October 11, 2023
Kenya: MPs Seeks Increased Increased Capitation to Cater for School Meals
The Ministry of Education will now be pushed to revise the capitation of primary schools upwards following a resolution by the National Assembly seeking to increase the capitation… Read more »
Kenya: Double World Champ Kipyegon Leads List for World Female Athlete of the Year
Double World record holder and double World Champion Faith Kipyegon leads the list of 11 nominees released by World Athletics on Wednesday afternoon, for the 2023 female athlete of… Read more »
Kenya: CS Tuya in Court for Sh425,000 Child Upkeep From Abusive Husband
Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has dragged her husband, Stephen Saibulu, to court claiming that he is physically and emotionally abusive. Read more »
Kenya: Muhoroni Youth Slapped With Hefty Sanctions for Abandoned KCB Tie
FKF Premier League side Muhoroni Youth will have to play their next five home matches away from their home ground in Muhoroni, and in an empty stadium, after the Football Kenya… Read more »
Kenya: King Charles III Set for Historic Kenya Visit October 31
King Charles III and the Queen are set to visit Kenya at the end of this month, in a historic visit tracing back in 1952 when Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne in the… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Transform National Government Administration Officials to Boost Efficiency, Service Delivery
The Kenyan government has reiterated its dedication to bringing about visible changes in the operations of National Government Administration Officials (NGAOs) throughout the… Read more »
Kenya: Aga Khan University Hospitals Now Paperless to Enhance Efficiency, Research
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has completed the implementation of a new Electronic Health Records (EHR) system. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Terminates Renewal of Contracts With Cuban Doctors, CS Nakhumicha Says
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has said the government would not renew its contract with Cuban medical professionals who came to Kenya six years ago to fill openings at… Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki Says Police Officers Who Serve in a Station for More Than 3 Years to Be Transferred
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has avvered that police officers who have served for more than three years in a station will be transferred . Read more »
Kenya: AFC Leopards Send Tom Juma Packing, Line Up Czech Coach as Replacement
AFC Leopards have lost patience with head coach Tom Juma and have fired him, and will replace him with Czech tactician Tomas Trucha who will return to the den for a second stint. Read more »
Kenya: Why Kelvin Kiptum Almost Withdrew From Chicago Marathon Before Clocking a World Record
The coach of newly crowned marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum says the 23-year-old was on the verge of withdrawing from the Chicago Marathon due to a slight tonsillitis. Read more »
Kenya: NCBA Borrowers to Pay More for Loans As the Lender Moves to Increase Lending Rate
Borrowers of the NCBA Bank are set to pay more for loans taken as the lender moves to increase the lending rate. Read more »
Kenya: 'Thank You for Being an Obedient Son,' Kiptum's Father Praises Him After World Record Feat
Samson Cheruiyot, father to newly-crowned world record holder for the men's marathon Kelvin Kiptum, has thanked his son for remaining obedient and for not digressing from his… Read more »
Kenya: EACC Recovers Stolen Land Worth Sh1.2 Billion on Chale Island
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has reclaimed 31 acres of land, valued at Sh 1.2 billion, from private developers on Kwale's Chale Island. Read more »
Kenya: Government Cancels Cuban Doctors Deal
Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Susan Nakhumicha has announced that the government will not be renewing a deal with Cuban doctors. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Fill Vacant Chief, Assistant Chiefs Posts in 90 Days - CS Kindiki
The government will undertake the process of filling vacant chief and assistant chief positions in the next ninety days after they concluded the procedural process. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Orders Dismissal of 29 Forest Officials Over Corruption
President William Ruto has ordered the dismissal of 29 Kenya Forest Service officials over corruption and incompetence. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Calls for International Cooperation in Refugee Integration
Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged for increased cooperation and support to address the challenges and opportunities of… Read more »
Kenya: 4 Police Officers Arrested for Extortion on Thika-Garissa Highway
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives have apprehended four police officers for alleged involvement in extorting money from motorists on the Thika-Garissa… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Kenya: KQ Confirms Medical Emergency on London-Bound Flight, Laud Crew Response
The Kenya Airways (KQ) Tuesday confirmed that one of its planes, a Boeing 787, declared a medical emergency after a passenger was taken ill on Monday. Read more »
Kenya: Corruption in Public Sector Still Widespread in Kenya, PWC New Report
Kenya's public sector is still rife with corruption, a new report shows, even as government efforts to eradicate the vice persist. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Orders Kemsa to Prioritize Kenyan-Made Medicines Over Imports
The Cabinet has issued a policy directive requiring the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) to prioritize locally made pharmaceuticals over imports. Read more »
October 11, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Power Announces Planned Power Outages in 4 Counties
Kenya Power has revealed scheduled power outages set to affect four counties on Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: Six in the City but Not Satisfied - Coach Beldine Wants More From Rising Starlets
Despite hitting Angola for six at the Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday in the first leg of their FIFA U20 Women's World Cup second round qualifiers, Rising Starlets head coach… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Kenya: Kuria Roots for Traditional Knowledge, Jurisprudence to Fix Emerging Challenges
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has called for the deployment of traditional knowledge and jurisprudence to address emerging challenges including climate change and… Read more »