August 17, 2023
Kenya: Senator Mandago Released on Sh2 Million Bond in Finland Scholarship Case
Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and two co-accused persons implicated in the Finland Scholarship saga have been granted bond of Sh 2 million and surety of a similar amount or… Read more »
Kenya: Malonza Proposes Hotel Rooms to Be Charged Per Room Instead of Per-Person
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza has proposed that hotels charge visitors per room instead of per person, as it is currently. Read more »
Kenya: Kitui County Wildlife Attack Victims to Be Compensated U.S.$900,000
Wild animal attack victims in Kitui County will be compensated a total of Sh129.8 million, Tourism, Wildlife, and Heritage Cabinet Secretary (CS) Peninah Malonza has said. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Approve Formation of National Dialogue Committee
The National Assembly has approved a motion on the establishment of a national dialogue committee to pave way for talks between the Azimio La Umoja Coalition and their Kenya Kwanza… Read more »
August 18, 2023
Kenya: Kapaito Under No Pressure as He Comes Back Home From Ethiopia, Signs for Tusker
Former FKF Premier League Golden Boot and Most Valuable Player (MVP) winner Eric Kapaito says he is under no pressure, as he comes back home and starts a new chapter with 12-time… Read more »
August 17, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Breweries Limited, Muranga County Sign Sorghum Farming Deal
Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) and Murang'a County have signed a partnership that will see KBL support farmers growing sorghum in the area. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Urges Counties to Focus on Programs That Will Create Jobs
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has urged County governments not to charge extra levies but instead focus on investing in programs that will create jobs and put money in people's… Read more »
August 18, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Among 25 Nations to Receive UK Funding to Tackle Deadly Antimicrobial Resistance
State-of-the-art laboratories, cutting-edge disease surveillance systems, and a bigger global workforce to tackle deadly antimicrobial resistance (AMR) will be backed by up to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Germany Collaborate to Enhance Skilled Labor and Agricultural Sectors
In a strategic move aimed at bolstering skilled labour, boosting the agricultural sector, and fostering stable political ties, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwah… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Kenya: Embrace Sustainable Resource Avenues to Power Devolution, President Ruto Urges Governors
President William Ruto has urged Counties to tame their appetite for National Government revenue allocations. Read more »
Kenya: Whitman Expresses Support for Kenya's 'Consistent' Tax Policy
US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman says Finance Act 2023 makes Kenya's tax policy more consistent and bankable for Foreign Trade Investment (FDI) optimization. Read more »
Kenya: Shujaa Coach Wambua Name 35-Man Provisional Squad for Africa Rugby 7s
The Kenya Rugby Union has named a 35-man provisional Shujaa squad ahead of the Rugby Africa Sevens taking place in Harare, Zimbabwe September 16-17. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Invites Investors, Partners to Expand High-Speed Internet Access Countrywide
The Government has prioritised the Digital Super Highway as a key driver for the country's transformation, creation of jobs and growth. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Kenya: CS Duale Assures Fairness, Transparency in Upcoming KDF Recruitment Drive
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has affirmed that comprehensive measures are now in place to ensure the upcoming recruitment drive for Kenya Defence Forces(KDF) personnel is… Read more »
Kenya: Azimio MPs Terms Economic Sabotage the Closure of Mmnyanza/Western Sugar Factories
Azimio La Umoja Coalition lawmakers have faulted the move by the government to close sugar factories in the Western and Nyanza region deeming it as a move by the government to… Read more »
Kenya: Malkia See Off Rwanda to Start Hunt for African Title Number 10 in Style
Malkia Strikers turned on the style on Rwanda, hitting them on straight sets as they started their campaign for a 10th title at the Africa Nations Championship in Cameroon in… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi is Ready for Africa Climate Summit, CS Tuya Says
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has said that Kenya is ready to host the first ever Africa Climate Summit, convened by the African Union at… Read more »
Kenya: Uasin Gishu Senator Mandago Arraigned Over Sh1.1 Billion Finland Scholarship Scam
Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago along with two co-accused have been arraigned in a Nakuru court over Sh 1.1 billion Finland Scholarship Programme scam after spending night in… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Transfer Select National Functions to Counties in 2 Months - President Ruto
President William Ruto has revealed that some functions being discharged by the national government will be transferred to County Governments within the next 60 days. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Directs Investigative Units to Fast Track Probe Into Finland Scholarship Fiasco
President William Ruto has directed investigative agencies to expedite probe into Finland Scholarship graft allegations in Uasin Gishu county, Read more »
August 16, 2023
Kenya: Waiguru Says County Assemblies Should Be Granted Autonomy From County Govts
Council of Governors (COG) Chairperson Anne Waiguru has stressed the need for County Assemblies to be granted full autonomy to reduce the push and pull with county governments. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Warns of Stern Action Against Corrupt Individuals
President William Ruto has warned of stern action against officials who misuse public resources. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Kenya/Libya: Hilal Arrive as Kakamega Homeboyz Get Ready for Continental Debut
Libyan side Al Hilal Benghazi have touched down in Nairobi ahead of Saturday's first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round against debutants Kakamega Homeboyz. Read more »
August 16, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's Tourism Earnings Surge 32% to U.S.$809 Million in First Quarter
Kenya earned a total of Sh116.2 billion from the tourism sector in the first half of the year to June, buoyed by a rising number of arrivals. Read more »
Kenya: If You Don't Like Tiktok, Deny Your Kids Access to a Smartphone or Computer - Khalwale
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale says he is opposed to a motion seeking tiktok ban in the country that has been tabled in the National Assembly. Read more »