July 07, 2022
Kenya: Hundreds of Kenyans Take to Nairobi Streets to Protest High Cost of Living
Hundreds of Kenyans on Thursday took to the streets of Nairobi to protest the high cost of living, saying the Prices of basic commodities including cooking oil, maize flour, wheat… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans to Participate in Presidential Debate Through Whatsapp, Email, SMS
Kenyans will now be able to participate fully in the presidential debate set for this month through social media platforms opened by the Presidential debate team. Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Says Won't Clear Unqualified Presidential Aspirants Despite Court Ruling On Signature Threshold
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dashed the hopes of presidential aspirants who were edged out of the race after they failed to meet the 48,000… Read more »
Kenya: Digital Lenders Announce Increase in Loan Charges As New Tax Takes Effect
Digital Lenders Association of Kenya has announced plans to increase charges for borrowers as digital lenders begin effecting the proposed 20 percent excise tax on all credit… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Asks ODM to Pick New Candidate to Compete With Him
Deputy President William Ruto has asked the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to pick a new presidential candidate to compete with him in the August elections. Read more »
Kenya: Omanyala Among Seven Athletes Awarded Anoca Scholarships
African 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala is one of the seven athletes awarded scholarships on Thursday morning by the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K). Read more »
Kenya: Tea Prices Rises Marginally As Russian Traders Show Support At Auction
The average price of tea sold at the Mombasa auction has increased marginally to USD 2.25(Sh265) from USD2.24 (Sh264) recorded during the previous sale. Read more »
Kenya: Calm Down, I Will Bring Back the Respect, Says Conseslus Kipruto
Conseslus Kipruto has told Kenyans to calm down and that he will be at hand to restore Kenya's respect in the steeplechase at the World Championships and Commonwealth Games this… Read more »
Kenya: First Batch of Ballot Papers Have Arrived in Kenya
The first batch of ballot papers for the August General Election has arrived in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: KRA Surpasses Sh2trilllion Mark in Fy21/22 Revenue Collection
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has for the first time in Kenya's history hit and surpassed the Sh2trillion revenue collection mark, defying the difficult economic environment… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Decries Difficulty in Recovering Loans Disbursed to Uwezo Fund Beneficiaries
The government has decried the slow pace of repayment for the Uwezo fund, a flagship project for vision 2030 aimed at enabling women, youth, and persons with disabilities access to… Read more »
Kenya: Court Orders IEBC to Clear Karungo Thangwa for Kiambu Senate Race
It is a sigh of relief for United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Senatorial candidate Karungo wa Thangwa after the High Court quashed the decision by Independent Electoral and… Read more »
July 06, 2022
Kenya: Ruto Tells Off Odinga Over Concerns on Award of Ballot Papers Tender
Deputy President William Ruto has told off Azimio - One Kenya presidential flag bearer Raila Odinga for raising issues with the awarding of the ballot paper tender to Greek firm… Read more »
Kenya: Passenger Vehicles Barred From Nairobi Expressway to Curb Accidents
No passenger vehicle with a capacity of over seven passengers will be allowed on the Nairobi Expressway in measures aimed at curbing road accidents. Read more »
Kenya: Justice Okong'o Says Mothers Should Be Allowed to Make Their Choice On Abortion
Justice Okong'o Samson Odhiambo says mothers should be allowed to make a choice on whether they want to abort or not. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Tourism Board in Campaign to Woo Indian Travellers
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has commenced a joint promotional campaign with leading Indian travel agents targeting potential Indian travelers. Read more »
Kenya: UK's Trade Envoy to Kenya Theo Clark Resigns
United Kingdom Trade envoy to Kenya Theo Clark has resigned citing lack of confidence in Prime Ministers Boris Johnson's administration which is rocked by scandal. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Most Preferred Presidential Candidate at 49%, Infotrak Poll Shows
A recent survey in Nairobi has placed Azimio La Umoja- One Kenya Presidential Candidate Raila Odinga’s popularity at 49 percent ahead of his closest rival Deputy President… Read more »
Kenya: Nobody is Deporting Me Anywhere - Roots Party Presidential Candidate
Roots Party Presidential flag bearer George Wajackoyah has told off those questioning his Kenyan citizenship saying he has never changed his nationality. Read more »
Kenya: High Court in Mombasa Declines to Lift Orders Barring IEBC Ballot Paper Printing in Mombasa Governor Race
The High Court in Mombasa has refused to lift orders barring the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from gazetting and printing ballot papers for the Mombasa… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Urges High Court to Reconsider Decision to Halt Ballot Paper Printing in Mombasa Race
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Tuesday told the High Court of its desire to seek a stay of the order barring it from printing ballot papers related to… Read more »
Kenya: Wetangula Says Claims Linking Him to Greek Ballot Paper Printing Firm ODM Smear Campaign
Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula has dismissed allegations that he is involved in the ballot paper printing tender for the August general election. Read more »
Kenya: Anti-Corruption Court Throws Out Case Against Ex FKF Boss Nick Mwendwa
Beleaguered former Football Kenya Federation boss Nick Mwendwa can breathe a sigh of relief after the Anti-Corruption Court sitting in Milimani, Nairobi, threw out a case against… Read more »
Kenya: Energy CS Monica Juma Announces Plans to Pilot Green Hydrogen Project
Energy CS Monica Juma has announced plans to pilot green hydrogen projects in the country as part of the efforts toward the provision of clean, affordable, and sustainable energy. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Says No Manual Register, No Elections
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya presidential candidate Raila Odinga has issued a new ultimatum to the electoral commission, saying there will be no elections unless the manual register… Read more »