November 09, 2023
Kenya: Malema Criticises Ruto For Failing to Deliver Campaign Promises
Julius Malema, the outspoken leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has criticised Kenyan President William Ruto for failing to deliver on his campaign promises… Read more »
Kenya: Equity Bank Recognized for Financing Trade in Africa
Equity Bank has been recognized for financing trade projects in Africa during this year's Trade Awards for Africa. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Settle U.S.$300 Million of U.S.$2 Billion Eurobond Next Month
The government intends to pay $300 million of the $2 billion Eurobond in December that is due for payment in June 2024. Read more »
November 08, 2023
Kenya: Cost of Birth, Death Certificates and National ID Card Shoots Up
The Kenyan government has announced a significant change in the cost associated with applying for a National Identity Card (ID), affecting thousands of Kenyan citizens. Read more »
Kenya: Marriage Processing Fees Go Up 10 Times
The government has increased marriage processing charges for Kenyan spouses 10 times to Sh50,000 at the Attorney General's (AG's) office. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Increases Cost of Acquiring Passports
The government has increased the cost of acquiring all categories of passports in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Emotions Run High as Mwangaza Breaks Down While Defending Herself in Impeachment Trial
Beleagured Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza today took the stand to testify in her impeachment motion as a witness to defeat the intent by the Meru County Assembly to remove her from… Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Says Offspring of Freedom Fighters Should Be Remembered
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga has emphasized the need for the offspring of freedom fighters who died to be remembered. Read more »
Kenya: Adults to Receive Sh1.2 Million, Children Sh800,000 in Solai Dam Tragedy Compensation
Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has presided over an out of court agreement for the families of 47 victims who lost their lives in the Solai Dam tragedy. Read more »
Kenya: Land Prices in Nairobi's Satellite Towns Rise Fastest
Land prices in Nairobi's satellite towns have risen the fastest as investors eye a piece of these areas. Read more »
Kenya: Embrace Quality Standards to Be Competitive, SMEs Urged
Small and medium-sized enterprises (MSEs) have been asked to adopt quality standard measures by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) to be competitive on the global stage. Read more »
Kenya: What It Will Take for Kenya to Host a World Rugby 7s Series Tournament
With the countdown to this year's Safari Sevens well and truly on, Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) chair Alexander 'Sasha' Mutai believes the success of the annual tournament will be… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Directs 80% of Future Recruitment to All Security Services, Agencies to Come From NYS
The enrollment of the National Youth Service will be doubled from next year with 80 percent of future National Youth Service (NYS) recruits being recruited in the national security… Read more »
Kenya: We Are Ready for Take-Off, We Will Achieve Our Wildest Dream - President Ruto
Despite the ongoing upheavals in the President William Ruto administration he believes the 'Nation at this moment in time is Prepared and Ready to Go' in the transformation journey… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Says Govt to Work With Transport Stakeholders in War Against Alcohol, Drug Abuse
The Government will work closely with stakeholders in the Transport sector to ensure success in the fight against alcoholism and drug abuse, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Vows to Tackle Soaring Cost of Living in Inaugural State of the Nation Address
In his inaugural State of the Nation Address to a joint session of Parliament, President William Ruto pledged the government's unwavering commitment to addressing the soaring cost… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Kenya Will Pay All Its Debt Obligations
President William Ruto has revealed that the country has made positive steps to deal with debt distress saying they will make a US$300 million payment in December 2023 towards the… Read more »
Kenya: Meru Man Jailed for 6 Years for Vandalizing Electricity Equipment
A court in Meru has sentenced a man to six years in prison for vandalizing and handling stolen electricity equipment. Read more »
Kenya: Italian Embassy Launches 2023 Week of Italian Cuisine in Kenya
The Italian Embassy in Nairobi and the Italian Cultural Institute have launched the 2023 Week of Italian Cuisine in the World in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency. Read more »
Kenya: Court Suspends Gazette Notice on ID, Birth, Death Certificate Fee Increment
The high court has suspended the two gazette notice, announcing the increment on levies and fees to those seeking to acquire National Identity card,birth and deaths certificates… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Slams Break on ID, Birth Certificate Fee Hikes
A Nairobi Court has suspended the implementation of two gazette notices that sought to increase levies and fees on the National Identity Card and birth and death certificates. Read more »
Kenya: Makini Schools Close Down Its Facility in Kibos
Makini Schools is closing down its 'Makini Kibos Campus' owing to poor roads leading to the school, which sits at the foot of Nandi hills in Muhoroni Constituency. Read more »
Kenya: Korean Tech Firms Eye Kenya's Entry
Korean firms are eyeing Kenya's entry to provide smart technologies as the country steps up its smart city target. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Calls Community Health Promoter Ahead of State of the Nation Address
President Ruto has made a call to Masoud Abdullahi, a Community Health Promoter from Garissa, ahead of his state of the nation address. Read more »
Kenya: TSC to Conduct Interviews to Fill 36,505 Vacancies for Teacher Promotions
The Teachers Service Commission is set to conduct interviews to fill 36,505 vacancies for teacher promotions from December 4. Read more »