March 26
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: Tough Times for the Media, but Resilient Ones Will Remain
By and large, it’s not an interesting time for journalists in Kenya. Journalism in Kenya, just like in the rest of the world, is going through a challenging time… 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 »
Kenya: City Hall Unclogging Blocked Drainage Following Heavy Rains
The Nairobi County Government has deployed technical staff and equipment to unclog sewers and drainage systems in various parts of Nairobi affected by flooding following heavy… Read more »
March 25
Kenya: DJ Joe Mfalme, Associates to Remain in Custody Pending Murder Probe
DJ Joe Mfalme, a city disk jockey arraigned at the Kibra Law Courts on Monday over the murder of a Police Inspector will remain in custody for fourteen days pending the conclusion… Read more »
Kenya: Mokaya Assumes As CRJ After Oath Ceremony At the Supreme Court
Winfridah Mokaya assumed office as Chief Registrar of the Judiciary (CRJ) on Monday following her inauguration at a ceremony presided by Chief Justice Martha Koome. Read more »
Kenya: Ketraco Powers Kimuka Transmission Line, Locals to Enjoy Reliable Electricity
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has successfully energized the 220/66 kilovolt (kV) Kimuka Substation transmission line, providing stable and reliable… Read more »
Kenya: 18,650 Bars Shut Down in War Against Illicit Brews - Kindiki
18,650 liquor joints have been closed down in the ongoing fight against illicit killer brews and narcotic drugs by the government. Read more »
Kenya: Why AFC's First Team Did Not Play Against Spanish Side Ramassa During 'Ingwe At 60'
Barcelona-based semi-pro side AE Ramassa was in Nairobi for the 'Ingwe at 60' celebrations, a festival celebrating AFC Leopards' 60 years of existence and played a friendly match… Read more »
Kenya: Equity Hawks Complete Perfect Weekend With Comfortable Strath Win
Equity Hawks completed a perfect weekend in the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women's Premier League, after a comfortable, well worked 77-32 victory over Strathmore University… Read more »
Kenya/Malawi: Rising Stars Pick Tough Lessons After Defeat to Malawi
Kenya's Rising Stars finished second at the tri-nation tournament in Lilongwe, after losing 3-1 to hosts Malawi in their second and final match on Sunday evening. Read more »
Kenya: Artisanal Mining Sites in Migori Ordered to Close
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 25 - Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has ordered the closure of all artisanal mining sites in Migori following the death of four people in the last… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Proposes Setup of Diaspora Council to Promote Relations With Kenyans Living Abroad
The government is looking to establish a Diaspora Council that will boost its relations with Kenyans living abroad. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Urges Judges to Champion Multi-Door Approach to Justice Delivery, Embrace Technology
Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged judges to champion the multi-door approach to the delivery of justice and embrace the technological advancements intended to support the… Read more »
Kenya: Police Officer Dies After Drowning in Hotel Swimming Pool
A police officer died after drowning in a swimming pool at a hotel known as in Alego/Usonga sub-county on Sunday evening. Read more »
Kenya: Dj Joe Mfalme, Crew Arraigned in Court Over Murder of a Police Inspector
DJ Joe Mfalme, a popular city disk jockey, was arraigned at the Milimani Law Court on Monday over the murder of a Police Inspector following a clash on March 16. Read more »
March 24
Kenya: Betty Kananu Stars As New Look Equity Picks 10th Win of the Season
Despite missing their captain Melissa Akinyi, Equity Hawks showed no signs of struggle as they easily thwarted Africa Nazarene University (ANU) 53-21 to pick their 10th win of the… Read more »
Kenya: Thunder Narrowly Edge Out Equity in KBF Premier League Thriller
Nairobi City Thunder remained unbeaten in the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men's Premier League, but had to do it by the skin of their teeth, after edging out Equity Dumas by… Read more »
March 25
Kenya: Search Underway for Police Officer Swept Away By Floods in Kamkunji
The National Police Service (NPS) has launched a search and recovery operation for a police officer who was swept away by floods last night while rescuing pedestrians. Read more »
Kenya: 37 Kenyans Among Beneficiaries of Tony Elumelu Foundation's Usd5.5mn Seed Grant
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering African entrepreneurs, have announced 37 Kenyans among the 1,104 African entrepreneurs across 54 African… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Seeks Return of Cheap Beer to Ward Off Illicit Brews
The government is working on a model of reintroducing low-priced but healthy and affordable alcoholic drinks as one of the ways of eradicating illicit brew on the market. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Red Cross Warns Against Driving, Walking Through Floods Following Heavy Rains
The Kenya Red Cross has warned Nairobi residents against walking or driving through flood waters following heavy rains witnessed in the city on Sunday night. Read more »
Kenya: JKIA's Terminal 1e Reopened After Monday's Fire Incident
The Kenya Airport Authority (KAA) has reopened Terminal 1E at the country's main international airport following its closure earlier on Monday after a non-injury fire incident… Read more »
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 »
Kenya: Fire Incident At International Airport Causes Partial Closure
The Kenya Airport Authority (KAA) has closed Terminal 1E at the country's main international airport following a non-injury fire incident linked to an electrical fault. Read more »