May 31, 2022
Kenya: IEBC Calls Off Wa Iria Meeting on Exclusion From Presidential Race
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has called off a meeting in which it was to hear a dispute filed by Usawa Kwa Wote presidential hopeful Mwangi Wa Iria… Read more »
Kenya: Kisii - Police Raise Alarm as Murders Over Year-Long Period Top 126
Kisii County Police Commander, Francis Kooli has raised concern over the rising murder incidents in the region that has seen 126 people killed since May 2021 and appealed to… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC to Harmonize Political Campaigns in Makueni
The Independent Electrical and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in Makueni County will harmonize political campaigns in the area in a bid to avoid conflicts especially in major trading… Read more »
Kenya: Bomet Man Charged With Sharing Intimate Images of Lover on Facebook
A 52-year-old man has been charged before a Bomet court for allegedly sharing his explicit and intimate content on social media with his partner without her knowledge. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, High Risk Counties for Potential Electoral Violence - NCIC
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has listed Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu as high-risk counties for potential election-related violence. Read more »
Kenya: Mandago Cleared to Vie for Uasin Gishu Senate Seat
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Monday cleared the outgoing Uasin Gishu County governor Jackson Mandago to run for the senate seat on a United Democratic… Read more »
Kenya: KCB Named Best Bank in Kenya for Sustainable Finance
KCB Bank has been named as the 'Best Bank in Sustainable Finance in Kenya 2022' in recognition for its efforts in creating a more sustainable business enterprise through deliberate… Read more »
Kenya: The Alchemist Bar Shut Down Over Discrimination, Noise Pollution
The Alchemist Bar in Westlands has been shut down following allegations of discrimination and noise pollution. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio to Get 4 Million Votes in Mt Kenya Due to Karua - Murathe
Jubilee Party vice-chairman David Murathe now claims the naming of Narc-Kenya Party Leader Martha Karua as Raila Odinga's running mate has begun to change political fortunes for… Read more »
Kenya: Maize and Sorghum Farmers Lose 60% of the Crop to Armyworms
Maize and sorghum farmers in Kisumu are staring at glaring losses this season after the African armyworms destroyed 60% of the crops. Read more »
Kenya: KBL, Tusker Unveils Mega Beer Campaign to Celebrate 100 Years of Existence
Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) and its flagship brand Tusker have launched a consumer initiative to support bottled beer drinkers in pursuit of their dreams. Read more »
Kenya: This is What You Need to Do to Avoid Being a Victim of SIM Swap Fraud
Telco service provider, Safaricom, has launched a service that ensures that a customer's line/SIM card can only be replaced by visiting a Safaricom Shop or Care desk with their ID,… Read more »
Kenya: Odinga to Tour Parts of Nairobi to Popularise Azimio
Azimio Coalition presidential aspirant Raila Odinga and his brigade will have a roadshow in various parts of Nairobi County on Tuesday, starting at 2 pm to popularise the Azimio… Read more »
Kenya: Police Say No Traffic Disruptions Expected During Madaraka Day
The National Police Service (NPS) says there will be no traffic disruptions expected during the Madaraka Day celebrations set for Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Dollar Shortage a Serious Threat to Manufacturing Sector, KAM Warns
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers has warned that the ongoing dollar shortage in the country poses a serious threat to the sector members who rely on dollars to import key raw… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC to Hear Wa Iria's Complaint on Exclusion From Presidential Race
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is on Tuesday expected to hold a meeting to hear a dispute filed by Usawa Kwa Wote presidential hopeful Mwangi Wa Iria… Read more »
May 30, 2022
Kenya: Comedian Walter Nyambane Cleared to Vie for the Presidency
Comedian Walter Mong'are Nyambane has been cleared to vie for the presidency under the Umoja Summit party. Read more »
Kenya: President Kenyatta Mourns Rabai MP William Kamoti Mwamkale
President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of comfort to the family, friends and constituents of Rabai MP William Kamoti Mwamkale who passed away on Sunday night in a grisly road… Read more »
Morocco/Egypt: Wydad Beat Al Ahly to Clinch Third CAF Champions League Title
Wydad Athletic Club have won the 2021-22 CAF Champions League title after beating defending champions Al Ahly of Egypt 2-0 at the Mohamed V Stadium in Casablanca on Monday evening. Read more »
Kenya: Make Secondary Schools Affordable to Achieve 100% Transition - Educator
The government has been challenged to make secondary education affordable, for the country to achieve a hundred percent transition. Read more »
Kenya: 6 Makueni MCA's Arrested for Pocketing Sh175,000 in Dubai Trip 7 Years Ago
Six Members of the County Assembly of Makueni were on Monday arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives for fraudulently claiming and receiving… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Spend Sh2.2 Billion in Fighting Neglected Tropical Diseases
The Ministry of Health will spend Sh2.2 billion in the next financial year to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Read more »
Kenya: KQ Implements Cashless System at Kisumu and Mombasa Airport
Kenya's national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced that it will implement an exclusively cashless system effective June 1 2022 at the Moi International Airport (Mombasa)… Read more »
Kenya: CBK Raises Base Lending Rate to 7.5%, Cites Elevated Risks to Inflation Outlook
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has raised the base lending rate to 7.50 per cent citing elevated inflation risks due to increased global commodity prices and supply chain… Read more »
Kenya: Brave Okutiyi Goes Down Fighting Against Australian Open Champion Marcinko at Roland Garros
African junior champion and Kenyan tennis teen sensation Angela Okutoyi's run at the French Open was ended on Monday afternoon after losing two-love to Croatian Petra Marcinko in… Read more »