September 20, 2022
Kenya: Kakuzi Readies for Second Avocado Shipment to China
Local agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc has secured pre-shipment approvals from the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) for its second fresh avocado shipment to China. Read more »
Kenya: Mwendwa Hopeful FIFA Will Lift Suspension Immediately After Return to Office
Football Kenya Federation president Nick Mwendwa says he expects world football governing body, Fifa, to immediately revoke their suspension of Kenya after his return to the helm… Read more »
Kenya: PS Macharia Says Problems Kenyans in Middle East Face Due to Cultural Differences
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Macharia Kamau claims the problems facing Kenyans working in Middle Eastern countries are due to cultural and behavioral differences. Read more »
Kenya: Speaker Kingi Commits to Ensuring Senators Are Well Facilitated
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has committed to ensuring that Senators of the 13th Parliament are well facilitated for them to be able to perform their duties effectively. Read more »
Kenya: Chaos Rock Kisumu County Assembly During MCAs' Swearing in
There was an interruption during the swearing in of the 47 Members of County Assembly (MCAs) at the Kisumu County Assembly. Read more »
Kenya: Court Ejects Parents Association Chairman Maiyo From Office
Embattled National Parents Association (NPA) chairman Nicholas Maiyo has been removed from office by a court order. Read more »
Kenya: Sharks, Sofapaka Play to Barren Draw in First of 'Elite Pre-Season Tournament'
Sofapaka and Kariobangi Sharks have played to a barren draw in the first match of the six-team 'Elite Pre-Season Tournament' at the Kasarani Annex on Tuesday afternoon. Read more »
Kenya: Oraro Elected Kisumu County Assembly Speaker
Elisha Jack Oraro, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party favorite, has been elected as the third Speaker of Kisumu County Assembly. Read more »
Kenya: Governor Nassir, Port Stakeholders Discuss Reversion of Port Services to Mombasa
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir on Tuesday held talks with port stakeholders after President William Ruto's directive on reverting port services back to the coastal city. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's GDP Growth to Decline to 5.7% in 2022 - Deloitte
Kenya's GDP growth is expected to decline to 5.7 per cent in 2022 owing to a wider global economic slowdown, heightened uncertainty linked to the August elections, and tighter… Read more »
Kenya: Odede Asks World Leaders, Donors to Fund Locally-Led Organizations
Shining Hope for Communities (Shofco) Founder and CEO Dr. Kennedy Odede has called on donors and world leaders to fund community-led organisations to achieve sustainable and… Read more »
Kenya: Amina Fires Back at Mwendwa for 'Breaking Into' FKF Offices
Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed has accused Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Nick Mwendwa for purporting to resume control of leadership of the game in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Young Rally Driver Hamza Backed By Navigator to Go Far in Career
Kenyan rally navigator Adnan Din believes young rally driver Hamza Anwar will be one of the greatest in the sport in coming years. Read more »
Kenya: High Court Maintains That KRA Recommendation on Taxes is Final
The High Court has ruled that the Kenya Revenue Authority(KRA) should not be put in a position whereby it complies with ministerial directives on taxation which are illegal or… Read more »
Kenya: Mara Launches Free Online Academy to Advance Digital Financial Literacy
Pan-African digital finance ecosystem, Mara has launched a free educational online platform that will steer blockchain and digital finance literacy. Read more »
Kenya: Red-Hot Olunga Scores Second Hatrick As Duhail Run Riot in Cup
Harambee Stars skipper Michael Olunga scored a second hattrick of the season, continuing his brilliant start to the new season in Qatar, as his club Al Duhail thrashed Markhiya 8-3… Read more »
Kenya: Ministry of Agriculture Announces New Subsidized Fertilizer Prices
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Co-operatives has announced new subsidized fertilizer prices after the government availed a Sh3.5billion fertilizer subsidy. Read more »
Kenya: Speaker Kingi Urges Senators to Be Patriotic, Strengthen Devolution
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has urged all 67 Senators in the 13th Parliament to "nurture a sense of Senatorial culture and patriotism" as they begin to discharge their mandate. Read more »
Kenya: Gor Mahia, Ulinzi Pull Out as Five FKF Premier League Sides Play Pre-Season Tournament
Five FKF Premier League teams will take part in a week-long pre-season tournament which starts Tuesday afternoon at the Moi Sports Centre Kasarani Annex, as the wait for the start… Read more »
Kenya: PS Macharia Welcomes Proposal to Have Ministry of Diaspora
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Macharia Kamau has lauded the proposed establishment of the Ministry of Diaspora to address issues affecting its citizens. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto to Make Inaugural Address at UN General Assembly
President William Ruto is on Wednesday set to make his inaugural address at the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. Read more »
Kenya: Senators to Commence 5-Day Induction Retreat
The Senate is on Wednesday set to begin a five-day induction retreat in Naivasha. Read more »
Kenya: Waititu Graft Case Adjourned, DPP to Present 2 Witnesses in October
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu graft case has been adjourned following an adjournment request by the defense team. Read more »
Uganda: Burundi Protests 'Misuse' of Its Sacred Drum at Uganda's Nyege Nyege Festival
Burundi's Ministry of culture has protested the use of its national sacred drum at Uganda's Nyege Nyege festival citing contempt. Read more »
Kenya: Is Freedom Coming? Mwendwa Leads Other FKF Officials Back to Kandanda House
The closest signs yet that the ousted Football Kenya Federation (FKF) will be back in office in due time was clear on Tuesday afternoon when embattled boss Nick Mwendwa led several… Read more »