November 02, 2023
Kenya: Odinga Was at State House as a Guest of King Charles III, Senator Osotsi Says
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Ososti has claimed that Azimio leader Raila Odinga was present at the state house owing to his acquaintance with the royal family. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Affordable Housing Mortgages Now Available to Kenyans
President William Ruto has said Affordable Housing Financing has been established to ensure ordinary people have access to affordable mortgages. Read more »
Kenya: Bolt Ordered to Pay Driver Sh1 Million Over Unlawful Termination of Contract
Bolt has been directed by the Transport Licensing Appeals Board to pay its driver Sh1 million after his contract was terminated unlawfully. Read more »
Kenya: Alleged Leader of Men Gang-Raping Villagers Arrested
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 2 - Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives have arrested one of the masterminds of a 10-man gang that laid a seven hour seige of Kierira… Read more »
Kenya: Heroic Helicopter Rescue Saves Lives in Samburu Floods
A helicopter team performed a daring rescue of individuals trapped in a lorry that had been carried away by floods in Samburu County. Read more »
Kenya: Alcoblow to Be Introduced in Major Highways Ahead of Festivities
The traffic department of the National Police Service (NPS) has announced that they will introduce alcoblow machines along major highways across the country ahead of the festive… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Overturns Acquittal of 2 Suspects Accused of Gang Rape
The suspects Allan Kipchumba and Dennis Kibiwott were previously cleared by the trial court on March 17, 2023, for the offence. Read more »
Kenya: KRA Says Travelers' Used Personal Items Are Exempt From Custom Duties
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has said that travelers using personal items or effects are exempt from custom duties. Read more »
Kenya: Airtel Money Reduces Mobile to Bank Transfer Charges
Airtel Money has today cut its mobile money transaction charges from mobile to banks. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Benchmark Solutions Seals U.S.$11.6 Million Funding Deal for Ugandan Market
Nairobi-based structured trade and project financing advisory firm, Benchmark Solutions Limited has signed a US$11.633 million funding arrangement agreement with Uganda's Mbarara… Read more »
Kenya: 4 Suspects Arrested for Robbing Foreign Couple of Over Sh13.5 Million in Fake Gold Scam
Detectives have successfully apprehended four suspects linked to the heinous attack and robbery of a foreign couple, who fell victim to a counterfeit gold scam in Nairobi's Runda… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Hosts King Charles III At Mtongwe Naval Base for Marine Commando Unit Showcase
President William Ruto will host King Charles III at the Mtongwe Naval Base, where a program showcasing Kenya's first Marine Commando Unit, trained by the British Royal Marines, is… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Braces for Intense Rains and Potential Flooding - Meteorological Alert Issued
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory warning of potential flooding due to heavy rains currently impacting several regions of the country. Read more »
Kenya: King Charles III, Queen Camilla Pay Tribute to African WWII Veterans During Kenya Visit
Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla paid tribute to Africans who fought alongside British forces in both World Wars on the third day of their state visit to Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi's First Public Eye Hospital Set to Open to Address Vision Care Needs
Nairobi County is preparing to inaugurate its first-ever public eye hospital this month, with a primary focus on addressing a spectrum of eye conditions. Read more »
November 01, 2023
Kenya: Over 300 Affected Occupants of Kirima Land Move to Court to Stop Evictions
Over 300 aggrieved residents of Njiru and Mihang'o in Embakasi have filed an urgent application seeking an order to stop execution of the judgment of the court requiring them to… Read more »
Kenya: Nthonzweni Primary School Centre Manager Arrested After Reporting Drunk During Ongoing KCPE Exams
Nthonzweni Primary School centre manager has been arrested for reporting on duty drunk while supervising the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examinations. Read more »
Kenya: Justice Musinga Assures Litigants of Expeditious Disposal of Appeals
The President of the Appelate court Daniel Musinga has disclosed that all pending appeals will be disposed expeditiously to ensure Justice is rendered to the public. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Extends 5G Network to 35 New Counties, Slashes Router Prices
Safaricom has expanded its 5G coverage to 35 new counties, bringing ultra-speed internet services closer to its customers. Read more »
Kenya: Over 3,400 Trans Nzoia, Homa Bay Patients to Access Free Medical Services
More than 3,400 patients in Trans Nzoia and Homa Bay are set to access medical services from the Safaricom Foundation. Read more »
Kenya: Budget Controller Flags Over-Budgeting of Govt Employee Salaries
The Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB) has flagged over-budgeting of state employee wages by the National Treasury. Read more »
Kenya: Excitement Builds Up Ahead of New York Marathon
Excitement is at fever pitch at the 'home of champions' as another edition of the New York Marathon draws near. Read more »
Kenya: Changes Made in 2024 Kenya Amateur Golf Championship Calendar
The Kenya Golf Union announced changes in the 2024 Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) calendar with an additional event and a change in the ranking points system. Read more »
Kenya: DPP Says Case Against Pastor Ezekiel Odero Has Not Been Dropped
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has now denied claims the case against Pastor Ezekiel Odero has been closed. Read more »
Kenya: King Charles III Visits UN Offices in Gigiri
King Charles III on Wednesday visited the United Nations offices in Nairobi where he emphasised the need to address climate change. Read more »