March 26
Kenya: President Ruto Affirms Govt's Commitment to War On Drugs, Illicit Brew
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President William Ruto has reaffirmed relentless commitments to war on drugs and alcoholism countrywide. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Announces Sh13 Billion Funding Commitment From China for Tvets
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President William Ruto has announced a Sh13 billion funding from China for the acquisition of learning equipment for Technical Vocational Education and Training Institutions… Read more »
Kenya: Nakuru Medics Hold Protests in Day 13 of Nationwide Strike
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Hundreds of doctors from over two hundred medical facilities in Nakuru on Tuesday held a peaceful demonstration to protest alleged oppression by the national and county… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Govt Strengthening TVET Institutions to Offer Practical Training
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The government is strengthening technical and vocational education to enhance the country's capacity to offer practical training, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Financial Discipline in State Corporations
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President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to loss-making parastatals, emphasizing the need for stringent financial management. He urged profitable entities to curb wasteful… Read more »
Kenya: Fans Gather to Pay Respects to Late TikTok Star Brian Chira At Funeral Home
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Supporters of the late Brian Chira gathered outside the Kenyatta Memorial Funeral Home to pay their respects before his burial in Githunguri, Kiambu on Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: Whitman Says US to Set Up Camp in Haiti for Kenyan Security Forces Before Deployment
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US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman says the US Department of Defense will establish a camp in Haiti for Kenyan security forces ahead of their deployment. Read more »
Kenya/Zimbabwe: Mapeza Preaches Self-Confidence As Warriors Face Kenya in Four Nations Cup Final
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE senior men's football team is hoping to have a positive outing on Tuesday evening when they clash with Kenya in the Four Nations Cup tournament final being played in… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Fintechs Head to Ghana to Lure Investors
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Kenyan financial technology (fintech) companies will be heading to Accra, Ghana, to pitch investment ideas. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Praises President Ruto for Efforts in Building the Economy
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Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has praised president William Ruto for his efforts in rebuilding the economy since he took over the reigns of leadership. Read more »
Kenya: Implement Nadco Report Within Agreed Timelines, ODM Tells Kenya Kwanza
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Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders from Siaya now want the Kenya Kwanza leadership to implement the national dialogue committee (NADCO) report within the agreed timelines… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Kwanza Aims to Slash Cooking Oil Imports By Half Next Year
Business Day Africa
Kenya Kwanza government has initiated an initiative to boost local production of cooking oil by designating 200,000 acres for sunflower cultivation this season, to reduce imports… Read more »
Kenya: Lato Milk Maker to Establish Permanent Presence in Kenya
Business Day Africa
Pearl Dairy, the Ugandan-based manufacturer renowned for its Lato milk brand, is poised to establish a permanent presence in Kenya with the recent approval of its expansion plan,… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Mitumba Dealers Face Threat As EU Proposes Export Ban
Business Day Africa
France, Denmark, and Finland have jointly proposed stringent limitations on the export of second-hand garments (mitumba) to Kenya, a move poised to significantly impact the East… Read more »
Kenya: Youngster Enjoying Benefits of Chess After Initial Misgivings About the Sport
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When Bradley Wathimba first sat in front of a chess board in 2017, he had no idea he was embarking on an eventful journey beyond Kenyan borders, towards North Africa. Read more »
Kenya: Cargo Handled At Mombasa Port Grows 6.2 Percent in 2023
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The Port of Mombasa registered an annual growth of 6.2 percent of total cargo throughput, from 33.88 million tons handled in 2022 to 35.98 million tons in 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Several Pedestrians Detained By NTSA for Not Using Footbridges
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the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has detained several pedestrians for failing to use the available footbridges. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Earn Sh5bn From Its Stake in Kenya Pipeline Company
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The government will earn Sh5 billion from the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) for the full year ending June 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Set for Safari - Gacheru Allays Fears Over Preps for World's Toughest Rally
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World Rally Championships (WRC) Safari Rally CEO Charles Gacheru has assured that everything is moving as per schedule for this week's event set for Naivasha. Read more »
Kenya: Ugandan Milk Processor Lato Acquires 100pc Stake in Kenya's Highland Creamers
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Uganda-based milk processor Lato has acquired Kenyan dairy firm Highland Creamers. Read more »
Zimbabwe/Kenya: Warriors Date Harambee Stars in Cup Final
The Herald
For the first time in almost four decades, Zimbabwe and Kenya national football teams are set to clash in a cup final when they feature in the Four Nations Tournament decider at… Read more »
East Africa: Kuramo's 74pc Buyout of Trans-Century Approved By Comesa Commission
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The proposed merger between Kuramo Africa Opportunity Kenyan Vehicle Ltd (KAOKV) and Trans-Century PLC has been approved by the COMESA Commission. Read more »
Kenya: Warriors Lose to Kenya in Chaotic Four Nations Cup Final Match
New Zimbabwe
A hattrick from behind by Kenyan striker Michael Olunga was enough to bury Zimbabwe 3-1 in the final match of the Four Nations Cup played at Bingu Stadium in Malawi on Tuesday. Read more »
March 25
Kenya: Govt Seeks Return of Cheap Beer to Ward Off Illicit Brews
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The government is working on a model of reintroducing low-priced but healthy and affordable alcoholic drinks as one of the ways of eradicating illicit brew on the market. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Greylisting for Weak Action On Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Kenya and Namibia are the latest African countries to be placed on the Financial Action Task Force's grey list over their weak measures against money laundering and terrorism… Read more »