October 14, 2023
Kenya: 2024 School Calendar to Begin on January 8 - Jogoo House
The Ministry of Education has released the 2024 school calendar for pre-primary, primary, secondary schools and teachers training colleges with reporting dates set for January 8… Read more »
Kenya: Bomas Dialogue Team Agrees on Expansion of IEBC Selection Panel
Members of the National Dialogue Committee (NDC) have approved the restructuring of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Selection Panel to include two… Read more »
October 16, 2023
Kenya: Ruto in China for Infrastructure Development Talks
President William Ruto is currently in China, where he is expected to pitch Kenya's infrastructure development opportunities to Chinese enterprises. Read more »
October 15, 2023
East Africa: East Africa Regional Force Commander Calls for Collaborative Action On Congo Security Crisis
Major General Aphaxard Muthuri Kiugu, Commander of the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF), has emphasized the importance of timely strategic collaboration between… Read more »
Kenya: Detectives Seize Counterfeit Alcoholic Drinks and Fake KRA Stamps
Detectives in Nairobi have seized a consignment of counterfeit alcoholic drinks and a roll of fake KRA stamps in the Kahawa Sukari and Kamulu areas. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Says Evictions Must Follow Due Process
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised concerns over the eviction of traders and individuals allegedly occupying public land, urging government security agencies to involve… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Unveils New Product Targeting Youth in Tech
Safaricom has introduced a new platform called 'Safaricom Hook' that seeks to empower Kenyan youth in technology. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Pledges Continued Support for Army to Enhance Its Capabilities
The Government is committed to scaling up its support to the Kenya Defense Forces. Read more »
Kenya: Wetangula Roots for Inclusive Education to Support the Boy Child
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has emphasized the importance of inclusive education, particularly focusing on the education of the boy child. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Teams Up With America's Human Development Fund to Enhance Education Access
The Ministry of Education has joined hands with the Human Development Foundation (HDF) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance the quality of education in… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Announces Network Maintenance in 4 Counties
Kenya Power announced scheduled power outages on Sunday as the utility firm embarked on a scheduled maintenance of its network in four counties. Read more »
Kenya: Koskei Roots for Kalenjin-Luo Reunion to End Protracted Political Rivalry
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has urged the Luo and Kalenjin communities to unite and focus on development. Read more »
Kenya: Kuria Refutes Reports of Protest in Cabinet Over Office Space Reallocation
Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has refuted claims of discord in Cabinet over the recent move by the government to move offices of… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Seeks Deeper China Ties to Upgrade Kenya's Infrastructure
Kenyan President William Ruto has expressed commitment to strengthen relations with China as he attended the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in China. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Taxpayers Won't Fund Haiti Mission, the UN Will - Kindiki
Kenya will not spend public finances on the deployment the National Police Service (NPS) specialized units to Haiti to lead the Multi-National Security Mission in the Caribbean… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Step Up Security in Narok's Lolgorian Area to Tame Insecurity
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has assured the residents of Lolgorian in Kilgoris, Narok county, that the government will step up security following incidents of insecurity in… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Makes First Trip to China for Belt and Road Initiative Conference
President William Ruto will meet with his Chinese Counterpart Xi Jinping during a three-day tour of Beijing as Nairobi looks to deepen bilateral ties with the East Asian nation. Read more »
October 14, 2023
Kenya: Belt and Road Initiative - a Road of Green Development for the New Era
Along Kenya's Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway, animals as tall as giraffes cross the railroad bridges easily through the large passages built for them. At solar farms in… Read more »
Kenya: Prison Warder Who Discharged a Weapon Near Lodwar Airstrip Detained
Detectives have taken into custody a Turkana-based prison warder after he discharged a live round near the Lodwar airstrip on Friday. Read more »
Kenya: 'Ruto and I Are United' - Gachagua Says Purported Split in Govt Fictional
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed the purported division between him and President William Ruto terming it as fictional. Read more »
October 13, 2023
Kenya: Governor Mwangaza Seeks Senate's Help to Mend Fences With MCAs
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has formally requested the Senate to step in and mediate in the ongoing dispute between herself and the County Assembly. Read more »
Kenya: Pastor Ezekiel Odero Says Ready to Tell Truth on Relationship With Cult Leader Paul Mackenzie
Controversial Pastor Ezekiel Odero has said he is ready to spill the beans concerning his alleged involvement with fellow preacher Paul Mackenzie over starvation cult in Shakahola,… Read more »
Kenya: KRA Sees Huge Potential in Informal Sector's Untapped Tax Base
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is seeing an untapped big tax collection base in the informal sector that could see it expand revenue collection. Read more »
Tanzania/Cote d'Ivoire: Amrouche's Tanzania Handed Tough 2023 Afcon Draw
Tanzania have been placed in a tough Group F after the draw for next year's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was conducted on Thursday evening in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Read more »
Kenya: Kevin Kiptum Looks to Be the Third Kenyan to Win World Athletics Award
Kelvin Kiptum's star continues to shine as the 23-year old Kenyan was drafted in the preliminary list of 11 nominated for the World Athletics 'Male Athlete of the Year' award, just… Read more »