July 09, 2023
Kenya: DP Gachagua Calls for Dismissal of Chiefs Found Drinking During His Visit
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for the immediate dismissal of any national government administration officer found drinking while on duty. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Tipped for Financial Windfall From 20th Edition of Stanchart Marathon
The upcoming Nairobi StanChart Marathon is expected to bring a lot of economic benefits to the capital as thousands of participants take to the Southern Bypass on October 29 to… Read more »
Kenya: Transporters Lobby Warns of Legal Action Over Non-Implementation of Minimum Wages Regulations
The Kenya Transporters Association has threatened legal action against companies yet to comply with the minimum wage laws for heavy commercial vehicle drivers. Read more »
Kenya: Suspend Protest Rallies to Avoid Violence, NGO Council Urges Raila
The NGO Council of Kenya is calling on the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya Coalition leadership to suspend a protest rally planned for Wednesday and give dialogue a chance. Read more »
Kenya: Jubilee Health Reaches 5,000 in Week-Long Afya Mashinani Medical Drive in Nakuru
Jubilee Health Insurance's Afya Mashinani Initiative has concluded its Nakuru medical drive projected to have reached at least 5,000 individuals. Read more »
Kenya: Over 50 Kenyan Students Headed to China On Full Academic Scholarships Tours China Cooperation Projects in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 9 - More than 50 Kenyan students awarded full Chinese scholarships are preparing to travel in September to begin their studies in various universities. Read more »
July 08, 2023
Kenya: Omanyala Runs Blistering 9.85 to Win Kenya's World Athletics Championships Trials
African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala ran the third fastest time in the world this year as he put on a blistering show to win the 100m race at Team Kenya's Trials for the World… Read more »
Kenya: Two People Shot Dead in Kisumu Protests On Saba Saba
One person succumbed to injuries at a hospital in Kisumu Saturday, raising the number of deaths from Friday's Saba Saba protests to two. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Moves to Combat Money Laundering, Terror Financing in New Bill
The Cabinet has approved the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023 in new measures to combat illicit money. Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Unite Against Flawed Financial Systems, Says Ruto
President William Ruto has asked African leaders and Parliaments to champion the continent's development agenda. Read more »
July 07, 2023
Kenya: One Shot Dead, Several Injured in Kisumu Saba Saba Protests
At least one person was shot dead and several injured during Saba Saba protests in Kenya Friday as Opposition leader Raila Odinga re-ignited demonstrations against the high cost of… Read more »
Kenya: Several Admitted At Kisumu's JOOTRH as Saba Saba Protests Turn Chaotic
Several people were admitted at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu on Friday following Saba Saba protest called by the Azimio brigade. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Orders March to Central Park in Renewed Challenge to Ruto's Mandate
Azimio leader Raila Odinga ordered a mass march to Nairobi's Central Park on Friday in renewed agitation against President William Ruto's presidency. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Kicks Off 10 Million Signature Collection at Kamukunji Rally
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has kicked off the collection of 10 million signatures, saying Kenyans are tired after the Finance Bill was approved leading to the skyrocketing… Read more »
Kenya: Protesters Block Roads in Kisii as Police Overwhelmed
Police officers in Kisii were overwhelmed to disperse a hundreds of protestors who staged demos at different joints in Kisii town protesting high cost of leaving. Read more »
Kenya: Man Who Stole Sh780 Jailed for 20 Years for Robbery With Violence
A man who stole Sh780 has been jailed after being convicted of robbery with violence. Read more »
Kenya: Airtel Rolls Out First 5G Network in Kenya
Airtel Kenya yesterday rolled out its first 5G network, which the company says is anchored towards seamless connectivity. Read more »
Kenya: First Private Security Training Institute Opened in Eldoret
A first private security institute has been launched in Eldoret to equip locals with advance security training. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Invites Bids for Construction of Industrial Parks in 25 Counties
Plans to construct aggregation and industrial parks across 25 counties have commenced after the Ministry of Trade and the Council of Governors issued a tender notice inviting bids… Read more »
Kenya: Police Lob in Nairobi CBD to Disperse Demonstrators
Police on Friday lobbed teargas within the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) to disperse Saba Saba protestors. Read more »
Kenya: Police Disperse Saba Saba Protestors in Kisumu
Police in Kisumu have dispersed Saba Saba protesters ending the walk that kicked off at Kondele through Jomo Kenyatta Highway. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Protesters Teargassed While Marching to CBD
Hundreds of demonstrators were dispersed by police in Kisumu on Friday in protests replicated in Nairobi, Kisii, Mombasa and other towns. Read more »
Kenya: Police Enhance Patrols Across the Country as Anti-Govt Rally Gets Underway
Police have intensified patrols in different parts of the country including Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa and Nakuru ahead of the anti-government rally in Nairobi's Kamukunji Grounds… Read more »
Kenya: Police Grant Permission for Cost of Living Rally at Kamkunji Grounds
Police in Nairobi have confirmed having given the go-ahead to the organizers of the highly anticipated Saba Saba meeting. Read more »
Kenya: Logging Ban Lifted in Commercial Forests Only - Environment Boss
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has reiterated that the lifting of a logging moratorium announced recently by the Government only applies to… Read more »