June 09, 2023
Kenya: Tough Economy Widening Gap Between Rich and Poor - KNBS
The rift between Kenya's rich and the poor has continued to grow in a period riddled with tough economic situations. Read more »
Kenya: KAA Says Kisumu Airport Operational After Aircraft Crash Landed
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) says the Kisumu International Airport is currently operational following an incident where a light aircraft crash-landed last night. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Orders Re-Opening of Schools in West Pokot County Closed Due to Banditry
The government has ordered the re-opening of schools that were shut down as a result of banditry in West Pokot County. Read more »
Kenya: Over 600 People Still Missing as Govt Exhume Six More Bodies at Shakahola Forest
Six additional bodies were on Thursday exhumed in the ongoing exhumation exercise in Kilifi's Shakahola forest bringing the total number of bodies recovered at the mass grave site… Read more »
Kenya: Siaya DG Oduol's Fate With Senate After County Assembly Impeached Him
Siaya deputy governor, Wlliam Oduol has been impeached by the Siaya County assembly, following the recommendations of an ad hoc committee set up to probe his conduct. Read more »
Kenya: It's Diamond League Night - Omanyala Battles Jacobs and Noah Lyles, It's Faith Vs Gidey
After a dazzling night out in Florence, Italy, the lucrative Wanda Diamond League continues on Friday night, the train this time stopping in the French capital of Paris, the venue… Read more »
June 08, 2023
Kenya: Sabina Chege Injured in House Melee Over Her Retention as Deputy Minority Whip
Nominated MP Sabina Chege was today injured in chaos that rocked National Assembly plenary sitting. Read more »
Kenya: Chaos Rock House Plenary After Ruling Retaining Sabina Chege as Deputy Minority Whip
A pandemonium sitting was witnessed in the National Assembly on Thursday Afternoon forcing seven MPs to be suspended following the chaos that rocked the plenary sitting. Read more »
Kenya: CBK, Bankers Association Roll Out Financial Literacy Campaign to Encourage Saving Culture
The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) is working with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to encourage a saving culture among Kenyans. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Rolls Out Smart Poles for Internet Supply
Kenya Power is looking to diversify its income by venturing into the distribution of the internet through smart poles. Read more »
Kenya: EACC Pledges to Reclaim Public Grabbed Land
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has started investigations into the irregular land allocations in Kisumu County. Read more »
East Africa: Embrace Value Addition to Power Industrialization, President Ruto Tells COMESA
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) member countries must change tact in their approach to trade. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Urges Azimio MPs to Shoot Down Finance Bill
Azimio la Umoja Coalition leader Raila Odinga has urged his Members in Parliament to vote against the Finance Bill. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Calls for Strengthening of African Union to Enhance Global Engagement
President William Ruto has emphasized the need for reform within the African Union (AU) to bolster its capacity for effective global engagement on trade and other initiatives… Read more »
Kenya: Construction of 35-Megawatt Menengai Geothermal Power Project Starts
The government broke ground on the construction of a 35-megawatt (MW) Menengai Geothermal Power Plant in Nakuru County as it seeks to grow clean energy sources. Read more »
Kenya: KAM Opposes 10% Levy on Imported Raw Materials, Intermediate Goods
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) is opposed to the introduction of a 10 percent levy on imported raw materials and intermediate goods, arguing it will make Kenyan… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Says Govt Determined to Lower Cost of Power
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says the government is determined to bring down the cost of power through pragmatic solutions that will be beneficial to the country. Read more »
Kenya: If You See Odinga Opposing Something, It Is Very Good - Gachagua on Finance Bill
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed Azimio's opposition to the Finance Bill saying it has no basis. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Breaks Ground for Construction of Menengai Geothermal Power Project
The Deputy President (DP), Rigathi Gachagua has led the ground breaking for the construction of Menengai Geothermal Power Project in Nakuru County. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Begins Smart Poles Pilot Project for Provision of High Speed Internet
Kenya Power has commenced a pilot project to install special utility poles (Smart Poles) that will support the provision of high-speed internet connectivity as part of its revenue… Read more »
Kenya: It Is Urgent We Bring President Ruto Back to Earth - Opposition's Odinga Says
Azimio La Umoja Leader Raila Odinga has called on Kenyans to return President William Ruto back to earth by rejecting the excess taxation proposed in the Finance Bill which is set… Read more »
Kenya: Police in Kisii to Summon Leaders Who Caused Chaos in South Mugirango Attacks.
Police officers in Kisii are investigating incidents of attacks that happened in South Mugirango during the burial ceremony which was graced by Kisii Governor Simba Arati and South… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto to Attend 22nd COMESA Summit in Lusaka
President William Ruto will Thursday attend the 22nd Summit of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)Heads of State and Government in Zambia's Capital Lusaka. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Enhance Trade and Investment Partnerships With Other Nations
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to working with other countries for the prosperity of its citizens. Read more »
Kenya: 35 Witnesses to Testify During Inquest on Jeff Mwathi's Death
The Inquest into the death of Jeff Mwathi who died in February this year at the home of DJ faxto Will now be heard in August 10 this year. Read more »