April 19, 2023
Kenya: Football Kenya Federation Asks Parliament to Criminalize Match-Fixing
The government is undertaking a comprehensive review of the National Sports Policy as a precursor to drafting legislation to govern the industry. Read more »
Kenya: Ten Quack Lawyers Arrested in Nanyuki
Authorities in Nanyuki, Laikipia county have arrested ten people suspecting of having been impersonating lawyers and conning suspecting clients as they seek legal services. Read more »
Kenya: Women Using Merry-Go-Round Savings to Access Clean Energy in Mitigating Climate Change
For decades, Women and girls living in the rural areas in the Sub-Sahara Africa face challenges of Lack of access to clean energy and this has affected their health, economic… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Ranked 4th Richest African City, 74th Globally
Nairobi is the fourth-richest city in Africa and has a high number of high-net-worth individuals (HNWI), a new report shows. Read more »
Kenya: Speed-Freak Omanyala Seeks Elusive Sub-10 in Gauteng As Were Eyes Second Win Down South
Commonwealth Games 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala will be back in action on Wednesday night when he competes in the men's 100m at the second leg of the Athletics South Africa… Read more »
Kenya: Senators Demand Enforcement of Traffic Rules Amid Rising Road Accidents
Senators on Wednesday called for strict enforcement of traffic regulations amid the increasing cases of road accidents in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Transport Cabinet Secretary Murkomen, Tuya to Answer MPs' Questions in the National Assembly
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and his Environment, Climate Change and Forestry counterpart Soipan Tuya are on Wednesday afternoon set to appear before the floor of… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Intensify Efforts in Bringing Down Cost of Food
The Government will intensify the efforts to bring down the cost of food in the country. Read more »
Kenya: IG Koome Meets U.S. Embassy Delegation to Discuss Security Cooperation
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome on Tuesday held a meeting with the United States Embassy delegation on security cooperation between the two countries. Read more »
Kenya: KAM Urges Governors to Position Counties As Investment Destinations
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has called on county governments to position the counties as ideal investment destinations to spur economic growth. Read more »
Kenya: CS Linturi Summons 20 Millers Over Unga Prices
Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Mithika Linturi has summoned over 20 local maize millers on Friday to find out why they are yet to lower the prices of their… Read more »
Kenya: Innovation Body Unveils Digital Marketplace for Innovators
The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) has launched a new online marketplace whose purpose is to spur innovation. Read more »
Kenya: Export Agency Meets EU to Discuss Market Opportunities
The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA) met with the European Union (EU) Trade Counsellors in Nairobi today as it sought market opportunities for Kenyan products… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Warns of New 'Terrific Tuesdays' Mobile Phone Scam
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has warned of a new mobile phone scam scheme using trending offers like 'Terrific Tuesdays.' Read more »
Kenya: Think Tank Holds Public Forum on Medical Equipment Leasing
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA Kenya) and the Open Society Institute of East Africa (OSIEA) have conducted a value-for-money assessment on the leasing of medical equipment… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Kenya: How Kenya's Suspension By FIFA Proved a Blessing in Disguise for Match Fixers
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) says the country's one-year suspension by world football governing body, Fifa, gave match fixers a fertile ground to perpetrate the vice in the… Read more »
Kenya: At Least 5 Students Killed in Road Accident Along Nairobi-Nakuru Highway
At least five students from Mbihi Secondary have died following a road accident around Delamere Shop along the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway. Read more »
Kenya: Opposition Azimio Ditches Bi-Partisan Talks, Demands Kofi Annan-Styled Dialogue
The opposition Azimio Coalition has ditched proposed bi-partisan dialogue in Parliament citing malice by the governing Kenya Kwanza Alliance insisting on expanded… Read more »
Kenya: Kakuzi to Start Avocado Harvests, Exports Mid-Next Month for Quality Purposes
Agricultural firm Kakuzi will start harvesting and exporting hass avocados to China and Europe beginning mid-next month for quality purposes. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Fires Mama Lucy Hospital Board Over Handling of Pregnant Woman Who Miscarried
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson on Monday reconstituted the entire management board of the Mama Lucy Hospital. Read more »
Kenya: Rugby Sevens Legend Collins Injera Returns to Former Club Mwamba as Coach
Kenya rugby sevens legend Collins Injera has been appointed as the defence and attack coach at Mwamba RFC, the 1983 Kenya Cup champions have confirmed. Read more »
Kenya: Love Blossoms in Parliament as Mathira MP Wamumbi to Wed Murang'a Woman Rep Betty
If You were told that love can blossom at the corridors of Parliament you would spell doom on that love affair, the August House much known for political theatrics. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall, Buenos Aires to Commence City to City Relations in Agribusiness, Youth
Nairobi City and Buenos Aires will soon commence city to city relations and mutual partnerships in various sectors, including agribusiness ventures for the youth of Nairobi, health… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Payment, Commerce Startups to Compete At Visa's Competition
Kenyan payment and commerce startups can now apply for funding after the launch of the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI) by Visa, a global digital payment platform. Read more »
Kenya: MPs' PAC Wants Forensic Audit On Fertilizer Subsidy Program Within 30 Days
The Public Accounts Committee are pushing for a forensic audit on the Sh15 billion fertilizer subsidy program by the government across the country. Read more »