April 16, 2023
Kenya: Government to Constitute Committee to Save Lake Ol Bolossat, DP Gachagua Says
The government will establish a committee to lead in restoration efforts of Lake Ol Bolossat in Nyandarua County, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said. Read more »
April 17, 2023
Kenya: Odinga Claims Venezuelan Back to Tamper With Polls Commission Servers
Orange Democratic Leader Raila Odinga now alleges that Venezuelan national Jose Carmago is in the country to interfere with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission… Read more »
Kenya: As Kenya Takes on the Boston Marathon, Let Us Embrace the Moment to Promote Our National Unity
Tomorrow, over 30,000 professional and amateur marathoners will take part in the 127th edition of the Boston Marathon, the world's oldest annual marathon. Among these runners will… Read more »
April 16, 2023
Kenya: MP Against Privatization of Mills Without Farmers Consent
Muhoroni MP Onyango Koyoo has opposed to the privatization of state owned mills in his constituency without public participation. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Says Unga Must Cost Sh100 Not Sh150
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has urged the Kenya Kwanza government to lower the price of Unga to Sh100 and not the planned Sh150 for its effect to be felt. Read more »
Kenya: President Reveals How Wiper Party Leader Rejected Offer to Join Govt After Elections
President William Ruto has revealed how Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka rejected his offer to join the government after last year's August 9 election. Read more »
Kenya: No! We're Not Privatising City Mortuary, Governor Sakaja Says
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has allayed fears that his administration is in the process of privatizing City Mortuary in the ongoing modernization initiative. Read more »
April 17, 2023
Kenya: Safaricom Foundation Invests Sh9.1 Million to Upgrade Health Centres, Schools in the West
Safaricom Foundation, through its Ndoto Zetu and Pamoja Scheme initiatives, has invested Sh9.1 million to upgrade four health centres and ten schools in Western Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: KQ3 Flight From New York Diverted to Entebbe Amid Runway Closure at JKIA
A Kenya Airways flight from New York has been diverted to Uganda's Entebbe International Airport following a runway closure at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Read more »
Kenya: Do Not Try and Wish Revisitation of ICC On Kenya - Mudavadi on Azimio Call for Weekly Demos After Ramadhan
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition against resuming their weekly demonstrations after Ramadhan. Read more »
Kenya: JKIA Suspends Flights After Cargo Plane Develops Technical Issues During Takeoff
The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has temporarily suspended all incoming and outgoing flights after a cargo plane experienced technical issues during an attempted… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Deputy Governor Muchiri Urges Alcohol Control Board Not to Harass Bar Owners
Nairobi Deputy Governor Njoroge Muchiri has urged the newly inaugurated Nairobi City County Alcoholic Drinks Control and Licensing Board and Sub County Liquor Licensing Committee… Read more »
East Africa: Kenya Airways Suspends Flights to and From Sudan Amid Conflicts
Kenya Airways (KQ) has suspended flights to and from the capital city of Sudan, Khartoum, amid fighting among the armed forces. Read more »
Kenya: Eliud Kipchoge Chases Boston Marathon Title
Marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge will be chasing another piece of history on Monday evening when he lines up on the streets of Boston, seeking to win his fifth major… Read more »
April 16, 2023
Kenya: I'm Ready for Bi-Partisan Talks but With Conditions - Odinga
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga has dismissed claims by the government that he is planning anarchy through anti-government protests. Read more »
East Africa: IGAD Calls for Cessation of Hostilities in Sudan Crisis
Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities between the warring parties in Sudan. Read more »
Sudan: Kenya Concerned At Sudan Crisis After 0ver 60 Dead
Kenya's president William Ruto has voiced concerns oer the escalating crisis in Sudan where over 60 civilians were killed in fighting between the army and paramilitaries. Read more »
April 14, 2023
Kenya: Eliud Kipchoge - Making History Is What Drives Me
"Many people break records, many people win Olympic Gold medals and major marathons. That is normal. But very few think of making history and breaking barriers." Read more »
April 16, 2023
Kenya: DP Gachagua Lauds Kamba Community for Staying Off Azimio Protests
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has lauded Ukambani residents for staying away from protests called by Azimio Coalition, and urged them to support the government. Read more »
Kenya: IG Koome Says Won't Be Intimidated By Azimio ICC Threats
Inspector General Of Police Japhet Kome says his will not be intimidated by threats by opposition leaders to take him to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for brutalising… Read more »
Kenya: Government Is Keen On Restoring Lake Olbolosat, CS Soipan Tuya Assures #AfricaClimateCrisis
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has assured that the Government was keen on restoring the degraded Lake Olbolosat ecosystem so as to save the… Read more »
Kenya: Raila Set for Major Public Rally in Kamukunji
Azimio leader Raila Odinga is set to hold a major public rally at Kamukunji grounds in Nairobi, the first in a series of meetings lined up by the Opposition. Read more »
April 14, 2023
Kenya: Employers to Pay 9.5pc Penalties for Late Disbursement of NHIF Deductions
The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) has warned employers who submit their employees' monthly deductions late that they will be liable for a 9.5 percent penalties. Read more »
Kenya: Standard Chartered Unveils Sh60mn Fund to Support Women Entrepreneurs
Standard Chartered Kenya in partnership with Somo Africa has unveiled a Sh60 million 'Access to Finance Programme' that will support disadvantaged women by giving them access to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Reports 'Minor Injuries' From Head-On Collision Involving Commuter Trains
Four train passengers sustained what the Kenya Railways (KR) described as "minor injuries" following a crash on Nairobi's eastern section of the Meter Gauge Railway on Friday. Read more »