October 30
Kenya: Ugandans Give Kenya Ports Authority Nod of Approval
Nile Post
Uganda, which is KPA's largest transit customer, remains integral to the port's operations, with a substantial share of cargo directed towards the country. Read more »
Kenya: KPC Upgrades Nairobi-Eldoret Pipeline to Boost Fuel Supply
Capital FM
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has completed an upgrade of the Nairobi-Eldoret pipeline to increase petroleum product transportation and meet growing demand in Kenya's western… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Gate Invests Sh903mn in Industrial Park Expansion
Capital FM
Nairobi Gate Industrial Park is investing Sh903 million ($7 million) to expand its capacity by adding 130,000 square feet of modular warehouse units. Read more »
Kenya: New Program to Enhance Equity and Quality of Secondary Education for Four Million Learners [press release]
World Bank
Approximately four million secondary school learners in Kenya will benefit from more equitable and inclusive education services under the new Secondary Education Equity and Quality… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Vows Sustained Efforts to Tackle Femicide, GBV
Capital FM
The government has vowed sustained efforts to strengthen prevention mechanisms to tame Gender Based Violence (GBV) including femicide cases in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Kihika Chides 'Cynical, Unpatriotic' Kenyans Amid Fierce PPP Debate
Capital FM
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has criticized what she terms as unobjective criticism of President William Ruto's policies amid a raging public debate on Public Private… Read more »
Kenya: No, Video Does Not Show Former Kenyan President Daniel Arap Moi Being Initiated Into Freemasonry
Africa Check
No, video does not show former Kenyan president Daniel arap Moi being initiated into Freemasonry Read more »
Kenya: KPC Completes Second Phase of Nairobi-Eldoret Pipeline Upgrade, Boosting Fuel Flow Rate to 515 M³ Per Hour
Capital FM
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has completed the second phase of the Line IV (Nairobi-Eldoret pipeline) upgrade project, increasing the product flow rate along the 14-inch western… Read more »
Kenya: Fake Graphic Alert - Kenyan President William Ruto Did Not Appoint His Son As Vice-Chancellor of University of Nairobi
Africa Check
Fake graphic alert: Kenyan president William Ruto did not appoint his son as vice-chancellor of University of Nairobi Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan President Not Accused of Spending Ksh1.5bn to Impeach His Deputy - Viral Graphic Not From People Daily Newspaper
Africa Check
Kenyan president not accused of spending KSh1.5bn to impeach his deputy - viral graphic not from People Daily newspaper Read more »
Africa: Special Envoy for Sudan Perriello Travels to Kenya, Uganda, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt [press release]
State Department
U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello will travel to Kenya, Uganda, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt starting October 30 for meetings on the crisis in Sudan. Read more »
Kenya: Starlets Thrash Philippines to Wrap Up Turkey Invitational Tour On a High
Capital FM
Harambee Starlets wound up their Pink Ladies Cup campaign with a 4-1 thrashing of the Philippines on Wednesday evening at the Emirhan Stadium in Antalya, Turkey. Read more »
Kenya: High Court Upholds Graft Conviction Against Oswago, Shollei
Capital FM
The High Court has upheld the conviction of former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) CEO James Oswago and his former deputy, Wilson Shollei, in a Sh1.3 billion… Read more »
Kenya: Directors of an Unregistered Eldoret School Arrested for Administering Fake Kpsea Exams
Capital FM
Police in Eldoret have apprehended two directors of Silver Bells Academy for allegedly administering fake Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) exams to 23 pupils. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Has Commends Food for Education Founder, Wawira Njiru
Capital FM
President William Ruto has commended Food for Education Founder and Executive Director, Wawira Njiru's contribution to school feeding in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Jumia Unveils Black Friday Campaign With Discounts Up to 50pc
Capital FM
Jumia has launched its Black Friday campaign, running from November 1 to 30, 2024, offering up to 50% off on over 10 million items, including electronics, fashion, and home goods. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Trade Outlook Brightens Amid Decrease in Attractiveness
Capital FM
Kenya declined slightly from fifth to sixth position on African states overall trade prospects, according to recent findings from the Stanbic Bank Africa Trade Barometer (SB ATB). Read more »
Kenya: Court Declares Uasu Strike Unprotected, Defers Mention to November 28
Capital FM
The Employment and Labour Court has declared the lecturers' strike that began on Tuesday illegal, directing the government and lecturers to expedite negotiations pending a full… Read more »
Kenya: SRC Launches Compliance Checks On County Remuneration Guidelines
Capital FM
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has launched monitoring and evaluation visits across all 47 county governments to ensure compliance with its remuneration and… Read more »
Kenya: Drama As Kisumu County Employees Shield Finance Executive From Arrest in Contempt Case
Capital FM
Drama unfolded at the Kisumu High Court on Tuesday evening after Kisumu County Executive Committee Member for Finance, George Okong'o, narrowly avoided imprisonment. Read more »
Kenya: Tatu City Unveils Free Outdoor Gym As Fitness Hub
Capital FM
Tatu City has launched one of Kenya's largest outdoor gyms, open to the public at no cost. Read more »
Kenya: Siaya Woman Yields Firearm of Slain Wells Fargo HR Boss in a Shootout
Capital FM
Police have arrested a woman in possession of the firearm belonging to the slain Wells Fargo Human Resources (HR) Manager, Willis Ayieko, following a shoot-out in Siaya. Read more »
Kenya: Steeplechase World Record Holder Chepkoech Reminisces On Decade Track Career
Capital FM
Ten years into her track career, Women's 3000m Steeplechase World Record Holder Beatrice Chepkoech looks back at what has been a golden chance well utilized by the once little… Read more »
Kenya: Police Boss Assures Tatu City Residents, Businesses of Security
Capital FM
Inspector General (IG) of the National Police Service (NPS), Douglas Kanja Kirocho, has assured residents and businesses in Tatu City of enhanced security measures. Read more »
October 29
Kenya: Finance Act Declared Constitutional By Supreme Court
Capital FM
The Supreme Court has overturned a Court of Appeal (CoA) decision that had declared the Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional. Read more »
