May 18, 2023
Kenya: Governors to Reassess Planned Counties Shutdown Amid Delayed Funds
The National Government's delay in releasing the Equitable Share of Revenue has prompted Governors to reiterate their threat of shutting down counties within a week. Read more »
May 17, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Suspends KEBS Boss Njiraini, 26 Others in Mega Sugar Scandal
Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) Managing Director Bernard Njiraini has been suspended alongside 26 other officials in a sweet sugar scandal. Read more »
May 18, 2023
Kenya/Tanzania: Tanzania's Yanga Dazzles Dylan Kerr's Marumo to Make First Ever Confed Cup Final
Tanzanian giants Young Africans (Yanga) beat Dylan Kerr's Marumo Gallants 2-1 in South Africa on Wednesday night to qualify for their first ever CAF Confederation Cup final. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto to Hold Talks With Visiting Singapore Prime Minister
President William Ruto will on Thursday engage in bilateral talks with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during a meeting at the State House, Nairobi. Read more »
May 17, 2023
Kenya: 15 More Bodies Found in Shakahola Raising Toll to 226
The death toll from the horrific massacre of Shakahola forest rose to 226 Wednesday following the recovery of 15 more bodies. Read more »
Kenya: Law Society of Kenya Teams Up With Police, DPP in Campaign Against Quack Lawyers
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has announced a countrywide crackdown targeting quacks masquerading as lawyers. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Extends Designation of Bandit-Prone Valleys as Disturbed Areas
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has announced a 30-day extension of orders designating parts of six bandit-prone counties in the North Rift as disturbed and dangerous. Read more »
Kenya: Liquid Connects Mombasa to Joburg With First Land Fibre Cable
Liquid Dataport, a business of pan-African technology group Cassava Technologies, has connected Mombasa to Johannesburg with the first terrestrial fibre optic cable. Read more »
Kenya: 'I Don't Cheat or Dope! Rhonex Kipruto Says After Doping Suspension
Kenya's 10 kilometres road race world record holder Rhonex Kipruto became the latest Kenyan athlete to be suspended for a doping offence on Wednesday by the Athletics Integrity… Read more »
Kenya: End in Sight for Badminton Kenya Wrangles as Election Date Finally Set
The long-awaited elections for the beleaguered Badminton Kenya (BK) have been scheduled for August 25 this year, offering a glimmer of hope over the end of the squabbles that have… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Pledges Revitalized Blue Economy in Joint Venture With European Union
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pledged government assistance for critical initiatives aimed at strengthening the nation's blue economy at the coastal region. Read more »
Kenya: American Firm to Pilot Hydrogen-Electric Delivery Trucks in Nairobi
Ronn, an American firm that builds clean vehicle solutions, is in talks with a Nairobi group to pilot a hydrogen electric delivery truck. Read more »
Kenya: EACC Flags Inflated Costs for Health Projects in Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Embu
A new report by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has singled out inflation of costs for projects among challenges slowing infrastructure development in the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Tycoon Mwale to Invest in Consortium Buying Forbes - Report
Kenyan tycoon Julius Mwale the founder of US $ 2 billion Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) has been named as one of the key investors in Forbes acquisition for US $ 800… Read more »
Kenya: World Record Holder Provisionally Suspended By Athletics Integrity Unit for Doping
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has provisionally suspended world record holder for the 10km road race, Rhonex Kipruto of Kenya for alleged use of the banned substance ABP. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Targets 280,473 Homes With Cheap Connectivity
Kenya Power has announced the return of the last mile electrification project (LMCP), which will connect households to the national grid under a subsidized program. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Gives Visiting Somali Mayors Keys to Nairobi County
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has handed the keys to Nairobi City to the Mayors from Somalia who are being hosted at the Mayors' Forum on Planning and Investment for the Somali… Read more »
Kenya: Public Service Vehicles Mulling Raising Fares Amid High Fuel Cost
Operators of public service vehicles (PSVs) have threatened to raise fares due to the high cost of fuel, resulting in lower earnings. Read more »
Kenya: Canada Dismisses Mutua's Tweet on Employment Opportunities for Kenyans
Canada has dismissed a tweet by Kenya's Foreign Affairs CS Alfred Mutua that there are massive employment opportunities for Kenyans in the north American country. Read more »
Kenya: Canada Refutes Claims of Employment Deal With Kenya
Canada has refuted recent reports regarding an employment deal with Kenya that would allow Kenyans to travel to the North American country. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Host Network of Africa Data Protection Authorities Summit
Kenya has been voted to host the next Network of Africa Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) general assembly slotted for next year in a meeting held in Burkina Faso. Read more »
Kenya: Kakuzi to Put Up Macadamia Oil Extraction Plant
Agricultural firm Kakuzi is set to commission a macadamia oil extraction plant to meet the growing demand for value-added products within its superfood portfolio. Read more »
May 15, 2023
Somalia: Kenya to Open Fourth Border Crossing in Wajir for Entry Into Somalia - Kindiki
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki says Kenya is mulling opening a fourth border crossing in Wajir County for entry into the neighboring Somalia. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Agrees to Reopen Somalia Border After 12-year Closure
Kenya and Somalia officials have endorsed the phased reopening of three border posts between the two countries over a 90-day period. Read more »
Kenya: Top Officials Losing Weight Over Work, Ruto Says
President William Ruto has defended his decision to appoint 50 Chief Administrative Secretaries (CAS) to deputize 22 Cabinet Secretaries citing a huge workload. Read more »