October 09, 2023
Kenya: CJ Koome Inaugurates 69 'People's Courts' Magistrates
Chief Justice Martha Koome has presided over the swearing-in of sixty-nine newly recruited Resident Magistrates, who will also serve as Small Claims Court Adjudicators. Read more »
Kenya: Matatu Operators to Access Cashless Payments Through SasaPay
Digital payments service provider SasaPay has rolled out a new solution that allows matatus to receive digital payments. Read more »
Kenya: Court Declines Bid to Block Deputy Minority Whip Replacement in the House
The High Court has dismissed a petition challenging Azimio coalition's decision to replace Sabina Chege as the National Assembly Deputy Minority Whip. Read more »
Kenya: Court Restrains Kindiki, House From Authorizing Police Mission to Haiti
The High Court has restrained Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki from deploying Kenya's police units as part of the multinational security mission in Haiti. Read more »
October 08, 2023
Kenya: Palestinian Embassy Criticizes International Response to Israel-Hamas Conflict
The Palestinian Embassy in Nairobi has expressed frustration with the international community for what it perceives as a lack of response to the suffering of the Palestinian people… Read more »
Africa: African Union Urges Middle East Ceasefire
The African Union has called on Israel and the Hamas militant group to bring an end to the ongoing conflict, which has resulted in hundreds of casualties and thousands injured. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Condemns Attack on Israel, Calls for Ceasefire
President William Ruto has denounced the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, saying terrorism cannot be justified. Read more »
October 07, 2023
Kenya: Return Favour in 2027, Kalonzo Too Weak to Unseat Me - President Ruto to Odinga
President William Ruto has asked Azimio Leader Raila Odinga, who was once a close ally but has turned into a rival, to reciprocate the support he received in 2007 by endorsing his… Read more »
Kenya: Israel Ambassador to Kenya Lotem Condemns Hamas Attack, Says Response Will Be Brutal, Massive
Israeli Ambassador to Kenya Michael Lotem has condemned the surprise attack by Hamas that left dozens dead, saying the response will be brutal and massive. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto to End Kenya-Uganda Lake Victoria Dispute in Museveni Talks
President William Ruto has given his commitment to resolving the longstanding dispute between Kenya and Uganda concerning the detention of Kenyan fishermen in Uganda. Read more »
October 06, 2023
Kenya: Govt Spokesman Mwaura Says Ready to Work Closely With All Ministries
The newly appointed government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has said his office is ready and committed to work closely with all ministries, state departments and agencies. Read more »
Kenya: Don't Read Too Much Into the Cabinet Reshuffle, No One Lost Their Job - DP Gachagua
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked Kenyans not to "read too much" into the decision by President William Ruto to reshuffle some of his Cabinet Secretaries. Read more »
September 29, 2023
Kenya: Mudavadi Says China's Substantial Investment in Kenya Accelerating Development
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has lauded China's substantial foreign direct investment in Kenya, underscoring its crucial role in advancing critical infrastructure… Read more »
October 06, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Directs Interior Cabinet Secretary Kindiki to Deal With Perpetrators of Sondu Border Violence
President William Ruto has directed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to deal with perpetrators of the Sondu border conflict. Read more »
October 05, 2023
Kenya: Nyanza Governors Petition Kindiki to Deploy General Service Unit in Disturbed Sondu Area
Four Governors from the Luo Nyanza region have issued a joint appeal petitioning Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to intervene in Sondu amid reports of inter-ethnic… Read more »
October 06, 2023
Kenya: 5 Immigration Officials, an Intern Among 15 Arrested Over Passport Fraud
The Directorate of Criminal Investigation's Transnational Organized Crime unit is holding fifteen suspects in connection with corruption allegations at the Immigration Department… Read more »
Kenya: My Relationship With President Ruto is Rock Solid - DP Gachagua
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said his relationship with President William Ruto is stronger than ever, dispelling speculations pointing to strained relations in the… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Ban Wheat, Maize Imports to Protect Local Farmers
No permits will be issued to millers to import wheat or maize into the country. Read more »
October 05, 2023
Kenya: 200 e-Bike Riders to Access Healthcare Coverage of Up to Sh200,000
200 eBee riders will access healthcare coverage of up to Sh200,000 through a deal with M-Tiba. Read more »
Kenya: Kuria Vows to Deal With Incompetent Officials as He Heads to New Docket
Moses Kuria, the recently appointed Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management, has pledged to take decisive action against ineffective State… Read more »
Kenya: Over 100 to Participate in East Africa Golf Tour in Machakos
The 14th leg of the East Africa Golf Tour will be held at the 9-hole Machakos Golf Club this coming weekend. Read more »
Kenya: Old Mutual Opens 2nd Integrated Financial Services Branch in Nairobi
Old Mutual Kenya has opened its second Integrated Financial Service (IFS) branch in Nairobi to provide customers with comprehensive financial solutions under one roof. Read more »
Kenya: Equity Eyes East African Regional Trade Through Cross-Border Banking
Equity Bank seeks to boost East African regional trade through the introduction of real-time cross-border payments and banking solutions. Read more »
Kenya: KNUT Wants Collaboration With TSC in Teachers Recruitment
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has appealed to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to join forces with the union in the recruitment and hiring of new teachers. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Contributes Sh909.5 Billion to the Kenyan Economy
Safaricom contributed Sh909.5 billion into the Kenyan economy in the last financial year that ended in March 2023, a new report notes, even as its role in the Kenyan economy is… Read more »