June 22, 2023
Kenya: Government to Launch 'Proper' Reward Scheme for All International Winning Sportsmen
Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has said the government is set to launch a new and revamped reward scheme for all sportsmen who win international events across all sports… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto's Hair-Raising Experience Inside a Rally Car
President William Ruto admits that his stomach almost gave way while riding inside a rally car during Wednesday's shakedown in Naivasha ahead of the WRC Safari Rally over the… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Releases Sh16.7 Billion for the Inua Jamii Programme
The government has released Sh16.7 billion to over one million beneficiaries of the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme. Read more »
Kenya: Office Soundproofing, 'Presidential' Furniture, Siaya County's Case Against Oduol
Evidence tabled before the Senate Adhoc Committee investigating the impeachment motion against Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol has alleged the embezzlement of Sh18 million of… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Ethiopia CEO Anwar Soussa to Leave the Telco in July 2023
Safaricom Telecommunication Ethiopia (STEP) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Anwar Soussa is set to leave the company next month. Read more »
Kenya: Kakuma Court Sentences Man to 20 Years in Jail Term on Extremism Charges
A Kakuma Court has handed a 20-year-jail term to a man after he was found guilty of charges related to terrorism. Read more »
Kenya: DJ Evolve Says Babu Owino Did Not Have Gun on Day He Was Shot
Felix Olinda popularly known as DJ Evolve now says Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino had no gun on the day he was shot. Read more »
Kenya: Japanese Watchmaker CASIO Opens First Store in Nairobi
The manufacturer of watches, CASIO, has opened its first store in Kenya to meet growing demand for the product. Read more »
Kenya: Kisii County Assembly Passes Sh13.8Billion Budget, Warns CEC's of Effective Funds Utilization
Members of Kisii County Assembly(MCAs) Thursday passed a Sh13.8 million budget for the 2023/2024 financial year during a special sitting chaired by the Assembly Speaker Philip… Read more »
Kenya: Airtel to Roll Out 5G Network Next Month Amid Growing Demand
Airtel Kenya will roll out its 5G network next month as the telco seeks to counter the growing dominance of Safaricom in the sector. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Committed to Rooting Out Corruption at KEMSA - Head of Public Service Koskei
The Government is committed to eradicating corruption and restore public confidence on service delivery at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA). Read more »
Kenya: Moses Kuria's Freedom of Speech is Protected as is Press Freedom - President Ruto
President William Ruto has weighed in on the ongoing debate over the remarks by Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria directed at the Nation Media Group (NMG). Read more »
June 23, 2023
Kenya: Skyward to Launch Nairobi-Kitale Flights Next Month
Low-cost carrier Skyward will introduce flights between Nairobi and Kitale as demand on the route grows. Read more »
Kenya: 7 Suspects Arrested With 24kgs of Cocaine
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives have arrested seven suspects including two foreigners following the recovery of 24 kilograms of cocaine worth Sh121 million. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Prioritise Arid Lands for Food Security
The Government will prioritise investment in the arid and semi-arid lands for food security, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said. Read more »
June 22, 2023
Kenya: 2023 World Rally Championships Safari Rally Flagged Off By Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua
Its all systems go as the big coveted machines troop to Naivasha for a thrilling edition of the 70th edition of WRC Safari Rally Kenya (22nd June 2023 - 25th June 2023). Read more »
Kenya: How Nairobi City Marathon Revived Brimin Kipkorir's Career
Nairobi City Marathon champion Brimin Kipkorir has revealed that winning last year's edition of the road race changed his life for the better after a spate of losses. Read more »
Kenya: What Drivers Said After Kasarani Super Spectator Special Stage
With the sizzling Super Special Spectator Stage done, proper WRC Safari starts Friday around Naivasha and this is what the drivers said ahead of the three-day grueling global… Read more »
Kenya: How Diamond League Has Refueled Omanyala's Hunger for World Title in Budapest
Commonwealth Games 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala says his recent participation in the Diamond League has renewed his vigour for the world title in Budapest in August. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Senators Stage Walkout in Protest of CS Kuria's Appearance
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Senators Thursday stormed out of the morning sitting in protest of Trade Cabinet Moses Kuria plunging the house into a temporary quorum hitch. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio to Hold Kamukunji Rally Next Tuesday on Way Forward After Finance Bill Passage
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition will next week Tuesday hold a rally at the Kamukunji grounds to announce next course of action after passage of Finance Bill 2023 by the Members… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Bars Trade Cabinet Secretary Kuria From Insulting Media
The High Court has issued injunction forbidding Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria from using disrespectful or slanderous phrases toward any media outlet. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Conducts Autopsies on 27 More Bodies of Mackenzie's Followers Who Died of Starvation
The government on Wednesday conducted autopsies on 27 bodies believed to be the followers of cult leader Paul Mackenzie. Read more »
Kenya: Herders Counting Losses as 8 Cows Electrocuted in Rarieda
Eight cows were electrocuted Wednesday after coming into contact with lose electric wires in Rarieda's Got Anyango Village. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Unveils Brand New Exciting Loyalty Program to Reward Travelers
Traveling allows you to break out of your comfort zone and take on new experiences and challenges as you learn more about the world around you. It is always exciting to get into a… Read more »