August 23, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto, Tiktok CEO to Hold Talks Over Negative Content
President William Ruto is set to hold talks with Tiktok global Chief Executive officer (CEO) Shou Zi Chew on the moderation of content in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: CAK Fines 9 Steel Firms Sh338.9 Million for Fraudulently Hiking Steel Product Prices
A total of nine steel companies have been fined Sh338.9 million by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) for illegally increasing the cost of steel products. Read more »
Kenya: CS Namwamba to Face MPs Over Mismanagement of Athletes Welfare
Sports and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba will Wednesday afternoon appear before the National Assembly to answer concerns of negligence in the Ministry. Read more »
Kenya: Koome, Kinuthia Say Differences Resolved in Rare Show of Unity
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome now says there is no conflict between him and the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) Chairperson Eliud Kinuthia on the running of… Read more »
Kenya: Court Allows Continued Detention of 'Mathee Wa Ngara' in Drugs Case
A Nairobi court has allowed continued detention of Nancy Kigunzu alias Mathee wa Ngara for five days as police finalize investigations in a drug trafficking case. Read more »
Kenya: Trans-Nzoia County Hospital Renamed Wamalwa Kijana Memorial Hospital
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natambeya announces renaming of Trans-Nzoia County Teaching and Referral Hospital to Wamalwa Kijana Memorial Hospital in honor of Kenya's eighth… Read more »
Kenya: Oparanya, Wives Arrested Over Alleged Sh1.3 Billion Corruption While in Office
Former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has been arrested alongside his wives by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over the alleged embezzlement of Sh1.3 billion… Read more »
Kenya: Why Emmanuel Korir is Not Disappointed Despite Early Exit in Budapest
Some weeks to the Budapest World Championships, Kenya's Emmanuel Korir had spoken of his gold from Oregon and how it had unlocked his appetite for medals. Read more »
Kenya: Tatu City, China-Africa Chamber of Commerce in a Deal to Drive Bilateral Investments
Tatu City and the China-Africa Economic and Trade Chamber of Commerce (CAETC) have partnered to promote economic growth between the Kenya and China. Read more »
Kenya: Moraa Through to 800m Semis in Budapest as Korir, Chebet Fall Off
Mary Moraa has qualified for the semi-finals of the 800m at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Wednesday morning after winning her heat. Read more »
Kenya: Budapest Day Five - Kipyegon on Audacious Double Dream, Kipsang Leads Hunt for Medal Number Four
After clinching her third 1500m world title, arguably sailing here to the top echelon of women's middle distance running, Faith Kipyegon will be chasing an unprecedented double in… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Partners With World Bank to Strengthen Innovation Hubs
Kenya and the World Bank have today invited applications from incubators, accelerators and tech-bootcamp providers for possible funding and business mentorship. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Dismisses Bipartisan Talks as a Waste of Time
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed the ongoing bipartisan talks as a waste of time saying nothing will come out of the dialogue. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Cede 50% of Revenues From National Parks to Host Communities
The government will start ceding 50 percent of revenues from national parks to host communities as part of efforts to transform their lives. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Investment in Cultural Tourism Will Expand Economic Opportunities
The government is keen on promoting cultural tourism to generate more tourism revenues. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Launches 3 Justice Initiatives During Mandera Tour
Chief Justice Martha Koome has launched three key justice initiatives during a tour of Mandera County. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Condemn Attack on Kirinyaga Women Representative Njeri Maina
Members of Parliament have condemned the attack on Kirinyanga Woman Representative Njeri Maina while inspecting water project in the county. Read more »
August 21, 2023
Kenya: Kenya, Indonesia Ink 4 MOUs to Strengthen Bilateral Trade Ties
Kenya and Indonesia have signed 4 Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) to boost collaboration in food security, mining, renewable energy and health. Read more »
Kenya: Mt Kenya Governors to Lose President Ruto's Support in 2027 If They Neglect War on Illicit Brews - DP Gachagua
County bosses in the Mt Kenya region now risk losing President William Ruto's backing in the 2027 general election should they fail to put their best foot forward in his bid of… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya-Indonesia Ties to Boost Asian Market Penetration
Kenya will work on scaling up its ties with Indonesia to increase trade. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Offers Visa-Free Entry to Indonesian Passport Holders to Boost Investment
President William Ruto has announced Visa free entries to Kenya for holders of Indonesian passports following talks with President Joko Widodo. Read more »
Kenya: Activist in Court to Challenge Directive to Have Govt Services' Paid On One Platform
A human rights activist has moved to court challenging the directive by President William Ruto to have all government services make payments through one digital payment saying its… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Plastics Pact Commits to Combat Plastic Pollution
The Kenya Plastics Pact, a collaborative platform comprising critical stakeholders from the government, the private sector including manufacturers and retailers, Extended Producer… Read more »
Kenya: I Would Have Wished Omanyala, Simbine to Medal Before Me - Tebogo
After laying down a marker by becoming the first African man to medal in 100m at the World Athletics Championships, historic youngster Letsile Tebogo of Botswana is humbled to… Read more »
Kenya: Chebukati Resurfaces All Smiles Sharing Good Time With Father
Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati has emerged after shying off from the public limelight for some months now. Read more »