July 26, 2023
Kenya: Kiptum, Chepng'etich to Headline Star-Studded Line-Up at Chicago Marathon
London Marathon champion Kelvin Kiptum and two-time Chicago Marathon champion Ruth Chepngetich will headline this year's edition of the Chicago Marathon on October 8. Read more »
Kenya: Senate Team Seeking Compensation for Kenyan Victims in 1998 U.S. Embassy Bombing Begins Hearing on July 28
The Senate Ad hoc Committee pushing for the compensation to Kenyan victims of the August 7, 1998 bombing on the US Embassy in Nairobi is slated to commence its sittings on July 28. Read more »
Kenya: Road to 2027 Afcon - CAF Officials to Inspect Kenya's Stadia Facilities
A group of inspectors from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will be in the country for the next two days to assess Kenya's readiness to host the 2027 Africa Cup of… Read more »
Kenya: Land Prices Highest in Nairobi's Satellite Towns
Landowners in Nairobi's satellite towns are reaping the benefits of high land prices as investors flock in. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta's Son Jomo Seeks Order to Cancel Revocation of Firearm Certificate
The son of the retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has filed a Petition challenging the decision by the Chief licensing officer to cancel his firearm certificate. Read more »
Kenya: High Court Suspends Revocation of Kenyatta Son's Firearm Licence
The High Court has suspended the move by the Firearm Licensing Board to revoke the license of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta's son Jomo. Read more »
Kenya: Court Extends Orders Barring Government From Importing GMOs
The High Court has extended the orders barring the importation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). Read more »
Kenya: Residents in Kisii Light Candles in Honor to Police Brutality Victims
Residents in Kisii moved to the streets and lit candles to mourn victims who were killed by police during the anti-government protests which was called by Azimio leader Raila… Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Leaders Call for Thorough Probe on Bullets Used in Demos
The leadership of Kisumu County has called for a thorough probe of bullets which were used to shoot at people during the Azimio demonstrations in the lakeside city last week. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Leads Solidarity Parade for Maandamano Victims as Ruto Softens
Azimio coalition leader Raila Odinga was set to lead a solidarity parade for victims of last week's protests over the high cost of living. Read more »
July 25, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Anti-Doping Agency Educates Commonwealth Youth Games Athletes on Clean Sports
As part of its ongoing commitment to promoting clean and fair competition in sports, the Kenya Anti-Doping Agency (ADAK) conducted a comprehensive educational session for athletes… Read more »
Kenya: Two Kenyans Among Lucky Basketball Players to Benefit From NBA Stars Coaching
Two Kenyan youngsters Roseline Ooko and Austin Omondi will have a lifetime coaching experience from The National Basketball Association (NBA) top tacticians when they undergo a… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Ready to Meet Odinga Anytime From July 26
President William Ruto now says he is ready to meet Opposition leader Raila Odinga, anytime after Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: Women Most Affected By Increased Cost of Animal Food Products
Women in rural areas and informal sectors are more vulnerable to the increased prices and unavailability of livestock-sourced foods in Kenya and the greater Horn of Africa region,… Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi Urges Universities to Innovate in Agriculture to Boost Food Security
Universities have been urged to embrace agricultural innovations and research, to create solutions that will ease the cost of living. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Says Envoys, Heads of Missions Abroad to Sign Performance Contracts
Ambassadors and heads of Kenyan missions abroad will sign two-year performance targets, with 70 per cent of the assignment will be promoting the country's key products, Deputy… Read more »
Kenya: Kunle Adeyanju's 13,000km Bike Ride to Raise Polio Awareness
While riding across the world has been embraced by many travel fanatics for leisure and adventure, it is a different case for Nigerian motorcycle rider and motivational speaker… Read more »
Kenya: Construction of Kenya's First SMEs Warehouse, Logistic Park Starts at Tatu City
Construction of Kenya's first SME warehouse and logistic park started today at Tatu City in Kiambu County. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Kwanza Bi-Partisan Team Calls for Renewed Talks Following Demos Postponement
The Kenya Kwanza team in the Bi-Partisan talks have urged their counterparts in the Azimio La Umoja Coalition to resume dialogue to resolve the sticky issues between the two… Read more »
Kenya: Nanyuki Man Jailed for 10 Years Over Electricity Meter Board Vandalism
Nanyuki Law Court has jailed a man for 10 years or ordered him to pay a fine of Sh5 million for vandalizing a customer's electricity meter board at Riverside in Timau Town, Meru… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Families Spend Sh68,702 Per Child on Education
The education cost for most households in Kenya is 1054.31 percent, or approximately 10 times their average monthly household income. Read more »
Kenya: Law Society of Kenya Concerned Over Children's Rights Violations During Protests
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has expressed deep concern regarding the persistent and unchecked infringement of children's rights amid the nationwide anti-government protests… Read more »
Kenya: We've Always Been Open to Dialogue, Odinga Says as He Makes Public Appearance After Recovering From Flu
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Leader Raila Odinga has made an appearance in public meetings days after he took a break to nurse a flu that curtailed his engagements. Read more »
Kenya: Tala's Customer Base Reaches Over 8 Million in Kenya, 3 Other Markets
Customers using Tala, a digital lending platform, have reached over 8 million in four markets: Kenya, India, the Philippines, and Mexico. Read more »
Kenya: MP Babu Owino Speaks Out Against Police Brutality
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has spoken out against police brutality and the killing innocent Kenyans who are demanding their constitutional rights. Read more »