June 30, 2022
Kenya: ODM's Embakasi North Candidate Resists Zoning Plan, Declines to Cede Ground for Jubilee Rival
The Orange Democratic Movement party candidate for Embakasi North Jane Muringi has denied claims that she has agreed to step down in favor of Jubilee's Harrison Wangoro. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Higher Education Council Says Team University Probe At an Advanced Stage
Uganda's National Council of Higher Education (NCHE) now says a probe on Team University, a private institution from where Nairobi gubernatorial candidate Johnson Sakaja is said to… Read more »
Kenya: Police Probing Incident of Underage Child Caught on Camera Smoking Marijuana
The National Police Service (NPS) says it is investigating an incident where an underage child was caught n camera smoking marijuana. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Dismisses Claims He Orchestrated Ports Auction to UAE Company
Azimio la Umoja - One Kenya Alliance flag bearer Raila Odinga has distanced himself from the claims that he was part of the team that auctioned three ports. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto to Unveil Kenya Kwanza Manifesto Anchored on Economic Renewal
The Kenya Kwanza Alliance is Thursday expected to launch its manifesto at Nairobi's Kasarani Sports Complex. Read more »
Kenya: Karua Roots for ODM Homa Bay Gubernatorial Candidate Gladys Wanga
Azimio- One Kenya coalition Presidential running mate Martha Karua has drummed up support for Homa-Bay County ODM party gubernatorial candidate Gladys Wanga saying she had the… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Asks Kenyans to Import Maize By August 6 After Tax Waiver
The government has urged Kenyans to import maize within the stipulated period in a bid to stabilize food prices while adhering to the provisions of set guidelines on quality… Read more »
Kenya: Court Issues Temporary Orders for Inclusion of Running Mate Photos on Ballots
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) may be forced to review its formats for presidential and gubernatorial ballot papers to include images of running mates. Read more »
June 29, 2022
Kenya: Police Arrest Imposter in Full Uniform During Live TV Interview
Police in Nairobi have apprehended a suspected imposter at Inooro TV station where she had been invited as a panelist. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga, Karua Walk Out of IEBC Meeting After Ruto Arrives
Azimio One Kenya Presidential Candidate Raila Odinga and his running mate Martha Karua on Wednesday left a consultative meeting with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries… Read more »
Kenya: Wajackoyah Proposes One Year Maternity Leave for Expectant Women
Roots Party Presidential candidate George Wajackoyah has proposed a 12-month maternity leave for mothers if elected President in the August polls. Read more »
Kenya: I Have No Problem With IEBC Staff as Long as They Are Competitively Recruited - Ruto
Deputy President William Ruto has reiterated that he trusts anyone working at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) as long as they are competitively… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Lauds Odinga for Committing to Concede Defeat If Unsuccessful in August Polls
Deputy President William Ruto has exuded confidence that the August 9 general election will be a peaceful poll after Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance presidential candidate Raila… Read more »
Kenya: SMEs Urged to Embrace Bank Loans to Boost Their Growth
Small businesses have been urged to take advantage of the available financial solutions offered by banks to boost their businesses and drive growth. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Asks Kenyans to Import Maize Within Stipulated Period After Tax Waiver
The government has urged Kenyans to import maize within the stipulated period in a bid to stabilize food prices while adhering to the provisions of set guidelines on quality… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Hints at Possible Kindiki Endorsement as Successor
Deputy President William Ruto has hinted that Tharaka Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki might be his preferred successor come 2032 polls, if the Kenya Kwanza regime clinches two terms. Read more »
Kenya: Handshake Govt Illegally Auctioned Ports of Lamu, Naivasha, Kisumu - Mudavadi
Kenya Kwanza Alliance Coalition now claims that the President Uhuru Kenyatta administration has illegally mortgaged of Mombasa, Lamu and Kisumu, to company based in Dubai. Read more »
Kenya: Lapsset Woos Foreign Investors to Realize Lamu Port Potential
The LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority (LCDA) has set its sights on sourcing foreign investments for the Lamu Port to boost its viability as a potential transshipment hub in… Read more »
Kenya: Greek-Based IEBC Contractor to Print Ballot Papers in Athens, Designated Backup Printer in Romania
The electoral has announced ballot papers for the upcoming polls will be printed in Athens, Greece, with a backup printer located in Romania set to be deployed should the primary… Read more »
Kenya: Make Nairobi the Base of Your African Interests, President Kenyatta Woos Portuguese Investors
President Uhuru Kenyatta has rallied Portuguese investors, entrepreneurs and captains of industry to make Nairobi the fulcrum of their business interests and investments in Africa. Read more »
Kenya: Kasarani OCPD Mwanzo Appointed Nakuru County Commander Over Increased Criminal Activities
Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi has transferred Kasarani OCPD Peter Mwanzo to Nakuru as the County Police Commander. Read more »
Kenya: All Set for KEMSA's Annual Stock-Take Next Week
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has announced a scheduled annual stock-taking process to be undertaken early next month. Read more »
Kenya: Justice Mweresa Backs Geographical Jurisdiction to Avert Forum Shopping
Justice Eboso Benard Mweresa has expressed support for geographical jurisdiction during the ongoing interviews for the position of Court of Appeal Judge. Read more »
Kenya: Unity With Odinga Not Out of Convenience, but for Kenya's Sake - Karua
Azimio - One Kenya running mate Martha Karua has dismissed the allegations that her unity with Raila Odinga has been brought about by political convenience but a "dying desire to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Secure Two Safe Houses in Saudi Arabia at Sh70 Million for Those Who Lost Their Jobs
The government has assured Kenyans working abroad of safety as plans are underway to have two safe houses in Saudi Arabia where those who have lost their jobs will be housed. Read more »