August 10, 2023
Kenya: Koome is a Let Down to Office of the Inspector General of Police, Orengo Says
Inspector general of police, Japheth Koome is not fit to hold the office going by his recent remarks against those killed during the opposition led demonstrations, Siaya governor,… Read more »
Kenya: Harambee Stars Ace Joe Kadenge to Be Honoured With Lifesize Statue Outside Refurbished Stadium - Sakaja
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has initiated the rehabilitation works for the Woodley Stadium and Joe Kadenge Stadium formerly known as City Stadium. Read more »
Kenya: Shanzu Court Extends Paul Mackenzie's Pre-Charge Detention
Controversial televangelist Paul Mackenzie will remain in detention for at least forty-seven additional days following a court ruling allowing an application by the State to extend… Read more »
Kenya: Bitok Meets Vice Chancellors to Fast-Track Onboarding of Universities on e-Citizen
Public universities are racing against time to beat the end-year deadline to migrate over 1,000 services including admission procedures on the e-citizen portal. Read more »
Kenya: How Free Computer Studies Course Help Bridge Gender Gap in Kisii
Sarah Moraa who recently graduated from a free computer course sponsored by the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) says equipping herself with digital skills has… Read more »
Kenya/Uganda: Confident Vihiga Head Out to Kampala As They Seek CAF Women's Champions League Ticket
National Women's Premier League champions Vihiga Queens depart the country Thursday morning for Kampala, Uganda, where they will compete in the CECAFA regional qualifiers for the… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Suspends All Mining Operations in Migori County
The government has suspended all mining operations in Migori County, issuing notices to both machine and artisanal miners to acquire legal licenses. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto, Gachagua to Miss Salary Increment in SRC Review
President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua are not part of the bracket of salary increment. Read more »
Kenya: Former Radio Presenter Joshua Arap Sang Lands Top Govt Job
Former radio personality Joshua Arap Sang has landed a new communication role with the government. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto in Mozambique for Talks With Nyusi
President William Ruto arrived in Mozambique Thursday for a two-day State Visit aimed at bolstering ties with Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Somalia Renew Airspace Cooperation
Kenya and Somalia signed a bilateral Air Services Agreement on Wednesday, opening the two countries' airspace to each other. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Accuses World Bank of Coercion After Loan Freeze
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday accused the World Bank of using money to try to "coerce" the government over its controversial anti-gay legislation. Read more »
Kenya: Obiri, Lokedi to Clash in Explosive New York Marathon Field
Reigning champion Sharon Lokedi will clash with Boston Marathon champion in what is expected to be an explosive field at this year's New York Marathon, penciled for November 5. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Kenya: 'Obey Your Coach, Always,' - Sang Advises After Striking Gold at Commonwealth Youth Games
Newly crowned Commonwealth Youth Games 1500m champion Josephat Sang has credited coach Robert Ngisirei for his gold medal at the ongoing championships in Trinidad and Tobago. Read more »
Kenya: Creative Industry Group Lauds Piracy Raids in Kiambu, Nairobi Counties
Partners Against Piracy (PAP) Association of Kenya, a creative industry group, has lauded the Kenya Copyright Board (Kecobo) for cracking down on two Internet Service Providers… Read more »
Kenya: Ombudsman Orders Audit of Passport Database to Refund Overcharged Applicants
The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) has ordered an audit of the National Database Registration Authority system for the period of 2021-2023 to identify all passport… Read more »
Kenya: Why Junior Rugby Player Sharon Iminza is Happy Despite Loss to Fiji at Commonwealth Youth Games
National junior women's rugby 7s player Sharon Iminza is confident there is more to come from the team despite losing 22-10 to Fiji in their third-place playoff match at the… Read more »
Kenya: Commission House Rejects Bid to Make EACC Central Repository for Wealth Declaration
The Public Service Commission (PSC) now says public officers risk providing self-incriminating information to investigative agencies if the Conflict of Interest Bill is enacted in… Read more »
Kenya: NEMA Extends Registration Suspension for New Environmental Assessment Experts for Audit
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has extended the registration suspension for new environmental assessment experts. Read more »
August 10, 2023
Kenya: WorldCoin Data Mining - Interior Secretary Has a Week to Provide Answers
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki and his ICT counterpart Eliud Owalo have been given one week to provide substantive answers on the world coin cryptocurrency data mining… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Assures of Commitment to Lowering High Cost of Living
President William Ruto has completed his five-day development tour of Mt Kenya region. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Kenya: Civil Servants to Get 7% to 10% Pay Rise Backdated to July 1
The Salaries and Remunerations Commission (SRC) has announced a 7 percent to 10 percent increase in Civil Servants salaries. Read more »
Kenya: 'Dead Silent' - Sudi, Aladwa Top 15-Member List of Least Active Lawmakers
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, George Aladwa (Makadara) and Samuel Arama (Nakuru) have yet again been indexed among least active lawmakers in a year-long period lapsing in June. Read more »
Kenya: Senate Committee Queries Naivas for Customer Data Breach
The Parliamentary Committee on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) queried Naivas about the alleged breach of customer data. Read more »
Kenya: Scorecard Shows MPs' Priorities Misaligned With Citizens' Expectations
Members of Parliament have failed to address the concerns of their constituents eleven months into office, a new report has shown. Read more »