June 20

• Kenya: Philips, Gertrude Partner to Screen Pregnancies

  As the world tries to curb infant mortality especially in Africa, experts have emphasised on the importance of ultra- sound screening for pregnant throughout their term. Read more »

• Kenya: Kenya to Host Africa's Employers Body

  Nairobi will now be the headquarters of the continent's employers body Business Africa; formerly the Pan-African Employers' Confederation (PEC) after it was selected during the... Read more »

• Kenya: Tourism Sector Unhappy With Budget Cuts

  Players in the tourism sector have expressed their disappointment by reports indicating that Sh2 billion has been slashed from the tourism budget to be used to pay teachers... Read more »

• Kenya: Treasury Calms Down Nerves On VAT Bill

  The National Treasury has downplayed fears that the re-introduced VAT Bill is aimed at raising the costs of basic goods and specifically food items. Read more »

• Kenya: First Lady Adopts a Baby Elephant

  Conservationist have lauded government action in the face of rampant poaching but said a sustained and coordinated approach is require to crush the increasingly sophisticated... Read more »

• Kenya: What Influences the Transition to Knowledge-Based Economy? [opinion]

  When the Kenya Vision 2030 was launched five years ago, it articulated the country's strategic intent by painting a future scenario characterised by prosperity and sustained... Read more »

• Kenya: EU Pledges to Support Devolution Programmes

  The Head of the European Union (EU) delegation to Kenya Lodewjik Briet has called for the full implementation of the Constitution and more importantly the section on Devolution. Read more »

• Kenya: AFC, Gor to Play in Empty Stadia

  AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia have been ordered to play their next Kenyan Premier League home match in an empty stadium by the league's Independent Disciplinary and Complaints... Read more »

• Kenya: New Law to Protect Injured Workers

  Employees who work under risky conditions will soon have a reason to smile following the establishment of a law that will ensure they get duly compensated for injuries sustained at... Read more »

• Kenya: Pay for Total Service With Airtel Money

  Airtel Kenya has partnered with oil marketing firm Total Kenya for the use of mobile payments service Airtel Money at all Total service stations. Read more »

• Kenya: Uhuru Gives Governors Diplomatic Passports

  President Uhuru Kenyatta has ordered government agencies to issue all Governors with diplomatic passports and special number plates for their official vehicles so as to facilitate... Read more »

• Kenya: I Started #askkirubi to Mentor the Youth [opinion]

  The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire; the size of your dream; and how you handle disappointment along the way ~ Robert Kiyosaki Read more »

• Kenya: Kenya to Host UAE Firms in Business Fair

  A team of executives from 30 high level investment companies from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is due to arrive in the country for a business seminar aimed at showcasing trade... Read more »

• Kenya: Boston Ace MP Korir Sponsors Bill to Track Runners

  The 2012 Boston Marathon champion and Member of Parliament for Cherengany, Wesley Korir, has sponsored a motion seeking the Government to establish a register or other mode of... Read more »

• Kenya: Albinism Society Protests Discrimination

  Members of the Albinism Society of Kenya on Wednesday demonstrated against what they termed as continued discrimination in the society, saying they are no longer treated as... Read more »

• Kenya: Nairobi County, Workers Clash Over Pay

  Operations at the Nairobi County government were paralysed on Wednesday after hundreds of workers downed their tools demanding to be paid their May salaries. Read more »

June 19

• Kenya: Kenya Cannot Negotiate With Chinedu - Amina

  The government says it will not negotiate with assumed drug baron Anthony Chinedu for the release of eleven Kenyans being held in Nigeria. Read more »

• Kenya: Moët & Chandon Nectar Imperial Launches in East Africa [column]

  "Even I haven't slept in the Chateau!" Niel Hendriksz, Moët Hennessy Portfolio Ambassador surprisingly commented as I volunteered details of my recent visit to Cognac, France. Read more »

• Kenya: Big Brother Africa Update: Seven Housemates Have Been Nominated

  After Sunday’s live eviction show, in another first for Big Brother Africa: The Chase, seven housemates are on the nomination list. Read more »

• Kenya: Widows of Slain Terror Suspects Arraigned in Court

  The widows of two terror suspects who were shot dead by police in Mombasa on Monday have been charged with possession of firearms. Read more »

• Kenya: Uhuru Nominates Njee As Solicitor General

  President Uhuru Kenyatta has nominated his long time aide Njee Muturi for position of Solicitor General. Read more »

• Kenya: Meet Kenya's Youngest Diabetic

  Jane has transformed one of her handbags into a diaper bag. The yellow bag's zipper can't close because of all the things she packs into it. Read more »

• Kenya: MPs Committee Rejects Sh700 Million Kibaki Office Plan

  The National Assembly's committee on Budget and Appropriations on Tuesday rejected proposals by the government to spend Sh700 million to purchase an office building for immediate... Read more »

June 18

• Kenya: ICC Says Kenyan President Can Skip Some Court Sessions

  The International Criminal Court (ICC) has given Deputy President William Ruto the green light to skip some Court sessions when his trial begins in September, but made it mandatory... Read more »

• Kenya: Constitution Commission Cautions on Transferring Functions to Counties

  The Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution (CIC) has expressed concern over the manner in which national government functions are being transferred to County... Read more »