July 02
Kenya: Kenya Power Adds Two Electric Vehicles to Its Fleet
Capital FM
Simba Corporation, an automotive company, has delivered the first all-electric Mahindra XUV400 Sports Utility Vehicle to Kenya Power. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Braces As New Protests Erupt Against Tax Hikes
VOA
A fresh round of protests returned to Nairobi, Kenya's capital, and other locations around the country Tuesday, following last week's deadly demonstrations against a finance bill… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Warns Against More Protests On Thursday, Sunday As Death Toll Rises to 41
Capital FM
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has warned against planned protests on Thursday and Sunday, vowing to end the widespread violence that has gripped the nation. Read more »
Kenya: Security Services Must Respect Fundamental Rights During Nationwide Protests
AI London
Amnesty International Kenya calls on the National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to uphold their constitutional obligations to protect and facilitate… Read more »
Kenya: Bizarre Coffin Protest Blocks Nairobi's Moi Avenue As Demonstrators Mourn Victims
Capital FM
A peculiar protest occurred along Moi Avenue in Nairobi as demonstrators carried and dropped empty coffins, blocking the road near Bazaar Centre opposite Clarion Hotel. Read more »
Kenya: ODM to Recall 6 MPs Who Voted in Support of Finance Bill 2024
Capital FM
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Central Committee sanctions recall processes for six lawmakers for backing Finance Bill 2024 which was withdrawn by President William Ruto… Read more »
Kenya: World Bank Debars Audit Firm EY Kenya On Graft Allegations
Capital FM
The World Bank has slapped audit firm Ernst & Young (EY Kenya) with a 30-month debarment over corruption allegations. Read more »
Kenya: Private Security Regulatory Authority Seeks New CEO As Fazul Exits
Capital FM
The Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) has kicked off the search for a new Chief Executive Officer following the exit of former Director General Fazul Mahamed. Read more »
Kenya: Qualifications Authority Roots for Conversion to an Independent Commission
Capital FM
The Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) is seeking a framework to function as an independent Commission. Read more »
Kenya: KTDA Refutes Claims of Holding 200 Million Kilos of Expired Unsold Tea
Capital FM
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has denied claims that it is holding 200 million kilograms of expired unsold tea. In a statement, KTDA asserted that the reports, which… Read more »
Kenya: Police Lob Teargas to Disperse Protestors in Nairobi CBD As Demonstrations Underway in Kisumu, Mombasa
Capital FM
Police have lobbed teargas to disperse protestors in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD). Read more »
Kenya: NCBA Fully Acquires AIG Kenya Insurance Company
Capital FM
NCBA Group has finalized the full acquisition of AIG Kenya Insurance Company, further expanding its grip on Kenya's insurance sector. Read more »
Kenya: At Least 39 People Killed During Anti-Finance Bill Protests - KNCHR
Capital FM
At least 39 people have been killed since the beginning of the nationwide anti-Finance Bill protests in Kenyan, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). Read more »
Kenya: Jambojet Starts 4 Weekly Flights Between Zanzibar and Mombasa
Capital FM
Jambojet yesterday began its first of four weekly flights between Zanzibar and Mombasa with an eye on tourists flying into the Tanzanian island. Read more »
Kenya: Carepay Taps M-Tiba Boss As New CEO
Capital FM
Health payments provider CarePay International has picked Pieter Prickaerts as the new Managing Director to spearhead global expansion. Read more »
Zimbabwe/Kenya: Warriors Booted Out of Cosafa By Kenya
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE blew its chance of progressing to the semi-finals of the COSAFA Cup tournament after losing 2-0 to Kenya in their final Group B match. Read more »
Kenya/Zimbabwe: Kenya Beat Zimbabwe in Cosafa, but Semi-Final Hopes On Hold
Capital FM
Second half goals from the dynamic Gor Mahia duo of Austin Odhiambo and Benson Omalla saw Kenya's U23 team, the Emerging Stars, beat Zimbabwe 2-0 in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday… Read more »
July 01
Kenya: Kenya Will Need to Borrow More After Axing Tax Hikes - Ruto
DW
Kenyan President William Ruto said Nairobi will have to borrow billions to tackle Kenya's sovereign debt. He said he was not at fault for the deaths of protesters opposing the… Read more »
Africa: Nairobi Among Major Cities Routes in Africa Not Served By Airbus
Capital FM
Nairobi has been listed among the major city routes in Africa not served by Airbus, a global aerospace and aviation corporation. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Freezes Funding to First Lady's Office, Signals Cabinet and Advisor Overhaul
Business Day Africa
Kenya's President William Ruto has pledged significant reforms in his administration, targeting the office of the First Lady, his economic advisors, and the cabinet. Read more »
Kenya: Bishops Address Young Protesters - 'Your Hopes Are Our Hopes'
Agenzia Fides
"This is an explicit recognition by the pastors of the Catholic Church of the goodness of the aspirations of the new generation of young people who want a change in society," said… Read more »
Kenya: The China-Kenya Traditional Medicine Cooperation Exhibition Attracts Enthusiastic Participation
Capital FM
The 2024 China-Kenya Traditional Medicine Cooperation Exhibition, hosted by Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kenyatta University and Kenya Chinese Chamber of… Read more »
Kenya: Update on the Status of Human Rights in Kenya during the Anti-Finance Bill Protests [press release]
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Today marks exactly two weeks since the Anti-Finance bill protests started on Tuesday 18th June, 2024. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has been at the… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Urged to Engage International Mediator in Impasse With Gen Z Over Finance Bill
Capital FM
Religious leaders in Siaya want the government to engage an international mediator in solving the current impasse that saw young Kenyans take to the streets to protest the passage… Read more »
Kenya: Gor Mahia Appoint Brazilian As New Head Coach, Zico Returns
Capital FM
Record FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia have appointed Brazilian tactician Leonardo Martins Neiva as the club's new head coach following the exit of Irishman Jonathan… Read more »