May 04, 2023
Kenya: Devolution PS Forced to Abandon Function As MCAs Demand Pay Rise
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 - Devolution Principal Secretary Teresia Mbaika was on Wednesday forced to abandon a function by Members of County Assembly (MCAs) at the Kenyatta… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Mapping Out Storm Water Drainage to Ease Movement
The Nairobi County Government has mapped out drainage hot spots to enable better flow of water to the local streams and rivers to ease movement. Read more »
Kenya: State to Meet Cost of DNA Tests for Shakahola Victims
The relatives of the Shakahola massacre victims will not be required to pay for DNA tests, Chief Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor said Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: ChildFund, African Union in Deal to Enhance Digital Safety for Children
ChildFund International and the African Union Commission (AUC) have signed a pact to mobilize the private and public sectors to help create a safe online environment for children. Read more »
Kenya: Data Protection Office Begins Countrywide Awareness Campaign
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has launched a countrywide awareness campaign that seeks to inform members of the public on their rights to data protection. Read more »
Kenya: Us Govt Announces Increase in Visa Processing Fees
The United States has announced an increment in visa processing fees countrywide. Read more »
Kenya: Will Manchester City's Upcoming Youngster Aymen Onyango Play for Harambee Stars?
Lucas Onyango, the father of Manchester City's academy player Aymen, has not ruled out the prospect of his upcoming superstar son playing for the national football team Harambee… Read more »
Kenya: Digital Economy Solution to Youth Unemployment, President Ruto Says
The Government is investing in the digital economy to create more opportunities for the youth. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury CS Ndung'u to Read Budget Statement On June 8
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u is set to read the budget statement for the 2023/2024 financial year to Parliament on June 8. Read more »
May 03, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's Juniors Raring to Resume Journey to Sri Lanka for Under-19 Cricket World Cup
The national under-19 men's cricket team will enter camp on Tuesday next week to intensify their preparations for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 Men's World Cup… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's GDP Growth Slows to 4.8% in 2022
Kenya's GDP growth slowed down to 4.8 per cent in 2022 compared to a revised growth of 7.6 per cent in 2021, as the economy suffered from the effects of drought, the KNBS Economic… Read more »
Kenya: Chepngeno Remains Grounded as She Pursues Pathway to Budapest World Championships
Houston Half Marathon champion Vicoty Chepngeno says she is remaining grounded as she aims to reclaim her winning attitude after recent spate of disappointments. Read more »
Kenya: Mogo to Pump Sh7 Billion Into Productive Lending in Kenya
Financial services firm Mogo will extend Sh7 billion worth of credit to small businesses and individuals running projects with the potential to generate income and increase… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto to Hold Talks With UN Boss Guterres on Humanitarian Situation in Sudan
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres in the country for two-day official visit. Read more »
Kenya: Ichung'wah, Wandayi to Give Views On Petition to Create PM, Opposition Offices
National Assembly Majority and Minority leaders Kimani Ichungwah and Opiyo Wandayi are expected to give their views on a petition seeking to introduce the offices of the Prime… Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki to Hold Security Meeting to Address Insecurity in Marsabit
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki will on Wednesday meet Security Chiefs and Intelligence Committee in Marsabit Town to develop approaches in addressing deteriorating… Read more »
Kenya: Will Africa Fastest Man Smash His Record At Kip Keino Classic, Once Again?
Commonwealth Games 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala says he is eyeing another record when he competes at the fourth edition of the Kip Keino Classic at the Moi International Sports… Read more »
May 04, 2023
Kenya: CS Kindiki Cautions Marsabit Leaders Against Instigating Ethnic Wars
The Marsabit county security team has been directed to expedite investigations into ethnic conflicts that have continued to lead to loss of lives and property in the area. 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 »
May 03, 2023
Kenya: 7, 000 Petty Offenders Freed From Prison in Decongestion Program
The State Department for Correctional Services in March 2023 freed a total of 7, 281 petty offenders in the ongoing prison decongestion program. Read more »
Kenya: We Have Faced Huge Losses Due to Azimio Protests, Malonza Tells Senators
Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Peninanah Malonza has alluded that the country has suffered losses running into billions in the sector due to the ongoing Azimio La… Read more »
May 02, 2023
Kenya: Chager, Tundo to Renew Rivalry at RX Rallycross in Machakos
Veteran rally drivers Baldev Charger and Carl Tundo will clash at the fourth edition of the RX Rallycross to be hosted at the People's Park in Machakos this weekend. Read more »
Kenya: Appointing Devolution CS Will Help Resolve the County Crisis
When President William Ruto unveiled his Cabinet after being sworn into office in September, the devolution docket was conspicuously missing. This was surprising given that during… Read more »
Kenya: How Shakahola Massacre Exposes Kenya's Three Societal Challenges
Ni kubaya, (slang meaning, things are thick!) This is almost the standard answer in Kenya these days to the question, 'how are you?' Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Appoints Joseph Siror New Managin Director, CEO
Kenya Power and Lightning Company (KPLC) has appointed Joseph Siror as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Read more »