September 12, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Cease Issuance of Second Generation Identify Cards After September 30
Kenya will cease the issuance of second generation identity cards after September 30 following the scheduled launched of a UPI-based system on September 29. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Hold Dialogue on Indigenous Foods Over Unhealthy Ugali
Kenya is gearing up for a national dialogue focused on increasing the consumption of indigenous foods to promote healthier diets. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Shuts Utility Supply in 8 Counties for Network Maintenance
Kenya Power has announced scheduled outages in parts of eight counties to facilitate maintenance works on its distribution network. Read more »
September 11, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Unveils DhowCSD Platform, Allowing Kenyans to Buy Govt Securities Online
Kenyans living in the diaspora and locally will now be able to trade in government securities digitally after President William Ruto today unveiled DhowCSD. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Says Central Securities Depository Dhow to Enhance Access to Domestic Capital Market
The Government is keen on facilitating Kenyans to participate meaningfully in the building of the country. Read more »
Kenya: Chinese Trade Forum to Expose Kenyan Firms to Tech
Kenyan small businesses will seek tk attract Chinese tech firms at the upcoming Kenya International Industry Expo (KITE). Read more »
Kenya: Army Urges Residents to Share Intelligence After IED Attack in Lamu
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has called on communities in terror-prone areas to share information after its personnel suffered a suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Lamu's Boni Forest… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Visits Nyayo House Again to Oversee Passport Operations
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has re-affirmed the government's commitment to clearing passport backlog at Nyayo House vowing sustained reforms to stamp out graft. Read more »
Kenya: Anti-Government Demos Pushed Up Healthcare Expenses, New Report Reveals
Opposition-led civil unrest that occurred between the months of March and July this year pushed up the cost of healthcare in the country, a new report has revealed, squeezing… Read more »
Kenya: Athletics Integrity Unit Bans 2022 Nairobi Marathon Winner Barsosio For Five Years
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has slapped Kenyan distance runner Agnes Jeruto Barsosio, the 2022 nairobi City Marathon winner, with a five-year ban for inconsistencies in her… Read more »
Kenya: Court Declines to Reschedule Rotich Graft Case Pending Fresh Instructions
A Nairobi court has declined an application to reschedule the hearing of a corruption case against former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich pending fresh instructions by the… Read more »
Kenya: Jubilee Health in Deal With USIU-Africa to Offer Over 22,000 Alumni Affordable Health Covers
Over 22,000 USIU-Africa alumni will get affordable health coverage from Jubilee Health following the signing of a new deal. Read more »
Kenya: Mobile Money and Remittances Play a Huge Role in Kenya's GDP, a New Report Says
Mobile money and remittances will continue to play an important role in Africa's economic development if they are supported with tools to boost data-driven transparency and… Read more »
Kenya: Chief of Staff Koskei Calls for Political Unity to Advance Development Goals
Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, has urged political leaders from all parties to set aside their differences and join forces to deliver development to the… Read more »
Kenya: Peres Jepchirchir Edges Out Lokedi to Clinch Great North Half Run
Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir showed her class, as she edged out compatriot, USA-based Sharon Lokedi to clinch the Great North Half Run in the United Kingdom. Read more »
September 10, 2023
Kenya: KCB Crowned Sevens Circuit Champs After Kabras' Slip-Up in Kabeberi Quarters
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) are the new National Sevens Circuit champions after a 24-0 win over Nakuru RFC in the finals of the Kabeberi Sevens at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi on… Read more »
September 11, 2023
South Sudan/Kenya: South Sudan Jet in for Tuesday Harambee Stars Friendly
The South Sudan national team has arrived in Nairobi ahead of Tuesday's international friendly match against Kenya's Harambee Stars at the Moi Sports Centre Kasarani. Read more »
Kenya: DP's Spouse Dorcas Roots for Boychild Education, War On Drugs
The spouse of the Deputy President, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, joined the Kagumo High School community in commemorating the school's 90th anniversary. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Affirms Kenya's Determination for Self-Reliance and Development
President William Ruto has expressed his government's unwavering commitment to achieving self-reliance and driving the nation's development using its abundant resources. Read more »
Kenya: Protect Us From Drugs Exposure, Nairobi Learners Ask Govt
Learners in both primary and secondary schools in Nairobi are appealing to the government to protect them from exposure to drugs and substance abuse within and outside their school… Read more »
September 09, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Calls on NGOs and PBOs to Align Operations With President Ruto's Development Agenda
The Kenyan government has issued a call to Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Public Benefits Organizations (PBOs) to realign their operations with the country's development… Read more »
Kenya: First Lady Rachel Says Kenya Has Proved Its Position Climate Action
Kenya has proved its position as a leader in climate Action and Conservation in Africa, First Lady Rachel Ruto has said Read more »
Kenya: Supreme Court Upholds Wajir Governor's Election, Dismisses Rival's Petition
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition challenging the election of Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi and his deputy, Ahmed Muhumed Abdi. Read more »
September 10, 2023
Kenya: 'All I Ever Wanted Was a New Personal Best,' - Kenya's Ngetich Says After Breaking Women-Only World Record in Romania
World Cross Country bronze medalist Agnes Ngetich admits that setting a world record for the 10km was the last thing on her mind when she lined up at the start line at the… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Reiterates Govt Support to Farmers to Guarantee Food Security
President William Ruto has reiterated his government's commitment to support farmers, saying food security remains his top priority. Read more »