March 05, 2023
Kenya: Kabogo Urges Ruto to End Kenya Power Monopoly
Former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has urged President William Ruto to end the monopoly Kenya Power enjoys to open up the sector to healthy competition. Read more »
Kenya: Wajir Governor Extends an Olive Branch to Rivals After Court Victory
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi says he is ready to work with everyone including his political nemesis for the sake of development in the region following his victory in court on… Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Rolls Out Bursary Program Worth Sh1 Billion
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has unveiled bursaries worth Sh1 billion for needy but bright students from Nairobi Public Primary Schools, admitted to National, Extra County, and… Read more »
Kenya: Power Blackout Conspiracy Theory - It Was All About Arsenal vs Bournemouth EPL Clash
The Merriam-Webster online English dictionary defines conspiracy theory as one that explains an event or set of circumstances as the result of a secret plot by usually powerful… Read more »
Kenya: Rosemary Wanjiru Clinches Tokyo Marathon Crown
Kenya's Rosemary Wanjiru surged to number six on the women's world marathon all-time list as she clinched victory at the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday morning. Read more »
March 04, 2023
Kenya: Defending Champions Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards Seek Cup Honors As League Action Halts
The FKF Premier League will take a break this weekend, with focus shifting temporarily to the FKF Cup which kicks off with the round of 32 matches across various venues. Read more »
Kenya: How a Kenyan Built a Payroll, HR Solutions for Air France and KLM
Peter Muchemi's passion has always been to help firms ease their work through digital. Read more »
March 03, 2023
Kenya: Private Sector Activity Deteriorates in February As Inflation Bites
Kenyan businesses recorded a sharp decline in activity in February as cost of living pressures coupled with cash flow problems reduced customer spending, PMI survey data shows. Read more »
Kenya: Russia Lauds Kenya for Shunning 'Western Values' in Gay Rights Debate
The Russian Embassy in Nairobi has backed the stance taken by top Kenyan government officials against homosexuality, and urged the country to remain firm. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Investors Swoop Into Rented Residential and Retail Properties
Wealthy Kenyans ramped up their investments in rented residential and retail properties and reduced their positions in industrial property and development land as they sought… Read more »
Kenya: Heifer International Opens Applications for the 2023 Ayute Africa Challenge
Heifer International Kenya has opened applications for young entrepreneurs for the 2023 AYuTe Africa Challenge Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Moi University Enters Into Apple Farming to Diversify Income
Moi University has harvested its first apples as the university seeks to diversify its revenue sources. Read more »
March 02, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Consider Full Scale Deployment of KDF to Bandit Prone Areas
Defense Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and his Interior counterpart Kithure Kindiki on Thursday announced that the National Security Council (NSC) will consider a full-scale… Read more »
Kenya: NSE Extends CEO Geoffrey Odundo's Term By One Year
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has extended the tenure of its CEO Geoffrey Odundo for a period of one year. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Govt to Subsidize 6kg Gas Cylinder By Sh2,000
President William Ruto has announced that the Government will subsidise the cost of the 6kg gas cylinder by more than Sh2,000. Read more »
Kenya: MFA Drops Pre-Authorization for Meetings Between Foreign Missions and Ministries
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has cleared Foreign Missions in the country to engage ministries directly without its pre-authorization as envisaged in the Vienna Convention on… Read more »
Kenya: I Will Not Allow Men to Compete With Women for Other Men, President Ruto Says of Homosexuality
President William Ruto has finally broken his silence on the Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ rights and the ongoing debate surrounding the subject, saying that Kenya will never… Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Bashes Supreme Court Ruling on Gay Rights, Says MPs to Fight Back
Opposition Leader Raila Odinga has faulted the Supreme Court ruling that paved way for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community the rights to form a… Read more »
Kenya: Nyeri Farmers Advised to Prepare Lands Ahead of Planting Season
Farmers in Nyeri have been advised to begin preparing their lands for the planting season, even as the weatherman warns of below average rains during the March-April-May long rains… Read more »
Kenya: Farmers Resolved to Supply Cane to Chemelil Factory
Sugarcane farmers in Chemelil have agreed to continue delivering cane to Chemelil Sugar Company in the wake of a leadership tussle in the factory. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Says Supreme Court Decision on Gay Rights Demonic, Repugnant
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has finally broken his silence on the Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ rights and the ongoing debate surrounding the subject, terming it demonic. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Welcome a 20-60% Netflix Price Cut
Due to the high cost of living in Kenya, Kenyans have welcomed Netflix's 20-60% price reduction. Read more »
Kenya: KHRC Demands Status Update From DCI, DPP on Nandi Goldmine Blast That Killed 3
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has asked for a status update on an investigation into a deadly blast at a mine in Nandi that claimed three lives on January 23. Read more »
Kenya: Tana River Finance Chief Arrested With Sh2.7 Million in Undeclared Cash at Malindi Airport
Police officers attached to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption (EACC) have arrested Tana River County's Chief Finance Officer with Sh2.7 million in cash. Read more »
Kenya: Protestors Demonstrate at Milimani Law Courts Over Cop Rashid Ahmed Prosecution
A section of the members of the public on Wednesday staged demonstrations at the Milimani Law Courts protesting the prosecution of police officer Ahmed Rashid who is being… Read more »