October 19, 2023
Kenya: Kalonzo Pleads With Court to Halt Mavoko Demolitions Amid Row
Wiper Leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, made an impassioned plea on Thursday before the Environment and Lands Court in Machakos County seeking a halt to the ongoing demolition of property… Read more »
Kenya: IG Koome Says Meru Governor Mwangaza Faked Her Arrest Despite OCS Apology
The National Police Service has denied claims by Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza that she was arrested, despite his officers apologizing to her for the "misunderstanding". Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Acquires M-Pesa Holding From Vodafone
Safaricom has acquired M-Pesa holdings from Vodafone Group PLC, its parent company. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Assures Kenyans of Their Safety During Mashujaa Day Celebrations
The government has made adequate security arrangements to ensure that tomorrow's Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho County go ahead without a hitch. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Condemn TSC's Interdiction of Non-Local Teachers in North Eastern Region
Members of Parliament have condemned the Teachers Service Commission's (TSC) decision to interdict non-local teachers in the North Eastern region. Read more »
Kenya: Traffic Update - Uhuru Highway Mombasa Bound Temporarily Closed for Maintenance
The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary closure of the Mombasa-bound lanes of Uhuru Highway between Haile Selassie and Bunyala Roundabouts from… Read more »
Kenya: Magistrate in Corruption Case Facing Former CS Henry Rotich Declines to Recuse Herself
Senior principal Magistrate Eunice Nyutu has declined to disqualify herself from hearing a graft case facing former Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich and 8 others. Read more »
Kenya: Ezra Chiloba Resigns as Communications Authority DG Amid Probe on Gross Misconduct, Abuse of Office
Communications Authority Director General Ezra Chiloba has resigned amid claims of gross misconduct and abuse of office. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Apologises to Vendors Harassed By City Askaris, Gives Them Sh10,000 Compensation
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has apologised to street vendors who were targeted by county security personnel Wednesday and their trolleys confiscated. Read more »
Kenya: Governor Orengo Strengthens Ties With Siaya Diaspora Community in Qatar
Siaya Governor James Orengo is seeking investment opportunities in Qatar during a three-day visit. Read more »
Kenya: KCB Targets High-Net-Worth Individuals With Premium Cards
High-net-worth individuals will access premium banking services at KCB Bank Kenya following the rollout of a World Elite Exclusive Credit Card yesterday with Mastercard. Read more »
Kenya: No Mobile Phones, Body Cameras, Camera Pens Allowed in Exam Rooms, KNEC Announces
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has listed items that will not be admitted into examination centers ahead of the commencement of those examinations next week. Read more »
Kenya: Court Quashes Appointment of Nandi CECs, Orders Governor Sang to Re-Advertise Posts
The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Eldoret has declared the appointment of eight Nandi County executive Committee members by Governor Stephen Sang illegal. Read more »
Kenya: Bolt Hikes Fares to Cushion Drivers From Soaring Fuel Prices
Ride-hailing platform Bolt has increased fares to cushion drivers from high fuel prices. Read more »
October 18, 2023
Kenya: Eastern Command General Officer Visits Lamu's Baure KDF Camp, Lauds Them for Their Peace Efforts
General Officer Commanding the Eastern Command (GOC EastComm) Major General Juma Mwinyikayi on Tuesday visited the Kenya Defence Forces troops stationed at Baure Forward Operating… Read more »
Kenya: China's Zhende Medical to Build Medical Devices Factory At Tatu City
Chinese disposable medical device maker and seller Zhende Medical says that it will build a factory in Tatu City, the 5,000-acre Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Ruiru, Kiambu… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Host National Cassava Conference to Enhance Productivity
Kenya is set to host the National Cassava Conference and Expo 2023 (NCCE), aimed at enhancing cassava production, productivity, and value addition. Read more »
Kenya: 1,700 Officials to Monitor This Year's National Examinations
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 18 - The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) now says 1,700 officers will monitor this year's national examinations. Read more »
Kenya: DPP Considers Crime Against Humanity in the Case of Enforced Disappearance of 2 Indians and Kenyan
The probe into the enforced disappearance of two Indians and their Kenyan driver has taken a new twist after the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Renson Ingonga revealed that… Read more »
Kenya: KCSE Examinations to Kick Off On Monday Next Week
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 18 - All is set for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations that begins Monday next week with rehearsals set for tomorrow, the Kenya… Read more »
October 17, 2023
Kenya: Mudavadi Takes Up Expanded Role With Handover of Foreign Office Docket
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi officially assumed his expanded role in government on Monday after assuming as Cabinet Secretary responsible for Foreign Affairs. Read more »
Kenya: Nyong'o Faults Govt Decision to End 6 Year Deal on Hiring of Cuban Doctors
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o has termed as irrational the decision by the national government to end a 6-year deal on hiring Cuban doctors. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, China Sign Sh63 Billion Business Deals for ICT, Pharmaceutical, Engineering
Kenya and China have signed business deals worth Sh63 billion covering an array of sectors including ICT, pharmaceuticals as well as engineering. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, China Partnership to Accelerate Infrastracture Development
The Government will enhance its partnership with China in infrastructure development among other areas. Read more »
Kenya: Portland Cement Issues Notice of Its Intention to Sell Some of Its Land
East African Portland Cement (EAPC Plc) has notified the public that it will regularise and sell some of its land. Read more »