May 06
Kenya: Govt to Support All Families Affected By Floods
The government will support all families affected by floods in various parts of the country, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: 45,000 Passports Ready for Collection
The government has announced that 45000, more passports that are the last batch of the 700,000 passport backlog, are now out and are ready for collection. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Announces Sh10,000 Stipend for Displaced Households
President William Ruto says each of the 40,000 households displaced by the ongoing floods will receive a Sh10,000 stipend. Read more »
Kenya: Leaders Opposing Raila's Bid for AUC Job Are Selfish, Afraid Political Careers Will Die - Makau Mutua
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Spokesperson Makau Mutua now says that any leader not supporting Raila Odinga's bid for the African Union Commission top job is selfish. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Sets Aside Sh1bn for Reconstruction of Schools Damaged By Floods
The government has set aside Sh1 billion for the countrywide re-construction of schools damaged by floods. Read more »
Kenya: Turkwel Dam Safe Despite Heavy Rains - KVDA
The Kerio Valley Development Authority(KVDA) has assured that the Turkwel dam is safe despite the heavy rains and floods that are ongoing in the country. Read more »
Kenya: 'Do Not Lower Guard, Despite Sunshine' Authorities Warn
The Kenya Meteorological Services says there is an elevated risk of moderate to heavy rainfall for much of the city. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Directs Magistrates Courts to Finalise All Cases Over 3 Years
Chief Justice Martha Koome has directed Magistrates' Courts to conduct Rapid Results Initiatives to finalize all cases pending in court for over three years. Read more »
Kenya: UN-Avenue in Runda Closed Due to Flooding
The ongoing floods in Nairobi have prompted the urban roads regulator's decision to close some roads. Read more »
Kenya: Eritrean Cafe Struck Off List of Registered Companies in Kenya
Kesh Kesh Cafe Limited has been removed from the list of registered companies in Kenya. Read more »
May 05
Kenya: Thousands Displaced As Nyando River Bursts Submerging Homes
Thousands of families were displaced Sunday after River Nyando burst its banks. Read more »
Kenya: Death Toll Rises to 228 in Kenya Flood Tragedy
The death toll from the nationwide flood tragedy has now reached 228. Read more »
Kenya: British High Commission Offers Sh140mn for Kenya Flood Relief Efforts
The British High Commission in Nairobi Nairobi has offered KES 140 million for flood relief efforts in Kenya, responding to the rising death toll of 220. Read more »
May 06
Kenya: Nairobi to Experience Water Rationing Despite Heavy Rains
The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has announced that there will be significant water rationing in different parts of the city due to a reduced water supply that… Read more »
Kenya: From Nairobi to Atlanta - Kenyan Fashion House Vivo Set to Open Store in the U.S.
Vivo Fashion Group, a leading retail fashion enterprise in Kenya, is poised to make its mark in the United States this May with the opening of its inaugural store. This milestone,… Read more »
Kenya: Rescue Teams Turn to Choppers and Speed Boats Evacuate Flood Victims
State-owned and private hired helicopter and speed boat are turning out to be the most preferred to save hundreds of people stranded by rising flood waters in in various parts of… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Re-Construct All Damaged Roads, Schools
The National Chairperson Committee of Transport and Infrastructure, George Kariuki Ndia Member of Parliament says roads and schools damaged by the ongoing rains will be… Read more »
May 03
Kenya: Get Ready, Nairobi! Weatherman Sounds Alarm for Heavy Rain Friday
The Kenya Meteorological Department on Friday cautioned residents of the Nairobi metropolitan area about the likelihood of "heavy to very heavy rainfall" and advised exercising… Read more »
Kenya: Regional Transport Ministers Commit to 6 SGR Corridors
Transport Ministers from four countries under the Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIPs) have endorsed joint resource mobilization for construction of 6 Standard Gauge… Read more »
Kenya: Whatsapp Edges Tiktok As Most Popular Social Media Site in Kenya
WhatsApp remains the most popular online platform in Kenya, leading with 22 percent of the market share, according to the latest report on the state of the media in the country… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Commits to Start Construction of Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba SGR Line
The government has committed to start the construction of the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba and Malaba-Kampala Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line by December. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Postpones Schools Reopening Until Further Notice Due to Heavy Rains
The government has postponed the countrywide reopening of schools until further notice due to the heavy rains that have caused devastation and deaths. Read more »
Kenya: Leaders Must Embrace Media Scrutiny for Press Freedom
In order for press freedom to flourish, leaders must be willing to endure scrutiny and criticism from the media. Read more »
May 02
Kenya: Kenyans Urged to Invest in South Sudan
The Bank of South Sudan Governor, James Alic Garang, has urged Kenyans to invest in the country. Read more »
May 03
Kenya: 115 Camps Set Up in 19 Counties to Accommodate Those Displaced By Floods
The government has set 115 camps across 19 counties to accommodate those displaced by floods. Read more »