tanzania's second President, Ali Hassan Mwinyi, has been laid to rest at Mangapwani village in Zanzibar's Unguja Highland. Read more »
Kenya: Rift Valley Preachers Demand Action On Politicians Promoting Banditry
Rift Valley clerics have urged the government to take legal action against political leaders who have participated in promoting banditry in the region. Read more »
March 01
Kenya: Nairobi County Sets Aside Sh800mn for City Stadium - Gov Sakaja
Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja has said they have set aside Sh800mn to facilitate the renovation of the City Stadium, now to be called the Joe Kadenge Stadium. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Mourns As Former President Ali Hassan Mwinyi Passes Away At 98
Tanzania is mourning the loss of its former president, Ali Hassan Mwinyi, who passed away at the age of 98 after a prolonged battle with lung cancer. Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Declares Seven Days of Mourning for Late President Mwinyi
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu has declared seven days of mourning following the passing of former president Ali Hassan Mwinyi. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto, Raila Mourn Tanzania's Former President Hassan Mwinyi
President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga have expressed their condolences to Tanzania following the passing of Tanzania's second president, Ali Hassan Mwinyi, who died… Read more »
Kenya: Jamhuri It Is - President Ruto to Break Ground for New Talanta Stadium
President William Ruto is on Friday morning expected to officiate the ground breaking of the Talanta Sports City Stadium at the Jamhuri Showground. Read more »
February 29
Kenya: Kenya And Ethiopia Commit To Uphold Sovereignty Amid Regional Tensions
Kenya and Ethiopia have reaffirmed their commitment to preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states amid ongoing regional tensions, notably the dispute between… Read more »
February 28
Kenya: Raila Vows AU Bid Won't Stifle Opposition
Azimio Leader Raila Odinga has reaffirmed that his bid to become the fifth African Union (AU) Commission chairperson will not stifle the opposition's voice. Read more »