December 23, 2022
Kenya: Ruto Warns Cartels, Graft Lords in the Agriculture Sector
President William Ruto has given notice to cartels within the agricultural sector who continue to frustrate farmers in different parts of the country. Read more »
Kenya: KR Halts Commuter Train Service to 6 City Destinations, to Resume on January 3
Kenya Railways (KR) has halted commuter train service to six destinations across Nairobi with an exception to the link train to Nairobi's SGR Terminus. Read more »
December 21, 2022
Kenya: Railways Adds More Trains to Kisumu, Nanyuki to Cater for Holiday Rush
The Kenya Railways Corporation has announced the addition of trains plying Nairobi to Kisumu and Nairobi to Nanyuki routes, so as to accommodate the increased number of passengers… Read more »
December 20, 2022
Kenya: Capital FM's Digital Director David Muba Recognized Among Top 25 Men in Digital 2022
Capital FM's Digital Director David Muba, has been named among this year's top 25 Men in Digital. Read more »
Kenya: World Cup Campaign Makes Opera Mini Number One Downloaded App in Kenya
Opera Mini, the data-saving browser that already boasts over 100 million users across Africa - became the number one downloaded app in Kenya the past weekend thanks to the… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Enhance Road Surveillance, Stalled Vehicles to Be Towed Within an Hour
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki and his Transport counterpart Kipchumba Murkomen have launched Festivity Enforcement Initiative as part of efforts to curb road accidents… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Opposes Sakaja's Move to Eject PSVs From CBD, Says Move Will Hurt Business
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has opposed the move by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to relocate Public Service Vehicles from Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD), saying… Read more »
December 17, 2022
Kenya: Deadline for 2023 Teachers' Recruitment Extended
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has extended the deadline for the recruitment of teachers and teacher interns by an extra week. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Kenya: Govt to Partner With Private Sector to Create Jobs for the Youth
The Kenya Kwanza Government will partner with the private sector in keeping its promise to provide employment opportunities for the millions of youths around the country who are… Read more »
Kenya: Embu Coffee Farmers on the Edge Over Auctioning of Assets
Coffee farmers affiliated to Embu County Coffee Mill and Gakundu Cooperative Society are on the edge following reports that their properties are set to be auctioned over unpaid… Read more »
Kenya: Fitch Downgrades Kenya Rating on High Debt, Fiscal Deficit
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Kenya's credit rating to B from B+ citing the country's persistent twin fiscal and external deficits, high debt, and deteriorating external liquidity. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Import 1.5 Million Metric Tons of Duty Free Maize, Rice
Kenyan Government will allow millers and traders to import 1.5 million metric tons of duty free maize and rice to bridge the food deficit in the country. Read more »
December 14, 2022
Kenya: Govt Asks Teachers to Be Realistic With Salary Hike Push
The government has asked teachers to be realistic in their new push to call for salary increment. Read more »
Kenya: Skyward Starts Sh6,000 Nairobi-Kakamega Flight Route
Western Kenya travellers have received a boost after Skyward Express Airline introduced Nairobi-Kakamega flight route. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Launches First Commercial Flight From Nairobi to Kakamega
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday launched the first commercial flight from Nairobi to Kakamega town as he pledged government's support to the local airline industry. Read more »
Kenya: Murang'a Government to Engage Youth in Revitalization of Coffee Sector
Murang'a county government in partnership with Murang'a Farmers Cooperative Union is working on plans to bring the youth on board in revitalizing the coffee sub-sector. Read more »
Kenya: KeNHA to Install Jersey Barriers at Accident-Prone Ngata Bridge
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to install jersey barriers at accident-prone Ngata Bridge Read more »
Kenya: 2 Trailer Trucks Burst Into Flames in Morning Crash on Mai Mahiu Road
Two trailers have burst into flames in a head on collision crash at Governor area along Mai Mahiu-Naivasha Road. Read more »
Kenya: Relief for Kenyans As Fuel Prices Remain Unchanged
Fuel prices will remain unchanged for the month of December offering Kenyans a slight relief as they head into the Christmas season filled with long-distance travel. Read more »
Kenya: Teachers Push for a 60% Pay Rise
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has launched a new push to increase teachers' salaries by 60 percent, citing the high cost of living. Read more »
December 13, 2022
Kenya: 8 People Killed in Fatal Road Accident Along Nakuru-Eldoret Highway
Eight people have been killed in an accident involving two matatus and a truck at Ngata Bridge along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway. Read more »
Kenya: Union Seeking 60% Salary Increment for Teachers
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), is once again pushing for a 60 percent salary increment. Read more »
Kenya: CS Owalo Urges Traders to Utilise Digital Hubs Being Set Up Across the Country
Traders and customers have been urged to take full advantage of the digital hubs that the government is setting up across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Remittances to Kenya Hit Sh42.4 Billion in November
Kenyans living abroad sent home Sh42.4 billion in November, a 3.9 per cent increase compared to the Sh40.8billion sent in September. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto in America for U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit
President William Ruto is in the United States where he is expected to attend the US-Africa Leaders' Summit. Read more »