October 26, 2023
Kenya: Former Kisumu County Official Who Stoned President Ruto's Motorcade Jailed for Year
A former Kisumu County askari who was arrested in 2021 for stoning the motorcade of former Deputy President William Ruto has been jailed for one year with an option of Sh. 13,000… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Willing to Accept Payment From Kenyans Caught Up in Illegal Land Deals - President Ruto
President William Ruto now says the government is willing to accept payment at market value from innocent Kenyans caught up in illegal deals involving public land. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Pilot Maisha ID Before Launch, Bitok Says Move to Help Resolve Gaps
Plans are underway for the pilot phase of the Maisha Number and the digital ID ecosystem following the adoption of the regulations on the registration of persons, births and… Read more »
Kenya: EACRF to Probe Mortar Attack From DR Congo-Held Position That Killed Kenyan Peacekeeper
The East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) has launched probe into attack from a Congolese army position that killed a Kenyan peacekeeper. Read more »
Kenya: 'Ni Ukweli' - 'Girl' Linked to the Murder of Nairobi Hospital Finance Chief Pleads Guilty
A presumed teenage girl linked to the murder of Nairobi Hospital Finance Director Eric Maigo has pleaded guilty to the offence. Read more »
Kenya: NEMA, KEPSA Join Forces to Combat Plastic Pollution
Sustainable Inclusive Business Kenya (SIB-K), a wing of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), has partnered with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to combat… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Re Introduces Re-Insurance Training Academy
Firms and individuals will receive training on re-insurance products through Kenya Re's Training Academy. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kuria, Waiguru Describe Mwangaza's Impeachment as a Witch-Hunt
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has described yesterday's impeachment of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza as a witch-hunt. Read more »
Kenya: Governor Cheboi Lauds Security Officers for Repulsing Bandits Attack
Baringo governor Benjamin Cheboi has lauded security agencies for speedily responding to the banditry attack in Baringo South that brought to safety school children and the locals. Read more »
Kenya: EU Grants Kenya 72 Million Euros Towards Green Environmental Sustainability
The European Union has granted Kenya over Sh11.4 billion (72million Euros) to support priority areas of green transition on environmental sustainability and digital inclusion, good… Read more »
October 25, 2023
Kenya: Meru MCAs Impeach Governor Mwangaza for the Second Time in Months
Besieged Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has been impeached for a second time within ten months dwindling her chances for a comeback. Read more »
Kenya: Paralympian Legend Henry Wanyoike Uses Life Story to Rally PLWDs to Explore Sporting Talents
Kenyan paralympian legend Henry Wanyoike has urged persons living with disabilities (PLWDs) not to sleep on their sporting talents but to pursue them to the highest standards. Read more »
Kenya: 'My Iron Fists Have a Lot to Say on Friday,' Fatuma 'Mama Yao' Zarika Says Ahead of Comeback Bout
It was a war of witty punchlines at Broadwalk Mall in Parklands, Nairobi as Kenyan boxer, World Boxing Federation (WBF) Featherweight champion Fatuma Zarika and her Tanzanian… Read more »
Kenya: CS Machogu Sets Up Team on Credit Transfer Review Policy
Education Cabinet Ezekiel Machogu has appointed a 16-member team to review Kenya Credit Accumulation and Transfer (KCAT) system policy in the Country. Read more »
Kenya: NTSA Raises Alarm Over Soaring Road Accidents and Fatalities in Kenya, 4000 Killed Annually
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has sounded the alarm regarding the rising number of accidents and fatalities on Kenyan roads. Read more »
Kenya: Absa to Double Sustainable Financing to Sh120 Billion
Absa Bank PLC today announced plans to double sustainable financing to Sh120 billion over the next two years. Read more »
Kenya: Stanchart Bank Invests Sh9.8 Million in 7 Women Startups
Seven women-led startups have received a total of Sh9.8 million in seed funding from Standard Chartered Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kuria Says NPS, KWS Recruitment to Be Done Exclusively From NYS
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria says National Police Service and Kenya Wildlife Service recruitment will be done exclusively from the National Youth Service. Read more »
Kenya: Child Welfare Society Distributes Food to Cushion 8,000 KCPE, KPSEA Candidates in Elgeyo Marakwet
The Child Welfare Society of Kenya Tuesday kicked off food distribution to 8,606 learners in 122 schools in Elgeyo Marakwet county. Read more »
Kenya: Centum CEO James Mworia Recognized for Championing Conservation in Kenya
The Nature Conservancy has honored the Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Centum Investments, James Mworia, for championing conservation of nature and advancing… Read more »
Kenya: Kasarani MP Karauri Wades Into Kirima Land Eviction, Vows to Appeal Ruling
Kasarani Member of Parliament Ronald Karauri now says he will be appealing the eviction order issued by the Environment and Land Court (ELC) against hundreds of families who have… Read more »
Kenya: DPP Ingonga to Review Charges Against Kakamega Deputy Governor Savula in Sh122 Million Fraud Case
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga is set to review criminal charges against Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula in the Sh122 million fraud case facing him. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Urges Kenyans in the Diaspora to Invest in Treasury Bonds
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked Kenyans living abroad to invest in Treasury bonds and bills assuring them of security of their investment and better interests. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Says No Hawkers to Be Allowed Along Moi Avenue
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja says no hawkers will be allowed to operate along all lanes connecting to Moi Avenue in the Nairobi Central Business District. Read more »
Kenya: Auditor General Touts Use of Artificial Intelligence in Fraud Detection
The Office of the Auditor General has recommended Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the professional field to help auditors to focus their attention on high risk areas, leading to… Read more »