July 01
Kenya: Makadara Law Courts Reopen Amid Heavy Security After Magistrate Kivuti's Shooting
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The Madaraka Law Courts in Nairobi reopened Monday with heavy security measures in place after closure following the fatal shooting of Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti. Read more »
Kenya: Court Declines DPP Request to Terminate Sh122mn Forgery Case Against Savula, 2 Wives
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A court in Nairobi has declined the Director of Public Prosecution's request to terminate the Sh122 million forgery case against Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula and his to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, EU Pact On Duty-Free Access for Exports Takes Effect
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The Economic Partnership Agreement between Kenya and the European Union (EPA) has officially effected following ratification of the strategic partnership aimed at boosting boost… Read more »
Kenya: Kemsa Feted With With Global Leadership Award By European Society for Quality Research
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The European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) has this week recognised the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), after bestowing it the Best Quality Leadership Award 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Petition Against DP Gachagua Over Noordin Haji Remarks Certified Urgent
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The high court has certified as urgent a petition filed against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua by the Director of National Intelligence Service Noordin Haji. Read more »
Kenya: Offices of Mama Rachel, Pastor Dorcas to Bear Brunt of Govt Austerity Measures
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President William Ruto has committed to trim down on government spending on various sectors, including the Office of the First Lady. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Awaits Gen Z Invite to X Space Forum This Thursday or Friday
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President William Ruto says he is open to dialogue with the youth, known as Generation Z, as early as Thursday or Friday this week. Read more »
Kenya: Sudi - I Might Quit Active Politics, Taking Sabbatical Leave
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Kapsaret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has now announced he is taking two years sabbatical leave from Harambees and active politics saying it's now being used as a tool by his… Read more »
Kenya: Ichung'wah Withdraws Contentious Land Amendment Bill Following Stakeholders' Opposition
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National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has withdrawn the controversial Lands Amendment Bill 2023 which sought to introduce an annual levy on freehold land. Read more »
Kenya: Police Officer Among 2 Suspects Arrested With Sh2.9mn Worth of Elephant Tusks
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A police officer is among two suspects arrested during a crackdown on illegal trade of elephant tusks in Longonot, Naivasha. Read more »
Kenya: Nyeri Tea Factory Directors Sent Home, Replaced With New Ones
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Most directors at tea factories in Nyeri County have been sent home, highlighting farmers frustrations in the running and management of these facilities. Read more »
Kenya: KTDA Unsold Tea Makes Up a Third of Auction Offerings As Minimum Price Bites
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The Mombasa Tea Auction is set to receive a record volume of teas this week, bolstered by previously withdrawn beverages belonging to Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) that… Read more »
Kenya: Kotex Denies Working With Karen Nyamu to Supply Free Tampons to Schools
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Sanitary towels manufacturer Kotex Kenya has rejected claims that it is eyeing to ink a partnership deal with Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu terming the allegations as fake. Read more »
Africa: Kenya's Kabaddi Team Triumphs At Africa Championship
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The youthful energy of Kenya's Kabaddi national team was on full display as they paid a courtesy visit to the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affair, Creative Economy and Sports Ababu… Read more »
East Africa: Kenyans Confident Ahead of East Africa Wrestling Duel
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Kenyan wrestlers have been tipped to top the medal standings at this weekend's East Africa Amateur Wrestling Championships in Nairobi. Read more »
June 30
Kenya: Ruto Defends Govt Response On Protests, Vows Action On Police Excesses
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President William Ruto has defended his administration against accusations of wrongdoing following the deaths of more than 20 people during anti-Finance Bill protests, but pledged… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Addresses #RutoMustGo Hashtag and Protest-Related Deaths
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President William Ruto addressed the trending hashtag #RutoMustGo and the recent protests during a media roundtable on Sunday, emphasizing the constitutional rights of Kenyans to… Read more »
Kenya: Effect of Kenya Protests On Uganda
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Shortly before 3pm on June 25, something unexpected happened in Westlands, an affluent suburb of Nairobi. Cars started making U-turns with motorists warning oncoming traffic about… Read more »
Kenya: Youths March in Tribute to Anti-Budget Protest Victims in Nairobi
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Dozens of youths waving Kenyan flags marched to Jeevanjee Gardens on Sunday to pay tribute to those killed during last week's anti-budget protests. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Open to Dialogue With Gen Z On X Space
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President William Ruto on Sunday expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with Generation Z, who have been protesting against his administration's tax policies and governance… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Incur More Debt After Finance Bill 2024 Withdrawal - Ruto
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President William Ruto expressed regret that the government will be forced to borrow an additional Sh1 trillion in the Financial Year 2024/2025 due to the withdrawal of the Finance… Read more »
Kenya: Youths March in Nairobi to Honor Victims of Anti-Budget Protests, Candlelight Vigil Held At Uhuru Park
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Dozens of youths waving Kenyan flags marched to Jeevanjee Gardens in Nairobi on Sunday in tribute to those killed during last week's anti-budget protests. Read more »
Kenya: DCI Confirms Arrest of Ex-MP Alfred Keter - to Be Produced in Court
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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed the arrest of former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter. Read more »
Kenya: Former MP Alfred Keter Abducted By Police Outside Nairobi Church in Dramatic Scenes
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Former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter was on Sunday abducted by police in a dramatic scene outside Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kileleshwa, Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Raila Odinga Criticizes High Court's Approval of KDF Deployment to Quell Anti-Budget Protests
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Azimio-One Kenya Coalition Leader Raila Odinga has criticized the High Court's decision to allow the deployment of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to assist in quelling protests against… Read more »