October 13, 2023
Kenya: Better Eye Health Could Bring Sh22.3 Billion to Kenya's Economy, New Report
Better eye health would add more to Kenya's economy than the coffee market, according to new research that was released during World Sight Day yesterday. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Pursuing Policies to Harness Cultural Asset Potential
The government is putting in place a solid institutional framework that will protect and promote the country's rich and diverse traditions. Read more »
October 12, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Airways Flight to London Cleared, No Security Threat Detected
UK security has cleared a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to London that was intercepted on Thursday afternoon due to what was described as a 'potential security threat.' Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Flight Diverted to London Airport Due to 'Potential Security Threat'
A Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to London was intercepted on Thursday afternoon due to what was described as a 'potential security threat.' Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Marathon Dares to Dream of a World Record on Home Soil
As the countdown to the 20th edition of the StanChart Marathon continues, organisers of the annual road race are not ruling out the possibility of one of the elite runners smashing… Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki Says 10 Suspects Arrested in Connection With Sondu Clashes
Ten people have been arrested in connection with clashes at the Kericho-Kisumu border in Sondu that have left seven people dead and disrupted normally in the region. Read more »
Kenya: Parliamentary Approval Will Be Sought Before Haiti Deployment, CS Kindiki Says
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has assured that no deployment of police forces will be done until Parliament approves the decision by the National Security Council for… Read more »
Kenya: Marathon Legend Tips Kiptum, Kipchoge for Podium Sweep at Paris Olympics - But With a Disclaimer
Kenyan marathon legend Ibrahim Hussein believes newly crowned world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and two-time Olympics champion Eliud Kipchoge can lead Kenya to a podium sweep in… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Promises NPR to Ramp Up Security, Combat Cattle Theft in Turkana
President William Ruto has said the government is ramping up security operations in Turkana County and its environs to combat cattle rustling. Read more »
Kenya: Police Probe Mystery of Dead Agent Inside a Car at DCI Headquarters
Authorities have opened an inquest into the death of a detective attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations suspected to have taken his own life on Wednesday at the… Read more »
Kenya: ODM Opposes Kenya-Led Haiti Police Mission, Says Move Nonstrategic
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has urged the government to reconsider the planned deployment of Kenyan police to lead the Multinational Security Support Mission in… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Investigating Mackenzie's Letter Directing Followers to Fast to Death While in Prison
The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating a letter from cult leader Paul Mackenzie instructing his followers to fast unto death while in custody. Read more »
Kenya: Kitui Becomes Latest County to Embrace Safaricom's MyCounty App
Kitui county in partnership with Safaricom has signed up for MyCounty app to increase its own-source revenue collections. Read more »
Kenya: Experts Welcome Move to Regulate Islamic Financing
Financial experts, primarily drawn from the Islamic faith, have welcomed the move to establish a legal framework to regulate their institutions in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Harambee Starlet Shines With Quickfire Brace in Champions League
Harambee Starlets forward Marjolene Nekesa scored twice in nine minutes last night as she helped her club Slavia Prague to a 5-0 victory against Romania's Olimpia Cluj in the UEFA… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Buy 1 Million Bags From Local Maize Farmer at Sh4,000 Per Bag - Linturi
Farmers across the country can now breathe a sigh of relief after the government announced plans to purchase 1 million bags of maize locally at an enhanced price. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Tops Continental e-Infrastructure Rankings With Above-Average Score
Kenya has emerged at the top in a new ranking assessing e- infrastructure in twenty-five African countries. Read more »
Kenya: Court Extends Mackenzie's Detention By a Week Amid Radicalization Reports
A Mombasa court has issued an order for the continued detention of controversial televangelist Paul Mackenzie of the Shakahola starvation cult amid claims of radicalization in… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Win as Environment Court Allows Importation, Cultivation of GMOs
The Environment Court has dismissed a petition challenging the importation and cultivation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Lawmakers Call for Ban On Friday Arrests of Legislators
Youthful Azimio La Umoja lawmakers now want Friday arrests to be outlawed unless under exceptional circumstances where police bail will be available in such scenarios. Read more »
October 11, 2023
Kenya: Gachagua Calls on the Maasai Leaders to Embrace Girls' Education
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged the Maasai community to promote the education of girls for development. Read more »
Kenya: Central Kenya Leaders Rally Behind MP Ndindi Nyoro for 2032 Presidential Bid
A section of Central Kenya leaders have urged Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro to consider running for the presidency in 2032 "because he has what it takes". Read more »
Kenya: Why You Risk Going to Jail for Using President Ruto's 'Mambo Ni Matatu' Catchphrase Without Permission
Anyone seeking to use the now popular "Mambo Ni Matatu" catchphrase will be required to first seek permission from President William Ruto. Read more »
Kenya: KRA Redeploys Commissioner Nyawanda to the Customs and Border Control Unit
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has re-deployed Lilian Nyawanda as the Commissioner of Customs and Border Control (C&BC). Read more »
Kenya: Artcaffé Targets Rich Neighbourhoods With a New Outlet at Village Market
Artcaffé Group has opened a new outlet in Nairobi's Village Market Shopping Complex as it targets surrounding affluent areas. Read more »