July 04
Kenya: MP Manduku Intensifies Calls for Parliament Dissolution After Financial Bill Protests
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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
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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 »
Kenya: How TikTok Creators Are Revolutionizing Kiswahili Language Education
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On 7 July, the world will celebrate World Kiswahili Language Day, recognizing the global importance of Kiswahili in uniting communities across Africa. TikTok, known for inspiring… Read more »
Kenya: Hard Fighting Malkia Go Down Against Puerto Rico in Continental Cup
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The national women's volleyball team, Malkia Strikers have bowed out of the FIVB Challenger Cup in Manilla, Philippines after losing by straight sets to Puerto Rico in the quarter… Read more »
Kenya: Civil Servants Union Urges Officials to Join Gen Z Protests During Saba Saba Day
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Civil Servants have been urged to come out in large numbers to on Saba Saba Day and join the Gen-Zs in protesting against Kenya's economic status. Read more »
Kenya: 187 Protestors Arrested During Tuesday's Demos Freed On Bond
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187 protestors arrested during the protests in Nairobi have been freed on bond. Read more »
Kenya: First Shipment of Ugandan Oil Docks in Mombasa
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The first shipment of Ugandan oil imports has docked at the Mombasa port as Kampala shifts from third-party importation of the critical commodity. Read more »
Kenya: Wajir Governor Boosts Health Services By Commissioning 200 New Healthcare Workers
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Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi says that his administration is struggling with pilferage of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and essential medical items at various health… Read more »
Kenya: Fake 'Nation' Graphic Used to Claim Kenyan Lawmakers Were Paid Ksh2 Million to Pass Controversial Finance Bill
Africa Check
Fake 'Nation' graphic used to claim Kenyan lawmakers were paid KSh2 million to pass controversial finance bill Read more »
Kenya: Charlene Ruto to Gen Z - Simple Solutions Carry Consequences
Capital FM
It's no secret that First Daughter Charlene Ruto doesn't shy away from sharing her opinions on national matters. Read more »
Africa: Raila Welcomes Salva Kiir's Endorsement of AU Commission Bid
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Azimio leader Raila Odinga has welcomed South Sudanese president Salva Kiir's endorsement of his African Union Commission bid following a meeting in South Sudan. Read more »
Kenya: Manufacturers Hit As Kenya, Uganda Introduce 10% Duty On Imported Palm Oil
Business Day Africa
Manufacturers of edible oils face higher costs for importing crude palm oil after Kenya and Uganda increased the duty by 10 percent. Read more »
Kenya: KTDA Shifts Blame to IEBC for Clearing 'Sex Pest' Director
Business Day Africa
Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has distanced itself from the election of a director embroiled in a sex scandal, pointing the finger at the country's electoral body instead.… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Says 2 Million Pre-Paid Meters Already Updated
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Kenya Power says a total of 2 million prepaid (token) meters have been updated in the last three weeks since the rollout of the 'Update Token Meter Yako Campaign' Read more »
Kenya: Edible Oil Manufacturers Decry Import Duty Imposed On Crude Oil
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Cooking oil manufacturers have expressed deep concern over the introduction of a 10 percent import duty on crude oil warning it will cause significant price increases for cooking… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Records Highest Score to Set New Benchmark in Quad Series Cricket Tourney
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Kenya set a new benchmark in the Kenya Quad Series cricket tournament, achieving the highest score in the powerplay phase of the tournament. Read more »
Kenya: Omanyala to Chisel Up for Grand Olympic Dream At FBK Games in Hengelo
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African 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala will head to the FBK Games in Hengelo, a World Athletics Continental Gold Tour meet in the Netherlands on Sunday, for his final… Read more »
July 03
Kenya: Kenya's Tourism Sector Thrives Despite Protests - High Bookings Recorded
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Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua has confirmed that the sector is experiencing high bookings despite sustained protests across the country sparked by budget… Read more »
Kenya: Pay Hikes for State Officials in Limbo
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President William Ruto has directed the National Treasury to review the Salaries and Remuneration Commission's 2023 Gazette Notice on the remuneration of state officers in the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Unrest - Ruto Awakened Class Politics That Now Threatens to Engulf Him [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Many of the grievances of Kenya's Gen-Z, young people who took to the streets in late June, have been palpable for years. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Eyes U.S. After Tapping Into EU Market Under EPA
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Kenyan exports will now access duty-free, quota-free markets in 27 European Union nations following the Economic Partnership Agreement between Kenya and the European Union (EPA). Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Economy Slows By 0.5pc to 5pc in Q1 of 2024
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The Kenyan economy slowed by 0.5 percent to 5 percent in quarter one of this year, weighed down by decelerating growth in the construction as well as transportation and storage… Read more »
Kenya: Success of Young Mothers Living With HIV Forming Table Banking Group for Social Economic Empowerment
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'Upendo,' the Swahili name meaning love is not an ordinary word in Ringa, Kojwach, Homa Bay County. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Beleaguered President Ruto Chose a Live Interview to Defend His Record, but Did His Claims Add Up?
Africa Check
Kenya's beleaguered president Ruto chose a live interview to defend his record, but did his claims add up? Read more »