February 19, 2023
Kenya: Azimio Reiterates Need for Reforms in Electoral Processes
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance has reiterated its unrelenting push to have reforms in the electoral processes. Read more »
Kenya: Land Offices in Awasi Razed By Fierce Inferno
Land offices at Awasi, Nyando Sub County went up in flames on Saturday evening. Read more »
February 18, 2023
Kenya: 'I Had Lost All Hope for Gold,' Chebet Says of Dramatic Finale At World Cross Country Championships
Newly-crowned World Cross Country champion Beatrice Chebet admits she had given up all hope of securing gold before the dramatic collapse of world 10,000m champion Letesenbet Gidey… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says New Paradigm Shift Needed in Funding Climate Action
President William Ruto has called for a new paradigm shift in the financing of climate action. Read more »
February 17, 2023
Africa: Ruto in Ethiopia for 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of AU
President William Ruto has arrived in Ethiopia to attend the 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU). Read more »
Kenya: Six Million People Facing Acute Food Shortage in 32 Counties - Drought Report
A recent survey shows that an estimated 6 million people in 32 counties have been affected by the prolonged drought following a fifth consecutive poor rainfall season especially in… Read more »
Kenya: Security Beefed Up At Gusii Stadium As Boda Boda Operators Plan Parralel Meeting With Azimio
Tension is high in Kisii town as a group of Boda boda riders plan for a parallel meeting along the stadium road ahead of Raila Odinga's visit to the area. Read more »
Kenya: Narok Farmers Registered in Digital Farmers' Registration Exercise
About 98,600 farmers in Narok County have registered in the ongoing National Household Farmers Registration exercise that started early this year. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Appoints Former MP Alfred Khang'ati Board Chair Nzoia Sugar Company
President William Ruto has appointed politician Alfred Khang'ati the Chair Board of Directors of Nzoia Sugar Company. Read more »
Kenya: Kerio Valley - Armed Civilians Defy Order to Surrender Firearms, Only 3 Ceded
Armed civilians in possession of unlicensed firearms in the Kerio Valley have defied a government directive to surrender them as a three-day ultimatum lapsed on Thursday. Read more »
Kenya: Murang'a Farmers to Export Avocados
A Murang'a farmer's union has commenced construction of an aggregation house which will enable them pack and export their avocado directly to international buyers. Read more »
Kenya: Billions Set Aside for Drought Response, Says Ruto
President William Ruto has called for scalling up initiatives and interventions to counter the nation's worsened drought and food shortage. Read more »
Kenya: Luo Council of Elders Chairperson Opiyo Otondi Is Dead
Luo Council of Elders Chairman Willis Opiyo Otondi is dead. Read more »
Kenya: Raila Odinga to Lead Anti-Govt Protest Rally
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya brigade is scheduled to hold its anti-government protest rally in Kisii County on Friday. Read more »
February 16, 2023
Africa: Moraa Runs New Indoor Personal Best As Ethiopian Girma Breaks Komen's 25-Year Old Record
Commonwealth Games champion Mary Moraa ran a new 800m indoor personal best as she finished second behind World and Olympic silver medalist Keeley Hodgkinson in the Lievin World… Read more »
February 15, 2023
Kenya: In the Form of His Life! - Omanyala Beats Olympic Champion to Set New National, African Record
For the second time in a week, Kenyan sprint sensation Ferdinand Omanyala has shattered his own record, chipping off a hundredth of a second as he won the Lievin World Indoor Tour… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Approve Muthama to Serve As Parliamentary Service Commission Member
The National Assembly has unanimously approved United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Chairman Johnson Muthama to be appointed to serve as a member of the Parliamentary Service… Read more »
Kenya: Why Eliud Kipchoge and Faith Kipyegon Are 'Always Fighting' in Kaptagat Camp
Double World and Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon and Marathon World Record holder Eliud Kipchoge are massive football fans, and this has been their source of banter and heated… Read more »
Nigeria: Uhuru Kenyatta to Lead AU Election Observer Team for Nigeria Polls
The African Union (AU) has named former President Uhuru Kenyatta to lead its Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) to Nigeria for this month's elections. Read more »
Kenya: National Assembly to Debate President Ruto Memorandum On Constitution Review
The National Assembly is set to commence debate on President William Ruto's memorandum seeking to review the Constitution. Read more »
Kenya: Why Karen Nyamu Was Kicked Out of Senate
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu was on Tuesday kicked out from the Senate chambers for dressing unparliamentarily. Read more »
Kenya: Chitembwe Files Notice of Appeal Against Tribunal Recommendation to Remove Him From Office
Suspended High Court Judge Said Juma Chitembwe has filed a notice of appeal against the decision of the 12-member tribunal that unanimously recommended his removal from office for… Read more »
February 14, 2023
Kenya: Google Arts & Culture Unveils Exhibit On Maasai Community
It is hard to think of Kenyan communities without the Maasai coming to mind. They are one of Kenya's most well-known communities, renowned for red shukas, beaded jewellery, and… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Maintains Plan to Cut State Spending Amid Warnings
President William Ruto says he is focused on reorganizing the economy amidst the warnings that the government might fail to implement its manifesto due to a cash crisis. Read more »
Kenya: First Lady Rachel Ruto Among Officials At Nyayo Stadium for National Prayers
First Lady Rachel Ruto and Second Lady Pastor Dorcas Gachagua, are among high-ranking government officials who have arrived at Nyayo Stadium for National Prayer Day. Read more »