November 13
East Africa: Wetangula Takes Over Leadership of EAC Bureau
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has taken over the reins of leadership for the Bureau of the East African Community. Read more »
Kenya: Renewable Energy Firm Gitson Joins Ketraco-Adani Legal Case
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Gitson Energy Limited has petitioned the Kenyan High Court to join the Law Society of Kenya's case challenging the KETRACO-Adani contract as an Interested Party. Read more »
Kenya: Senators Threaten Censure Motions Against Barasa, Miano for Skipping Plenary Session
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Senators have threatened to impose a censure motion on Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa and her counterpart for Tourism Rebecca Miano for failing to appear before the house… Read more »
Kenya: Adults Mainly Involved in Exam-Related Malpractises - CS Ogamba
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Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has said only the adults who are involved in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) cheating syndicate and not the students as… Read more »
Kenya: Emirates Opens First African 'Emirates World' Store in Nairobi
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Emirates has launched its first 'Emirates World' store in Nairobi, marking the debut of its revamped retail concept in Africa. Read more »
Kenya: UN Chief Says Developing Nations Must Secure Climate Deal At COP29
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres declared that securing a climate finance deal at COP29 is critical for developing nations, emphasizing that they "must not leave Baku… Read more »
Kenya: UN Chief Calls for Urgent Climate Finance Action At COP29
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At the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the need for substantial and immediate financial commitments to support… Read more »
Kenya: Senator Miraj Spearheads Coast Region Soccer Revolution
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In a heartwarming display of community spirit and sporting excellence, thousands of soccer enthusiasts gathered at Mwahima Stadium to launch the Coast Soccer Revolution, a… Read more »
Kenya: Three KCSE Candidates Arrested Over KCSE Malpractice
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Three candidates have been arrested in separate incidents across the country after they were caught engaging in examination irregularities during the ongoing Kenya Certificate of… Read more »
Zimbabwe/Kenya: Khama Billiat Confident of Warriors' Victory Against Kenya
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Warriors midfielder Khama Billiat says the upcoming clash against Kenya in the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers match is an important match for Zimbabwe to win. Read more »
November 12
Kenya: Why President Ruto's Plan to Loan Money to Entrepreneurs Hasn't Worked [analysis]
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It's two years since Kenyan president William Ruto, in what seemed like a political gamble, rolled out a government-run microcredit scheme popularised as the Hustler Fund. Worth 50… Read more »
Kenya: Impasse Persists On Revenue Sharing As MPs Demand Withdrawal of Road Maintenance Fund Case
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The Politics surrounding the control of the Sh10.5 billion Road Maintenance Levy Fund between MPs and Governors has continued to stall talks to iron out the stalemate over the… Read more »
Kenya: House Education Committee Turns to Govt As Lecturers Strike Persists
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Talks between the National Assembly Education Committee,university lecturers, and public universities failed to kick off on Tuesday amid a stalement over a strike declared… Read more »
Kenya: Homa Bay Speaker Gaya Resigns Hours Before Impeachment Debate
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Homa Bay County Assembly Speaker Julius Gaya has resigned from his post Read more »
Africa: African Court Sets Deadline for Kenya to Comply With the Ogiek Judgment [document]
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The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) has set a three-month deadline for the Republic of Kenya to file a report on the measures it has taken to comply with… Read more »
Africa: Kenya's Environment CS Duale Urges Global North to Meet Africa's $1.3 Trillion Climate Finance Target At COP29
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Kenya's Environment Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, has stressed the urgency of addressing climate change and securing financial support for vulnerable nations at the ongoing COP29… Read more »
Africa: 'Do More' - Guterres Urges Strong Climate Action At COP29
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged global leaders at the UN Climate Change Summit, COP29, to take stronger action to protect people from the impacts… Read more »
Kenya: Deputy President Kithure Kindiki Chairs First Cabinet Meeting
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has chaired his first Cabinet Committee meeting on Governance, Social Sector, and Public Administration at the official residence in Karen. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Appoints Sammy Chepkwony As SRC Chair
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The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) is set for new leadership with the appointment of Sammy Chepkwony, a human resources expert with over 30 years of experience, as its… Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Public Service Board Chairman Charles Babu Is Dead
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The Chairman of Kisumu County Public Service Board (PSB) Charles Babu Karan has passed away. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Rolls Out Reforms At JKIA to Enhance Passenger Traffic
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The government has rolled out reforms at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to enhance passenger traffic. Read more »
Kenya: DCI Denies Trying to Stop Gachagua From Attending Church
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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has dismissed claims that it tried to stop Former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua from attending a church service on Sunday. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Announces 140mn Litres of Water Boost to Ease Nairobi's Supply Crisis
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Residents of Nairobi will soon benefit from an additional 140 million litres of water daily from the Northern Water Collection Tunnel, a major project aimed at addressing the… Read more »
Kenya: Section of Bomet Legislators Want Barchock Charged With Graft
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A section lawmakers from Bomet now want Governor Hillary Barchok charged over alleged corruption and misappropriation of funds in the county. Read more »
Kenya: Poultry Farmers in Mombasa Protest New Levy, Call for Unified Tax Policy
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Poultry farmers in Mombasa and nearby regions are urging the Council of Governors (CoG) to address double taxation on poultry products, citing how inconsistent county tax policies… Read more »
