June 22, 2022
Kenya: Government to Develop National e-Commerce Strategy
The government is developing a national e-commerce Strategy (ECS) to boost Kenya's economic opportunities that are supportive of the country's strategic goals and Vision 2030. Read more »
Kenya: Rights Commission, Lobbies Sue IEBC Over Decision to Drop Manual Voter Register
Kenya Human Rights Commission is suing the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) over its decision to drop the use of a manual register of voters as a… Read more »
Kenya: WRC Safari Rally Kenya Says Only Capital FM Authorised to Use Logo at Koroga Festival
World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally Kenya has cautioned against the use of its logo by unauthorized entities saying it is only associated with Capital FM's Koroga Festival. Read more »
Kenya: Supreme Court Registrar Says Sonko Filed Impeachment Appeal in Time
The Registrar of the Supreme Court Letizia Wachira has confirmed the appeal challenging decisions by the High Court and Court of appeal to uphold Mike Sonko's impeachment as… Read more »
Kenya: Eliud Kipchoge Teams Up With Ineos to Start Cycling Academy in Kaptagat
Double Olympic champion and world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge has teamed up with INEOS to start a cycling Academy at his training camp in Kaptagat. Read more »
Kenya: I Refused to Aid City Hall Cartel Mafia as Deputy Governor - Igathe
Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Alliance Nairobi gubernatorial candidate Polycarp Igathe has defended his move to resign as Nairobi deputy governor saying he was not going to work with… Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Sues CUE Chair Nyaigoti Over Degree Fiasco, Wants Him Arrested
Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja has filed contempt proceedings against the chairman of Commission for University Education Chacha Nyaigoti. Read more »
Kenya: Commuters Stranded as NMS Begins Green Park Test Run
The test run of the Green Park terminus on Wednesday was marred with confusion as some commuters were left stranded. Read more »
Kenya: Businesses Urged to Explore Raising Funds in the Capital Markets
Kenyan businesses have been urged to explore capital raising options in the capital markets to reduce in reliance on credit to fund their growth and expansion. Read more »
Kenya: KenHA Begins Re-Erecting Speed Bumps at Gachororo and Highpoint in Juja
The Infrastructure Ministry has commenced the re-erection of speed bumps the Kenya Highways Authority (KenHA) removed at Gachororo and Highpoint areas in Juja town following… Read more »
Kenya: New App to Automatically Supervise Spending for Dependents
Kenyan startup Empower Smart Limited has launched an innovative, new, and automated Digital Escrow Supervised Payments Solution for Dependents dubbed "Super Pay" in a bid to give… Read more »
Kenya: KQ in Plans to Buy 40 Flying Electric Taxis From Brazilian Firms
Kenya Airways has entered into a deal that will see it buy 40 flying electric taxis technically known as the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft as it seeks to… Read more »
Kenya: Host Community Needs at the Centre of Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework - Matiangi
The government has adopted comprehensive refugee response framework that will improve the coordination of refugees' issues and address needs of communities hosting refugees. Read more »
Kenya: CUE Withdraws Letter Revoking Recognition of Sakaja's Degree
The Commission for University Education (CUE) has withdrawn its letter revoking the recognition of Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja's degree. Read more »
Kenya: Murathe Endorses Wajackoyah's Marijuana Agenda,Urges Odinga to Consider It
Jubilee Party Vice Chairperson David Murathe has thrown his support behind the Roots Party presidential candidate George Wajackoyah weed agenda arguing its medicinal use should not… Read more »
Kenya: Fuel Subsidy Fund Gets Sh49.2 Billion as Kenyatta Signs Second Supplementary Budget
The fuel stabilization fund has been allocated an additional Sh49.2billion after President Uhuru signed the second Supplementary Appropriation Bill of 2022(Supplementary budget)… Read more »
Kenya: Government-Run Climate Project Distributes Dorper Sheep, Improved Kienyeji Chicken in West Pokot
The government through the Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Project (KCSAP) is distributing 1,000 dorper sheep and 20,000 two-months-old improved Kienyeji chicken to residents of… Read more »
Kenya: Wiper to Challenge IEBC Decision Revoking Sonko Candidature for Mombasa Governor's Seat
The Wiper Party is mulling going to court to challenge the ruling by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) dispute resolution committee to revoke Mike Sonko… Read more »
Kenya: Police Recover 22 Firearms in Kilimani Apartment
Police officers who were on a mission to enforce an auction have recovered assorted weapons and ammunition at a Kilimani apartment rented by a firearm dealer. Read more »
Kenya: Insurance Firms Named Top Abusers of Buyers Power
The Competition Authority has named the insurance industry as the top abuser of buyer power accounting for 72 percent of all cases investigated by the authority. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Japan Explore Partnership to Remodel Waste Management Systems
Kenya is partnering with Japan to explore ways to implement the recently passed Sustainable Waste Management Bill 2021, to enhance the country's waste management systems. Read more »
June 21, 2022
Kenya: Outgoing Nyanza Governors Have Let Us Down on Health Matters - Wandayi
Health services in Nyanza region have virtually collapsed since the advent of devolution, National Assembly Public Accounts Committee Chairman Opiyo Wandayi has said. Read more »
Kenya: JSC to Hold Appellate, High Court Judges Interviews Next Week
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is on Monday next week set to begin interviews for 30 candidates who were shortlisted for the Court of Appeal judges posts. Read more »
Kenya: Charged Up Solberg Ready to Steer His Hyundai to WRC Safari Rally Finish
Having failed to finish in his debut at the WRC Safari rally last year, Swedish driver Oliver Solberg says he is ready and charged up to tackle the tough terrain and finish the… Read more »
Kenya: Agano Presidential Candidate Mwaure Writes to IG to Be Given More Security
Agano Party Presidential candidate David Mwaure has written to the Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai requesting for more security personnel during his campaigns. Read more »