July 12, 2022
Kenya: ICT Authority to Run Round-the-Clock Base to Monitor Network Coverage During Polls
The ICT Authority (ICTA) on Tuesday revealed it will deploy a 24/7 command center to monitor network coverage countrywide during the August 9 General Election. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Set Up National Automotive Council, President Kenyatta Says
President Uhuru Kenyatta says the Government will set up a national automotive council to facilitate implementation of the National Automotive Policy that is geared towards… Read more »
Kenya: Re-Match on August 9 Will Be a Technical Knockout - Sakaja to Igathe
Kenya Kwanza Alliance gubernatorial candidate Johnson Sakaja says there is no need for a "re-match" on the Nairobi gubernatorial debate. Read more »
Kenya: I Am More Popular Than You, Odinga Tells Ruto
Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga has told Deputy President William Ruto that he is more popular after he accused him of manipulating opinion polls in his favour as part… Read more »
Kenya: EACC to Recover Salaries Earned By Public Officials With Fake Academic Papers
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) says it is pursuing a recovery of salaries earned by public officials with fake academic papers. Read more »
Kenya: Justice Musyoka Pledges to Fight for Girls' Rights in Succession Cases
Justice William Musya Musyoka has pledged to streamline existing hurdles in the handling of succession cases if appointed Judge of the Court of Appeal. Read more »
July 11, 2022
Kenya: Pollster Scores Kenyatta as Average Performer in Second Term Review
With 29 days to go before the Kenyan voters go to the polls to elect President Uhuru Kenyatta's successor, a new opinion survey has given the Jubilee leader an 'average' score for… Read more »
Kenya: Revised Traffic Law Empowering Police to Deploy Breathalyzers Takes Effect
A harmonized traffic law seeking to tame drink-driving is now operational following presidential assent on June 21. Read more »
Kenya: You Abandoned Nairobians When They Needed You Most - Sakaja to Igathe
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) gubernatorial candidate Johnson Sakaja for Nairobi now says his political rival Polycarp Igathe (Jubilee) is unfit to lead the city having… Read more »
Kenya: Koome Says All Pending Election Cases to Be Concluded By Friday
Cheif Justice Martha Koome has given a commitment that all pending election cases before various courts will be concluded by Friday. Read more »
Kenya: 2022 Register of Voters Available to the Public at a Fee - Chebukati
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that the voters register is now available to the public. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Water Proposes Tariff Hike of Up to 40% to Offset Loans
Water bills in Nairobi are set to increase by up to 40 per cent if new tariffs by Nairobi Water are approved by the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB). Read more »
July 10, 2022
Kenya: Fake Opinion Polls Threat to Democracy, Cohesion - Polls Agency
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has urged the media to interrogate different opinion polls on the outcome of the August general election. Read more »
Kenya: Chebukati Says IEBC Committed to Working With the Media
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says it is dedicated to working closely with the media to deliver correct information to the public to ensure the… Read more »
Kenya: Bahati to Vie for Mathare MP Seat After IEBC Lists Name
Kevin Kioko Bahati is set to vie for the Mathare Parliamentary seat after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) gazetted him as one of the candidates to vie in… Read more »
Kenya: Blow to Karungo After IEBC Fails to Gazette Him Despite Court Order
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Senatorial candidate Karungo wa Thangwa suffered a blow after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) failed to gazette him… Read more »
Kenya: Peace Messages Dominate Eid Prayers as Country Edges Towards General Election
Messages of peaceful election and co-existence reverberated throughout the two days millions of Kenyan Muslims joined their brethren across the globe to conduct Eid Al-Adha… Read more »
Kenya: British Army Clears Munitions Left Behind After Training Exercises
The British Army Training Unit in Kenya (Batuk) has begun a mass mop-up of unexploded ordinance in their training grounds in Laikipia and Samburu counties in a bid to ensure the… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Gazettes List of Candidates in August Election
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has finally gazzeted the list of candidates in select elective seats who will participate in the August elections. Read more »
Kenya: President Kenyatta Launches Construction of WHO Regional Operations Centre and Logistics Hub
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday launched the construction of the World Health Organization (WHO) African regional operations and logistics hub. Read more »
July 09, 2022
Kenya: "Here I Come," Excited Kipchoge Says Ahead of Berlin Marathon
World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge is excited and raring to go for a fourth Berlin Marathon crown after he was named as one of the stellar names in the men's 42km. Read more »
Kenya: History! Okutoyi Becomes First Ever Kenyan Grandslam Winner With Wimbledon Victory
Angela Okutoyi made history on Saturday afternoon, becoming the first ever Kenyan to win a Grandslam following her girls' double victory at Wimbledon alongside Dutch partner Rose… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Does Not Belong to Any Individual, President Kenyatta Says
President Uhuru Kenyatta has defended the government's use of foreign investors in different development projects across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Presidential Candidates to Visit Ballot Printing Firm Inform Lykos Next Friday and Saturday
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has formally invited Presidential candidates and their representatives to witness the ballot printing at Greek firm… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC May Suspend Elections in Areas With Pending Court Cases - Chebukati
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says it may be forced to suspend elections in areas with pending court cases. Read more »