November 14
Kenya: Anglican Church of Kenya Calls for Accountability Amid UK Abuse Scandal
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The Anglican Church of Kenya has expressed concern following the revelations of the Church of England's mishandling of abuse allegations against the late John Smyth QC. Read more »
Kenya: Senate Committee Demands Forensic Audit On Kicotec's Sh168mn Expenditure
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Senators has called for a forensic audit of the bank statements detailing the expenditure of Sh168 million by the Kitui County Textile Centre (KICOTEC) for the 2019/2020 financial… Read more »
Africa: Equity Group and Deg Launch German Desk to Boost Trade and Investment in East Africa
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Equity Group Holdings Plc and DEG - Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, the German Development Finance Institution, have announced the launch of the German… Read more »
Kenya: Excitement Galore As ARC Guru Nanak Equator Rally Heads to Stoni Athi, Kasarani
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Guru Nanak Rally is Kenya National Rally Championship's jewel in the crown and one of the longest running events in the calendar. Read more »
East Africa: Comesa Okays Amsons Group's Acquisition Bid for Bamburi Cement
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The COMESA Competition Commission has approved Amsons Group's bid to acquire Bamburi Cement, confirming that the transaction poses no risk to competition in the regional market. Read more »
Kenya: Mountain Runner Kisang' Ready to Conquer Longonot in Bid for First-Ever Win On Home Soil
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Kenyan mountain runner Philaries Kisang' is angling for her first-ever win on home soil when she competes at Saturday's Mt Longonot Trail Challenge in Naivasha. Read more »
Kenya: Notirious KCSE Scammer Arrested in Nakuru As Knec Moves to Curb Cheating
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Police have arrested another notorious fraudster involved in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination malpractices in the Kiamunyi area of Nakuru. Read more »
Kenya: 3.6 Million Children Immunized Against Polio - PS Muthoni
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The Ministry of Health says a total of 3.6 million children have been vaccinated of the second polio dose translating to 86 per cent of the expected target amid safety concerns by… Read more »
Kenya: Adani Group Shifts Focus to $10 Billion U.S. Investment After Kenya Setback
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The Adani Group is now setting its sights on the U.S. market after facing significant pushback in its bid to enter Kenya. Read more »
Africa: Breaking the Cycle of Violence to Save Mothers and Children - Why Ending Gender-Based Violence Is Essential for Global Health [opinion]
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Each year, millions of women and children around the world die from preventable causes. Maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) is a shared global priority, yet we often… Read more »
Kenya: Leader Samman, Jasmeet Renew Rivalry As KNRC Final Showdown Goes to Machakos
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The fight for this year's Kenya National Rally Championship (KNRC) goes down to the wire on the weekend of November 29-December 1 with series leader Samman Vohra and defending… Read more »
Zimbabwe/Kenya: Zimbabwe Warriors Face Crucial Afcon Qualifiers Against Kenya and Cameroon
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Zimbabwe's Warriors are set to take on Kenya in a crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Friday at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. The match is part of the Group J… Read more »
November 13
Africa: Ruto Says Africa's Resources Position It to Lead Global Climate Solutions
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President William Ruto says Africa's natural resources and biodiversity place it in a unique position to lead global climate solutions, highlighting the continent's role beyond… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Ambassador Resigns Amid 'Sustained Pressure' On Social Media
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United States Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman has announced her resignation after two years of being stationed in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Appoints Arita As New CBK Deputy Governor
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President William Ruto has nominated Gerald Nyaoma Arita as the second Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), succeeding Sheila M'mbijiwe, who retired in June. Read more »
East Africa: Conflicts, Delayed Financial Remittance Hinder EAC, EALA Progress
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has taken helm of the Bureau of East Africa Community Speaker amidst challenges facing the region bloc which include underfunding and… Read more »
East Africa: PS Omollo Calls for Regional Efforts to Counter Violent Extremism in East Africa
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An initiative involving three East African countries aimed at consolidating peace efforts and fighting violent extremism was rolled in Nairobi on Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: Voters in Gachagua's Mathira Turf Move to Recall MP for Supporting Impeachment
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The campaign against Members of the National Assembly from the Mt. Kenya region who voted for the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has taken a new turn. Read more »
Kenya: Duale Says Real Estate Developers Worst Culprits of Nairobi River Pollution, Informal Settlements Contribute Just 1%
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Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has issued a stern warning to real estate developers and slaughterhouses, accusing them of being the primary contributors to the pollution… Read more »
Kenya: Prime Suspect in Mombasa Blogger's Assault Charged With Gang Rape
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The main suspect, accused of orchestrating the assault on Mombasa blogger Bruce John Khajira (aka Chawa - 001), has been charged with abduction, gang rape and conspiracy to commit… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Outlines New Waste Management Policies for Sustainability
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Kenya is taking bold steps towards sustainable waste management, with new measures introduced under the National Sustainable Waste Management Act 2022. Read more »
Kenya: CS Chirchir Defends Adani Against Graft, Tax Evasion Claims
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Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has refuted claims of corruption and tax evasion surrounding Adani Limited, stating that a thorough government investigation… Read more »
Kenya: Foreign Firms to Be Excluded From Tenders Below Sh1bn
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All Kenyan tenders less than Sh1 billion will be reserved for local companies if Parliamentarians give nod to the proposed Public Procurement and Asset Disposal (Amendment) Bill. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto, Kindiki Mourn Nominated Murang'a MCA Who Succubed to Lung Failure
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President William Ruto has eulogized Murang'a Nominated MCA Mark Wainaina, describing him as a hardworking and promising leader. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Seeks MPs Nod On Proposal to Bar Foreign Firms Access to Tenders Below Sh1bn
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All tenders less than one billion shillings will henceforth be exclusive to local companies, should parliament give nod to the proposed Public Procurement and Asset Disposal… Read more »
