September 19
Kenya: VP Gachagua Ditches Another State Event As Rift With Ruto Deepens
The rift between President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua seems to be deepening as the latter continues to skip state events. Read more »
Kenya: Employment Court Halts Strike By University Staff in Urgent Suit By Councils
The Employment and Labour Court has suspended a strike called by the University staff under the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) and Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU)… Read more »
Kenya: Kanja Assumes Top Job at Police Service
President William Ruto presided over the investiture ceremony of Douglas Kanja, who was officially promoted to Inspector General (IG) of the National Police Service (NPS)Friday. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Criticise Analysis Tool On New University Funding Model Categorization
The new university funding model is still a headache in the Ministry of Education with Members of Parliament criticising of the Means Testing Instrument (MTI) of the funding model. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Might Be Consuming Substandard Cooking Oil - Kebs
Shocking revelations have shown that Kenyans might be consuming substandard cooking oil across the country. Read more »
Kenya: KHRC Calls for Citizen's Arrest of Masengeli If Kindiki Fails to Act
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has called on the public to initiate a citizen's arrest of Deputy Inspector General of Administration Police, Gilbert Masengeli, if… Read more »
Kenya: 6 Arrested for Staging Robberies While Posing As PSV Operators in Parklands
Police in Nairobi have arrested a gang of six people who have been posing as matatu operators in Parklands only to turn against passengers and rob them of their valuables, kidnap… Read more »
Kenya: Why It's Time to Know Where Our Food Comes From
As Kenyans, our local food culture is something we hold dear--whether it's sukuma wiki from the mama mboga or freshly cut meat from the neighborhood butchery. These familiar and… Read more »
Kenya: Latest African EV Developments Being Showcased in Nairobi
Nairobi is hosting an event showcasing the latest developments in the electric vehicle sector at the 3rd edition of the Africa E-Mobility Week Conference, which aims to advance… Read more »
Kenya: German Firm Eyes Kenyan, African Early-Stage Startups With Sh4.3bn Fund
Unconventional Capital (Uncap), a German firm, has rolled out a Sh4.3 billion (€30 million) fund targeting early-stage startups in Kenya and other African nations. Read more »
Kenya: Divisions Rock Mt Kenya Over Kindiki Endorsement
Divisions continue to emerge in Mt. Kenya Region over endorsement of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as the Region's de facto link with the government. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Probe Sh29.8mn Moi University Gate in Details Unearthed By Audit Report
Details disclosed before the National Assembly's Public Investments Committee on Education have revealed how Moi University spent a whooping Sh29.8 million to build the university… Read more »
Kenya: KDF to Handover Sh2.4bn MV Uhuru II to Kenya Railways
The Kenya Defence Forces will hand over the Sh2.4 billion MV Uhuru II to Kenya Railways Corporation in Kisumu on Thursday. Read more »
Kenya: At 40, APC's UPS Technology Is More Relevant Than Ever
This year, APC celebrates 40 years since introducing its first, milestone UPS in 1984. This original model, the 750, used a lead-acid battery to provide surge protection and backup… Read more »
Kenya: British Defence Adviser Hosts Reception in Nairobi Honoring Military Dedication
On Thursday, 12 September 2024, Brigadier Olly Bryant, the British Defence Adviser to Kenya, hosted a special reception to mark Armed Forces Day and celebrate the extraordinary… Read more »
Kenya: Ten Foreign Based Players Included As Kenya Chases Afcon U20 Qualification
Coach Salim Babu has included 10 foreign based players in his preliminary squad, as Kenya's Rising Stars prepare for an assault at qualification for the U20 Africa Cup of Nations… Read more »
September 18
Kenya: Rogue Clerics On the Radar As Bill With Proposed Regulations
A new proposed bill now seeks to regulate religious organizations with religious leaders who operate an unregistered religious organization, risking a Sh5 million fine, three years… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Rallies Broad-Based Cabinet Behind Reform Plan
President William Ruto chaired the first meeting of the newly constituted Cabinet at State House Nairobi on Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Ratifies SHA Transition Beginning October 1
The Cabinet has ratified the transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority (SHA), effective October 1, 2024. Read more »
Kenya: University Staff Go On Strike Over Delayed Salaries, Medical Cover
University staff members under the Universities Academic Staff Union and the Kenya Universities Staff Union have kicked off a nationwide strike across public universities over… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Spend Sh106bn to Implement Maraga Taskforce Reforms
The government will spend Sh106 billion to implement various reforms recommended by the David Maraga led taskforce on terms and conditions of service for the National Police… Read more »
Kenya: National Assembly Approves Nomination of Kanja As IG
President William Ruto's nominee for the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja now awaits swearing in after parliament unanimously approved his nomination. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto to Launch Strategic Framework for Implementation of Security Reforms
President William Ruto will on Wednesday preside over the official launch of the Strategic Framework for the Implementation of Reforms in the National Police Service, Kenya Prisons… Read more »
Kenya: Investing in Nutrition Is Key to Fighting Climate Change and Global Health Challenges - Goalkeepers Report
In the fight against climate change, one of the most effective strategies might not be what you expect: investing in nutrition. Read more »
Kenya: IPOA Probing Withdrawal of Justice Mugambi's Security Detail
The Independent Policing and Oversight Authority (IPOA) is investigating the withdrawal of High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi's security detail. Read more »