March 20
Kenya: Govt Moves to Secure Resumption of Learning At TUK Amid Financial Struggles
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Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has acknowledged the severe pension fund crisis at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK), highlighting a Sh4.3 billion shortfall as part… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Defies NCIC Summons Amid Hate Speech Probe
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The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has revealed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua failed to honour its summons, further escalating tensions between… Read more »
Kenya: Police Arrest 2 Suspects Behind Violent Petrol Station Robbery
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Police in Wajir have arrested two suspects linked to a violent late-night robbery at Shawal Petrol Station along Mandera Road. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Flags Off 2025 Safari Rally, Calls for Private Sector Support
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President William Ruto on Thursday flagged off the 2025 WRC Safari Rally, reaffirming Kenya's commitment to hosting the prestigious motorsport event and challenging the private… Read more »
March 19
Kenya: Kenyan Officer Injured During Security Operation in Haiti
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A Kenyan police officer deployed in Haiti under the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) sustained injuries during a security operation in the Kenscoff, Belot area. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Scraps SH300 ID Application Fee in a Special Gazette
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has officially gazetted the removal of the Sh300 ID application fee through a special notice issued on Wednesday, March 19. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Police Officer Killed in Haiti Laid to Rest
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Kenyan police officer Samuel Tompoi Kaetuai, who died while serving in Haiti's UN-backed multinational mission, has been laid to rest at his family home in Naserian Village,… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya On RSF - We Are Non-Partisan but Available to Parties Seeking Dialogue
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to a non-partisan approach to regional conflicts while emphasizing the country's critical role in global… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Netherlands to Champion Climate Action, Human Rights On Global Stage
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Kenya and the Netherlands have pledged to strengthen their collaboration on climate action and human rights advocacy during inaugural political consultations held in Nairobi on… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Halts 25pc Tax On E-Tranformers Amid High Cost
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The Government has introduced the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the National Assembly, seeking to amend the Excise Duty Act, particularly concerning the importation of… Read more »
Gambia/Kenya: Harambee Stars Arrive in Abidjan Ahead of Gambia WCQ Duel
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National football team Harambee Stars arrived in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on Tuesday night ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match against The Gambia on Thursday. Read more »
Africa: Hyatt Opens First Dual-Branded Hotels in Africa With Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Nairobi Westlands
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has officially opened Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands and Hyatt House Nairobi Westlands, marking Africa's first dual-branded Hyatt project.… Read more »
Kenya: ELOG Renews Call for Voters' Roll Audit After Rigging Claims By Media Tycoon
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The Elections Observation Group (ELOG) has renewed its call for an independent audit of the Register of Voters (RoV) urging the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission… Read more »
Kenya: Senator Orwoba Still Barred From Senate After Refusal to Apologize
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Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba on Tuesday walked out of the Senate chambers after refusing to read a prescribed apology verbatim, arguing that its wording could be… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Quiz Leadership of Technical University of Kenya Over Financial Crisis
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The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education has raised serious concerns over the financial crisis at the Technical University of Kenya (TU-K), questioning the… Read more »
Kenya: Treasury Seeks External Borrowing to Fund Counties As Cash Crisis Linger
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The National Treasury has defended its decision to turn to external borrowing to fund county allocations, citing the need to sustain service delivery in the devolved units. Read more »
Kenya: KCB Youngster Manzur Chuffed At Harambee Stars Opportunity
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KCB defender Manzur Okwaro has described it as a 'dream' to be named in the Harambee Stars final squad for the next two rounds of World Cup qualification matches against Gambia and… Read more »
Gambia/Kenya: Scorpions Stretch Muscle Ahead of Kenya Crunch Clash
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The Gambia senior national team are currently stretching their muscles ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier match against Kenya on 20th March 2025. Read more »
Kenya: High Interest Earning Pushes Stanchart Net Profit to Sh20bn
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Standard Chartered Bank profit after tax expanded by Sh6.23 billion to Sh20 billion last year on the back of improved incomes from interest and non-interest sub-sectors. Read more »
Kenya: Champion Rovanperä Sets the Pace in WRC Safari Rally Kenya Shakedown
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Defending champion Kalle Rovanperä set the early pace as the Finnish rally driver stormed to the fastest time in Wednesday morning's WRC Safari Rally Kenya shakedown. Read more »
March 18
Kenya: Heavy Downpours and When to Expect Them - Met's Long Rains Review
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The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has cautioned Kenyans to remain alert for potentially heavy downpours and take necessary precautions as the March-April-May (MAM) Long… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Declares Nairobi Unsafe Citing Crime, Kidnappings and Civil Unrest
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The United States has issued a travel advisory urging its citizens to exercise increased caution while visiting Kenya due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and the risk of… Read more »
Kenya: Private Hospitals Seek Urgent Dialogue With MOH After Closure Threat
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The Kenya Association of Private Hospitals (KAPH) has urged the Ministry of Health and the Social Health Authority (SHA) to initiate urgent dialogue over delayed payments owed to… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Talks Civil Servants Into Ditching Strike Over Unpaid SHA Premiums
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 18 - The Kenya Union of Civil Servants called off nationwide demonstrations scheduled for Tuesday following government intervention in a closed-door meeting on… Read more »
Kenya: Dutch King Willem-Alexander Accorded 21-Gun Salute in Formal Reception At State House, Nairobi
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Dutch King Willem-Alexander has been accorded a 21-gun salute during a formal reception at State House in Nairobi ahead of bilateral talks with President William Ruto. Read more »
