May 09, 2023
Kenya: Bishop Oginde Takes Oath as New Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Chairperson
Former Christ is the Answer Ministry (CITAM) Church Presiding Bishop David Oginde has been sworn in as the new Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chairperson. Read more »
Kenya: Tea Farmers in Nyeri Seek Financial Autonomy for Factories
Tea farmers in Nyeri County want individual tea factories given financial autonomy through the amendment of the tea management agreement with the Kenya Tea Development Agency… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, UNHCR Intensify Efforts to Address Refugee Crisis
The plans to solve Kenya's longstanding refugee situation are now in high gear following the launch of a technical team that will design a comprehensive strategy on the… Read more »
Kenya: Aviation Experts Converge in Nairobi for Continent-Wide Technical Meeting
Aviation experts from Africa are meeting in Nairobi for a four-day technical meeting that will review collaborations in the continent to enhance aviation safety in Africa. Read more »
Kenya: No Cult Victim - Dead or Alive - Will Be Left Behind in Shakahola - Kindiki
The ongoing security operation in Kilifi's Shakahola forest could unearth many more bodies and possibly dwarf figures reported so far, projections have shown. Read more »
Kenya: Section of Church Leaders Want Religious Taskforce Revoked, Calls for Inclusivity
A section of Pentecostal Church leaders has castigated President William Ruto's decision to form a 17-member task force to review legal and regulatory frameworks governing… Read more »
Kenya: SC Ventures Unveils Online Marketplace for Kenyan Farmers
SC Ventures, the fintech, investment, and ventures arm of Standard Chartered bank, has launched a B2B agritech marketplace that will support e-commerce transactions for smallholder… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Sets Up Team to Develop Marshall Plan for Refugees
An Inter-governmental Steering Committee has been formed to develop Kenya's Marshall Plan for refugees as part of the government's commitment to facilitate refugees' self-reliance… Read more »
Kenya: Form 2 Student Shot Dead By Police in Kisumu While Chasing Matatu That Failed to Stop
It has now emerged that the girl shot dead in Kisumu earlier today is a Form One student who was going after shopping ahead of schools re-opening. Read more »
Kenya: Yesu Wa Tongaren to Police - I Only Preach True Gospel, Don't Arrest Me
Famous and controversial self-proclaimed Jesus of Tongaren has pleaded with police not to arrest him, maintaining he only preaches the gospel of truth. Read more »
May 10, 2023
Kenya: Embu Losses Millions Annually in Payroll Mismanagement
The County Government of Embu has been losing approximately Sh20 million annually through payroll mismanagement and discrepancies. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta's Woes Deepen as Kanini Kega Cancels Jubilee Party National Delegates Convention
The turmoil in former president Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee party deepened Wednesday after acting Secretary General Kanini Kega announced the cancellation of a National Delegates… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Netherlands to Strengthen Bilateral Trade
Kenya and the Netherlands are looking to strengthen trade deals that will allow citizens of both countries to prosper. Read more »
Kenya: Public Viewing of Mukami Kimathi's Body Saturday Ahead of Burial
The public viewing of the body of independence heroine Mukami Kimathi will be held on Saturday ahead of the burial. Read more »
Kenya: 'Vibes and Victory,' - Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's Big Plan At Kip Keino Classic
World 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce says she is not in Kenya just for the vibes but also to excel at this Saturday's Kip Keino Classic and run fast times. Read more »
Kenya: Let's Work Together to Reduce Death Rates in Kisii - Governor Arati
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has urged Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) to play a crucial role in improving health outcomes and reducing death rates in the region Read more »
Kenya: 20 Firearms Surrendered to Police in Turkana
A cache of 20 illegal firearms were on Tuesday surrendered to authorities in Turkana County as the operation to flush out bandits in the restive North Rift region continues. Read more »
May 09, 2023
Kenya: We Are Ready for Talks - Khalwale to Odinga
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has fired back to Opposition leader Raila Odinga saying the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition is ready for talks. Read more »
Kenya: Deloitte Warns Proposed Tax Bill Will Hurt the Economy
Deloitte has warned that the proposed Finance Bill 2023 will have a big impact on the country's economy, which is slowly rebounding from the Ukraine-Russia war and coronavirus. Read more »
Kenya: Traders to Fully Switch to Electronic Invoices Starting June 1
All VAT-registered businesses will be required to only accept electronic invoices from registered taxpayers starting June 1 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Farmers Urged to Up Cane Delivery to Boost Crashing at Sony Factory
The Awendo-based South Nyanza Sugar Company plant is currently operating below its capacity due to lack of enough sugarcane. Read more »
Kenya: Omanyala, Bednarek Battle Headlines Kip Keino Classic as Anderson Eyes Yego Reunion
Will Africa's fastest man smash his record at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani, once again? Read more »
Kenya: We Won't Amend Even a Coma in Proposed 2023 Finance Bill - Senator Cherargei
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei now says the proposed Finance Bill 2023 will be passed without amendments as suggested by the Opposition. Read more »
Kenya: Judiciary is Broken and Chief Justice is Clueless - Lawyer Grand Mullah
Prominent lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi has taken a swipe at the Judiciary, describing it as a "broken system". Read more »
Kenya: Central Organisation of Trade Unions Defends Ruto on Proposed 3% Housing Levy
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has criticized unions that are against the idea of the housing levy proposal. Read more »