April 21
Kenya: Executions? Never Under My Watch - President Ruto
President William Ruto has reiterated his vow when he took over office in August 2022 that extrajudicial killings and executions will never happen under his watch. Read more »
April 19
Kenya: Govt to Honor CDF Ogolla's Burial Wish, Duale Says
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed that Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla, who tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash on Thursday, will be laid to… Read more »
Kenya: Captain Hillary Litali, KDF Soldier in Elgeyo Marakwet Chopper Crash Mourned By Family
Captain Hillary Litali, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Officer who died among nine others in a chopper crash in Elgeyo Marakwet has left a gaping gap in his his family as he was… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Says Gen. Ogolla's Appointment As CDF Among His Best Decisions
President William Ruto has described the appointment of the late Chief of Defense Forces General Francis Ogolla as the best decision he ever made. Read more »
April 18
Kenya: Defending Champions City Suffer Penalty Exit in Champions League
Manchester City's hold on the Champions League was wrestled away by Real Madrid as they were beaten on penalties in a dramatic quarter-final at Etihad Stadium. Read more »
April 17
Kenya: Kassanavoid Back to Have Fun At Kip Keino Classic Ahead of Paris Olympics
World silver medalist for the women's hammer throw Janee Kassanavoid says her main target at Saturday's Kip Keino Classic is to have fun ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris. Read more »
Kenya: Why Botswana Speedster Tebogo Opted Out of Omanyala Showdown At Kip Keino Classic
World 100m silver medalist Letsile Tebogo says this weekend's Kip Keino Classic was not the right time for him to compete in the men's 100m. Read more »
April 19
Kenya: Raila Leads Azimio Leaders in Condoling With CDF Ogolla's Widow Aileen
Opposition leader Raila Odinga on Friday led Azimio leaders in condoling the wife of the late Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla Aileen at his Nairobi home. Read more »
Kenya: Olympics Champion Nowicki Elated to Return to 'Second Home' in Nairobi
Olympics hammer throw champion Wojciech Nowicki says he has enjoyed competing in Kenya in the past three years and that is why he keeps coming back. Read more »
Kenya: AU Commission Chairperson Faki Lead Regional Leaders in Mourning CDF Ogolla
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat has joined a list of leaders who have sent messages of condolences as Kenyans mourn the Chief of Kenyan Defence… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Starts Three Days of Mourning Military Chief Killed in Helicopter Crash
Kenya has started three days of mourning the death of its military chief General Francis Ogolla following a helicopter crash Thursday. Read more »
April 18
Kenya: Uhuru Mourns Gen Ogolla As a Devoted Patriot
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned Chief of Defence Forces Gen Francis Ogolla as a devoted patriot who dedicated his life to serving and protecting his beloved country. Read more »
Kenya: General Francis Ogolla, Kenya's Military Chief Who Died in a Chopper Crash
General Francis Omondi Ogolla, who died in a helicpter crash on Thursday, was named Kenya's military chief in April 2023. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Declares 3 Days of Mourning Following Gen Ogolla's Death
President William Ruto has declared three days of national mourning following the death of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Francis Ogolla and nine other Kenya Defence Forces… Read more »
Kenya: KDF Dispatches Air Crash Investigation Unit to Ogolla Chopper Crash Site
The Kenya Defence Forces has dispatched a team of air crash Investigators to probe the cause of the tragic air crash that led to the death of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF)… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Military Chief General Francis Ogolla Dead in Plane Crash
Kenya is in mourning following the death of its military chief, General Francis Omondi Ogolla in a plane crash. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Convenes Urgent Security Council Meeting After Military Plane Crash
President William Ruto convened a National Security Council meeting at State House Nairobi on Thursday evening following a helicopter crash that killed top military commanders in… Read more »
Kenya: Oparanya, Joho Downplay 'Unnecessary Excitement' Over Raila Succession
ODM Deputy Party Leaders Wycliffe Oparanya and Hassan Joho have downplayed 'unnecessary excitement' over Raila Odinga's succession as ODM convened a National Governing Council… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Tax Transparency Gets 'Largely Compliant' Rating
Kenya has received a 'largely compliant' rating on the implementation of international standard for transparency and exchange of information on request (EOIR) for tax transparency. Read more »
April 17
Kenya: Court Suspends Koome's Move to Outlaw Medics' Strike in Urgent Suit
The High Court has suspended a directive by Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome ordering security services to reign in on striking medical professionals whose protests he… Read more »
Kenya/Burundi: Where Will Kenya Host Ivory Coast, Burundi in World Cup Qualifiers?
Kenya is faced with the possibility of hosting African champions Ivory Coast and neighbors Burundi outside the country, if renovation works at the Nyayo National Stadium will not… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Odede Among Time100 Most Influential People in 2024
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) Founder and CEO Dr. Kennedy Odede has been named among Time100 most influential people globally. Read more »
April 18
Kenya: Nanyuki Train Suspended As Heavy Rains Render a Section of Railway Line Inaccessible
Kenya Railways has announced the suspension of the Nairobi -Nanyuki train services following heavy rains across the country which have destroyed a section of the railway. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki, Linturi, Chelugui, Miano Top Performing CSs - Politrack
Interior cabinet secretary Kithure Kindiki has topped a list of top performing cabinet secretaries according to a new report released by Politrack Africa under the starleaders… Read more »
Kenya: Boda Boda Riders Petition Parliament to Be Included in the Bnpl Probe
The Boda-Boda Safety Association of Kenya has petitioned Parliament to be included in the ongoing probe into the regulation of the Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) credit sector. Read more »