April 26
Kenya: All Illegal Mining Activities to Remain Closed
Mining Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has warned all illegal miners in Migori County to seize operations and seek legal mining licences. Read more »
April 25
Africa: Raila Vows Continental Integration, Non-Tariff Barrier Removal As AU Commission Post Priorities If Successful
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga has pledged to root for vows continental integration, non-tariff barrier removal, global cooperation as African Union (AU)… Read more »
April 23
Kenya: Firm Finds Niche in the Production of Roofing Sheets
While still pursuing her degree in Business Management and Accounting at the University, Hope Tamara joined Imarisha Mabati roofing company as a sales agent. Read more »
April 25
Kenya: 110 MPs Sign Impeachment Notice Against Agriculture CS Linturi
Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has filed a notice of motion to impeach Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi. Read more »
Kenya: Court Allows Cult Leader Mackenzie, Wife to Meet Under Strict Supervision
A Mombasa Court on Thursday allowed cult leader Paul Mackenzie and his wife, Rhodah Mumbua, to meet in prison under strict supervision of the prison's authority. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Spearheading Reforms to Support Coffee Farmers' Welfare, PS Kilemi
State Department of Co-operatives Commissioner Patrick Kilemi has said that the government is undertaking various reforms in the coffee sector to ensure that farmers are not… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Orders Search And Rescue Operations As Death Toll Rises From Flood
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has directed the National Police Service (NPS) to initiate extensive search and rescue operations nationwide in response to ongoing flood… Read more »
Africa: Kenya's UK High Commissioner Manoah Esipisu Voted Africa's Diplomat of the Year
Kenya's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Manoah Esipisu, has been voted the 2024 Diplomat of the Year from Africa at the 2024 Diplomat of the Year Awards held this week on… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Govt Keen On Scaling Up Diaspora Remittances to Sh1.3trn
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 25 - President William Ruto says the country is keen on scaling up its diaspora remittances from the current 4 billion dollars (Sh540 billion) to 10 billion… Read more »
Kenya: KDF Plane Crash Victim to Be Buried Next Friday
The late sergeant Cliphonce Omondi who died in a helicopter crash that also claimed the life of chief of defence forces, General Francis Ogolla will be buried on 3rd may this year… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Urges MPs to Reduce Annual Budget Days After They Increased Budget Ceiling
President William Ruto has challenged the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) to significantly reduce their budget in the next financial year following the launch of Bunge… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges MPs to Fast-Track Implementation of NADCO Report
President William Ruto has urged the joint Parliamentary Committees handling the implementation of the recommendations in the National Dialogue Committee to expedite the process. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Hails MPs for Ratifying Kenya-EU Economic Pact
President William Ruto says trade and investment between Kenya and at least 27 European Union States is expected to improve after the National Assembly on Wednesday ratified the… Read more »
April 24
Kenya: Kenya On Course to Become a Global Industrial Powerhouse - President Ruto
Kenya's journey to becoming a global industrial powerhouse is on course, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: 1 Million Kenyans to Undergo AI, Cybersecurity Training
At least 1 million Kenyans will be trained on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, offering digital job opportunities for the youth. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Suspends Commuter Services Following Heavy Rains
The Kenya Railways company has suspended commuter train services in the city following heavy rains that has led of flooding in various parts of the country. Read more »
Kenya: Farmers Who Bought Substandard Fertilizer Get Compensation
The National Cereal and Produce Board (NCPB) has began compensating farmers who received substandard fertilizer under the government subsidy program. Read more »
Kenya: EACC Raids Home of Former Treasury CS Ukur Yatani
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives have raided the home of former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani. Read more »
Kenya: 8 Counties to Experience Power Black-Out Due to Maintenance Works
Eight counties are set to experience power interruption Wednesday following maintenance works by the Kenya Power Company. Read more »
Kenya: Healthcare Sector Leaders Call for Connectivity to Boost Patient Outcomes, Cut Costs
M-Tiba, a healthcare app, has urged the government to leverage more technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence, in the medicalcare sector to boost connectivity and… Read more »
Kenya: Traffic Disruptions in Various Parts of the Country After Heavy Rains
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned of traffic disruptions on various roads across the country, following the flooding situation that has been caused by… Read more »
April 23
Kenya: Govt Commits Sh6.1bn to Settle Issues Raised By Striking Medics
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received Sh3.5 billion for health workers salary arrears from 2017 to June 2024 which will be cleared in 5 installments each year. Read more »
April 22
Kenya: Huawei to Sponsor University Students to Undergo Tech Training in S.Africa
Huawei Kenya is set to sponsor selected students from different universities in the country in a technology teaching program in South Africa. Read more »
Kenya: DTB Scales Up Operations in Kenya, Commissions 4 New Branches
Trust Bank (DTB) has scaled up its operations in Kenya after opening four new branches located in Gikomba, Tom Mboya, Global Trade Centre (GTC) and Bomet Town. Read more »
Kenya: 12 African Ministers of Education to Convene in Nairobi for Paset's 6th Forum On Skills and Industrialization
At least 12 African Ministers of Education are expected to gather in Nairobi for the 6th Forum of the Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology… Read more »