April 16
East Africa: President Ruto Drops Caroline Mueke for EAC Top Post, Nominates PS Veronica Nduva
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President William Ruto has dropped Caroline Mueke as Kenya's nominee for the East African Community (EAC) Secretary-General post in a surprise move. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Shilling Is Gaining Value, but Don't Expect It to Last - Expert [analysis]
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Shortly after Kenya's 2022 elections, the shilling depreciated rapidly against the US dollar - the country's main currency for international transactions - fuelling a wave of… Read more »
Kenya: Netherlands Funds Food Security Boost for Lake Turkana Communities
WFP
The Kingdom of the Netherlands, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the Counties of… Read more »
Kenya: Foreign Relations Committee Rejects Ruto's Pick for Goma Consulate
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The National Assembly Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations has rejected the nomination of Charles Githinji Kiiru as the Consular General for Goma, DRC. Read more »
Kenya: Joint Jlac Team to Hold Public Validation for Nadco-Sponsored IEBC Bill
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The Joint Parliamentary Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) considering proposed amendments to the IEBC Act will hold a public hearing on Thursday to receive input from… Read more »
Kenya: Presta Capital, Nirvana Credit to Use Sasapay's Platform to Settle Payments
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SasaPay, a digital payments service provider, has entered into a deal with Presta Capital and Nirvana Creditto allow payment transactions for users. Read more »
Kenya: Pastor Dorcas Decries Rise in Divorce in a Forum With Church Leaders
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The Spouse of the Deputy President Pastor Dorcas Rigathi decried the rise of divorce and separation among families in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Equity Bank Expands Money Transfer Services to 30 Countries
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Equity Bank has expanded its money transfer services to over 30 countries through a new deal with Mastercard, a global payment platform. Read more »
Kenya: KQ, SAA Reopen Talks On Pan-African Airline After Takasto Deal Failed
Business Day Africa
Kenya's national carrier and South Africa Airways (SAA) have reopened discussions on the creation of a Pan-African Airline, following the withdrawal of Takatso, an investment firm… Read more »
Kenya: Jawichre Employs Parenting Skills in Chipu Preps for Barthes Cup Campaign
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National Under 20 rugby team head coach Simon Jawichre says he has been using his parenting skills to prepare his players for this weekend's Barthes Cup in Zimbabwe. Read more »
Kenya: Child Dies From Drowning As Floods Wreck Havoc in Kisumu's Nyakach
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A child has died from drowning amid raging floods in Kisumu's Nyakach sub-county that have displaced several homes. Read more »
Kenya: Mzalendo Kibunjia, 5 Others Charged With Sh441mn Ghost Workers Scandal
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Former Director General of the Kenya National Museums, Mzalendo Kibunja, along with administrative officers from his tenure have been charged for corruptly receiving Sh400 million… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Sees High Tourist Arrivals From Kenya, Zimbabwe
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South Africa (SA) has recorded an increase in the number of tourist arrivals from Kenya and Zimbabwe,highlighting the growing intra-African tourism industry amid the removal of… Read more »
April 15
Kenya: Kenya Power Cuts Electricity Costs By 13.7pc for Domestic Users
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Kenyans will now enjoy cheaper electricity bills after Kenya Power announced a 13.7 percent power cost cut starting this month. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Cost of Living to Drop Further On Lower Food, Fuel Prices
Business Day Africa
Kenya is poised for a sustained decline in inflation, propelled by a consecutive four-month downturn in fuel and food prices alongside a robust shilling, offering respite to… Read more »
Kenya: An Elders Council to Call Shots After Raila Quits ODM Premiership
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is mulling far-reaching constitutional amendments that could whittle down the influence of the Party Leader. Read more »
Kenya: EACC Summons Ex-Murang'a Governor Wa'iria to Face Corruption Charges
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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has summoned former Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria and seven others to face charges in a Sh140 million corruption scandal. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Slashes Electricity Bills By 13.7% From May
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Kenya Power has announced a 13.7% drop in electricity bills starting from May, providing much-needed relief to consumers grappling with the high cost of living. Read more »
Kenya: South African-Based Fashion Brand Foschini Group Exits Kenya
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Foschini Group Kenya, a South African-based fashion brand, has announced its exit from the Kenyan market after appointing new liquidators to take over its establishments. Read more »
Kenya: Single Online Portal to Enhance Ease of Doing Business Unveiled
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Trade and Investments Cabinet Secretary (CS) Rebecca Miano today unveiled an online portal that seeks to enhance the ease of doing business in the country. Read more »
Kenya: LSK Denounces Koome's Call for Crackdown On Striking Medics
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The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has denounced a directive by Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome ordering firm action on medical professionals on strike after he termed their… Read more »
Kenya: Stray Buffalo Kills Man Aged 60 in Voi Town
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A 60-year-old man with hearing impairment has died following an attack by a stray buffalo in Voi town. Read more »
Kenya: Super Obiri Puts Up Master Finish to Defend Boston Marathon Title
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Kenya's Hellen Obiri put up a well calculated final stretch finish to outkick compatriot Sharon Lokedi and defend her Boston Marathon title, winning the race in 2:22:37 on Monday. Read more »
Kenya: Chebet's Boston Hatrick Dream Shattered As Ethiopia's Lemma Wins
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Evans Chebet's dream of becoming the first man since Robert Cheruiyot in 2008 to win the Boston Marathon three times in a row was shattered, as the defending champion settled for… Read more »
Kenya: Tore Bobe! Shabana Earn Massive Victory Over Muhoroni in Survival Fight
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Shabana FC have earned a massive three points in their fight to remain in the FKF Premier League, after edging out fellow strugglers Muhoroni Youth 2-1 at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium… Read more »