July 03, 2023
Kenya: Counties Order Sh700 Million Drugs From KEMSA in Rush to Beat Stocktake Deadline
Counties placed orders at KEMSA worth Sh700 million in a rush to beat the June 30 deadline of the financial year closure. Read more »
Kenya: KCB's Amonde Bullish About 7s Circuit Title Charge After Win in Kisumu Dala
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) rugby 7s team coach Andrew Amonde believes there is more to come from the team after they clinched the Dala 7s tournament, held over the past weekend in… Read more »
Kenya: Kcb Prioritized Sustainability at the 2023 World Rally Championship Rally
2023 World Rally Championship (WRC) Rally held in Naivasha from the 22nd to the 25th of June 2023, presented an opportunity to showcase that thrilling events can embrace… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Issues 100,000 Avocado Seedlings to Kaptagat Forest Farmers
The Kenya Reinsurance Corporation (Kenya Re) donated Sh1 million towards the rehabilitation of 400 hectares within the Kaptagat forest ecosystem. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Retirement Scheme Urges Retirees to Take Up Viable Saving Plans
The Public Service Superannuation Scheme chairperson Titus Ndambuki has asked its members to embrace viable saving plans for their retirements. Read more »
Kenya: Cult Leader Mackenzie to Remain in Custody for 30 Days But Wife Freed
Paul Mackenzie and his accomplices will remain in custody for 30 more days as the state intensifies its investigation on the Shakahola massacre in which more than 300 bodies were… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Women Have the Lowest Fertility Rate - Kenya Demographic Health Survey 2022
The Kenya Demographic Health Survey 2022 has revealed that women in Nairobi have the lowest fertility rate at 2.6pc. Read more »
Kenya: Unprotected Sex With Multiple Partners Widespread, KNBS Survey Shows
Kenyan men and women are continuing to have unprotected sex with multiple partners - despite numerous national media campaigns to sensitise the public to the dangers of sex without… Read more »
Kenya: Mwananchi Credit to Educate Borrowers On Responsible Borrowing
Microfinance Mwananchi Credit has rolled out a campaign to educate borrowers on responsible borrowing of loans. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu County Assembly Loses Hansard Equipment, TVs in Night Raid
Police in Kisumu have launched investigations into the break-in at Kisumu County Assembly by unknown thugs. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi County Alcoholic Drinks Control Board Sets Sh1 Billion Revenue Target
The Nairobi City County Alcoholic Drinks Control and Licensing Board has set a revenue target of Sh1 billion during the 2023/2024 Financial Year. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Kwanza Leaders Fault Court for Suspending Implementation of Finance Bill
A section of leaders allied to Kenya Kwanza administration have faulted the court for suspending implementation of recently assented finance bill 2023. Read more »
Kenya: 41 People Who Died in Tragic Londiani Accident Identified By Relatives
Forty one of the the 52 people who died from the Londiani Junction market accident on June 30 have been identified by their relatives by Sunday evening. Read more »
July 01, 2023
Kenya: Makueni Begins Digitizing Indigenous Kamba Knowledge on Climate Change
Makueni County has announced plans to digitize indigenous Kamba knowledge on climate change as part of efforts to enhance locally-led response and resilience building. Read more »
Kenya: Luo Elders Pick Randa as New 'Ker' at Consensus Meeting Supervised By Odinga
The Luo Council of Elders has picked Odungi Randa as its "Ker" after proceeding with an election suspended by the court on Friday. Read more »
Kenya: UK High Commission Expresses Sympathy Over Friday's Londiani Crash
The British High Commission Kenya has sent messages of condolence to families of the victims of a horrific road accident that claimed the lives of more than 50 people late Friday. Read more »
Kenya: Public Service Vehicle Operators Plying Upcountry Routes Mull Fare Hikes to Cope With Fuel Prices
Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators plying upcountry routes were mulling fare hikes on Saturday in light of an eight per cent increment in fuel prices. Read more »
Somalia: ATMIS Concludes First Phase Troop Drawdown, 7 Bases Handed to Somalia
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has concluded the first phase of the troop drawdown after handing over two Forward Operating Bases (FOBs). Read more »
Kenya: CS Murkomen Says Roadside Markets to Relocated After Deadly Londiani Accident
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced plans to relocate roadside markets following an accident that left at least 50 people dead in Kericho. Read more »
July 02, 2023
Kenya: Tusker Coach Matano Admits Team Need to Grow Some 'Balls' After FKF Cup Heartbreak
Tusker FC head coach Robert Matano admits his charges need to develop nerves of steel if they are to overcome high-pressure situations and reign over the opponents. Read more »
Kenya: Chepkurui Flirts With Full Marathon After Epic Win at Nairobi City Marathon
After crossing the finish line to win the women's 21km race at the Nairobi City Marathon, Gladys Chepkurui says she is tempted by the allure of competing in the 42km race at next… Read more »
Kenya: We've Had 7 Million Kenyans Removed From Credit Reference Bureau Blacklist - Ruto
President William Ruto has said seven million Kenyans have been removed from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) blacklist. Read more »
Kenya: Senator Omtatah Vows More Trouble for EPRA Over Contempt of Court
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has vowed to file contempt proceedings against the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) for violating a court order suspending the Finance… Read more »
Kenya: Court to Determine Fate of Ruto's 50 Cabinet Administrative Secretaries Amid Push to Formalize Assistants
The 50 Cabinet Administrative Secretaries (CAS) appointed by President William Ruto will know their fate Monday when court makes its pronouncements on the matter. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Rallies for Harmonized Regional Motor Vehicle Inspection Protocol
Kenya will lead consensus talks on the development of a harmonized regional motor vehicle inspection protocol following tragic Londiani crash Friday that involved a trailer… Read more »