July 17, 2022
Kenya: Ruth Mucheru - the Corporate Intelligence Expert Deputizing Mwaure in Race to Succeed Kenyatta
Before June 11, 2022, majority of Kenyans had little or no knowledge of who Ruth Mucheru Mutua was. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Misses Out on Men's Marathon Medal as Ethiopia Take 1-2 Finish
Kenya's hope of increasing the medal count at the World Championships in Eugene were slowed down on Sunday evening as the country missed out on a medal in the men's Marathon, which… Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Pleads With Supporters to Reclaim Lang'ata From Ruto's UDA
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Presidential Candidate Raila Odinga has appealed to his supporters in Kibera to turn out in large numbers and vote for him in next month's presidential… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Medic Writes Open Letter to Incoming U.S. Ambassador Over Visa Delays
A Kenyan doctor has written an open letter to the incoming United States Ambassador to Kenya, Margaret Whitman, over inordinately long periods the country's embassy takes to… Read more »
Kenya: President Kenyatta Heads to Seychelles for 3-Day State Visit
President Uhuru Kenyatta was on Sunday set to start a three-day State Visit to Seychelles. Read more »
Kenya/Tanzania: Defender Christopher Oruchum Leaves Tusker FC for Tanzania's Namungo
FKF Premier League champions Tusker FC have been dealt a major blow after defender Christopher Oruchum left the side after the expiry of his contract and has already travelled to… Read more »
Kenya: Super Faith Kipyegon Storms Final as Cheruiyot, Kipsang and Taki Sail in 1500m
Faith Kipyegon further underlined her status as the greatest 1500m runner of all time with another easy victory as she sailed into the final at the World Athletics Championships… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC to Decide Sonko's Fate in the Mombasa Gubernatorial Race Next Week
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will determine whether or not to uphold the clearance of former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko for the Mombasa gubernatorial… Read more »
July 16, 2022
Kenya: EU Observer Mission to Deploy Media Monitors, Technology Analyst During Polls
European Union Election Observation Mission have set up a media monitoring team to assess poll coverage in a bid to promote a free, fair and transparent election, the Mission's… Read more »
Kenya: EU Election Observation Mission to Deploy 180 Monitors in 39 Counties
The European Union Election Observation Mission to Kenya is set to deploy 180 monitors in 39 counties, the Missions Chief Observer Ivan Štefánek has said. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Somalia Set for JCC Talks in Mogadishu After Border Reopening
Kenya and Somalia on Friday agreed to convene Joint Commission for Co-operation (JCC) talks in Mogadishu after the leaders of the two nations ordered the immediate reopening of the… Read more »
Kenya: Cybercrime - Man With 93 Phones Arrested as Police Storm Embakasi-Based 'Command-Post'
Police Officers from Embakasi have arrested a man in possession of 93 mobile phones suspected to have been stolen in cybercrime-linked activities. Read more »
Kenya: Obiri, Chelimo Open Kenya's Medal Count in Oregon With Silver and Bronze
Kenya opened its medal count at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon on Saturday night with Hellen Obiri and Margaret Chelimo winning silver and bronze in the women's… Read more »
Kenya: Blow to Kenya as Lawrence Cherono Ruled Out of World Championships After Positive Drug Test
Lawrence Cherono, the 2019 Boston and Chicago Marathon champion is out of the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Oregon after a provisional suspension by the Athletics Integrity… Read more »
Kenya: Justina Wamae - Little-Known Kibra-Born Woman in Race to Become Next DP
Until her nomination to deputize Roots Party presidential candidate George Wakackoyah, little was known about Justina Wambui Wamae. Read more »
Kenya: Sonko Files for Review of Impeachment Verdict, Accuses Supreme Court of Bias
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has filed for a review of Friday’s decision by the Supreme Court to uphold his impeachment in 2020 terming the verdict a miscarriage of… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Vows to Clear Obstacles for Faith Institutions During Prayer Summit With Bishops
United Democratic Alliance Presidential candidate promised to protect faith institutions if elected President on August 9, assuring church leaders of his commitment to safeguard… Read more »
Kenya: Multichoice Files Contempt Proceedings Against Jamii Telecom Over Sports Pirating
MultiChoice Kenya has filed contempt of court proceedings against Jamii Telecom Limited accusing the internet service provider of defying High Court orders to block 141 sports… Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Pitches Camp in Nairobi After Charm Offensive at the Coast
The Azimio One Kenya coalition pitched camp in Nairobi county on Saturday after finalizing their week-long charm offensive at the coast. Read more »
Kenya: Waita, Suluhu Launch Manifesto in Battle for Machakos Governorship
Machakos Governor candidate Nzioka Waita and his Deputy Governor-designate Florence Mwangangi popularly known as Suluhu have officially launched their manifesto as they seek to… Read more »
Kenya: UDA Presidential Campaign Says Ruto, Gachagua to Make Own Choices on Debates
The United Democratic Alliance Presidential Campaign Secretariat on Friday its candidates will make independent decisions on whether or not to attend presidential debates. Read more »
Kenya: Jet Lag for Who? - Omanyala Storms Into 100m Semis Despite Late Arrival
African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala beat off immense jet lag and huge psychological barriers to storm into the 100m final at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene early… Read more »
July 15, 2022
Kenya: Kenya Loses Bid to Host 2025 World Athletics Championships
Kenya's hopes of hosting the senior World Athletics Championships for the first time ever have been quashed after World Athletics announced that Tokyo will host the 2025 edition. Read more »
Kenya: Fight Against Gender Based Violence Gets Boost as Govt Rolls Out Monitoring Framework
The fight against Sexual and Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the country has received a significant boost following the launch of the second edition of the National Monitoring and… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Rejects Party Lists as All the 79 Outfits Fail to Meet Gender Threshold
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has rejected all the 79 party lists submitted to it due to non-compliance in selection on gender equity among other… Read more »