April 18
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 »
Kenya: Kenya's GDP Projected to Grow By 5pc, EY Tax Advisors
Kenya's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to grow by around 5 percent in 2024, according to global tax advisors Ernst & Young (EY). Read more »
Kenya: 'Really!' - Ruto Expresses Shock Over Governors Endorsing Medics' Strike
President William Ruto has expressed his dismay over county chiefs supporting a nationwide strike by medical professionals despite a majority of whom fall under devolved units. Read more »
Kenya: Preparation Key As Kenya Marks 100 Days to Paris Olympic Games
Kenya has marked 100 days to this year's Olympic Games, with the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) saying it will do the best it can to ensure teams are best prepared. Read more »
April 17
Kenya: Govt Lists 17 Counties At Risk of Flooding, Evacuation Orders Likely
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has said the government is likely to order evacuations in seventeen counties at high risk of flooding in an early-warning alert issued… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Tells 2,100 Civil Servants With Fraudulent Certificates to Refund Public Funds
President William Ruto says 2,100 civil servants with fraudulent certificates should refund public funds and quit or face prosecution. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Tough Action to Be Taken Against Those Who Violate Traffic Laws
Tough action will be taken against those who violate traffic laws and cause deaths and injuries, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
April 18
Kenya: DP Gachagua Pledges Enhanced Collaboration With UN Agencies for Development Goals in Kenya
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reiterated the Government's unwavering commitment to enhancing its partnership with United Nations agencies in Kenya for the implementation of… Read more »
April 17
Kenya: Wetangula Cautions 'Rejectionists' Spewing 'Vitriol' Over Bunge Towers
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has dismissed claims over stalled progress on the Bunge Towers project. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Home to 4,400 Super-Rich
The number of super-rich in Nairobi grew by 25 percent to 4,400 last year compared to more than 10 years ago, indicating a growing preference for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs)… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Unveils National Road Safety Action Plan to Reduce Accidents
President William Ruto has launched the National Road Safety Action plan which outlines eight priority areas, including road safety funding, vehicle safety standards, enforcement… Read more »
Kenya: Uhuru, Central Parks Out of Bounds for Political Rallies - Duale
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced that the renovated Uhuru and Central Parks will be out of bounds for political events following a memorandum of understanding… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Basketball Star Madina Okot Signs for United States Team
Kenya national team basketball player Madina Okot has signed for United States basketball side Mississippi State Bulldogs, the club has announced. Read more »
April 16
Kenya: Foreign Relations Committee Rejects Ruto's Pick for Goma Consulate
The National Assembly Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations has rejected the nomination of Charles Githinji Kiiru as the Consular General for Goma, DRC. Read more »
Kenya: Jawichre Employs Parenting Skills in Chipu Preps for Barthes Cup Campaign
National Under 20 rugby team head coach Simon Jawichre says he has been using his parenting skills to prepare his players for this weekend's Barthes Cup in Zimbabwe. Read more »
Kenya: Child Dies From Drowning As Floods Wreck Havoc in Kisumu's Nyakach
A child has died from drowning amid raging floods in Kisumu's Nyakach sub-county that have displaced several homes. Read more »
Kenya: Mzalendo Kibunjia, 5 Others Charged With Sh441mn Ghost Workers Scandal
Former Director General of the Kenya National Museums, Mzalendo Kibunja, along with administrative officers from his tenure have been charged for corruptly receiving Sh400 million… Read more »
Kenya: National Rights Commission Weighs in On Police Boss' Outburst
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for an immediate end to threats and intimidation against lawful protests urging the government to engage in… Read more »