June 11
Kenya: Ambassador Whitman Backs President Ruto Amid Economic Criticism and Tax Hikes
Amid mounting criticism over his administration's economic policies and proposed tax hikes, President William Ruto has found an ally in the US Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman. Read more »
June 10
Kenya: Ruto-Kenyatta Tensions Flare Up Over Office Benefits
Strains between President William Ruto and his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta have resurfaced, with tensions heightening over office benefits and allowances. Read more »
Kenya: Pastor Dorcas Issues Mining Licenses to Cooperatives in Migori
The Spouse of the Deputy President Pastor Dorcas Rigathi has led the certification of mining cooperatives in Migori County. Read more »
Kenya: 100 Illegal Chemists in Rift Valley Shut Down
100 Chemists in the Rift valley Region have been shut down following the prevalence of illegal pharmaceutical activities in the region. Read more »
Kenya: Four Police Officers, Two Civilians to Be Detained for Four Days to Allow Probe Into Theft of Sh2mn
Four police officers and two Civilians are to remain in police custody for a period of four days to allow investigations into the theft of Sh2 million in Utawala to be completed. Read more »
Kenya: SGR Passenger Traffic Down 11 Percent On High Charges
The number of Kenyans using the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) fell by 11.01 percent to 531,673 in the three months to March this year compared to a similar period last year, coming… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Developers Call for Stakeholders' Meeting After Ruto Order On Building Heights
The Property Developer's Welfare Society of Nairobi is calling for a stakeholders' meeting with both county and national government to avoid misinterpretation or confusion of laws… Read more »
Kenya: 100 Illegal Chemists Closed in Rift Valley
100 pharmacists in the Rift Valley Region have been shut down following the prevalence of illegal pharmaceutical activities in the region. Read more »
Kenya: Mama Ngina's Security Not Reinstated, Spokesperson Says
The Office of former President Uhuru Kenyatta has refuted claims that the security of Former First Lady Ngina Kenyatta was reinstated after its withdrawal in June 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Over 200 Gikomba Traders Whose Structures Were Demolished Want President Ruto's Intervention
Over 200 traders from Gikomba have now appealed to president William Ruto personally intervene and have their premises restored. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto, Gachagua Score D in Infotrak Performance Rating
President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua have scored a D grade in their performance, according to a recent survey by Infotrak. Read more »
Kenya: Cheruto Banking On 'Growing Pains' to Shine At Billie Jean King Cup
Kenyan youngster Cynthia Cheruto believes her experience at last year's Billie Jean King Cup Group III will come in handy at this year's edition. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Signs Division of Revenue Bill Into Law
President William Ruto has assented the Division of Revenue Bill,2024,which paves way for the submission of financial estimates for the financial year 2024/2025. Read more »
Kenya: 1,200 Reformed Addicts to Graduate From Rehabilitation Centres
The Office of the Spouse of the Deputy President Pastor Dorcas Rigathi is set to graduate 1,200 who have successfully undergone rehabilitation in various parts of the country. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Assents to Supplementary Appropriation, Division of Revenue Bills
President William Ruto has signed into law the Supplementary Appropriation Bill to release funds for government expenditure for the financial year that is ending June 30. Read more »
East Africa: Comesa Warns Member States of Unsafe Electrical Appliances
The COMESA Competition Commission has warned its member states against the distribution of certain electrical appliances and other products for non-compliance. Read more »
Kenya: Govt, Tea Board of Kenya Not to Front Candidates in Elections
The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) and the Government will not be fronting candidates in the forthcoming elections of directors of small holder tea factories, chairman, Jacob Kamau has… Read more »
June 07
Kenya: Court Suspends Ruto's State Corporations Reform in Urgent Suit
The High Court has suspended a directive by President Ruto on the management of state corporation staff and board members. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Issues Auction Notices to Land Rate Defaulters
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 7 - Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has revealed that City Hall has issued auction notices to land rate defaulters within the city. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall in Bid to Recover 5 Acres of Grabbed Land in Karen
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 7 - The Nairobi County Government has launched a joint bid with the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) to recover a 5 acre piece of land in Karen for… Read more »
Kenya: Ex-Kenya Pipeline Md Tanui, 15 Others Acquitted of Corruption Charges
Former Kenya Pipeline managing director Charles Tanui and fifteen others have been acquitted of corruption charges related to incidents at the State Corporation. Read more »
Kenya: Nyayo House Survivors Sue Over Denied Access to Moi-Era Torture Chambers
The survivors and victims tortured at Nyayo House during the regime of late President Daniel Moi have filed a petition against the government for denying public access to torture… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Signs IGAD Protocol On Transhumance
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 7 - Kenya on Thursday signed the Inter-governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Protocol on Transhumance. Read more »
Kenya: Permanent Council Grants Kenya Status of Permanent Observer to the Organization of American States (OAS)
The Permanent council has granted Kenya the status of permanent observer to the Organization of American States (OAS), a regional forum for political discussion, policy analysis… Read more »
Kenya: Military Academy Boss Maj. Gen Kiugu Calls for Review of Frameworks to Protect Civilians in Peacekeeping Missions
Kenya Military Academy (KMA) Commandant, Major General Aphaxard Kiugu has emphasized the need for a comprehensive assessment of existing frameworks governing the Protection of… Read more »