June 10
Kenya: 100 Illegal Chemists in Rift Valley Shut Down
Capital FM
100 Chemists in the Rift valley Region have been shut down following the prevalence of illegal pharmaceutical activities in the region. Read more »
Kenya: IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement With Kenya [press release]
IMF
End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto-Kenyatta Tensions Flare Up Over Office Benefits
Capital FM
Strains between President William Ruto and his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta have resurfaced, with tensions heightening over office benefits and allowances. Read more »
Kenya: Pastor Dorcas Issues Mining Licenses to Cooperatives in Migori
Capital FM
The Spouse of the Deputy President Pastor Dorcas Rigathi has led the certification of mining cooperatives in Migori County. Read more »
Kenya: SGR Passenger Traffic Down 11 Percent On High Charges
Capital FM
The number of Kenyans using the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) fell by 11.01 percent to 531,673 in the three months to March this year compared to a similar period last year, coming… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Developers Call for Stakeholders' Meeting After Ruto Order On Building Heights
Capital FM
The Property Developer's Welfare Society of Nairobi is calling for a stakeholders' meeting with both county and national government to avoid misinterpretation or confusion of laws… Read more »
Kenya: 100 Illegal Chemists Closed in Rift Valley
Capital FM
100 pharmacists in the Rift Valley Region have been shut down following the prevalence of illegal pharmaceutical activities in the region. Read more »
Kenya: Over 200 Gikomba Traders Whose Structures Were Demolished Want President Ruto's Intervention
Capital FM
Over 200 traders from Gikomba have now appealed to president William Ruto personally intervene and have their premises restored. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto, Gachagua Score D in Infotrak Performance Rating
Capital FM
President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua have scored a D grade in their performance, according to a recent survey by Infotrak. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Signs Division of Revenue Bill Into Law
Capital FM
President William Ruto has assented the Division of Revenue Bill,2024,which paves way for the submission of financial estimates for the financial year 2024/2025. Read more »
Kenya: 1,200 Reformed Addicts to Graduate From Rehabilitation Centres
Capital FM
The Office of the Spouse of the Deputy President Pastor Dorcas Rigathi is set to graduate 1,200 who have successfully undergone rehabilitation in various parts of the country. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Assents to Supplementary Appropriation, Division of Revenue Bills
Capital FM
President William Ruto has signed into law the Supplementary Appropriation Bill to release funds for government expenditure for the financial year that is ending June 30. Read more »
East Africa: Comesa Warns Member States of Unsafe Electrical Appliances
Capital FM
The COMESA Competition Commission has warned its member states against the distribution of certain electrical appliances and other products for non-compliance. Read more »
Kenya: Govt, Tea Board of Kenya Not to Front Candidates in Elections
Capital FM
The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) and the Government will not be fronting candidates in the forthcoming elections of directors of small holder tea factories, chairman, Jacob Kamau has… Read more »
Kenya: CS Kuria Picks Personal Advisor to Head Govt Delivery Services
Business Day Africa
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has appointed his advisor, Peter Mbae, as the head of Government Delivery Services. Read more »
Kenya: Four Police Officers, Two Civilians to Be Detained for Four Days to Allow Probe Into Theft of Sh2mn
Capital FM
Four police officers and two Civilians are to remain in police custody for a period of four days to allow investigations into the theft of Sh2 million in Utawala to be completed. Read more »
Kenya: Mama Ngina's Security Not Reinstated, Spokesperson Says
Capital FM
The Office of former President Uhuru Kenyatta has refuted claims that the security of Former First Lady Ngina Kenyatta was reinstated after its withdrawal in June 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Six Players Go for Billie Jean Cup in Kenya
The Herald
TENNIS Zimbabwe is on a drive to partner with schools and have as many players as possible under the Juniors Tennis Initiative (JTI). Read more »
Kenya: Cheruto Banking On 'Growing Pains' to Shine At Billie Jean King Cup
Capital FM
Kenyan youngster Cynthia Cheruto believes her experience at last year's Billie Jean King Cup Group III will come in handy at this year's edition. Read more »
June 07
Kenya: Court Suspends Ruto's State Corporations Reform in Urgent Suit
Capital FM
The High Court has suspended a directive by President Ruto on the management of state corporation staff and board members. Read more »
Kenya: Permanent Council Grants Kenya Status of Permanent Observer to the Organization of American States (OAS)
Capital FM
The Permanent council has granted Kenya the status of permanent observer to the Organization of American States (OAS), a regional forum for political discussion, policy analysis… Read more »
Kenya: Nyayo House Survivors Sue Over Denied Access to Moi-Era Torture Chambers
Capital FM
The survivors and victims tortured at Nyayo House during the regime of late President Daniel Moi have filed a petition against the government for denying public access to torture… Read more »
Kenya: Viral Video Shows Flooded Homes in Russian Village, Not Kenya's Machakos County
Africa Check
Viral video shows flooded homes in Russian village, not Kenya's Machakos county Read more »
Kenya: No, Video Doesn't Show Flooded Valley in Kenya - It's From Saudi Arabia
Africa Check
No, video doesn't show flooded valley in Kenya - it's from Saudi Arabia Read more »
Kenya: Military Academy Boss Maj. Gen Kiugu Calls for Review of Frameworks to Protect Civilians in Peacekeeping Missions
Capital FM
Kenya Military Academy (KMA) Commandant, Major General Aphaxard Kiugu has emphasized the need for a comprehensive assessment of existing frameworks governing the Protection of… Read more »