September 27, 2023
Kenya: African Development Bank Blacklists Kenyan Firm Over Fraud
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has blacklisted Joycot General Contractors Limited for engaging in fraudulent practices. Read more »
Kenya: Aladwa, Two MCAs Acquitted in Azimio Protest Case
The High Court has dismissed the incitement case against Makadara Member of Parliament George Aladwa, along with two Members of the Nairobi County Assembly Peter Imwatok… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Seeks Cross-Border Allies to Strengthen War on Drug Trafficking
Kenya has appealed for increased cross-border cooperation among African nations to combat the escalating drug trafficking crisis that has plagued the continent. Read more »
Kenya: EACC Says Investigating Over 150 Cases of Academic Certificates Forgery in the Public Service
The Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) says it is investigating over 150 cases of academic certificates forgery by public services employees. Read more »
Kenya: Parliament Watchdog Committee Calls for Audit of CBC Classroom Construction Funds
The Parliamentary watchdog committee has demanded a special audit on the expenditure of Sh4.5 billion used for the construction of phase 2 of the Competency-Based Curriculum… Read more »
Kenya: All Agencies Charged With Preventing Corruption Must Be on Red Alert - Mudavadi
Anti-corruption agencies have been directed to enhance their preventive role and actions to achieve the desired results in the war against graft. Read more »
Kenya: NBK Unveils 'National Business Forum' to Empower SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will access funds as well as financial advisory services through a partnership between the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) and The Leadership… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Kenya/Cameroon: Thank You Kenyans - Starlets Emotional After Massive Support at Nyayo
Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba led her players in paying glowing tributes to Kenyans who thronged the Nyayo National Stadium on Tuesday afternoon to give them support… Read more »
September 27, 2023
Kenya: Govt Settles Sh35.32 Billionn for Credit Fuel Under a Government-to-Government Deal
Kenya has settled Sh35.32 billion in credit fuel that was signed early this year under the government-to-government (G-to-G) deal with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates… Read more »
Kenya: NLC Faces Scrutiny on Digitization of Land Records Amid Funding Issues
The National Land Commission (NLC) is seeking additional budgetary allocation to facilitate the digitization of over 30 million land-related records through the Ardhisasa System. Read more »
Kenya: 16-Year-Old Juvenile Suspect in Eric Maigo's Murder Arrested
The prime suspect in the murder of slain Nairobi Hospital Finance Director Eric Maigo, has been arrested. Read more »
September 26, 2023
Kenya/Cameroon: Sonko Joins Harambee Starlets Post-Match Celebrations After Wafcon Qualifier Win, Donates Cash
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on Tuesday joined Harambee Starlets in a post match victory celebration after Kenya ousted Cameroon in the 2024 Africa Women's Cup of Nations… Read more »
Kenya: Haiti Has Asked Kenya to Intervene - Mutua on Planned Police Mission
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said the proposed Police Mission to Haiti follows a request by the country's government, denying claims that the move is driven by the global… Read more »
Kenya: Naivasha Water Employees Demand Relocation of Hippos After Fatal Attack
Naivasha Water and Sewerage Company (NAIVAWASCO) employees are calling for a relocation of the hippos from Lake Naivasha following the death of their colleague after a hippo… Read more »
Kenya: Petitioner Seeking Tik Tok Ban Tones Down Quest
The petitioner seeking a ban on TikTok in the country due to inappropriate content has toned down and now wants regularization of the application through strict regulations. Read more »
Kenya: Data Commissioner Fines 3 Firms Sh9.4 Million Over Data Infringements
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioners (ODPC) has fined three firms Sh9.4 million for infringing on personal data. Read more »
Kenya: Clean Up at NIS-Allied Sacco as Officials Face Charges Over Sh160 Million Fraud
A radical clean up in imminent at National Intelligence Services' Njiwa sacco after nine officials faced fraud charges at Nairobi's Kahawa Law Courts on Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: Rift Valley Water Board Suspends CEO Oruma Amid Sh1.7 Billion Probe
The Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency Board has placed its Chief Executive Officer, Samuel Oruma, on compulsory leave due to alleged irregularities involving Sh1.7… Read more »
Kenya: IGAD to Hold Ministerial Meeting on Adoption of IGAD Youth Policy
The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with the Horn of Africa Youth Network (HoAYN) and Save the Children, is set to convene a significant… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Kenya: The Nairobi West Hospital to Host Free Cancer Screening Camp in October
Early cancer detection is a critical factor in improving the chances of successful treatment and ultimately saving lives. Almost 75% of cancer patients in Kenya come to the… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Kenya: Kenyan Police Taking French Lessons in Readiness for Haiti Mission
An undisclosed number of Kenyan police officers have begun taking French lessons as logistical arrangements for the multinational security support mission in Haiti commences. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Affirms Govt Resolve to Improve Coffee Farmers Earnings
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday evening convened a high powered consultative meeting on Coffee Subsector Reforms and affirmed that the Government will not be distracted… Read more »
Kenya: TSC to Use 223,223 Teachers as Supervisors, Invigilators in 2023 National Examinations
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has vetted 223,223 teachers to serve as supervisors and invigilators in the national examinations. Read more »
Kenya: Right to Health Bench Book to Serve as Guide for Judges, Magistrates and Legal Practitioners - ICJ Kenya
The International Commission of Jurists, Kenyan section alongside other key stakeholders in the judicial and legal sector kicked off in earnest a validation exercise of the, 'right… Read more »
Kenya: 3 Kenyan Startups Picked for Google Academy's AI for Health Program
Three Kenyan startups are among five in Africa that have been picked for this year's Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Health program. Read more »