January 10, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Vows to Modernize Police, Enhance Community Policing
President William Ruto now says that the newly graduated officers from the Kenya Police Service represent a critical milestone in Kenya's journey to boost police ratios. Read more »
Kenya: KQ Blames Flight Disruptions On Spare Parts Shortages
Kenya Airways (KQ) has said flight disruptions on its route is due toshortages of spare parts amid supply chain disruption. Read more »
Kenya: I Consulted the President Before Appointing Azimio Candidates to Top County Posts - Sakaja
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has clarified that he first consulted President William Ruto before he appointed persons allied to the rival Azimio Alliance to key county… Read more »
Kenya: Homa Bay County Announces Cholera Outbreak
A cholera outbreak alert has been issued in Homa Bay county with residents being advised to seek quick medical attention if they experience watery, diarrhea and vomiting. Read more »
Kenya: 10 Fun Things to Do in Nairobi This January 2023
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Kenya: Disbursement of Elderly, Disabled Cash Starts in Machakos
Disbursement of Inua Jamii cash transfer commenced on Monday in Machakos County for the beneficiaries on the payroll. Read more »
Kenya: LSK Calls for Speedy Probe Over Spate of Killings in Kisii
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) South West Branch Chairman Mr. Gideon Nyambati has called for speedy investigations into the murder incidences that have been reported within Kisii… Read more »
January 09, 2023
Kenya: Ex-CJ Maraga Sworn in to Spearhead Reforms in Police and Prison
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has been sworn in as Chairperson of the task force mandated to oversee the implementation of reforms in the National Police Service and the… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto's Police Welfare Plan Set in Motion
The journey towards improving the terms and conditions of service for police and prison service officers officially kicked off Monday following the swearing in of the 20-member… Read more »
Kenya: Sports Official Pleads With CAF to Reinstate Kenya in 2024 Afcon Qualifiers
Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has asked the Confederation of African Football (Caf) to be considerate and reinstate the national football team, Harambee Stars, in the… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto to Preside Over First AP Pass-Out Parade As President On Wednesday
President William Ruto will on Wednesday preside over his first Passing Out Parade of the Administration Police officers as the Head of State. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome to Preside Over Swearing in of New Revenue Commission Members
Chief Justice Martha Koome was on Monday scheduled to preside over the swearing-in of the new members of the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA). Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Tasks Gachagua to Lead Coffee Sector Reforms, Mudavadi to Oversee Govt Delivery
President William Ruto has assigned Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua leadership over coffee sector reforms in a news Executive Order replacing an initial one issued last year. Read more »
Kenya: KRA Intercepts Uncustomed Ethanol Worth Sh15mn
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), in collaboration with a multiagency team, has intercepted two trucks ferrying 132 and 156 drums of uncustomed ethanol worth Sh15million. Read more »
Kenya: Methodist University Bans Slits, Dreadlocks, 'Extravagant' Necklines
The Kenya Methodist University has banned wearing of dreadlocks short skirts and those with exaggerated slits in a new dress code directive issues by the institution's Dean of… Read more »
January 08, 2023
Kenya: Two Underage Boys Among 3 More Suspects Arrested in LGBTQ+ Activist Edwin Chiloba's Murder
Two underage boys are among three more suspects arrested in the murder of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender+ (LGBTQ+) activist Edwin Chiloba. Read more »
Kenya: 10 Admitted in Kisii Over Anthrax Outbreak
Ten people are admitted to various hospitals in Kisii County following an anthrax outbreak in Sugubo village,Bobasi constituency a border in Kisii and Trans in Narok County. Read more »
January 06, 2023
Kenya: We Will Prepare a Better Bid to Win 2029 World Champs Hosting - Ababu
Kenya has confirmed it will bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships after missing the 2025 rights, which were awarded to Tokyo, Japan. Read more »
Kenya: Murder of LGBTQI+ Activist Edwin Chiloba Sparks Outrage Over Intolerance
The discovery of the body of Edwin Chiloba, an LGBTQ activist, concealed in a metal box after his murder has sparked outrage with rights crusaders expressing deep concern over… Read more »
Kenya: We Love the Plan, Now Walk the Talk - World Athletics Boss Coe Tells Kenya On Doping
World Athletics boss Lord Sebastian Coe has warned the country that only action, and not just talk, will help eradicate doping, even as he gave a thumbs up to the government and… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Warns of New Trick By Fraudsters Offering Cheap Tokens to Con Kenyans
Kenya Power and Lighting Company has warned Kenyans of a new trick being used by fraudsters to con customers by offering them cheap tokens. Read more »
Kenya: Akombe Named Chief of Peacebuilding At UN Agency Headquartered in New York
Kenya's Roselyn Akombe has been appointed the Chief of Peacebuilding Strategy and Partnerships at United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (UNDPPA). Read more »
Kenya: Shock As Body of LGBTQI+ Activist Found Stuffed in Box Within Eldoret
A man whose body was discovered stuffed in a metallic box in Uasin Gishu's Kipenyo-Katinga Road has been identified as that of a popular Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer… Read more »
Kenya: John Ngumi Resigns As Safaricom Chair After 5-Month Stint
Safaricom board chairman John Ngumi has resigned from the role barely 6 months after his appointment in July last year. Read more »
January 05, 2023
Kenya: Paralympians Wawira, Chelagat Among Nominees for Sportswoman Living With a Disability Award
Paralympians Nancy Chelagat and Hellen Wawira lead the names after the shortlist for the Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA) Sportswoman living with disability were… Read more »