April 29
Kenya: Sakaja Pays Bus Fare for Stranded Students in Nairobi After Schools Reopening Postponed
Capital FM
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Monday paid bus fare for all stranded students in Nairobi termini following the postponement of schools reopening. Read more »
Kenya: Former Bomas of Kenya CEO Koria Charged With Procurement-Related Irregularities
Capital FM
Former Bomas of Kenya Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bomas of Kenya Peter Koria has denied seven graft charged leveled against him by Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission… Read more »
Kenya: Monarch Insurance Ordered to Pay Two Joint Creditors Sh2.4mn Claim
Capital FM
Monarch Insurance Company Limited has been ordered to pay Sh2.5 million as claim payments to its joint creditors. Read more »
Kenya: 10 Bodies Pulled Out in Mai Mahiu Dam Tragedy
Capital FM
Ten bodies have been pulled out in ongoing search after the Mai Mahiu dam tragedy. Read more »
Kenya: Etihad Airways Resumes Direct Flights to Nairobi
Capital FM
Etihad Airways is resuming flights to East Africa with daily flights to Nairobi set to start on May 1. Read more »
Kenya: Rescue Operations for Garissa Boat Victims Set to Resume
Capital FM
Efforts to locate and rescue passengers who are still missing following the capsizing of a boat in Garissa, are set to resume on Monday. Read more »
Kenya: Northern Corridor Advances Toward Dual Carriageway With $1.4m Allocation
Business Day Africa
The Northern Corridor has inched closer to a dual carriageway with the allocation of $1.4 million for visibility studies. Read more »
Kenya: Leaking Roof Highlights KAA's Inefficiency At JKIA
Business Day Africa
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Kenya faces persistent challenges, with recent incidents spotlighting significant inefficiencies at East Africa's major aviation… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Says Tickets Booked By Students to Remain Open
Capital FM
Kenya Railways says student tickets purchased for the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) travel between Monday and Friday will remain valid for use until next week after the schools'… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Suspends Flights to Kinshasa Over Detention of Staff
Capital FM
Kenya Airways has suspended its flights to Kinshasa over what it terms as 'continued detention' of its staff. Read more »
East Africa: Somali President Participates in the IDA21 Summit for African Heads of State in Nairobi
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Nairobi on the evening of April 28, 2024, to participate in the International Development Association (IDA) 21 for the African… Read more »
Kenya: Ngetich Eyes Olympics Glory After Narrow Miss On World Record in Germany
Capital FM
After missing out on the world record for the women's 10km, Kenya's Agnes Ngetich says her next mission is to win a medal at this summer's Olympic Games in Paris. Read more »
April 28
Kenya: Over 20 Feared Dead As Boat Capsizes in Garissa
Capital FM
A tragic boat capsizing on the Garissa - Madogo road late Sunday has left over 20 feared dead. Read more »
Kenya: Weusi FC Wins 14th Edition of Kot 5 Aside Tournament
Capital FM
Weusi FC were crowned winners of the 14th edition of the KOT5aside tournament on Saturday at the Nyali Futsal Arena in Mombasa County. Read more »
April 27
Kenya: Households in Flood-Prone Areas Urged to Vacate
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urge people living on river banks to vacate to avoid disaster caused by flooding at a time when heavy rains are pounding the country. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Red Cross Appeals for Donations As Flooding Displaces Hundreds
Capital FM
The Kenya Red Cross - Nairobi has called out for food and nonfood contributions to the families affected by floods in different parts of the city. Read more »
Kenya: New Storm Water Warning for Counties and Companies
Capital FM
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has urged county governments to clear storm drains of material hindering the free flow of rainwater and receiving flowing water… Read more »
Kenya: 'Stop Risking Your Lives By Driving During Flooding'
Capital FM
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has urged members of the public to exercise cation and avoid risking their lives by driving through or walking in moving waters. Read more »
Kenya: Flood Alert As Masinga Dam Overflows
Capital FM
The Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority(TARDA) has urged residents to exercise vigilance following the overflowing of the Masinga dam due to heavy rains. Read more »
Kenya: Public Prosecutor Summons Ex-Navy Officers for Rehearing of Desertion Case
Capital FM
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has issued a notice to former Kenya Navy Officers convicted by a Court Martial for Desertion of Duty, urging them to submit… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Waives Building Renovations Fees in Response to Floods
Capital FM
The Nairobi County Government has waived statutory fees for renovations and repair of buildings due flood related destruction as a move to augment flood response. Read more »
April 26
Kenya: Kenyan Doctors' Strike - the Govt Keeps Failing to Hold Up Its End of the Bargain [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
At least 4,000 doctors are employed in Kenya's public healthcare sector. Almost all of them went on strike on 14 March 2024, demanding the implementation of a labour agreement… Read more »
Kenya: Massive Visa Scandal Unraveled At Indian Embassy in Kenya - Somali Patients Exploited
Shabelle
In a shocking revelation, an intricate network of corruption involving Somali, Kenyan, and Indian nationals has been exposed within the Indian Embassy in Kenya. These groups are… Read more »
Kenya: Position Statement On The Detention Of Kenya Airways Employees In Kinshasa
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways (KQ) confirms that on Friday, April 19th, 2024, two of our employees at our Airport office in Kinshasa were arrested and continue to be detained by the Military… Read more »
Kenya: Anti-Counterfeit Body Intensifies Fight Against Illicit Trade
Capital FM
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) is in the process of implementing varied methods to fight trade in illicit goods that costs Kenya upwards of Sh40 billion annually. Read more »