May 05, 2023
Kenya: DNA Sample Extraction for Shakahola Victims to Continue in the Weekend
The extraction of DNA samples has been made open to allow as many relatives as possible a chance to identify the bodies of their loved ones who may have died in the Shakahola… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Stare at Higher Taxes as Govt Eyes Wigs, Crypto, Cell Phones
Kenyans are staring at a higher tax bill in the next financial year if the Finance Bill 2023 that is tabled in Parliament is passed. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Mourns Dedan Kimathi's Widow as an Outstanding Woman
President William Ruto has eulogised Mukami Kimathi as an outstanding woman who championed for cohesion in the country Read more »
Kenya: Kibochi to Hand Over Chief of Defence Forces Mantle to Ogolla
Outgoing General Robert Kibochi is expected to officially hand over the command of the military to his successor the Chief of Defence Forces Designate General Francis Ogolla who… Read more »
Kenya: Freedom Fighter Dedan Kimathi's Widow Dies Aged 101
The widow of Dedan Kimathi, Kenya's revered freedom fighter is dead. Read more »
May 04, 2023
Kenya: National Assembly Speaker Wetangula Urges MPs to Avoid Toxic Politics
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged Members of Parliament to moderate their political rhetoric and refrain from engaging in "toxic politics" amid the rising… Read more »
Kenya: Bring Sabina Chege's Replacement Then I Will Effect Changes, Wetangula Tells Azimio MPs
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition has faced a major setback after National Assembly Speaker declined to affect the communication of their leadership changes over procedure… Read more »
Kenya: KRA Challenges Court Order Against Sh8 Billion Tax Owed By Kenya Breweries Limited
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has initiated legal proceedings to dispute and set aside a Court order restricting the collection of Sh8.2 billion in taxes owed by Kenya… Read more »
Kenya: Champion Rovanpera Leads Toyota Entry in 2023 WRC Safari Rally
Eight drivers have confirmed their participation in the 2023 WRC Safari Rally Kenya only five days after the opening of entries led by the world's drivers and manufacturers… Read more »
Kenya: Wetangula Directs Reinstatement of Security Detail of Azimio MPs
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has directed the House Majority Leader Kimani Ichungw'ah to liaise with the Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki and ensure the… Read more »
Kenya: Blow to Private Universities as Govt Says KCSE Candidates to Be Placed in Public Institutions Only
Private Higher Learning Institutions have suffered a mega blow after the Ministry of Education committed to place Kenya Certificate Secondary Education (KCSE) cohorts in Public… Read more »
Kenya: NCBA Injects Ksh 5 Million to Kgu 2023 Kenya Amateur Golf Championships
NCBA has on Thursday announced its partnership with the Kenya Golf Union (KGU) to support the growth and development of golf in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Pastor Ezekiel Odero Freed on Sh1.5 Million Cash Bail, After Application to Detain Him Thrown Out
New Life Church Leader Pastor Ezekiel Odero has been released on a Sh1.5 million cash bail after the court found that there was no compelling reason to detain him. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury CS Njuguna Ndungu to Deliver Budget Statement on June 8
The National Treasury Secretary Njuguna Ndugu is expected to deliver the 2023/2024 Budget Statement in Parliament on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Wetangula Says Over 2,500 Guests to Attend National Prayer Breakfast
More that 2,500 guests are expected to attend this year's National Prayer Breakfast slated to be held on May 31 at the Safari Park Hotel. Read more »
Kenya: Ecobank Unveils App Which Seeks to Drive Financial Inclusion Among Youth
Ecobank Kenya has unveiled the Fingo Africa app which seeks to increase the financial inclusion of youth in Kenya and across Africa. Read more »
Kenya: 40% of Women in the Country Have Experienced Physical, Sexual Violence - Health Survey
According to World Vision, Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases are rife in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Aggrey Oriwo Appointed New Africa Digital Media Institute CEO
The Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI) has appointed Aggrey Oriwo as the new chief executive officer. Read more »
East Africa: United Nations Secretary General Guterres Praises Kenya's Role in Fostering Regional Peace
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has praised the role played by Kenya in fostering regional peace. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom, KCB Roll Out 'Fuliza Ya Biashara' Overdraft Facility for Businesses
Safaricom and KCB Bank Kenya (KCB) have rolled out an overdraft facility that will enable business owners to access goods on credit. Read more »
Kenya: Deal With Mackenzie as an Individual, NCCK Urges Govt
Church leaders in the Coast Region want government to thoroughly investigate the activities of controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie and preachers of a similar kind and take… Read more »
Kenya: Police in Nakuru Holding Two Ugandan Pastors
Police have arrested two Ugandan pastors as part of ongoing investigations into two separate incidents where members of a suspected religious cult from the neighbouring country… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Unveils New Funding for College Students
Vulnerable and extremely needy students will not pay fees effective this year, according to a new model of funding university education. Read more »
Kenya: IMF Hails Kenya's Economic Recovery Program
International Monetary Fund (IMF) has exuded confidence in the government's economic recovery program. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom, Elgeyo Marakwet County Sign Deal to Digitize County Services
Safaricom has signed an MOU with the County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet to digitize the county's operations through the myCounty App. Read more »