April 18, 2023
Kenya: Cholera Strikes Thika Prison, 38 Infected
Thika main prison has been hit by a cholera outbreak with 38 inmates contracting the disease over the past one week. Read more »
Kenya: Court Orders Malindi Preacher Whose Followers Fasted to Death to Be Detained for Two Weeks
A Malindi preacher who has been in the public limelight for allegedly influencing his followers to fast to death will remain in police custody for 14 more days to allow time for… Read more »
Kenya: Former World Champ Manangoi Intensifies Pursuit of Budapest Dream With Third-Place Finish in Cape Town
The 2017 World 1500m champion Elijah Manangoi continued his journey to redemption when he finished third in the men's 1500 metres at the Cape Millers Middle Distance Invitational… Read more »
Kenya: Communications Authority, ICT Authority Sign Pact for Last Mile Fiber Connectivity to 19 Counties
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) and the ICT Authority (ICTA) on Monday signed an agreement on the deployment of last mile fibre optic cable connectivity across 19… Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Safe for Investments, Nyong'o Confirms
Kisumu Governor, Anyang' Nyong'o, has dismissed claims made by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi that Kisumu County is a hostile investment environment. Read more »
Kenya: Commission on Revenue Allocation a Stumbling Block to Employment of Medics, Orengo Says
The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) has been accused of frustrating efforts to employ medical personnel to serve Kenyans in public health institutions. Read more »
Kenya: Fact-Check - Government's Reduced Maize Flour Prices Claim Untrue
President William Ruto's spokesperson, Hussein Mohammed, claimed on Twitter that maize flour prices had dropped to between Sh159 and Sh160 yesterday. Read more »
Kenya: Ichungwa to Table Bi-Partisan Talks Motion Amid Azimio Standoff
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwah was set to table a motion on the bi-partisan committee on the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries… Read more »
Kenya: 'It Was a Tough Day for Me' - Kipchoge Modest in Defeat After Boston Loss
World record holder Eliud Kipchoge was modest in defeat after suffering only his third career loss in the marathon, finishing sixth in Boston on Monday evening. Read more »
Kenya: How Brothers Are Recycling Newspapers to Make Eco-Friendly Pencils
Despite the advancement of technology across the World, with most spaces becoming digitized, people still heavily depend on the wooden pencil, especially for learning. Read more »
April 17, 2023
Kenya: Super Obiri Wades Off Ethiopian Challenge to Clinch Boston Marathon Title On Debut
Double world 5,000m champion Hellen Obiri showed her superb class, wading off pressure from two Ethiopian athletes to clinch the Boston Marathon title, her first ever victory over… Read more »
April 15, 2023
Kenya: Taifa 1 Affirms Strategic Role of Space in Kenya's Development
Kenya has successfully launched its first space mission. The goal of the mission is to use a small satellite developed by Kenyan engineers to gather vital data that will help the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Launches First Satellite Observation After Three Failed Attempts
Kenya's launched its first earth observation satellite, Taifa 1, on Saturday, after three failed attempts. Read more »
Kenya: Maritime Body to Issue Guidelines on Cage Fishing in Lake Victoria
The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) has commenced the process of developing a fact sheet that will, among other things, assist in demarcating specific areas… Read more »
Kenya: Street Protests Can't Solve Kenya Challenges - President Ruto to Odinga
President William Ruto has said challenges facing Kenyans cannot be solved through street protests. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Assures Police IG Koome of Support After Azimio Petition to ICC
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has told off the Opposition on plans to have the Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome charger in The Hague for war crimes. Read more »
April 17, 2023
Kenya: Tea Farms in Mt Kenya Lost 100 Million Kilos of Produce Due to Climate Change - KTDA Chair
Tea factories in Kiambu, Muranga, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Meru, and Embu counties lost 100 million kilogrammes of tea in the first quarter of the year as a result of climate change which… Read more »
Kenya: Air France Fetes Kenya's Top Travel Agents
French national carrier Air France has honored five top travel agents in the country as it marks five years of operations. Read more »
Kenya: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Resumes Operations After Seven-Hour Closure
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced the resumption of normal operations at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after seven-hour closure on Monday. Read more »
Kenya: World Champ Kipchoge's Boston Dreams Come Crumbling Down as Chebet Defends Title
World Record holder Eliud Kipchoge's hopes of becoming the first man to win all six of the World Majors suffered a dent on Monday evening as he lost the bid to clinch the Boston… Read more »
Kenya: CS Murkomen Urges Travelers to Exercise Patience Over JKIA Runway Closure
Transport and Roads Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged travelers to exercise patience as the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is working to remove a cargo… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Says Khartoum Mission in Touch With 3,000 Kenyans Stranded in Sudan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has placed the number of Kenyans stranded in Sudan due to the ongoing fighting between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces… Read more »
Kenya: Arsenal Forest - Gunners Birthing Forest of Over 20,000 Trees in Coastal Kenya
English Premier League leaders Arsenal are pumping up a project to plant over 20,000 trees in Kenya as part of a sustainability project. Read more »
Africa: Nairobi Home to Most Expensive International Schools in Africa
Nairobi is home to some of the most expensive international schools in Africa, with parents willing to splash millions of shillings on their children. Read more »
April 15, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto, Odinga Headed to Rocky Path as Opposition Rolls Out Public Baraza's
The political standoff between Azimio leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto has taken a new turn days after they agreed on a truce following street protests by the… Read more »