June 14
Kenya: Mau Mau Veterans Join Quest for Justice Amid Probe Over Batuk Misconduct
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National Assembly Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee continued its investigation into the conduct of the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK) this week. Read more »
Kenya: Sensational Paul Were Dreams of Winning Nsl Title With Mathare United
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Former Kenyan international Paul Were says he dreams of winning the National Super League title with Mathare United and helping them back up to the top flight. Read more »
Kenya: Hustlers Fund Gets an Additional Sh5bn in 2024/2025 Budget
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The government has announced a significant enhancement to the 'Hustlers' Fund by an additional Sh5 billion in a move anchored on addressing the accessibility to affordable credit… Read more »
Kenya: Jijenge Credit - Transforming Lives One Loan At a Time
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For the past 10 years, credit-only microfinance institution, Jijenge Credit limited has been at the forefront of cultivating a vibrant financial ecosystem across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Beatrice Goes 'Beast' Mode in Training in Quest for Olympic Gold
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World 3000m steeplechase silver medalist Beatrice Chepkoech says she is putting in a double shift in training ahead of the Paris Olympics next month. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Arrives in Italy for G7 Summit
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President William Ruto has arrived in Apulia, Italy for G7 meeting, joining Joe Biden and Pope Francis, who is listed as the main speaker. Read more »
June 13
Kenya: Govt Plans to Borrow More to Bridge Budget Deficit
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The Kenyan government plans to borrow Sh263 billion from the domestic market to help finance the Sh3.92 trillion budget for the fiscal year running from June 2024 to July 2025. Read more »
Kenya: Dadaab Voices - Despair As Refugee Food Rations in Kenya Slashed By 60%
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'We're seeing people robbing each other, and that's a result of the food cut happening without any notice.' Read more »
Kenya: Koome Promises Court-Specific Security Protocols Following Makadara Incident
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Chief Justice Martha Koome has promised a comprehensive review of the security architecture around courts to address emerging security threats. Read more »
Kenya: Massive Increase As Sports Fund Allocated Ksh 16.5 Billion in 2024/25 Financial Year
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In President William Ruto's second year in government, Treasury has allocated Ksh 16.5 billion to the sports industry for the financial year 2024/25 read by Cabinet Secretary Prof.… Read more »
Kenya: Uhuru in Nigeria for Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Democracy Dialogue
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Retired president Uhuru Kenyatta is in Nigeria's Benin city where he is set to take part in the annual Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) Democracy Dialogue. Read more »
Kenya: UAE Firm B Commodities Granted Exemption On Limuru Tea Takeover
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The Capital Markets Authority has granted B Commodities ME (FZE), a firm incorporated in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), exemption from the requirements to make a takeover offer… Read more »
Kenya: FBI Chief Visits Kenya to Bolster Security Collaboration
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The top U.S. law enforcement officer has concluded a five-day visit to Kenya, pledging to continue working with the East African nation to ensure peace and stability in the region.… Read more »
Kenya: No, Kenyan Deputy President Gachagua Didn't Accuse President Ruto of 'Turning Against Him'. Ignore Doctored Video
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No, Kenyan deputy president Gachagua didn't accuse president Ruto of 'turning against him'. Ignore doctored video Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Kwanza Govt Policies Yielding Positive Results - CS Ndung'u
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Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u says policies of the Kenya Kwanza government have started to yield some positive results. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury Proposes Sh657bn Education Budget
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Treasury has proposed that Sh657billion be allocated to the Education sector in the 2024/25 Financial Year. Read more »
Kenya: 'Shame and Disgrace' MPs Hit Out At Gachagua for Boarding Plane Carrying Own Luggage
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The perceived simmering conflict between President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua over differing opinions on Kenya Kwanza Administration played out on the floor of… Read more »
Kenya: Livestock Get Passport to Graze Across Borders As Kenya Signs IGAD Deal
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Kenya has formalised its commitment to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) protocol concerning the free movement of pastoralists in border areas, a move aimed at… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan League Is Not in Physical Level to Play in International Tempo - Firat
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Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has once again berated the FKF Premier League, saying its physical levels are not on the same to play in international tempo. Read more »
Kenya: KICC Endorses Govt Initiative to Establish Kenya As Leading Mice Destination
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In a significant boost to the country's economic strategy, the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) has endorsed the government's recent initiative to establish Kenya as… Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Breaches Sh12.1bn Revenue Record Set By Kidero City Hall
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has smashed City Hall's all-time revenue record of Sh12.1 billion set under the county's inaugural Governor Evans Kedero. Read more »
Africa: Kenya Airways to Lead Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative in Africa
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Kenya Airways (KQ) has been chosen as the only African airline to spearhead the International Air Transport Association (IATA)'s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry, marking a… Read more »
Kenya: Dormitory Housing 80 Students At Highway Secondary School Razed
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A dormitory housing more than 80 students was Wednesday night burnt down in a fire incident at the Highway Secondary, Nairobi. Read more »
June 12
Kenya: Tana River MPs Accuse Top Security Officials of Fueling Boundary Conflict
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Legislators hailing from Tana River County now want Eastern Regional Commander Joseph Napeiyan and Kitui County Commissioner held culpable for the boundary tension between Tana… Read more »
Kenya: Shakahola Death Toll Hits 448 As 2 More Bodies Exhumed
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Two more bodies were on Tuesday exhumed at the Shakahola Forest during the fifth phase of the ongoing recovery exercise. Read more »