June 19
Kenya: Kenya Launches 2024-2025 National Wildlife Census
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has launched the the 2024-2025 National Wildlife Census. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Cautioned Against Sharing Leaders' Phone Numbers Without Consent After MPs' Lines Were Circulated
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has issued a warning against unauthorized sharing of personal data such as names and phone numbers. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Announces Establishment of Common User Facilities to Enhance Value of Manufactured Tea
President William Ruto has announced the establishment of Common User Facilities (CUF) to enhance value addition and branding in locally manufactured products especially tea. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Vows to Expand Tea, Coffee Markets As He Launches Gold Tea
President William Ruto has pledged to continue looking for international market for tea and coffee exports. Read more »
Kenya: Blackrock Liquidates Em Fund With Equities in Kenya, Nigeria
American asset manager BlackRock has announced the liquidation of its emerging market (EM) funds in Kenya and Nigeria. Read more »
Kenya: A Village That Gives Home to Orphans Affected By HIV/Aids
When you hear the word 'Nyumbani' most Swahili speakers would understand it to mean home, a place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household. Read more »
Kenya: I Received Sh168,000 From Kenyans Who Sought to Confirm My Number - Kimani Kuria
National Assembly Finance Committee Chair Kimani Kuria has disclosed he received Sh168,000 from Kenyans who sent money ranging from Sh1 to Sh10 as they sought to confirm his… Read more »
Kenya: Those Who Want to Demonstrate Can Demonstrate, It Is Their Democratic Right - President Ruto
President William Ruto has weighed in on the ongoing demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024 saying it is the democratic right of Kenyans. Read more »
June 18
Kenya: Jabeur & Sabalenka Miss Olympics to Prioritise Health
Ons Jabeur and Aryna Sabalenka say they will not compete at this summer's Olympic Games in Paris in order to prioritise their health. Read more »
June 19
Kenya: NGOs Spent Sh197.9bn On Projects Last Financial Year
Non-Governmental Organisations spent a total of Sh197.9 billion on projects last financial year, according to a report details the sector's contribution to the economy. Read more »
Kenya: Anti-Finance Bill Protests Kick Off in Mombasa Despite Rains
Anti-Finance bill protests on Wednesday kicked off in Mombasa despite rains being experienced in the area. Read more »
June 18
Kenya: Southern African Equity Fund to Put Up 240 Green Apartments in Kiambu
IHS Kenya, a Southern African private equity fund manager, has unveiled an affordable green housing development in Limuru, Kiambu County. Read more »
Kenya: Reprieve for Vehicle Owners As Govt Drops Proposed 2.5pc Levy
The government has removed the 2.5 percent proposed levy on motor vehicles in a move to drop the contentious proposals from Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
June 19
Kenya: Grand Celebration - UK High Commissioner to Kenya Hosts King's Birthday Party in Nairobi
On Thursday 13th June, 2024, the UK High Commissioner to Kenya, Neil Wigan, and his wife, Yael Banaji hosted a grand reception at their official residence in Muthaiga to mark His… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Begin Debate On Finance Bill 2024
Members of Parliament began debate on the Finance Bill 2024 that outlines revenue generating initiatives by the Kenya Kwanza government. Read more »
Kenya: Police Officer Loses Forearms After Teargas Canister Explodes in Anti-Finance Bill 2024 Protests
A police officer lost both his forearms Tuesday during the anti-Finance Bill when a teargas canister exploded on his hands. Read more »
June 18
Kenya: AIU Slap Three Kenyan Athletes With Bans for Doping Offences
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has banned Kenya's Nicholas Kosimbei for three years after testing positive for the prohibited substance trimetazidine. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Finance Committee Adjusts Finance Bill 2024 to Secure Revenue Goals
The National Assembly Finance Committee has confirmed that the adjustments to the Finance Bill 2024, expected to raise Sh320 billion in revenue, have not compromised budget… Read more »
Kenya: Budget Cuts in Kenyan Health Sector Spark Outcry Amid Sickle Cell Crisis
Amid the growing demand for a stronger public health system in Kenya, the recent announcement of the Ministry of Health being allocated only Sh127 billion for the 2024-25 financial… Read more »
Kenya: MCK Condemns Arrests, Assaults On Journalists During Nairobi Protests
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has condemned the arbitrary arrests and attacks on journalists covering Tuesday's protests in Nairobi's Central Business District by security… Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Lawmakers Demand Release of Protesters Arrested During Finance Bill Demonstrations
A section of Azimio La Umoja lawmakers has called for the immediate release of protesters who were arrested during demonstrations across the Central Business District (CBD) against… Read more »
Kenya: Litigants Urged to Appeal Judgments, Not Resort to Violence, After Magistrate Kivuti's Killing
Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has urged litigants to appeal judgments they disagree with, rather than resorting to violence against judicial officers. Read more »
Kenya: 25% Excise Duty On Vegetable Oil to Be Scrapped
The government is proposing the removal of a 25 percent excise duty on vegetable oil under the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Kenya: From Stones to Smartphones - How Gen Zs Are Transforming Protests in Kenya
Initially dismissed as apathetic to national concerns, Gen Z is now transforming the nature of protests in Kenya, vigorously advocating for their rights. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Promises to Enhance Security for Judges, Judicial Officers, Staff
Chief Justice Martha Koome has assured that immediate steps were being taken to ensure the safety of court premises, especially to protect Judges, Judicial Officers and staff in… Read more »