May 09, 2023
Kenya: Odinga Sues President Ruto Over Shakhahola Commission of Inquiry
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Leader Raila Odinga has sued President William Ruto for usurping his powers in the formation of the commission of inquiry on the Shakahola cult massacre. Read more »
Kenya: Chaos in Kisumu After Woman Shot Dead By Police
A woman was shot dead by police in Kisumu Tuesday, sparking violent protests in the lakeside city. Read more »
May 07, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Fast-Track Construction of Koru-Soin Dam to Contain Nyando Floods
The government is set to fast-track the construction of Koru-Soin multi-purpose dam in Kisumu County to curb flooding in Nyando. Read more »
May 08, 2023
Kenya: DP Gachagua Hosts Outgoing UK Envoy Marriott
Kenya is boosting its collaboration with the United Kingdom in rolling out programmes to develop and beef up security in the Northern parts of the country. Read more »
Kenya: PricewaterhouseCoopers Says Proposed Tax Bill Will Hurt Low-Income Earners
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) now says that the proposed Finance Bill 2023 will lead to a higher cost of living, coming at a time when the economy is recovering slowly from the… Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Opposes Ruto's Tax Plan, Asks Azimio MPs to Resist Finance Bill
The Azimio La Umoja Coalition leader Raila Odinga has described plans by the Kenya Kwanza government to raise taxes as punishment to Kenyans. Read more »
Kenya: KenGen to Add 40MW Geothermal Energy Through the Support of Germany
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has announced plans to add 40 megawatts (MW) of geothermal power to the grid after the German Chancellor launched an uprating project… Read more »
Kenya: City Stars Ask Parliament for Tougher Legislation as Match Fixing Suspects Get Slap-On-the-Wrist Judgement
Nairobi City Stars Chief Executive Officer Patrick Korir has urged Parliament to speed up the process of formulating tougher legislation to curb match fixing, after three suspects… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Spend Sh1 Billion to Reindustrialize Prison Workshops - Kindiki
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki says the government will spend Sh1 billion to modernize prison workshops in the country in a bid to promote industrialization. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Secretary Kuria to Lead Kenya Delegation to Indonesia for Bilateral Ties
Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria is set to embark on a three-day visit to Indonesia to engage in bilateral ties. Read more »
Kenya: Meru County Receives the First Paediatric Theatre in the Region
Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital, in collaboration with global health charities Smile Train and Kids Operating Room (KidsOR), is proud to announce the opening of a new… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Sets Sights on Value-Added Products for Export
Cabinet Secretary for Trade Moses Kuria has said that his ministry is looking at making the country a value-added commodity export market. Read more »
Kenya: 'Not Scared of You,' Kcb Coach Munala Tells Rivals Ahead of Africa Club Championships in Tunisia
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) women's volleyball team head coach Japheth Munala believes the team will not wilt under the pressure of defending their Africa Club Championships in… Read more »
Kenya: Public Workers Threaten Industrial Action Over Govt Taxation Proposals
Public Sector Trade Unions have threatened to call for industrial action if the proposed taxation in the Finance Bill is enacted into law. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Bureau of Standards Bets on New Tech, Research to Eradicate Fake Basmati Rice
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is working with researchers and industry players to tame rising cases of fake basmati rice. Read more »
May 09, 2023
Kenya: Marketing Society of Kenya Gets New Board Members
The Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) members elected Zuhura Odhiambo as the new Chairperson of the board of directors during the Annual General Meeting held on April 28, 2023. Read more »
May 08, 2023
Kenya: Odinga Threatens Fresh Demos Over Stalled Bi-Partisan Talks
Opposition leader Odinga has threatened fresh mass action if bi-partisan talks will not have started by Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Prison Decongestion Plan to Halve Inmate Population - Kindiki
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki says his ministry is working with the Judiciary to develop alternative sentencing programs including suspended sentences for petty… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Luxury Vehicle Sales Drop 65.5% on Slow Sales
Local sales of luxury vehicle brands such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz, among others, dropped by nearly 70 percent in the first quarter of the year ending March 2023 due to dwindling… Read more »
May 05, 2023
Kenya: Odinga Blocked From Shakahola Mass Graves Site
Opposition leader Raila Odinga was denied entry into the Shakahola forest Friday, with police saying access was restricted due to the ongoing operation. Read more »
May 08, 2023
Kenya: Cabinet Secretary Kindiki Vows to Police Leaders Out to Politicize Shakahola Deaths
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has vowed undying resolve to enforce the restriction on a Shakahola mass murder site saying security agencies will only allow… Read more »
Kenya: We're Not At War With Religion - Cabinet Secretary Kindiki
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the constitutional right of freedom of worship amid investigations on cult activities in Shakahola forest where more than… Read more »
May 06, 2023
Kenya: Odinga Says He Will Move to Court Over Commission of Inquiry Into Shakohola Massacre
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Leader Raila Odinga says he will move to challenge the formation of Commission of Inquiry to probe Shakahola Massacre. Read more »
Kenya: EACC Secures a Court Order Freezing Waititu's 1.9 Billion Unexplained Assets
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) yesterday secured an order that froze unexplained assets worth Sh1.9 billion belonging to former Kiambu Governor Ferdinard Waititu,… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Urged to Regulate Churches to Prevent Shakahola-Like Tragedies
Pressure is mounting on the government to regulate churches in the wake of the bizarre death occasioned by the teachings of cult leader Paul Mackenzie. Read more »