June 08, 2022
Kenya: World Bank Concerned That Fuel Subsidies Straining Kenya's Fiscal Perfomance
World Bank has expressed concerns that the issuance of fuel subsidies to oil dealers is putting a strain on the Government's expenses and is subsequently hurting the country's… Read more »
Kenya: Don't Provoke Cops, They May Shoot You and Nothing Will Happen - Kinoti
Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) George Kinoti has warned politicians and the public in general against provoking police officers by questioning their competencies. Read more »
Kenya: Raila Proposes Formation of Highway Patrol Authority to Enforce Traffic Compliance
Azimio-One Kenya Coalition Party Presidential candidate, Raila Odinga has proposed the creation of a Highway Patrol Unit under the National Police Service. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Reject Five Draft Elections Related Laws
The National Assembly has once again foiled a last-ditch attempt by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to legislate regulations to guide the conduct of the… Read more »
Kenya: World Record? Yes I Will Break It! Says Confident Ferdinand Omanyala
African 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala believes he has what it takes to break Usain Bolt's 9.58secs world record set in 2009 in Berlin, and he is optimistic the mark is… Read more »
June 07, 2022
Kenya: Looming Job Losses as U.S. Dollar Shortage Bites
Concerns have been raised that the dollar shortage in Kenya could trigger job losses as more manufacturing firms may be forced to shut down or suspend operations as they try to… Read more »
Kenya: Elephant Gives Birth to Twins in an Extremely Rare Occurance
An elephant has given birth to twins at the Aberdare National Park, an extremely rare occurrence. Read more »
Kenya: Media Told to Take Bias Complaints Seriously
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has urged the media to take allegations of bias coverage seriously because they are supposed to remain neutral at all times. Read more »
Kenya: NGOs Seek Review of Seed Laws Unfavorable to Small-Scale Farmers
Two non-governmental organizations are calling for a review of the existing seed law which they claimed favoured large corporations at the expense of small-scale farmers. Read more »
Kenya: Stand-Off as IEBC Declines to Clear Sonko for Mombasa Governor's Race
There was a stand-off at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) offices in Mombasa on Tuesday after it declined to clear former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko for… Read more »
Kenya: House Raises Debt Ceiling to Sh10 Trillion as Budget Deficit Nears Sh1 Trillion
Members of Parliament have approved Treasury's proposal to raise the debt ceiling to Sh10 trillion. Read more »
Kenya: Trickle Down is Dangerous, Ruto Says of Odinga's Comments on Second Hand Clothes
Deputy President William Ruto has weighed in on the Azimio -One Kenya coalition party presidential candidate Raila Odinga's reference to secondhand clothes as garments "worn by… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Seals Two-Horse Gubernatorial Race in Narok After Clearing Ntutu, Kenta
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in Narok County has cleared the two aspirants vying for the gubernatorial seat in Narok County. Read more »
Kenya: Murang'a Coffee Farmers Visit Nyeri for Benchmarking Programme
A coffee and tea sector lobby has organized a benchmarking programme for a section of Murang'a coffee farmers in a bid to boost production of the cash crop in the county. Read more »
Kenya: Thank You for Giving Women a Voice, Ngilu Tells Odinga
Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu has commended Azimio-One Kenya presidential candidate Raila Odinga for his faith in women leadership. Read more »
Kenya: Huawei, Tourism Ministry and Safaricom Partner to Drive Wildlife Conservation
Huawei Technologies, working in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Safaricom and the China Media Group (CMG), brought the Amboseli National Park to the homes of Kenyans… Read more »
Kenya: Government Puts a Freeze on Creation of Administrative Units
The Government has frozen the creation of new administration units - sub-locations, locations, divisions, and sub-counties, as units of service delivery in Eastern and Northeastern… Read more »
Kenya: Wanjigi, Aukot, Kigame to Sue IEBC for Barring Them From Presidential Race
Presidential aspirants Jimi Wanjigi of Safina Party, Thirdway Alliance's Ekuru Aukot and Agano Party's Reuben Kigame say they will challenge the Independent Electoral and… Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Cleared for City Hall Race to Face Igathe
UDA Nairobi gubernatorial candidate Senator Johnson Sakaja has been cleared to run for the seat by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Read more »
Kenya: Muturi, Nanok Promote Kenya Kwanza Agenda in Narok
The Kenya Kwanza team held an 'Economic Forum in Narok County on Monday aimed at consolidating views of the residents on the major projects to be prioritized to boost the… Read more »
Kenya: Kisii Plants 4,000 Trees in Multilateral Pact With Scouts, First Responders
Kisii county government in collaboration with Kisii University, Scouts Association and St. John Ambulance has planted over 4000 trees to commemorate the World Environment Day this… Read more »
Kenya: Odinga's Labeling of Mitumba as Garments Worn By the Dead Sparks Outrage
Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga's reference to second hand clothes as garments "worn by dead people" has triggered an aggressive online debate pitting the five-time… Read more »
Kenya: Crypto Exchange Platform, Mara, Names Susan Younis as Its Chief Marketing Boss
Mara, the Pan-African crypto exchange platform has today announced that Susan Younis has been named the new Chief Marketing Officer effective immediately. Read more »
Kenya: Kang'ata Finally Cleared for the Murang'a Governor's Race
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party candidate for Murang'a gubernatorial seat Irungu Kang'ata has finally been cleared by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Kwanza Most Popular in Mt Kenya Region - Gachagua
Deputy President William Ruto's running mate in the August Presidential election Rigathi Gachagwa has maintained that the Kenya Kwanza coalition was the most dominant in the Mount… Read more »