April 21, 2023
Kenya: City Hall Removes Hilton Hotel Barriers Easing Pedestrian Movement
The Nairobi County Government has removed the barrier that had blocked access outside the Hilton Hotel easing mobility for pedestrians. Read more »
Kenya: Ex-Meru Governor Murungi Secures State Job in President Ruto's Latest Appointments
President William Ruto has appointed former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the National Oil Corporation of Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Siaya Records 84% Reduction in New HIV/Aids Infection Among Adolescents
Siaya recorded an 84 percent reduction in new HIV/AIDS infections among adolescents aged between 10 and 19 years between the year 2015 and 2021. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi County Designates Special Digital Taxi Bays Within CBD
Nairobi County Government has designated special parking bays to be used as pick-up and drop-off points for digital taxis within Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD). Read more »
April 20, 2023
Kenya: Thika Prison to Be Decongested, Inmates Shifted After Cholera Outbreak
The government has begun efforts to shift inmates from Thika prison to the nearby Yatta, Ruiru and Murang'a prisons in order to decongest the Thika prison. Read more »
Kenya: Detectives Discover 15 Graves in Embattled 'Pastor' Paul Makenzi's Farm
Homicide detectives have discovered 12 graves believed to be those of followers of embattled preacher Paul Nthenge Makenzi of the Good News International Church. Read more »
Kenya: Majority of Kenyans Want Opposition MPs to Collaborate With Kenya Kwanza for Development - Tifa Poll
Most Kenyans believe that Members of Parliament drawn from the opposition would serve their constituents best by "working closely" with the Kenya Kwanza government rather than… Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Proposes Free Parking Near Mosques Every Friday Between 12-2 - 30pm
Nairobi Governor Johson Sakaja sys there will be free parking near mosques in Nairobi every Friday between 12:00pm and 2:30pm to allow Muslims to pray without obstacles. Read more »
Kenya: 70% Kenya Kwanza Supporters Want Kenyatta to Stay Away From Politics, Tifa Poll Shows
A new survey by Trends for Insights Africa (TIFA) has revealed that 70 per cent of Kenya Kwanza supporters prefer former President Uhuru Kenyatta to stay away from politics in his… Read more »
Kenya: Road Projects Worth Sh763bn Stalled Due to Budget Shortfall, CS Murkomen Says
Transport and Roads Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has reiterated that the government will not initiate new infrastructural projects due to the budget shortfall in financing… Read more »
Kenya: We Are Happy but Not Excited - Matano Delighted as Tusker Go Top of FKF PL
Tusker FC head coach Robert Matano says his team is delighted to move back to the top of the FKF Premier League standings, but has warned his charges not to be excited as the job… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta Ally Ngumi Paid U.S.$3 Million for Telkom Buyout Advisory
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta's ally John Ngumi had a hard time explaining to MPs how he was paid Sh415 million as a transaction advisor for the Sh6.2 billion Telkom Kenya buyout… Read more »
Kenya: Garissa University Staff Charged With Forging Academic Papers
A senior Garissa University computer technologist was on Wednesday charged before a Garissa court with forging two university degree certificates and transcripts from Mount Kenya… Read more »
April 19, 2023
Kenya/South Africa: Fantastic Omanyala Wins in South Africa Again, But Sub-10 Still Eludes Him
African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala recorded his fourth competitive win of the season in the 100m as he glided to victory at the second Athletics South Africa Grand Prix in… Read more »
Kenya: Till We Meet Again - Mourners Pay Last Respects to NOCK Vice President Kioni
An innovator, a father figure, a passionate sportsman and unifying personality. These were some of the words used by various mourners as they eulogized the National Olympic… Read more »
Sudan: Paramilitary Force Battling Sudanese Army Agrees to 24-Hour Truce
The paramilitary force battling the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in Sudan Capital Khartoum has agreed to a 24-hour ceasefire to start 6 pm Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: Transport Boss Murkomen Bans Nighttime School Transportation to Curb Accidents
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued new measures aimed at curbing increased cases of road traffic accidents in the country. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Sudan Warring Parties to Comply to IGAD Heads of State Summit Resolution
President William Ruto has implored the warring parties in Sudan to fully comply with the resolution of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Heads of State Summit… Read more »
Kenya: Reprieve for Farmers as UK Commissions Avocado Oil Extraction Facility in Kisii
The British High Commissioner to Kenya, Jane Marriott, and Kisii County Government have commissioned a 70-tonne avocado oil extraction project in Kisii County. Read more »
Kenya: FKF Slap AFC Leopards With Heavy Sanctions Over Bukhungu Chaos
AFC Leopards have been docked three points and fined Ksh 500,000 following crowd trouble that led to the abandonment of Sunday's Premier League match against Kakamega Homeboyz at… Read more »
Kenya: Wa Iria Insists Azimio Town Hall Meeting to Continue Despite Ban By Police
Usawa Party Leader Mwangi wa Iria has maintained that a town hall meeting organized by Azimio Coalition will go on as planned despite police rejecting their request to hold the… Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Secretary Kindiki Gazettes April 21 as Public Holiday to Mark Eid-Ul-Fitr
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has gazetted Friday as a public holiday to allow the Muslim faithful to observe Eid-ul-Fitr. Read more »
Kenya: Kitui Flour Mills Diversifies Into Edible Oil Business on Rising Demand
Maize and wheat flour company Kitui Flour Mills has diversified into edible cooking amid high demand for the product. Read more »
Kenya: House Leaders, IEBC Bi-Partisan Talks Team Co-Chairs to Meet Thursday
A team of legislators comprising of House leadership and representatives of members of bi-partisan team will tommorow have a meeting to reach a consensus before talks. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Urges County Governments to Focus on Service Delivery
Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has called on county governments to focus on service delivery to Kenyans. Read more »