July 31, 2023
Kenya: United States-Based Austin Omondi Dares to Dream About NBA
As youngsters stepped up to represent their nations at the 20th anniversary of the Basketball Without Borders (BWB) in Johannesburg, South Africa, Austin Omondi Kiggundu expounded… Read more »
Kenya: NGO Targets to Enlist 20,000 Youth in Kisumu to TVET Institutions
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) is targeting to enroll 20, 000 youth in Kisumu County in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in the next one… Read more »
Kenya: Governor Mung'aro Reassigns 4 Ministers, Orders Audit on Delayed Projects
Kilifi Governor Giedion Mung'aro on Monday reassigned four County Executive Committee Members in a Cabinet reshuffled issued alongside a stern directed at top county officials over… Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo to Lead Azimio in Talks With Kenya Kwanza Team
Azimio La Umoja Coalition has appointed a five member delegation team led by Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka to engage in dialogue with their counterparts in the Kenya Kwanza Alliance… Read more »
Kenya: Medical Milestone as Doctors Successfully Transfuse Baby in Mother's Womb
Medics at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) are celebrating yet another milestone in foetal medicine after they successfully transfused a baby while still in the mother's uterus. Read more »
Kenya: Fate of 8 ODM Rebel MPs With NEC After Disciplinary Committee Concludes Hearings
The fate of the eight rebel MPs from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) now resides with the National Executive Council (NEC) after the party's disciplinary committee concluded… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Accelerate Tree Growing During Short Rains Season, CS Tuya Says
Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has announced Government plans to accelerate tree growing activities across the country during the short rains season predicted to run… Read more »
Kenya: Communications Authority of Kenya Boss Chiloba Says SIM Card Registration Compliance at 97%
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) says the SIM card registration compliance by Safaricom and Airtel is at 97 percent. Read more »
Kenya: Nakuru Derby Headlines Prinsloo as Sevens Circuit Resumes in 'Naxvegas'
The Nakuru Derby between Menengai Oilers and Nakuru RFC will be the highlight of this weekend's Prinsloo Sevens in Nakuru as the National Sevens Circuit resumes after a two-week… Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Launches Two Separate Environment and Land Court Divisions
Chief Justice Martha Koome has launched two specialised divisions of the Environment and Land Court (ELC) - The Environment & Planning Division and the Land Division. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu to Host Kenya's First Business Ecosystem Summit
Kenya is set to host the first-ever Business Ecosystems Summit (BES) in Kisumu City on Friday, September 1st, 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Amnesty International Asks Govt to Build Safe Houses for Children Who Are Victims of Violence
Amnesty International Executive Director, Irungu Houghton has called for immediate implementation and establishment of safe house for abused minors to protect them from further… Read more »
Kenya: Medicalization of FGM Making It Hard in the Fight Practice in Kisii
Despite the efforts put in place by governments, organizations and individuals in combating and fighting against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)through legislation and education,… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Expressway Records 17 Million Trips, Traffic Volume of 60,000 Users
The Nairobi Expressway has so far recorded 17 million trips and a traffic volume of 60,000 users. Read more »
Kenya: Orange Democratic Movement Bashes Malema for Criticizing Azimio's Anti-Government Protests
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has scoffed at South Africa's Opposition Leader Julius Malema for castigating the anti-government protests saying it's disrupting the country. Read more »
Kenya: Court Adjourns Sh63 Billion Graft Case Against Former Finance CS Henry Rotich
The Anti Corruption court has allowed the prosecution's application to adjourn Sh63 billion graft case facing former Finance Minister Henry Rotich and nine others. Read more »
Kenya: CS Owalo Says Digital Identity Uptake Will Not Be Mandatory
The government now says it will not compel Kenyans to register for the proposed digital identity system Read more »
Kenya: Overcoming Financial Hurdles - the Road to Affordable Car Ownership in Kenya
In Kenya, the Automotive industry is facing new challenges due to the introduction of various taxes. As a result, aspiring car owners are finding it difficult to fulfill their… Read more »
Kenya: 130,483 KCSE Candidates Placed in Public Universities, 9,622 in Private Institutions
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu now says 130,483 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination candidates placed in public universities. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Leaders to Wait 3 Months for Security Details to Be Reinstated, Gachagua Says
Azimio One Kenya Coalition leaders whose security detail was withdrawn will have to wait for three months, before the government reconsiders whether to reinstate them. Read more »
Kenya: Relief, Tears of Joy for Kenya As Relay Teams Qualify Budapest World Championships
The men's national team for the 4x400m as well as their counterparts in the 4x400m mixed relay have qualified for next month's World Championships in Budapest. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Launches New Higher Education 100% Funding Portal for Poor Households
The Ministry of Education has launched the application portal for the new funding model for higher education that will provide 100 percent funding to poor households. Read more »
Kenya: Almost Half of All Government Services Fully Digitized
About a half or 50 percent of Government services have been fully digitized, the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology said. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Name Spokesperson in the Next Two Weeks
The Public Service Commission (PSC) is expected to name the Government Spokesman in the next two week. Read more »
Kenya: Omtatah Appeals Decicision By Appellate Court to Allow Implementation of Finance Act 2023
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has now moved to the Supreme Court, In his quest to overturn the Court of Appeal's decision that allowed the implementation of the Finance Act 2023. Read more »