June 09, 2022
Kenya: Ruto Promises Mandera Residents Policy Review to Ease ID Processing
Deputy President William Ruto has promised Mandera residents he will accelerate issuance of national identity cards (ID) to them, if elected president in the August 9 polls. Read more »
Kenya: Kuso Endorses Azimio-One Kenya Manifesto
The Kenya Universities Students Organization (KUSO) has endorsed the Azimio-One Kenya coalition manifesto saying it fully represents the interests of the youth. Read more »
Kenya: Lamu Man Abducted in 2021 Reunites With His Family
A man who was reported to have been forcibly kidnapped by unknown people in Lamu in June 2021 has finally been reunited with his family after more than 11 months in captivity, HAKI… Read more »
Kenya: NTSA Reports 9.3% Surge in Deaths Resulting From Accidents
Kenya recorded 1,968 deaths as of June compared to 1,800 lives during a similar period in 2021, the National Transport and Safety Authority has said. Read more »
Kenya: KDC, KNCCI Partner to Accelerate Credit Flow to SMEs
The Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry(KNCCI) have teamed up to accelerate the provision of credit to small businesses. Read more »
Kenya: Mutyambai Orders Crackdown On Unroadworthy Vehicles to Curb Road Accidents
The Inspector-General of Police Hillary Mutyambai and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Director-General George Njao have directed a joint multi-Agency crackdown… Read more »
Kenya: Mental Health Amendment Bill 2020 Awaits President Kenyatta's Assent After Senate Approval
The Mental Health Amendment Bill 2020 now awaits President Uhuru Kenyatta's assent to become law after it was passed by Senate on Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: Groundnut Farmers to Benefit From Sh50 Million Food Safety Programme
Groundnut farmers from three counties are set to benefit from a Sh. 50 million European Union (EU) support programme, that will help them safeguard standards and food safety across… Read more »
Kenya: Moja Expressway in Talks With Govt to Acquire Land for CBD Exits
Moja Expressway is in talks with the government to acquire land in the Nairobi CBD to construct an exit at Haile Selassie to ease access into the CBD. Read more »
Kenya: IEBC to Conduct Simulation Exercise on Election Results Transmission
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is on Thursday set to conduct a simulation exercise for the electronic transmission of polls results. Read more »
Kenya: Aukot Files Complaint At IEBC Tribunal Citing Bias By Chebukati
Thirdway Alliance Party Leader Ekuru Aukot has filed a complaint against the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati citing bias. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, U.S. to Conduct Joint African Partnership Flight Training
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is partnering with the United States Air force in the African Partnership Flight (APF) training program as part of efforts to enhance regional… Read more »
Kenya: ICT PS Claims Slot on Azimio-Leaning Govt Axis With an Online Attack on Ruto
ICT and Innovation Principal Secretary Jerome Ochieng is the latest official in President Uhuru Kenyatta's government to launch a public attack on Deputy President William Ruto as… Read more »
Kenya: Meet the Safari Rally Star Who Gave Up Potential Career With Man City to Focus on Passion in Rallying
Did you know that M-Sport Ford World Rally Team star Gus Greensmith gave up a potential football career with English Premier League Champions Manchester City once he became hooked… Read more »
Kenya: Omanyala Eyes 24-Year Old Championship Record, Gold Medal At Africa Athletics Championship Final
African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala will line up from Lane 6 on Thursday afternoon in the final of the men's 100m as he seeks his first ever major title at the Africa… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Moves to Enhance Cyber Security Systems to Protect Digital Economy
The government has kick-started the process of developing up-to-date cyber security strategies that are geared towards safeguarding and strengthening the country's e-commerce and… Read more »
Kenya: I'll Scale Up Snake Farming to Generate Revenues to Pay Sh8.4tn Debt - Wajackoyah
Roots Party presidential candidate Prof George Wajackoyah has promised to upscale snake farming in Kenya in a bid to create sufficient venom supply for the manufacture of antivenin… Read more »
Kenya: Blinken Lauds IEBC for Successful Registration of Presidential Candidates
The United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has commended the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for the successful clearance of candidates running for… Read more »
June 08, 2022
Kenya: 160 Election Disputes Filed With IEBC After Registration Exercise - Chebukati
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says 160 disputes have been filed following the conclusion of the registration of aspirants for the various elective… Read more »
Kenya: Over 246,000 Dead Kenyans in Voters Register - Chebukati
The preliminary audit report of the Voters Register has revealed that there are 246,465 dead voters on record. Read more »
Kenya: Longosiwa Clinches Kenya's First Medal at Africa Athletics Championship
Abraham Longosiwa clinched Kenya's first medal at the Africa Senior Athletics Championship on the opening day on Wednesday, after finishing third in the men's 10,000m to clinch… Read more »
Kenya: President Kenyatta Roots for Enhanced Transport Connectivity to Boost Kenya, Barbados Ties
President Uhuru Kenyatta has emphasised the need to enhance transport connectivity between Kenya and Barbados to boost the mutually beneficial ties that the two countries enjoy. Read more »
Kenya: Matiang'i Orders Overhaul of Security Personnel in Kerio Valley
Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has ordered the overhaul of security teams in Kerio Valley as part of measures to end frequent attacks as he visited the families of three… Read more »
Kenya: Intersex Person to Vie for Mukuru Kwa Njenga MCA Seat
Kwamboka Kibagendi is the first intersex person to vie for a political seat in Kenya after he was nominated by Deputy President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to… Read more »
Kenya: Sh120 Million Set Aside for Markets, Weighbridges Construction in Tana River
To safeguard farmers and traders from exploitative businessmen and to increase the Own Source Revenue (OSR), the Tana River County Government is constructing two weighbridges and… Read more »