April 12, 2023
Kenya: Interior Cabinet Secretary Kindiki Denies Bias in Investigating Deaths Blamed on Police
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has denied allegations of double standards in unravelling civilian deaths blamed on police particularly those related to mass protests by… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Double Security Personnel Deployed to Bandit-Prone Counties
The government is set to double security forces in bandit-prone areas beginning Saturday in a bid to scale up efforts to tame banditry in the North Rift. Read more »
Kenya: Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum Kicks Off in Nairobi
The 10th Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF23) kicked off in Nairobi today, setting the ball rolling for the three-day conference bringing together 600 delegates from across… Read more »
Kenya: 32 Kenyans Sentenced to 20 Years Imprisonment in Uganda for Illegal Firearms Possession
Thirty-two Kenyans face a 20-year jail term in Ugandan prisons for allegedly being in possession of illegal firearms and ammunition. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Revenue Authority Commences Search for New Commissioner General
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has commenced the search for a new Commissioner-General following the exit of Githii Mburu in February. Read more »
Kenya: 'We Shall Approach Bipartisan Talks With an Open Mind,' Says Madzayo.
Kilifi Senator, Stewart Madzayo has said that they will approach bipartisan issues with an open mind. Read more »
Kenya: Governor Nassir Issues Alert on Rotavirus Outbreak in Mombasa
Mombasa County Governor Sharif Nassir has issued an alert to the public on a diarrheal disease that is accompanied by severe vomiting. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Has an Open Policy to All Investors, Cabinet Secretary Kuria Says
Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has emphasized that the government will adopt an open policy while dealing with investors explaining that they will not measure… Read more »
Kenya: KNCCI Urges the Govt to Harmonize Intercounty Taxes
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has urged the national and county governments to harmonise intercounty taxes to avoid overcharging traders when… Read more »
Kenya: NGO Asks State to Rethink Plans to Lease Zambian Farms for Maize Production
A non-governmental organization is appealing to the State to go slow on its plans to lease land in Zambia for purposes of growing maize. Read more »
Kenya: Medics in 40 Counties Issues Seven-Day Strike Notice Over Delayed Salaries
Medical union and associations have issued a seven-day strike notice over delayed payment of medics' salaries in close to 40 counties. Read more »
April 11, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Insists Govt Won't Borrow Money to Pay Wages, Situation Under Control
President William Ruto says the government will not borrow money to pay public servants wages even as he insisted that the situation is under control. Read more »
Kenya: Don't Dare Retrench Public Servants, Azimio Tell President Ruto
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition has vehemently opposed the move by the government to retrench public servants as a mechanism to reduce the huge wage bill. Read more »
April 12, 2023
Kenya: ODPC Issues Penalty Notices Against Whitepath, Regus Kenya
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has issued two penalty notices against Whitepath company limited and Regus Kenya for contravening data protection laws. Read more »
Kenya: American-Born Lioness Reynolds Dreams of Paris 2024 Qualification
"I would probably retire after that because what bigger thing is there than the Olympic Games?" American-born Victoria Reynold quips as she explains her dream to play for Kenya at… Read more »
April 09, 2023
Kenya: Kindiki Dispatches Top-Level Teams to Probe Chuka Murders
The government has opened investigations into the recent killing of two people in Tharaka Nithi's Chuka town. Read more »
Kenya: Like Sister, Like Sister - Pamela Kosgei Eyes More Medals, Just Like World Marathon Record Holder Brigid
World Cross Country junior bronze medalist Pamela Kosgei says she wants to add to her medal collection when she competes at the Africa Under 18 and Under 20 Athletics Championships… Read more »
April 12, 2023
Kenya: We Have Allowed Madness but Within That Madness, There Ought to Be a Formula - CS Kuria On Azimio
Trade, and Investment Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria opines that the first basis of the conversation between Azimio La Umoja and Kenya Kwanza Alliance is the statement of principles… Read more »
Kenya: Top Two Horses Gor Mahia, Tusker in Chase of FKF Pl Title Points
FKF Premier League leaders Gor Mahia FC and second placed defending champions Tusker FC will be in action on Wednesday, in the midweek round of fixtures in the FKF Premier League. Read more »
Kenya: Defence Ministry Top Performer In Latest Govt Report
The Ministry of Defense has emerged as the top performing department, according to a report on the evaluation of performance for government Ministries, State Corporations and… Read more »
Kenya: South African Retailer Builders to Exit Kenya Next Month
South African (SA) retailer Builders Kenya is set to exit Kenya amid a mass exodus of the Southern African country company. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall to Merge Sub Counties Into Clusters of Five Boroughs
The Nairobi County Government is set to merge the various Sub Counties into clusters of five Boroughs by June. Read more »
Kenya: Detectives Impound Sh30 Million Worth of Illegal Cigarettes
Detectives in Nairobi have impounded an illegal consignment of cigarettes worth over Sh30 Million believed to have been smuggled into the country. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Seeks Public Views On Planned National Lottery Bill
The Kenyan Government seeks to collect views from members of the public through the new National Lottery Bill 2023. Read more »
April 11, 2023
Kenya: Azimio Schedules Public Barazas Ahead of Bipartisan Talks
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition on Tuesday announced that it will embark on holding "a series of direct engagements with members of the public through town hall meetings… Read more »