February 25, 2023
Kenya: Supreme Court Decision Reaffirms That Human Rights Protection Is for All in Kenya
The 2010 Constitution is constantly quoted as a rich menu of rights and freedoms that are intended to ensure human dignity of all persons and communities is protected. The… Read more »
February 24, 2023
Kenya: U. S. First Lady Jill Biden in Nairobi, Kenya
US First Lady Dr Jill Biden arrived in Nairobi on Friday for a landmark visit, one that The White House says, strengthens the United States' partnerships on the African continent,… Read more »
Kenya: Employers Want New NSSF Rates Delayed to Restructure Cash Flows
Employers are now asking for more time before the new National Social Security Fund (NSSF) rates are implemented, to enable them restructure their cash flows. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Directs All Public Institutions to Transition to LPG By 2025
President William Ruto has directed all public institutions, schools, households using biomass as primary cooking fuel to transition to Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) by 2025. Read more »
February 23, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Dismisses Odinga Call for Electoral Commission Servers to Be Opened
President William Ruto has dismissed calls by opposition leader Raila Odinga for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to open servers. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi County to Roll Out Physical Addressing System
The Nairobi City County will soon have precise location addresses for streets, residentials and other property, as its set to roll out an address system giving each location a… Read more »
Kenya: Raila's Continental Role Discontinued After Nepad Transition to AU Development Agency
The African Union Commission has discontinued Raila Odinga's continental role as the High Representative for Infrastructure Development following the coming into force of the… Read more »
Kenya: Parliament Shortlists Applications for Elections Commission Posts
Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commissioner Yusuf Nzibo and chairman of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Wilfred Mutubwa are among 11 applicants who have been… Read more »
Kenya: Ex President Uhuru Kenyatta Meets AU Election Observer Group In Nigeria
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday met the 90-member African Union election observers' mission (AUEOM) group, appointed from the 55 African Union (AU) member states to… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Kenya: MFA Orders 18-Hour Closure of JKIA's Terminal II for Jill Biden's Arrival, Departure
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has ordered the clearance of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport's (JKIA's)Terminal II for six hours on Friday to facilitate the arrival of US First… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Morocco Ink Cooperation Bid to Tackle Transnational Organized Crime
Kenya and Morocco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at establishing and strengthening cooperation in the field of prosecution and in the fight against Transnational… Read more »
Kenya: Kericho Governor Mutai Directs Hospitals to Offer Free Private Counselling to Sexual Abuse Victims in Tea Plantations
Kericho Governor Eric Mutai has directed the county's health facilities to offer free private counselling services to victims of sexual abuse in tea plantations. Read more »
Kenya: Obama's Sister Rita Auma in Land Tussle With German National
A close relative of former US President Barack Obama is embroiled in a land ownership dispute with a German national within the Kilifi/Jimba settlement scheme in Kilifi County. Read more »
February 21, 2023
Kenya: More East African Rally Drivers Expected to Make Bow in Safari Rally
Kenya Motorsports Federation (KMSF) CEO Phineas Kimathi hopes that more drivers from the East African region will be able to participate at this year's Safari Rally set for… Read more »
Kenya: UON Council Gags VC Prof Kiama Amid Harassment Claims
The University of Nairobi Council has restrained Vice Chancellor Prof Stephen Kiama from instituting changes affecting any office holder following harassment claims. Read more »
February 22, 2023
Kenya: Hustler Fund Disbursement Hits U.S.$71 Million in Two Months
NAIROBI Kenya, Feb 22 - The Hustler Fund kitty has so far disbursed Sh19 billion, and the number of Kenyans who have opted for the fund stands at 18 million in the two months since… Read more »
February 21, 2023
Kenya: Police Raid Illegal Abattoirs Where Stolen Livestock Is Slaughtered
Police in Kisumu have raided an illegal abattoirs where suspected stolen livestock are slaughtered. Read more »
Kenya: Unbelievable! Kenya Open Golf Return Leftover Funds From Magical Kenya Ladies Open Budget
The Kenya Open Golf Limited (KOGL) have revealed that they returned Ksh 365,000 to the Ministry of Sports from the monies meant to be spent at the Magical Kenya Ladies Open, which… Read more »
East Africa: Ruto Urges EU to Conclude Economic Partnership Pacts With EAC to Expand Kenya's Export Base
President William Ruto has urged the European Union to conclude Economic Partnership Agreements with EAC, so as to enable Kenya expand its export base. Read more »
February 20, 2023
Kenya: Tourism Minister Says Budget Cut Will Cripple Efforts to Market Kenya
The Ministry of Tourism has decried impending budget cuts saying they risk crippling its efforts to market the country's tourism sector. Read more »
February 19, 2023
Kenya: Don't Join Raila Demos, It Is a Shame - Gachagua to Kenyatta
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta fiercest critic, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has implored him not to join the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya demonstrations, terming the move a… Read more »
Kenya: 4 Other Firearms Surrendered As Govt Seeks to Quell North Rift Bandit Attacks
Four other firearms from villagers in the volatile North Rift region have been returned in response to calls by President William Ruto and disarmament efforts by multi-agency… Read more »
Africa: President Ruto Asks AU to Find Ways of Stopping Terrorism, Coups in Africa
President William Ruto has asked the African Union to find ways of stopping the spread of terrorism and coups in Africa. Read more »
Kenya: Unease As Dangerous Mosquito Vector Detected in the Country
Kenya Medical Research Inistitute (KEMRI) researchers have detected a new dangerous mosquito vector dubbed 'Anopheles Stephensi' that thrives in urban and rural areas. Read more »
Kenya: Al Shabaab Attacks Increased By 26% in 2022 - Report
A recent survey on the Al Shabaab terror group in Kenya, has revealed that attacks by the militant group increased by 26 percent last year. Read more »