April 05
Kenya: Prevalence of Hate Speech, Incitement Threat to Global Peace - Rwanda
Rwanda's High Commissioner to Kenya Martin Ngoga has expressed concern over what he describes as worrying trends of hate speech and incitement to violence across the globe amid… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Agents Arrest Suspect Behind Fake Tantalum Minerals Consignment
Detectives in Nairobi have apprehended a prime suspect implicated in a Sh 151 million Tantalum mineral export scam to China. Read more »
Kenya: Three Strikes That Earned Kenyan Athlete Two-Year Ban From AIU
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has slapped Kenyan athlete Kennedy Kiprop Cheboror with a two-year ban after three whereabout failures. Read more »
April 04
Kenya: Courts Suffer System Outage, Urgent Matters to Be Filed By Mail
The Judiciary has announced an intermittent system outage on the E-filing portal, affecting the electronic filing of cases. Read more »
Kenya: Health Crisis Persists in Kenya As Doctors Reject Govt Offer
The health crisis will persist in Kenya after doctors rejected a government offer aimed at ending two-week-long strike that has severely disrupted health services. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Want Answers From Linturi in Raging Fake Fertilizer Scandal, Summons Issued
NAIROBI, Kenya - Members of the National Assembly are intensifying efforts to uncover the truth behind the fake fertilizer scandal by summoning high-ranking officials from the… Read more »
Kenya: Maangi Under Fire Over Corruption Probe As Defense Committee Grills Ambassadorial Hopefuls
Former Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi's nomination to head the high commission in Uganda faced intense scrutiny Thursday as he appeared before the Defense and Foreign Relations… Read more »
Kenya: Governor Otuoma Condemns Attack On Senator Okiya Omtatah's Home
Busia Governor Paul Otuoma has condemned the attack on the rural residence of area Senator Okiya Omtatah, urging relevant security agencies to swiftly address the matter. Read more »
Kenya: Kipchoge Closes in On Marathon History After Making Team Kenya for Paris Olympics
Two-time Olympics marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge has taken a step closer to a hattrick of titles at the quadrennial games after he was named in the men's team for this year's… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Private Sector Activities Drops in March
Private sector activities in Kenya dropped slightly in the month of March, attributed to a drop in new orders and output. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Eyes Share of $171.8 Billion Global Superfoods Market Through Co-Operative Movement - CS Chelugui
The government has confirmed plans to use the local co-operatives network to position Kenya as a leading superfood producer and exporter. Read more »
Africa: President Ruto Urges African Investors to Take Advantage of AfCFTA
President William Ruto has appealed to African investors and businesspeople to take advantage of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. Read more »
Kenya: Omtatah Attack - Senators Accuse Governors of Financing 'Village Militias'
A section of Senators have called on national security agencies to crack the whip on what they term "village militias" sustained by Governors keen to evade accountability. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Spokesman Mwaura Defends CS Linturi in Fake Fertilizer Scandal
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has come to the defense of Agriculture Cabinet Secretary, Mithika Linturi, amidst ongoing investigations into fake fertilizer seized by the… Read more »
Kenya: TikTok's #SaferTogether Workshops Impact Many More in Kenya
ROIn a significant stride towards digital safety and education, TikTok, in collaboration with Eveminet, has made remarkable achievements in Kenya with its #SaferTogether workshops. Read more »
April 03
Kenya: Nairobi-Based Think Tank Reports Rise in Terror-Related Deaths
The Centre for Human Rights and Policy Studies (CHRIPS), has released an analysis revealing a surge in fatalities linked to terrorism in 2023, with the death toll rising to 178, up… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Tallest Hotel, JW Marriott Nairobi Opens Its Doors in Grand Style
Kenya's hospitality industry is currently basking in the global limelight, with esteemed brands increasingly establishing roots in the country. This surge underscores Kenya's… Read more »
Kenya: Davido Sends K24 Suit Notice Over Deleted Fools Day Report On Cocaine Arrest
Nigerian Afrobeats singer 'Davido' served a pre-suit letter to a local media house over a Fools Day report alleging his arrest at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Read more »
April 02
Kenya: 10 Dead in Multiple Accident On Mombasa-Nairobi Highway
Ten people, including a 2-year-old toddler, lost their lives following a multi-vehicle collision on Monday night on Mombasa highway. Read more »
Kenya: Duplications of Roles to Blame for Kenya's High Wage Bill, SRC Chair
Salaries and Remunerations Commission (SRC) chairperson Lyn Mengich has blamed duplication of roles in the government for the country's high wage bill. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Braces for Heavy Rains, Strong Winds and Potential Flooding
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a warning due to the imminent occurrence of strong winds, heavy rainfall, and potential flooding in various parts of the country… Read more »
Kenya: Striking Doctors to Waiguru - We're Not Scared of Your Threats
Doctors participating in the strike within the Nyanza region have told off Council of Governors chairperson Ann Waiguru to keep off their affairs, urging her to refrain from… Read more »
Kenya: Striking Doctors in Nyanza Tell Off CoG Chair Waiguru Amid Sack Threats
Striking doctors in the Nyanza region have told the Council of Governors (CoG) chairperson Ann Waiguru to keep off their affairs and stop issuing threats to them. Read more »
Kenya: Women At the Helm - Recounting the 2nd Edition 'What Women Want' Summit
The second edition of the 'What Women Want' (WWW) Summit in Nairobi witnessed an impressive gathering of over 3000 women hailing from various backgrounds, not only from the local… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto At UDA HQs for Talks Over Impending Elections
President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua were at the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Headquarters for a meeting Tuesday to address key matters concerning the… Read more »