May 08
Kenya: Doctors Call Off Nationwide Strike
Doctors across the nation on Wednesday ended their nationwide strike following the signing of a return-to-work agreement with the Ministry of Health and counties. Read more »
Kenya: Grid Supply Restored to Kisii County After Substation Attack
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has reconnected Kisii County to the power grid after an attack on its substation plunged the county into darkness on Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Begins Construction of First Public Hospital in Mlango On Reclaimed Dump Site
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has launched the construction of the first public hospital in Mlango Kubwa within Mathare sub-county as part of ward-based programs. Read more »
Kenya: Anti-Counterfeit Body to Rope in Small Traders in Fight Against Fake Goods
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has said it is committed to helping small traders fight counterfeits that hurt genuine businesses. Read more »
Kenya: Stop Wasting Our Time and Resign! Wamboka Tells Linturi in Opening Remarks
Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has laid out his case on the removal of the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi for gross violation of the constitution and gross… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Secures Lucrative Market Abroad for Kenyan Tea
Tea farmers will earn more from the crop following a pact between Kenya and Liptons Teas and Infusions and Brown Investments. Read more »
Kenya: Civil Aviation Stakeholders Validate New Regulations
Stakeholders in the civil aviation sector have concluded deliberations of new regulations proposed for promulgation under the Civil Aviation Act. Read more »
Kenya: Players Call for Review of Tobacco Act to Accommodate New Products
The Kenyan tobacco industry has urged the government to review the Tobacco Control Act 2007 to accommodate new tobacco-free alternative products. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Spokesperson Safe After Weather-Induced Emergency Landing
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has assured of his safety following an emergency helicopter landing on Tuesday triggered by bad weather. Read more »
Kenya: All Schools to Be Re-Opened On Monday
President William Ruto has ordered the re-opening of all schools on Monday. Read more »
Kenya: All Residents Housed in Collapsed Uthiru Building Safe - City Hall
Nairobi County Disaster Management Unit has accounted for all the thirty-four residents housed in a collapsed building along Naivasha Road in Nairobi's Uthiru area. Read more »
May 07
Kenya: MPs Question Excess Fertilizer Bags Linked to Distribution Scam
Lawmakers are now conducting investigations on fake fertilizer bag manufacturers after inconsistencies emerged between supplied empty bags compared to fertilizer sold in the… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Bans Fishing, Swimming in the Kenyan Coastline Due to Extreme Weather
The government has banned fishing and swimming in the Kenya coastline due to extreme weather that is currently being recorded in the area. Read more »
Kenya: Clinical Officers Hold Protests in Nairobi Over Low Pay
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) on Tuesday staged Protests outside the Health ministry office in Nairobi decrying what they termed as unfavorable working conditions and… Read more »
Kenya: KRA Eyes MSMEs As It Targets to Expand Tax Base
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) have embarked on a joint tax education program for micro, small, and medium-sized… Read more »
Kenya: 86 Families Ordered to Move Out of Ruiru Village in Kijabe
The government has directed 200 families in Rùirù village who live downstream Kijabe to vacate the area by 6pm today. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Somalia Commits to Enhance Bilateral Relations in Trade Investment
Kenya and Somalia have committed to deepen their bilateral relations and economic ties in trade and investment with a view of boosting the economy of both nations. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Says Sh46.5bn From World Bank to Fund the Second Phase of Kenya Urban Support Programme
President William Ruto has announced Sh46.5 billion funding support from the World Bank for the second phase of Kenya Urban Support Programme(KUSP) launched on Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Unveils 2nd Phase of KUSP to Support Urban Projects
The government is collaborating with county governments and international partners to enhance the development of the municipalities, towns and cities, President William Ruto has… Read more »
Kenya: King Charles III Sends Solidarity Message to President Ruto After Floods Tragedy
King Charles III has sent President William Ruto a solidarity message amid devastating floods. Read more »
Kenya: KQ Staff Detained in DRC Over Missing 'Valuable' Cargo Documentation Released
The Kenya Airways (KQ) manager in the Democratic Republic of Congo, who was detained in Kinshasa over missing customs documentation on "valuable" cargo, has been released. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Resumes Normal Commuter Train Services After Floods
The Kenya Railways (KR) has announced the resumption of commuter train services on four routes that had halted operations due to floods. Read more »
Kenya: KQ to Resume Kinshasa Flights Tomorrow After Release of Detained Staff
Kenya Airways will resume its flights to the Democratic Republic of Congo's Capital, Kinshasa, starting Wednesday following the release of its detained staff by the Congolese… Read more »
Kenya: Climate Crisis Has Reached Catastrophic Levels, CS Tuya Says
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has said the climate crisis facing the country, characterised by heavy rainfall and resultant flooding… Read more »
May 06
Kenya: Kenya Declares War On Terrorists and Their Sympathizers
The government's unwavering commitment to combating terrorism remains steadfast, with a particular focus on identifying and neutralizing individuals who support terrorist… Read more »