February 12, 2023
Kenya: Sonko Wants Ruto to 'Fire' Uhuru As Peace Envoy for Disrespecting Him
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has urged President William Ruto to fire his predecessor as his peace envoy to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Ethiopia if he… Read more »
Kenya: Ndindi Nyoro Says Raila Rallies Won't Stop Ruto From Delivering
Kenya Kwanza leaders have told off Opposition leader Raila Odinga on his sustained attacks on the government and fresh calls for rallies and demonstrations. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Tells Uhuru, Raila to Stop Running Political Cults
President William Ruto has told off Azimio la Umoja coalition to stop what he describes as "personality cult politics" and allow MPs work with whoever they want. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Kibet Sets World Leading Time As Coleman Wins 60m Crown At Millrose Games
Kenya's Noah Kibet won the men's 800m at the Milrose Games in 1:44.98, a personal best and earning him the fastest time over the distance this season. Read more »
February 11, 2023
Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta Steers Off Politics At Magoha Burial
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta steered off politics at the burial of former Education Cabinet Secretary Professor George Magoalate who was buried on Saturday in Siaya. Read more »
Kenya: Jailbird Who Escaped Prison 9 Years Ago to Serve 7 More Years
A fugitive who has been on the run for 9 years after escaping from prison in Mombasa has been arrested and will now serve a fresh 7-year jail term. Read more »
February 10, 2023
Kenya: Opposition Moves to Deregister MPs Who Visited President Ruto
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party has decided to flex its muscles on the party's renegade Members of Parliament. Read more »
Kenya: Two Kenya Airways Employees Detained in India for Illegal Possession of Precious Metals
The Mumbai Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) has detained two Kenya Airways (KQ) employees for lack of proper documentation relating to precious metals found in their possession. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Clamps Down On Social Media Amid Protests
Facebook, Telegram and TikTok has been restricted in Ethiopia amid protests over the split of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewhado Church. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Commits to Timely Disbursement of Funds to Counties
President William Ruto has committed to the timely disbursement of funds to county governments. Read more »
Kenya: Mdundo Pays Kenyan Musicians Sh40 Million
Online music streaming platform Mdundo has content creators in Kenya Sh60 million for six-months ending December 2022. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta Joins Briefing On Ethiopia Peace Process
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta Thursday joined other African Union (AU) High Level - Panel members led by Former President of the Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, in a… Read more »
Kenya: 1,431 Farmers Have Received Subsidized Fertilizers, Govt Says
The government says only 1,431 farmers out of the 4.3 million registered have received the subsidized fertilizers. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Calls for Private Sector Support in Drive to Boost Rice Production
The private sector has been called upon to partner with the national government to support its goal of rice self-sufficiency in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Havi Appointed Retirement Benefits Authority Chair After Losing Westlands Seat
Former President of the Law Society of Kenya Nelson Havi has been appointed to chair the Retirements Benefits Authority. Read more »
Kenya: Ranguma Lands Key Post in Ruto Govt
Former Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma has landed a key role in President William Ruto's government after being appointed Chairperson of the SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Orders Crackdown On School Heads Charging Extra Levies
The Government has directed county education officials to ensure that no public school is charging unauthorized levies imposed by head teachers within their jurisdiction. Read more »
Kenya: Police Officer Charged With Murder of Civilian
An Administration Police Constable has been charged afresh with the murder of a civilian in Kwale four years ago. Read more »
February 09, 2023
Kenya: U.S. Embassy Says Terrorists May Target High Traffic Areas in Nairobi
The US Embassy in Nairobi has issued a terror alert asking American citizens to exercise vigilance in high traffic locations frequented by foreigners. Read more »
Kenya: We Need Help to Feed 4.3m Kenyans - Drought Response Team
The National Steering Committee on Drought Response has appealed for additional financial donations to support 4.3 million Kenyans at risk of starvation. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta, Odinga and Musyoka Set for Huge Payout Under Supplementary Budget
Treasury has proposed to allocate over Sh816 million to finance office operations and personal expenses for retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka and… Read more »
Kenya: DP Rallies Support Against Malnutrition to Stop Mother, Child Mortality Rates
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged development partners to support government efforts to address malnutrition in a bid to avert an increase in mortality rates among… Read more »
Kenya: World Resources Institute to Partner With Nairobi River Commission in Restoration of Nairobi River
The Nairobi Rivers Commission has received a major boost following a commitment of technical and financial support from the World Resources Institute (WRI) in cleaning the Nairobi… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Imports Wheat From Russia Amid High Prices
Kenya has received a bulk import of wheat at the Port of Mombasa, coming at a time when the country is grappling with wheat shortages. Read more »
Kenya: Blistering Fast Omanyala Breaks National Record in Mondeville
African 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala shattered the national 60m record on Wednesday night, running a blistering 6.55secs to win at the Mondeville Indoor meeting in France. Read more »