September 09
Kenya: Young Researcher Innovates Test Kit to Diagnose East Coast Fever Earlier
Capital FM
Robert Muriithi Mugambi, a young parasitologist in Kenya, is on a mission to save East Africa's cattle industry from the crippling impact of East Coast Fever. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Says 40,000 Housing Units to Be Built for People Relocated From Riparian Land in Nairobi
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The construction of Nairobi's Kibera Affordable Housing Project is progressing well. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's New Social Health Insurance Fund Wants to Improve Care for Mothers and Babies - but It Faces Challenges [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Kenya has made strides in maternal and child health over the past decade. Read more »
Kenya: Masengeli Tours Operational Posts in Northeastern
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Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli began a comprehensive security assessment of three counties in the North Eastern region on Monday. Read more »
Kenya: NCIC Arrests Kitui MCA for Hatespeech Amid Farmer-Herder Clashes
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A member of the Kitui County Assembly (MCA) was on Sunday apprehended in Mwingi by officials from the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) on hate speech… Read more »
Kenya: NCBA Invests Sh644mn in Cyber Security Amid Spiraling Cases
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NCBA Bank invested $5 million dollars (Sh644.5 million) in cyber security as cyber-attack threats over the last year. Read more »
Kenya: Senator Chimera Renews Calls to Delink Bursaries From Political Offices
Capital FM
Nominated Senator Raphael Chimera has renewed calls to delink education bursaries from political offices, stating that the current structure hampers the proper administration of… Read more »
Kenya: Bankers to Pay Sh10,000 Annual Fee Under New Bill
Capital FM
If a new bill passes in Parliament, bankers in the country will be required to pay Sh10,000 per year as a license. Read more »
Kenya: From 'Young Rich' to 'Real Housewives of Nairobi'
Capital FM
In the ever-evolving world of Kenyan television, one name stands out: Eugene Mbugua. At just 22, he made his mark as the youngest producer with a show on national television when… Read more »
Kenya: Fire Razes Down Dormitory At Meru's Njia High School
Capital FM
A dormitory housing 150 students was burnt down Sunday evening in an incident at Njia Boys High School in Meru. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Joins Breathe Cities Initiative in Fight Against Air Pollution
Capital FM
Nairobi is set to make a monumental step in its fight against air pollution with the official launch of the Breathe Cities Nairobi initiative on Wednesday Read more »
Kenya: EPRA Eyes Tracking Devices On LPG Cylinders to Combat Theft
Capital FM
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) plans to introduce tracking devises on LPG cylinders to combat theft. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury to Cut Vat, Corporation Taxes and Paye Rates
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The National Treasury is proposing tax cuts, Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi has announced. Read more »
Kenya: DCI Agents in Kilifi Arrest Two Suspects Linked to Murder of Pwani University Student
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Detectives in Kilifi arrested two suspects in relation to the death of a fourth-year student from Pwani University. Read more »
Kenya: Ngugi-Cooper, Kipchumba Storm to Victory in Rainy Great North Run
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Kenya's Mary Ngugi-Cooper braved rainy conditions to win the women's half marathon at the Great North Run in Newcastle on Sunday morning. Read more »
Kenya: Court Orders Arrest of Governor Bii, for Failure to Testify in Sh1.1bn Finland Education Scam
Capital FM
A Nakuru Magistrate's court has ordered th immediate arrest of Uasin Gishu Governor, Jonathan Bii and three others. Read more »
Kenya: Demand CD4 Counts to Combat Rising Advanced HIV Disease Cases
Business Day Africa
People living with HIV have been asked to demand for a CD4 cell count when collecting medication to avert the alarming rise of advanced HIV disease (AHD) cases in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Stray Lions a, Sir Ali Triumph As Ngara a Ends Kanbis B's Unbeaten Run
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On form Kanbis Sports Club A clung on to the log summit on week 12 of Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) 50-Overs Super League with a 7-wicket victory of home team Shree… Read more »
Kenya: India Set for Key Trade Talks With Kenya, Tanzania, Focusing On Tariff Barriers
Business Day Africa
India is gearing up for upcoming Joint Trade Council (JTC) meetings with its key African trading partners, Kenya and Tanzania, set for this month. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable Housing During Kibera Project Inspection
Nile Post
President William Ruto has reiterated his administration's resolve to eliminate slums and provide decent housing for all citizens through the Affordable Housing Programme. Read more »
Southern Africa: Ambassador Moyo Appointed Chair of SADC Nairobi Chapter
The Herald
The country's ambassador to Kenya, Uganda and Somalia, Winpeg Moyo has been appointed the chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Nairobi Chapter at a… Read more »
Kenya: Masengeli Skips Court for Record Sixth Time Defying Mugambi Summons
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-Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli failed to appear before the High Court on Monday to provide answers regarding the disappearance of three individuals in… Read more »
Kenya: Can KCB FC Challenge for the 2024/25 FKF Premier League Title?
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Newly appointed Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) FC head coach Patrick Odhiambo says his target is to challenge for the FKF Premier League title, with the club battling to find space in… Read more »
Kenya: More Bus Services Could Come Under Control of Councils Under Planned Law
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More local authorities in England are to be given powers to take control of bus services under legislation being laid before Parliament on Monday. Read more »
September 08
Kenya: Blinken Calls for Timely Pay of Kenyan Troops in Haiti
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The United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has reiterated the importance of paying Kenyan troops participating in the Haiti operation on time. Read more »