April 04, 2023
Kenya: Tourism Sector Upbeat as Kenyans Gear Up to Celebrate Easter
The tourism sector is upbeat this week with increased hotel bookings and fully booked buses, trains, and flights as Kenyans gear up to celebrate the Easter holiday. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Posts Sh673 Million Increase in Revenue Growth Between Jan - March
The Nairobi County Government has recorded an increase in revenue between January and March this year as compared to last year. Read more »
Kenya: Koome Promises 'Balanced' Probe Over Brute Force on Azimio Media Car
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has promised to ensure accountability on the use of excessive force against news reporters caught up in a confrontation between Azimio… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Support to Scale Up Social Protection in Kenya
President Ruto has urged for more partners to support the government in implementing full social protection cover for Kenyans. Read more »
Kenya: Fire Razes Dormitory at Masogo Mixed Secondary School
A fierce fire gutted down a dormitory at Masogo Mixed Secondary School in Nyando sub county last night. Read more »
Kenya: Vihiga to Promote Indigenous Vegetable Farming
Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichlo has asked farmers to plant indigenous vegetables, which mature fast and are profitable. Read more »
Kenya: Police Service Commision to Interview 12 Candidates for Deputy IG Post
The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) will today vet 12 candidates who were last week shortlisted to the position of the Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police… Read more »
Kenya: NCIC Lauds President Ruto, Odinga for Embracing Dialogue
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has lauded President William Ruto and Azimio Leader Raila Odinga for giving dialogue a chance to address issues raised by… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Committed to Curb Road Accidents - CS Murkomen
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced a number of stringent measures that the Ministry is undertaking, through the National Transport and Safety… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Kicks Off the Parliamentary Process to Address Odinga Demands With a Meeting At State House
President William Ruto has kicked off the process of addressing demands by Opposition chief Raila Odinga, with a meeting of the parliamentary leadership at State House. Read more »
Kenya: Pain for Borrowers as Banks Raise Cost of Getting Loans
Borrowers are set to pay more after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) increased its base lending rate. Read more »
Kenya: Parliament is the Right Forum for Azimio - House Majority Leader
Leader of Majority in the National Assembly Kimani Ichungwah is the right avenue to address grievances raised by the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition including electoral reforms… Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Open for Business After Odinga's Call for Cessation of Protests
Businesses opened up in Kisumu on Monday following a reconciliatory tone by President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga. Read more »
Kenya: Launch of Country's First Earth Observation Satellite on April 10, 2023
The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) is set to launch its first operational 3U Earth observation satellite Taifa-1 Satellite next week. Read more »
Kenya: Judiciary Commits to Serve as Hub for Dialogue on Environmental Law
Chief Justice Martha Koome has assured that Kenya is ready to lead in convening dialogue among African judiciaries. Read more »
Africa: Kenya's CJ Koome Urges Africa-Led Efforts to Enrich Jurisprudence On Environmental Law #AfricaClimateHope
Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for enhanced knowledge sharing among African judiciaries to enrich jurisprudence on environmental law. Read more »
Kenya: Alego MP Seeks to Amend Excise Duty On Fish Imports to Protect the Industry
Alego Usonga Constituency Member of Parliament Samuel Atandi intends to introduce a Bill on the amendment of excise duty on imported fish at the rate of 20 per cent of the customs… Read more »
Kenya: No Relegation Respite for Shujaa After Winless Hong Kong 7s Campaign
Shujaa's hopes of climbing off the relegation zone in the World Rugby Sevens Series standings suffered another blow after a fruitless tour of Hong Kong, where they failed to win a… Read more »
Kenya: Castrol, Rubis Energy Kenya Partner to Launch a Wide Range of Oil Lubricants
Castrol and RUBiS Energy Kenya have partnered to launch Castrol oil lubricants products in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: CEOs Expect Muted Growth in Q2 2023 - Survey
Majority of CEOs expect their companies to have muted growth in the second quarter of the year as the country's economic conditions remain largely unchanged, a new survey shows. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Cuts Wi-Fi Router Prices By Nearly Half
Safaricom customers are set to enjoy cheaper Wi-Fi routers after the telco cut prices by nearly half. Read more »
April 02, 2023
Kenya: Atwoli Condemns Azimio's Protests, Pledges Collaboration With President Ruto
Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has condemned the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition protests and urged Kenyan workers to shy away… Read more »
Kenya: 'Oldies' Cherop, Kiprop Roll Back Years With Wins in Milano and Paris Road Races
The 2012 Boston Marathon champion Sharon Cherop rolled back the golden years when she won the women's race at the Milano Marathon on Sunday. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Invites Odinga for Bipartisan Talks on IEBC Reconstitution Via Parliament
President William Ruto on Sunday opened the door for engagements with Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Leader Raila Odinga in what signaled a major step for a possible truce between the… Read more »
Kenya: Ten-Man AFC Through to FKF Cup Quarters, Holders Gor Dumped Out
Ten-man AFC Leopards progressed to the quarter finals of the MozzartBet FKF Cup on Sunday after edging out Murang'a Seal by a solitary goal at the Moi Sports Centre Kasarani, while… Read more »