June 15
Ethiopia: Eldoret's Success and Bekoji's Aspirations - a Contrast in Athletic Support [opinion]
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Middle- and long-distance running have firmly established East Africans in the athletic hall of fame. Kenya and Ethiopia, in particular, dominate the global scene, consistently… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Pilot Indonesian Carbon Data Project
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Kenya is set to host the pilot project for Indonesian tech company Aeroterra & Eldera Matadata Presisi to enhance environmental sustainability. Read more »
June 14
Kenya: Former U.S. President Obama to Visit Kenya Next Year
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President William Ruto has announced that former United States President Barrack Obama will be visiting the country next year. Read more »
Kenya: Sharp Division Emerge On the Financing of Sh4tn Budget Presented By Treasury
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Deep divisions have emerged over the fiscal year 2024/2025 financial budget, with Opposition MPs vowing to dismantle the funding strategies encapsulated in the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Kenya: DPP Closes Arguments in 2018 Sharon Otieno Murder Case Against Obado
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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has closed its arguments in the 2018 Sharpon Otieno murder case against former Migori Governor Okoth Obado. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Resolves to Reject Key Tax Proposals in Finance Bill 2024
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The Opposition Coalition has now set its sights on challenging the provisions of the Finance Bill 2024, which is poised to underpin the financing of the Sh 3.9 trillion budget for… Read more »
Kenya: UK Announces Sh82mn Donation to Kenya to Improve Green Infrastructure
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The United Kingdom has announced a Sh82 million funding to improve green infrastructure initiatives with Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Fuel Prices Drop By Between Sh3 and Sh6 in Latest EPRA Review
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Fuel prices have dropped by about Sh3 and Sh6 in the latest Energy, Petroleum, and Regulatory Authority (EPRA), coming on the back of Kenya's currency appreciation against major… Read more »
Kenya: Old Video Used to Falsely Claim Kenyan MP Ndindi Nyoro Publicly Attacked President William Ruto
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Old video used to falsely claim Kenyan MP Ndindi Nyoro publicly attacked president William Ruto Read more »
Kenya: Law Society Condemns Shooting of Magistrate In Court
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The Law Society of Kenya says it will engage Chief Justice Martha Koome in developing strategies to safeguard the judiciary. Read more »
East Africa: EAC Finance Ministers Table 2024/2025 Budgets
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TANZANIA, Kenya and Uganda on Thursday tabled their 2024/2025 budgets before their respective parliaments focusing on upgrading standards of living, especially by implementing… Read more »
Kenya: Agricultural Sector Among Big Winners in New Budget
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Kenyan farmers are among the big winners in the just-released 2024-2025 budget that was read yesterday by the National Treasury. Read more »
Kenya: Vehicle Owners to Pay More As Treasury Removes Sh100,000 Tax Cap
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The government has removed a proposal to cap taxes on registered motor vehicles at Sh100,000, meaning that those owning high-end or expensive cars will have to pay more if Finance… Read more »
Algeria: Algeria Endorses Kenya's AUC Chairmanship Bid, Boosts Raila's Support
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Kenya's candidacy for the Chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC) received significant support on Friday when Algeria endorsed Raila Odinga's bid. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Says Measures Against Illicit Brew Have Borne Fruit
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says implementation of tough measures to curb illicit brews, drugs and substances has borne fruit as thousands of youths have been saved from the… Read more »
Kenya: Beware! Kenya's Unga Group Not Hiring, Job Ads On Facebook Are Run By Scammers
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Beware! Kenya's Unga Group not hiring, job ads on Facebook are run by scammers Read more »
Kenya: Power of Faith - World Record Holder Kipyegon Wins Women's 5000m At Olympics Trials
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Double world record holder Faith Kipyegon stormed to victory in the women's 5000m at the national trials for the Paris Olympics, in what was her first race of the year. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Moves to Expel Illegal Herders From Gazetted Forests
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The government has renewed efforts to tame illegal grazing in gazetted forests to protect the National Tree Growing Campaign. Read more »
Kenya: Lawmakers Criticize New University Funding Model
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Members of Parliament have raised concerns about the new university funding model, arguing that it may prevent students from poor households from accessing tertiary education. Read more »
Kenya: 'Who Am I Not to Double?' World Record Holder Chebet Eyes Two Medals At Paris Olympics
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World record holder for the women's 10,000m Beatrice Chebet is confident of her stamina to double in the 5000m and 10,000m at the upcoming Olympics in Paris. Read more »
Africa: Uhuru Says Education Crucial to Africa's Development
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has underscored the vital role of education in Africa's development, advocating for substantial investments in education and capacity building to… Read more »
Kenya: Super Petrol Price Decrease By Sh3 in Latest EPRA Review
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The price of Super Petrol has decreased by Sh3 in the latest review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Spend Sh377.5bn On National Security
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The Government has proposed an allocation of Sh377.5 billion to enhance the operations of the country's national security organs in the financial year 2024/2025. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Committed to Supporting Farmers, President Ruto Says
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The government has kept its promise to farmers by revitalising the agriculture sector, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Announces Compulsory Customer Service Training for All Public Servants
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Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei has announced a compulsory customer service training for all public servants. Read more »