August 02

• Kenya: Emergency Line 999 Is Back!

  Police say emergency number 999 has been restored to help curb rising crime in the country. In Nairobi, 22 lines have been allocated and police announced on Friday that they are... Read more »

• Kenya: Bad Habits That Are Actually Good for You

  We burp, we sleep in for 13 hours over the weekend, we bite our nails, we crack our knuckles... We all have bad habits. Some habits we can try and kick out and some habits... Read more »

• Kenya: Agonising 18 Months in the Hands of Shabaab Captors

  But when recently freed Mule Yesse stepped out of the car at the family home in Nairobi's Buruburu estate, his dad Edward Mule Yesse broke down and wailed. Read more »

• Kenya: President Uhuru Condemns Narasha Evictions

  President Uhuru Kenyatta has condemned the inhuman manner in which a court order to evict families at Narasha in Nakuru County was executed. President Kenyatta said officers... Read more »

• Kenya: Vaseline Lotion Makes Debut At Kenya Fashion Week 2013

  Set for August 24th, KFW will be bring together 14 designers from across the world at Villa Rosa Kempinski in Nairobi, Kenya. In it's fourth year, formerly known as Trendz Kenya... Read more »

• Kenya: Showdown Looms As Kambi Vows No Teachers' July Pay

  Labour Cabinet Secretary Kazungu Kambi on Thursday said the government will not pay teachers their July salaries. The teachers who recently returned to work after a three-week... Read more »

August 01

• Kenya: Medics Drop Strike Plan After July Pay Released

  Doctors have now cancelled their planned work boycott that was set for Monday next week, after the government released their pay for the month of July. Read more »

• Kenya: KAA Takes Over Pattni Duty Free Shops

  The row for the control of space at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has taken a new twist after duty free shops associated with businessman Kamlesh Pattni were... Read more »

• Kenya: Uhuru, Moi Discuss Regional Peace At State House

  President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday held talks with former President Daniel arap Moi at State House, Nairobi. During the meeting, they discussed regional peace initiatives. Read more »

• Kenya: KQ Starts Direct Flights to Kigali, Bujumbura

  Kenya Airways has introduced new direct flights from its Nairobi hub to Kigali in Rwanda and Bujumbura, Burundi as it consolidates its presence in the East African market. Read more »

• East Africa: 46th Blankets & Wine Features Ugandan Maurice Kirya, Burundi's Kidum

  Bring out your fashionable outfits, whip out your sunglasses, pack your picnic baskets and join us for the FAB edition of Blankets & Wine this August 4th at the Carnivore... Read more »

• Kenya: Freed Kenyans Meet Kin, No Ransom Was Paid

  Two government officials released by Al Shabaab militants from Somalia earlier this week have now been reunited with their families. Read more »

• Kenya: I Deserve Some Privileges As Former PM - Raila

  In a sharp turnaround from statements he has made in the past on how he should be handled as a former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga returned home on Wednesday from the US and stated... Read more »

• Kenya: Friday and Brown Resign, Whats Next for Kenya 7s?

  After the exit of Kenya's most successful 7's rugby coach Mike Friday, Kenya Rugby Union is reported to be in talks with 3 foreign coaches to take over the role. Read more »

• Kenya: MPs Oppose More Powers to Uhuru Over IG

  Parliament's committee on National Security and Administration has rejected amendments to the National Police Service Commission Act which proposes to give the President unilateral... Read more »

• Kenya: Lawyer Kethi Kilonzo Fights Back

  Despite the fact that the Makueni by-election is over and Mutula Kilonzo Junior sworn in as the county Senator, Kethi Kilonzo is fighting to clear her tarnished reputation. Read more »

• Kenya: Raila Gets 12 Bodyguards, Ordered to Return Eight Cars

  Former PM Raila Odinga and ex-Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka have been assigned 12 bodyguards each and two cars for the security detail, but ordered to surrender luxury cars... Read more »

• Kenya: Court Bars Hiring of New NSSF Boss Pending Case

  The Industrial Court has directed the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) board to stop the process of hiring a new Managing Trustee until it issues a ruling in a case filed by... Read more »

• Kenya: Did You Know Eating Tomatoes Can Kill You?

  Naturally sweet, tart and savoury - many enjoy the juicy tomato. Filled with minerals and vitamins, tomatoes add a great deal of nutrition to any meal. But did you know eating... Read more »

• Kenya: What Does a Sh10 Million Smartphone Look Like?

  Created especially for affluent women by Geneva-based brand Savelli, this luxury smartphone encompasses technology and artistry. Read more »

• Kenya: OLX Kenya Warns Users to Be Alert Over Fraud

  The online company has asked its users to be aware of fraudsters who are posting genuine items, but later produce faulty ones or rip-off interested buyers. OLX Country Manager... Read more »

• Kenya: NSSF, Taxman Pact to Boost Revenue Collection

  The National Social Security fund and Kenya Revenue Authority have partnered in a bid to improve the services they offer. Read more »

• Kenya: Kenya's Envoys Will Only Be Recalled When Term Expires

  The government now says it will not terminate contracts for those envoys whose term has not expired. Addressing the press on Thursday, the Principal Secretary Ministry of Foreign... Read more »

July 31

• Kenya: Kenyan Kills Mother-in-Law, Shoots Self in U.S.

  A Kenyan man has committed suicide in the United States after killing his mother in-law, authorities say. The 33-year-old man identified as Ian Muriu is reported to have opened... Read more »

• Kenya: ERC Sting Nets Illegal Gas Operations

  A joint operation between the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the flying squad was on Wednesday conducted at the Industrial Area and Mlolongo in Nairobi where they found... Read more »