March 28
Kenya: Health Ministry Attributes Increased Cases of Respiratory Infections to Influenza
The Ministry of Health has attributed the surge in respiratory illnesses to an increase in influenza infections and not COVID-19. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Health Emergency Response Recieves WHO Boost
The Ministry of Health has received a donation of 940 mobile tablets valued at 476,000 USD from the World Health Organization aimed at bolstering health emergency response efforts. Read more »
March 27
Kenya: Raila to Chair Crucial ODM Meeting Over Grassroots Elections Uncertainty
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga is on Tuesday expected to chair the party's central committee meeting following the uncertainty on the grassroots elections… Read more »
March 26
East Africa: Kuramo's 74pc Buyout of Trans-Century Approved By Comesa Commission
The proposed merger between Kuramo Africa Opportunity Kenyan Vehicle Ltd (KAOKV) and Trans-Century PLC has been approved by the COMESA Commission. Read more »
March 27
Kenya: Pain for Civil Servants As Govt to Increase Rent for Housing Units
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning now plans to hike the rent of civil servants living in 56,892 housing units across the country. Read more »
March 25
Kenya: Belgian Speedster Neuville Refreshed for Safari Rally After Calming Weekend At Maasai Mara
Belgian driver Thierry Neuville will be feeling refreshed for the battle that is this week's WRC Safari Rally after a calming weekend in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. 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 Announces Sh13 Billion Funding Commitment From China for Tvets
President William Ruto has announced a Sh13 billion funding from China for the acquisition of learning equipment for Technical Vocational Education and Training Institutions… Read more »
Kenya: Nakuru Medics Hold Protests in Day 13 of Nationwide Strike
Hundreds of doctors from over two hundred medical facilities in Nakuru on Tuesday held a peaceful demonstration to protest alleged oppression by the national and county… 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: Fans Gather to Pay Respects to Late TikTok Star Brian Chira At Funeral Home
Supporters of the late Brian Chira gathered outside the Kenyatta Memorial Funeral Home to pay their respects before his burial in Githunguri, Kiambu on Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: Youngster Enjoying Benefits of Chess After Initial Misgivings About the Sport
When Bradley Wathimba first sat in front of a chess board in 2017, he had no idea he was embarking on an eventful journey beyond Kenyan borders, towards North Africa. Read more »
Kenya: Cargo Handled At Mombasa Port Grows 6.2 Percent in 2023
The Port of Mombasa registered an annual growth of 6.2 percent of total cargo throughput, from 33.88 million tons handled in 2022 to 35.98 million tons in 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Several Pedestrians Detained By NTSA for Not Using Footbridges
the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has detained several pedestrians for failing to use the available footbridges. Read more »
Kenya: Whitman Says US to Set Up Camp in Haiti for Kenyan Security Forces Before Deployment
US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman says the US Department of Defense will establish a camp in Haiti for Kenyan security forces ahead of their deployment. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Earn Sh5bn From Its Stake in Kenya Pipeline Company
The government will earn Sh5 billion from the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) for the full year ending June 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Set for Safari - Gacheru Allays Fears Over Preps for World's Toughest Rally
World Rally Championships (WRC) Safari Rally CEO Charles Gacheru has assured that everything is moving as per schedule for this week's event set for Naivasha. Read more »
Kenya: Ugandan Milk Processor Lato Acquires 100pc Stake in Kenya's Highland Creamers
Uganda-based milk processor Lato has acquired Kenyan dairy firm Highland Creamers. 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: What Women Want Summit Unites 3000+ Women for Empowerment and Networking in Nairobi
Over 3000 women from various backgrounds locally and internationally, participated in the recently concluded second edition of the 'What Women Want' (WWW) Summit in Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Fintechs Head to Ghana to Lure Investors
Kenyan financial technology (fintech) companies will be heading to Accra, Ghana, to pitch investment ideas. 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 »