July 05
Kenya: Kenya Rights Groups Decry Abductions As Government Cracks Down On Protests
RFI
Kenyan police have arrested more than 270 people who, they said, were masquerading as protesters and suspected of going on a criminal rampage during anti-government rallies in the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Protests Echo a Year of Youth Uprisings Across Africa
Thomson Reuters Foundation
The #EndSARS protests in Nigeria, #FeesMustFall protests in South Africa and now the #RejectFinanceBill2024 protests in Kenya all have one thing in common - the organising,… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Orders State Officers Not to Participate in Public Fundraisers
Capital FM
President William Ruto has banned State officers from participating in public fundraisers with immediate effect. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Reviews Budget Cut to Sh177bn to Sustain Subsidy, Hiring of JSS Teachers
Capital FM
The government has reviewed an initial announcement to cut the national budget by Sh346 billion in a bid to sustain key programmes. Read more »
Kenya: Lupita Nyong'o Returns to Cinema in a Horror
Observer
The first two Quiet Place films took audiences to a world in which aliens invaded, and civilization ended. Read more »
Kenya: Mwangaza Calls Out Nyakang'o Over Foreign Travel Expenses Error
Capital FM
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has urged Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o to correct an error in her report indicating that Meru County spent close to Sh1 billion on foreign… Read more »
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Africa: Fawe Calls for the Prioritization of Girls' Education in Kenya During the Day of the African Child Celebration
Mastercard Foundation
Theme: Education for All Children in Africa: The Time is Now Read more »
Kenya: Section of X Users to Hold Parallel Engagement From That of President Ruto
Capital FM
A section of Kenyans on X have vowed to boycott President William Ruto's X Space, slated to start at 2 pm, and instead hold a parallel space to counter the conversation. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kuria Urges PSC to Suspend Recruitment to Reduce Expenditure
Capital FM
Public service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has called for the suspension of new and ongoing recruitment in public service terming it as a critical measure in controlling runaway… Read more »
Kenya: Young People, the Chance of a Lifetime Awaits You, Charlene Ruto Says Ahead of X-Space Engagement With President
Capital FM
First daughter Charlene Ruto has urged the youth to take advantage of the X-Space conversation with President William Ruto set for today afternoon. Read more »
Kenya: Nema Urged to Review Compliance Period in Biodegradable Waste Bags Transition
Capital FM
Private garbage collectors are now urging the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), to review the compliance period set in the biodegradable bags transition process so… Read more »
Kenya: 4 Youths Killed in a Chaotic Funeral Procession Marred With Phone Snatching
Capital FM
Four youths died Thursday evening with at least five others sustaining serious injuries following a chaotic funeral procession that lest a trail of criminal activities in Kisumu's… Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Okays Uhuru Park Concert for Budget Protest Victims but After DCI Probe
Capital FM
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has confirmed that the concert in honour of protesters who died during the anti-Finance Bill protests will proceed as planned on Sunday at Uhuru… Read more »
Kenya: Toror Factory Tea Faces Rejection As Chebochok Elected New Director Amid Sex Scandal
Capital FM
More multinational companies will stop buying tea from Toror Factory after the appointment of John Chebochok as a new director. Read more »
Kenya: Dumas in Do or Die Clash Against Thunder As Hawks Prey On Sparks
Capital FM
The Equity Dumas will face a do or die clash against the Nairobi City Thunder on Friday night at the Nyayo National Stadium gymnasium, with a last gasp chance to salvage their hope… Read more »
July 04
Kenya: President Ruto to Host First X-Space Conversation With Kenyan Youths
Capital FM
President William Ruto is set to host his first-ever X-Space conversation with Kenyans, particularly targeting Gen Z youths who led protests against the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Prepare for Significant Changes, Ruto Tells Cabinet Amid Looming Reshuffle
Capital FM
President William Ruto has given the strongest indication yet again of impending changes in his government following the rejection of the budget proposals that sparked unrest in… Read more »
Kenya: Normalcy Returns to Nairobi After Weeks of Deadly Protests
Capital FM
Normalcy has returned to Kenya's capital, Nairobi, after weeks of anti-government protests that left at least 40 dead and caused property damage worth billions. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Assesses Security Situation Following Violent Protests
Capital FM
The Cabinet met on Thursday for a briefing on the security situation in the country following days of chaos that saw protestors strom Parliament. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's First Batch of Directly Imported Fuel Arrives in Mombasa
Capital FM
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has announced the arrival of the first consignment of directly imported Ugandan fuel in the Port of Mombasa. Read more »
Kenya: Police Recover Stolen Goods Traced to Chieni Supermarket Raid
Capital FM
Police in Nyeri and Laikipia have recovered a substantial amount of stolen goods and apprehended multiple suspects who looted a local retail chain Chieni Supermarket during the… Read more »
Kenya: Raphael Owino Named New Debt Management Boss At Treasury
Capital FM
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Raphael Owino as the new Director General of Public Debt Management at Treasury. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Commits to Sustainable Development With CSOs Vnr Report
Capital FM
Kenya's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Forum has unveiled the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Voluntary National Review (VNR) Report 2024, in a significant move towards… Read more »
Kenya: MP Manduku Intensifies Calls for Parliament Dissolution After Financial Bill Protests
Capital FM
Nyaribari Masaba Member of Parliament Daniel Manduku has intensified his calls for the dissolution of parliament, citing a significant loss of legitimacy among the members of the… Read more »
Kenya: Osoro Accuses Senator Sifuna of Hypocrisy Over Allowances
Capital FM
National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro has accused Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna of pushing a populist agenda and being hypocritical for pretending to be astonished by the… Read more »
Kenya: Apa Insurance, Hollard Health Roll Out International Health Cover
Capital FM
APA Insurance joined hands with Hollard Health, a South African insurer, to unveil an international medical cover targeting individuals, families, SME's, and corporations. Read more »