September 19, 2023
Kenya: You Are Next, Interior CS Kindiki Warns Custom Officials At Malaba
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kindiki Kithure has vowed to improve services at Busia and Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP) by cleaning-up the offices in an effort to eradicate… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Pays Tribute to Fallen KDF Personnel After Lamu Helicopter Crash
President William Ruto has mourned Kenya Defence Force (KDF) personnel who lost their lives following helicopter crash in Lamu on Monday night. Read more »
Kenya: Artificial Intelligence Searches Hit Record High, Google Survey
More Kenyans are searching for artificial intelligence (AI) online, new data reveals, with job searches among the most requested terms. Read more »
September 18, 2023
Kenya/Zimbabwe: Olympics-Bound Shujaa Bring JKIA to Life As They Jet Back From Harare
Activities at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Terminal 1A arrivals area almost came to a standstill Monday night as national sevens team Shujaa were treated to a… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Kenya: People With Mobility Challenges Benefit From 106 Wheelchairs From Walkabout Foundation in Kisii
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has asked residents of Kisii not to shun People With Disabilities(PWD) and at the same time urged caregivers not to hide them from the public. Read more »
Kenya: Details Emerge On Dismissal of Ezra Chiloba From Communication Authority of Director General Post
Immediate Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) Director General (DG) Ezra Chiloba has been accused of applying for and self-approving a mortgage loan without following the right… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Declare Uncollected Passports Invalid Past Pick-Up Dates - Kindiki
The government has resolved to declare uncollected passports invalid once applicants fail to pick them on schedule. Read more »
Kenya: 10 KDF Officials Successfully Complete U.S.-Led Joint Terminal Attack Controller Course
Ten members of the Kenya Defence Forces graduated from the Kenya Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) course on Friday, becoming the first KDF cohort to complete the United… Read more »
Kenya: Army Launches Inquiry Into Crash of Surveillance Helicopter in Lamu
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has constituted a Board of Inquiry to probe Tuesday's night fatal crash of surveillance helicopter in Lamu. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua to Convene Emergency Response Team Over El Nino
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will convene the National Emergency Response Committee to deliberate on the country's preparedness on the expected El Nino rains. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Vows to Expel Rogue Officials From Kenya's Border Posts
The government has put on notice officials working on the Kenya-Busia border over involving themselves in graft. Read more »
Kenya: Education Ministry to Change Grading Structure of KCSE Exams
The Ministry of Education is set to change the grading structure of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams to reflect the dominant aptitudes and interests of… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Unveils Toll Free Hotline for Reporting Illegal Logging
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry has unveiled '0800724570' as the 24-hour toll free telephone number for reporting illegal forest activities including… Read more »
Kenya: National Dialogue Committee on Bi-Partisan Talks to Hold Public Hearings on September 22
The National Dialogue Committee spearheading the Kenya Kwanza, Azimio La Umoja bi-partisan talks is set to commence public hearings from Friday. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Fashion Label the Wakilisha Collection Unveils Their New Fall 2023 Collection At This Year's New York Fashion Week
New York-based Kenyan fashion designer and co-founder of The Wakilisha Collection, Justin Mungai, along with co- designer and CFO Linda Kieu and COO Gatere Kigamwa, unveiled their… Read more »
September 18, 2023
Kenya: Treasury Warns of Looming Debt Crisis
The National Treasury is warning of a looming debt crisis as a result of global shocks and a slowdown in economic growth. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Fires a Warning Shot at Militant Elements Amid Surge in Attacks
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed government's commitment to tackling violent extremism in the country in the wake of ambushes targeting security personal. Read more »
Kenya: Multichoice Says Piracy Killing Local Entertainment Industry
Multichoice has said that piracy in the country is killing the local entertainment industry. Read more »
Kenya: Hearing of Case Facing Former Mungiki Leader Maina Njenga Set for December 4
The hearing of the case facing former Mungiki leader Mana Njenga is now set for December 4. Read more »
Kenya: State Seeks 6 More Months to Continue Holding Cult Leader Mackenzie, Associates
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on Monday applied for an extension of custody for cult leader Paul Mackenzie and his 27 co-accused persons for another 180 days. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Targets Asian Golfers to Grow Visitor Arrivals
Kenya is relying on Malaysian golfers to grow its tourism market share from the Asian market that has continued to grow in the recent past. Read more »
Kenya: SGR Extension to Malaba Open for Private Investment - CS Murkomen
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has assured that the government is committed to constructing the remaining phases of the Standard Gauge Railway to include… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Exports First Consignment of Avocados to India
Kenya has exported its first batch of avocados to India as the country seeks to expand its market in Asia. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Launches Protection Against Domestic Violence Rules to End Gender Based Violence
The government has announced the first national plan to end gender-based violence (GBV), following up on years of concerted efforts to address the issue and provide safety to those… Read more »
Kenya: Human Rights Groups Sue Inspector General Koome Over 2017 Police Killings in Nairobi
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI), and Khelef Khalifa, a Mombasa resident have jointly filed a lawsuit against Inspector General of… Read more »