June 30
Kenya: Ruto Open to Dialogue With Gen Z On X Space
President William Ruto on Sunday expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with Generation Z, who have been protesting against his administration's tax policies and governance… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Defends Govt Response On Protests, Vows Action On Police Excesses
President William Ruto has defended his administration against accusations of wrongdoing following the deaths of more than 20 people during anti-Finance Bill protests, but pledged… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Incur More Debt After Finance Bill 2024 Withdrawal - Ruto
President William Ruto expressed regret that the government will be forced to borrow an additional Sh1 trillion in the Financial Year 2024/2025 due to the withdrawal of the Finance… Read more »
Kenya: Youths March in Nairobi to Honor Victims of Anti-Budget Protests, Candlelight Vigil Held At Uhuru Park
Dozens of youths waving Kenyan flags marched to Jeevanjee Gardens in Nairobi on Sunday in tribute to those killed during last week's anti-budget protests. Read more »
Kenya: DCI Confirms Arrest of Ex-MP Alfred Keter - to Be Produced in Court
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed the arrest of former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter. Read more »
Kenya: Chepkemoi 'Not Scared' of Big Stage After Debut At World Cross Country
Kenyan youngster Mercy Chepkemoi is confident of an excellent performance at the upcoming World Under 20 Championships in Lima, Peru in what will be a third international… Read more »
Kenya: Former MP Alfred Keter Abducted By Police Outside Nairobi Church in Dramatic Scenes
Former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter was on Sunday abducted by police in a dramatic scene outside Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kileleshwa, Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Raila Odinga Criticizes High Court's Approval of KDF Deployment to Quell Anti-Budget Protests
Azimio-One Kenya Coalition Leader Raila Odinga has criticized the High Court's decision to allow the deployment of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to assist in quelling protests against… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Calls for Patience As President Ruto Engages Stakeholders After Protests
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Kenyans to be patient with President William Ruto as he continues to engage with various stakeholders following recent protests against… Read more »
June 28
Kenya: National Govt Asked to Retain Amboseli National Park
A Section of Kakamega residents have opposed a proposal to transfer Amboseli National Park, which is a national natural resource, to the county government of Kajiado. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Welcomes Commitment of Catholic Church to Engage in National Dialogue
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 28 -- President William Ruto has welcomed the commitment by the Catholic Church to participate in a multi-sectoral engagement that seeks solutions to the issues… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Signs Appropriations Bill Subject to Adjusted Supplementary Budget
President WIlliam Ruto has signed the Appropriations Bill in to law. Read more »
Kenya: Activists' Fund Clears Funeral Expenses, Hospital Bills of Anti-Finance Bill Protest Victims
Human Rights activist Hanifa Adan has fulfilled her promise to cater for the funeral expenses of the families of those who perished during the anti-Finance Bill protests. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Threatens to Move to ICC Over Alleged Atrocities During Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance has threatened to move to the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the alleged atrocities during the anti-Finance Bill protests. Read more »
Kenya: LSK Disputes Govt Figures On Lives Lost During Anti-Finance Bill Protests
A consortium of human rights organization led by Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) are set to table a report disclosing numbers of… Read more »
Kenya: Cameroon's Chomche Becomes First NBA Academy Africa Prospect Drafted to the NBA
Cameroon's Ulrich Chomche from NBA Academy Africa, an elite basketball training center in Saly, Senegal for top prospects from across the continent, was selected 57th overall by… Read more »
Kenya: Fire Burns Down Children's Home in Embu
Over 30 children living with various forms of disabilities at Jomo Kenyatta Children's Home in Embu Town have been left homeless after a fire razed down the sanctuary on the wee… Read more »
Kenya: Court Orders Banks to Seek Approval From Finance CS Before Raising Interest Rates
The Supreme Court has declared that banks and financial institutions must seek approval from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance before increasing interest rates on loans and… Read more »
Kenya: Activist in Court Seeking Orders Compelling DP Gachagua to Retract 'Incompetence' Remarks Against Noordin Haji
An activist has moved to court to seek orders compelling Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to retract defamatory statements against National Intelligence Service (NIS) Noordin Haji… Read more »
Kenya: Court Bars Police From Using Violent Measures During Protests
The High Court on Friday prohibited the National Police Service (NPS) from using excessive force during protests. Read more »
Kenya: How to Register for Social Health Insurance Fund After Monday Roll-Out
The Ministry of Health has announced that the countrywide registration of the Social Health Insurance(SHI) Fund will kick off on July 1. Read more »
Kenya: Calm Reported in Nairobi, Other Major Towns After Protests
Calm has been restored in Nairobi and other major towns across the country following Thursday's protests. Read more »
Kenya: I Don't Agree With Finance Bill Withdrawal, Would Still Have Voted Yes - MP Osoro
National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro has confidently stated he will not apologize for voting yes to the controversial Finance Bill 2024 adding that if the bill would be… Read more »
Kenya: Charred Body Found in Sunbeam Building After Anti-Finance Bill Demos
The body of a 56-year-old man has been found at Sunbeam building along Mfangano Street in Nairobi following the anti-Finance Bill demonstrations. Read more »
June 27
Kenya: China's E-Vehicle Brand Neta Enters Kenya's Market
Chinese automotive brand Neta announced its entry into the Kenyan market Wednesday, with Moja EV Kenya, a motor dealer, as its distributor. Read more »