August 12, 2023
Kenya: Kenya to Hold High-Level Meeting on Trade and Development
Kenya is set to host a high-level dialogue with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development on August 16. Read more »
Kenya: Felix Koskei Launches WiFi Hotspots in Baringo's Kabarnet Town
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei launched WiFi hotspots in public places in Baringo County on Saturday, as part of the government's initiative to roll out 25,000 hotspots… Read more »
Kenya: Push to Scale Up Digital Bus Ticketing Gains Pace As Investors Seek Efficiency
Digital bus ticketing agency BuuPass has rolled out an aggressive campaign to address existing gaps in the public service transport sector in a bid to enhance efficiency. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Committed to Implementing CBC Subjects Review - Machogu
Cabinet Secretary for Education Ezekiel Machogu has said the government is committed to the full implementation of all the proposed Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) subject… Read more »
Kenya: Ethiopian Delegation to Visit Kenya to Fast-Track LAPSET Project
A team from the Ethiopian government will visit Kenya to learn about Kenya's transport and logistics sectors. Read more »
Kenya: We Have a Duty to Increase Intra-Continental Trade - Ruto in Mozambique
The African continent has a duty to make delibarate decisions to increase trade among its nations, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Kenya: U.S. Shall Not Influence President Ruto Into Handshake With Odinga - Senator Cherargei
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has said that the United States will not "in any way influence" President William Ruto's administration into striking a handshake deal with Azimio… Read more »
August 12, 2023
Kenya: What You Need to Know About the New Higher Education Funding Model
As 2022 KCSE students prepare to join various higher education institutions, the Government has unveiled a new funding model that will ensure students facing financial hardships… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Launches 2 Youth-Led Green Initiatives in Partnership With UNICEF
The government has rolled out two flagship green projects in partnership with the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF). Read more »
Kenya: Silent Dissent - Raila Odinga Says Azimio Will No Longer Marshal Street Protests
Azimio leader Raila Odinga says the coalition will no longer marshal its followers for street protests but instead ask them to remain in their homes as a silent dissent against the… Read more »
Kenya: Why Kenya is a Key Market for Africa Specialty Risks
Kenya's stable economy has been a source of attraction for numerous investors seeking to enter the East African market. Read more »
August 13, 2023
Kenya: Govt Allocates Sh19.6 Billion for New University Funding Model to Address Financial Gap
The University Fund has availed scholarships and loans for 130,485 students in public universities while 9,662 students placed in private universities will receive loans out of the… Read more »
Kenya: Laikipia Residents Cautioned Against Consuming Uninspected Meat
Laikipia residents have been cautioned against eating uninspected meat to prevent zoonotic diseases, following an increase in cases of poaching. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Cautions Azimio Against Using Violence as a Bargaining Chip in Talks
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has cautioned Azimio politicians against instigating violence to gain an upper hand in talks saying the security apparatus will remain… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Says Govt to Press on With Education Sector Reforms
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said the government will press on with reforms in the education sector, saying they are intended to improve standards in the sector. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Vows to Eliminate Food Deficit Gobbling Sh500 Billion Annually in Imports
President William Ruto has said the government is working towards eliminating a food deficit costing the country a total sum of Sh500 billion annually in imports. Read more »
Kenya: Bomas Talks to Resume Monday as Parties Constitute Technical Teams
Reconstituted by-partisan talks spearheaded by House Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah and former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka are set to resume on Monday following the… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Vows Sustained Savings Reforms to End Reliance on Foreign Loans
President William Ruto has said the Government is keen on increasing the country's savings. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Back in Nairobi After 2-Day State Visit in Mozambique
President William Ruto arrived back in the country Saturday evening after a two-day State Visit in Mozambique. Read more »
August 11, 2023
Kenya: World Record Holder Rudisha Among Ambassadors Named for World Champs
David Rudisha, the World Record holder over 800m has been named as one of three ambassadors for this month's World Championships set to be staged in Budapest. Read more »
Kenya: Judge Dismisses Suit Against Condom Maker, Says Can't Trust Man Who Cheated His Wife
A petitioner seeking damages for violation of consumer rights after allegedly contracting a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) despite using a condom has been dismissed for lack… Read more »
Kenya: Dorcas Rigathi Upbeat About Integration of Communities in the Education System
The Spouse of the Deputy President Pastor Dorcas Rigathi has lauded the proposals by the Presidential Working Party on Education Reform on integration of communities in the… Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Gazettes 15-Member Team to Review e-Mobility Implementation
Transport Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen yesterday gazetted a 15-member taskforce to oversee the implementation of e-mobility. Read more »
Kenya: 'Working in Silence' - Gor Unperturbed By Lack of 'Big Name' Friendly Matches
Gor Mahia midfielder Austin Odhiambo says the team has been working in silence, and believe they are ready for the new season despite the lack of high profile friendly matches… Read more »
Tanzania: 'Plenty of Lessons' As Tusker Go Down to Coastal Union in Moshi Friendly
Tusker FC assistant captain Michael Kibwage says the team has picked plenty of lessons despite going down by a solitary goal to Coastal Union in a friendly match played in Moshi,… Read more »