July 05
Kenya: Section of X Users to Hold Parallel Engagement From That of President Ruto
A section of Kenyans on X have vowed to boycott President William Ruto's X Space, slated to start at 2 pm, and instead hold a parallel space to counter the conversation. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kuria Urges PSC to Suspend Recruitment to Reduce Expenditure
Public service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has called for the suspension of new and ongoing recruitment in public service terming it as a critical measure in controlling runaway… Read more »
Kenya: Young People, the Chance of a Lifetime Awaits You, Charlene Ruto Says Ahead of X-Space Engagement With President
First daughter Charlene Ruto has urged the youth to take advantage of the X-Space conversation with President William Ruto set for today afternoon. Read more »
Kenya: Toror Factory Tea Faces Rejection As Chebochok Elected New Director Amid Sex Scandal
More multinational companies will stop buying tea from Toror Factory after the appointment of John Chebochok as a new director. Read more »
Kenya: Nema Urged to Review Compliance Period in Biodegradable Waste Bags Transition
Private garbage collectors are now urging the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), to review the compliance period set in the biodegradable bags transition process so… Read more »
Kenya: 4 Youths Killed in a Chaotic Funeral Procession Marred With Phone Snatching
Four youths died Thursday evening with at least five others sustaining serious injuries following a chaotic funeral procession that lest a trail of criminal activities in Kisumu's… Read more »
Kenya: Dumas in Do or Die Clash Against Thunder As Hawks Prey On Sparks
The Equity Dumas will face a do or die clash against the Nairobi City Thunder on Friday night at the Nyayo National Stadium gymnasium, with a last gasp chance to salvage their hope… Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Okays Uhuru Park Concert for Budget Protest Victims but After DCI Probe
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has confirmed that the concert in honour of protesters who died during the anti-Finance Bill protests will proceed as planned on Sunday at Uhuru… Read more »
July 04
Kenya: Kenya Records Highest Score to Set New Benchmark in Quad Series Cricket Tourney
Kenya set a new benchmark in the Kenya Quad Series cricket tournament, achieving the highest score in the powerplay phase of the tournament. Read more »
Kenya: Police Recover Stolen Goods Traced to Chieni Supermarket Raid
Police in Nyeri and Laikipia have recovered a substantial amount of stolen goods and apprehended multiple suspects who looted a local retail chain Chieni Supermarket during the… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto to Host First X-Space Conversation With Kenyan Youths
President William Ruto is set to host his first-ever X-Space conversation with Kenyans, particularly targeting Gen Z youths who led protests against the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Raphael Owino Named New Debt Management Boss At Treasury
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Raphael Owino as the new Director General of Public Debt Management at Treasury. Read more »
Kenya: Prepare for Significant Changes, Ruto Tells Cabinet Amid Looming Reshuffle
President William Ruto has given the strongest indication yet again of impending changes in his government following the rejection of the budget proposals that sparked unrest in… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Commits to Sustainable Development With CSOs Vnr Report
Kenya's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Forum has unveiled the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Voluntary National Review (VNR) Report 2024, in a significant move towards… Read more »
Kenya: MP Manduku Intensifies Calls for Parliament Dissolution After Financial Bill Protests
Nyaribari Masaba Member of Parliament Daniel Manduku has intensified his calls for the dissolution of parliament, citing a significant loss of legitimacy among the members of the… Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Assesses Security Situation Following Violent Protests
The Cabinet met on Thursday for a briefing on the security situation in the country following days of chaos that saw protestors strom Parliament. Read more »
Kenya: Osoro Accuses Senator Sifuna of Hypocrisy Over Allowances
National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro has accused Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna of pushing a populist agenda and being hypocritical for pretending to be astonished by the… Read more »
Kenya: Omanyala to Chisel Up for Grand Olympic Dream At FBK Games in Hengelo
African 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala will head to the FBK Games in Hengelo, a World Athletics Continental Gold Tour meet in the Netherlands on Sunday, for his final… Read more »
Kenya: Apa Insurance, Hollard Health Roll Out International Health Cover
APA Insurance joined hands with Hollard Health, a South African insurer, to unveil an international medical cover targeting individuals, families, SME's, and corporations. Read more »
Kenya: How TikTok Creators Are Revolutionizing Kiswahili Language Education
On 7 July, the world will celebrate World Kiswahili Language Day, recognizing the global importance of Kiswahili in uniting communities across Africa. TikTok, known for inspiring… Read more »
Kenya: Normalcy Returns to Nairobi After Weeks of Deadly Protests
Normalcy has returned to Kenya's capital, Nairobi, after weeks of anti-government protests that left at least 40 dead and caused property damage worth billions. Read more »
Kenya: Hard Fighting Malkia Go Down Against Puerto Rico in Continental Cup
The national women's volleyball team, Malkia Strikers have bowed out of the FIVB Challenger Cup in Manilla, Philippines after losing by straight sets to Puerto Rico in the quarter… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's First Batch of Directly Imported Fuel Arrives in Mombasa
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has announced the arrival of the first consignment of directly imported Ugandan fuel in the Port of Mombasa. Read more »
Kenya: Civil Servants Union Urges Officials to Join Gen Z Protests During Saba Saba Day
Civil Servants have been urged to come out in large numbers to on Saba Saba Day and join the Gen-Zs in protesting against Kenya's economic status. Read more »
Kenya: 187 Protestors Arrested During Tuesday's Demos Freed On Bond
187 protestors arrested during the protests in Nairobi have been freed on bond. Read more »