June 19, 2022
Kenya: ODM Asks Nominees to Step Up Campaigns Amid an Insurgence of Independents
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has called upon party nominees to step out and campaign as a team in Nyanza in the wake of a wave of independent candidates in the region. Read more »
June 18, 2022
Kenya: Toyota Principal Believes Wrc Safari Rally Will Be Another Big Test for Rally1 Cars
Toyota Gazoo Racing Team Principal Jari-Matti Latvala believes the WRC Safari Rally Kenya will be another big test on African terrain. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Judokas Target Double Gold at Birmingham Commonwealth Games
The Kenya judo federation has picked two experienced Judokas to represent the country at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom from July 28-August 8. Read more »
Kenya: Haji Directs Mutyambai to Expand Degree Probe Beyond Sakaja, Ndeti
The Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji has directed Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai to expand the scope of investigations to establish the authenticity of… Read more »
Kenya: Elect Leaders Based on Credibility - Karua
Narc Kenya leader and Azimio presidential candidate running mate Martha Karua has urged Kenyans to vote for county leaders based on their previous achievements in order to foster… Read more »
Kenya: Residents Opt for Cheap Maize Flour From Posho Mill as Prices Soar
A section of Murang'a residents have opted to get maize flour from Posho mills after the price of the commodity skyrocketed. Read more »
Kenya: Growth in House Prices Eases in 2021 - Report
The increase in house prices slowed down in 2021 from a strong uptick recorded during the last quarter of 2020, the latest Kenya Bankers Association Housing Price Index (KBA-HPI)… Read more »
Kenya: 1,000 Tree Seedlings Planted in Malindi to Mark the Day of the African Child
Hundreds of children in Malindi Sub County celebrated the International Day of the African Child Thursday by planting trees at the Malindi Police Station and the Mwangea Hill in… Read more »
Kenya: Police Open Probe on Wavinya Ndeti's Credentials
The National Police Service (NPS) has commenced criminal investigations into the credentials presented by Machakos gubernatorial candidate Wavinya Ndeti for clearance by the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's First Green Bond Named Most Innovative at Europe, Middle East, and Africa Awards
Kenya's first Green Bond by Acorn Holdings Limited has won the Most Innovative Bond accolade at the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Finance 2021 Awards. Read more »
Kenya: Kimega Masoro Named New Prisons Service Commander After Kireri's Death
Assistant Commissioner General of Prisons Kimega Angus Masoro has been appointed the new Commandant of the Kenya Prisons replacing the late Wanini Kireri who was holding the docket… Read more »
Kenya: JSC to Republish Interview Schedule After Nod to Proceed With Hiring of 26 New Judges
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is set to publish an interview schedule for the selection of twenty-six new judges on Tuesday, June 21. Read more »
Kenya: Red Cross Launches 4-Year Anti-GBV Programme in Samburu
Kenyan Red Cross Society (KRSC) has launched a four-year programme in Samburu county to reduce gender-based violence and harmful practices by the year 2026. Read more »
Kenya: DCI Looking for Woman Behind Child Trafficking Ring
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is looking for Elizabeth Emboyoga Litonde who is suspected to be the mastermind behind a child trafficking ring abducting young student. Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Delays Publication of Audit on Voters' Roll, Cites Unfinished KPMG Report
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) postponed the release of audit findings of the Voters Register to Monday next week. Read more »
Kenya: Residents Oppose Lease of Yala Swamp to Private Developers
The Yala swamp community in Siaya County has petitioned the National Land Commission to revoke a 99-year-old lease of the wetland to a private developer. Read more »
June 20, 2022
Kenya: Thunder Finally Clinch First Win of the Season as Equity Hawks Start Campaign on Winning Note
Thunder put off a poor start to the season, winning their first match after back to back losses with a 74-66 victory over the Africa Nazarene University (ANU) at the Nyayo national… Read more »
Kenya: Why Tusker FC and Vihiga Queens' Continental Hopes Now Look Diminished
Tusker FC and Vihiga Queens' hopes of a return to continental football next season now look all but diminished despite winning their respective leagues, after Sports Cabinet… Read more »
June 17, 2022
Kenya: Miguna Sues State Officials Over Deportation, Seeks U.S.$15 Million Compensation at Canada's Top Court
Exiled activist lawyer Miguna Miguna has moved to Canada's highest court to sue Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi and his Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho over his… Read more »
Kenya: Lobbies Raise Concerns as Facebook Moderation Mechanisms Fail to Tame Militants
Civil society organizations have expressed concern following recent findings by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue that indicated Meta and Facebook failed to stop the terrorist… Read more »
Kenya: We're Working to Transition Small-Scale Fishermen Into Commercial Fishing - Fisheries Dept
The government is putting in place laws and regulations to enable small scale fishermen transition into commercial and industrial growers. Read more »
Kenya: Aukut Loses Bid to Bar Odinga From August Presidential Race
Third Alliance Party leader Ekuru Aukot has lost a bid to Azimio-One Kenya Coalition presidential candidate Raila Odinga from participating in the August Elections. Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Tribunal Tribunal Takes Nyambane to Task Over Academic Qualification
Former TV comedian Walter Nyambane was on Friday taken to task by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Disputes Resolution Committee over his academic… Read more »
Kenya: Badi Says Efforts Ongoing to Rehabilitate Nairobi's Green Spaces, Playgrounds
Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) is in the process of rehabilitating green spaces and playgrounds across the city to provide recreational arenas and playgrounds for children for… Read more »
Kenya: Give Keroche Breweries More Time to Pay Tax Debt, Odinga Tells KRA
Azimio-One Kenya presidential candidate Raila Odinga has hit out at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for closing down Keroche Breweries over tax arrears saying the firm should be… Read more »