January 31, 2023
Kenya: Jacktone Odhiambo, Prime Suspect in LGBTQIA+ Activist Chiloba's Murder, to Face Murder Charge
A court in Eldoret has freed four suspects linked to the murder of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) activist Edwin Kiprotich Kiptoo alias Chiloba. Read more »
Kenya: Usafricom to Conduct Largest East African Military Exercise in Kenya
The United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) is set to conduct the largest East African military exercise next month in Kenya. Read more »
East Africa: Bliss Healthcare Appoints New Chief Operating Officer On Regional Expansion
Bliss Healthcare has appointed Denis Ogolla as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) to spearhead regional expansion. Read more »
Kenya: Government Redeploys Communication Officials to Fill Vacant Posts
The Government has redeployed its communication officers to new stations following a Presidential directive. Read more »
Kenya: Clinical Officers Issues 14-Day Strike Notice Over Posting of Interns
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has issued a 14 days strike notice following a delay in posting of clinical interns across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Raila to Give Keynote Speech in Nigeria Conference On Elections and Democracy
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party leader Raila Odinga is in Nigeria where he is among leaders expected to address the 2022 Leadership Conference and Awards. Read more »
Kenya: Enwealth Fanisi Program Hits New Milestone in Supporting Underprivileged Students
Enwealth Fanisi Program, the education scholarships initiative run by Enwealth Financial Services, has sponsored over 300 students joining high school since it was launched in… Read more »
Kenya: Thieves Break Into Mudavadi's Karen Home and Steal TV, Gas Cylinder
Two burglars raided the home of Chief Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi in Karen Nairobi, and made away with a 40 inch television set and gas cylinder. Read more »
January 30, 2023
Kenya: African Economies and Overlapping Crises - How to Respond to the Rising Global Headwinds?
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a profound setback after a quarter-century of economic and social progress. Insecurity and political instability are becoming pervasive across… Read more »
January 27, 2023
Kenya: Shujaa Off to False Start in Sydney With South Africa Thrashing
Shujaa started their Sydney Sevens campaign on a wrong footing Friday morning after going down 31-5 to South Africa in their Pool C opener at the Allianz Stadium. Read more »
Kenya: Energy CS Appoints Isaac Kiva Ketraco New Boss
Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Davies Chirchir has appointed Isaac Kiva as the new acting managing director of the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco). Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Tasks ICT Ministry to Issue Kenyans With Digital IDs to Replace Huduma Namba
President William Ruto tasked the Ministry of ICT to revive the government's effort to give Kenyans digital identities. Read more »
January 28, 2023
Kenya: Code of Conduct for Digital Media Practitioners - a Tool to Promote Self-Regulation
The Media Self-Regulation Guidebook, published in 2008 by the organisation for security and corporation in Europe (OSCE) argues that media self-regulation is a joint endeavour by… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Issues Full Year Profit Warning
Kenya Airways on Saturday issued its full year profit warning ending December 2022, attributed to forex losses. Read more »
January 30, 2023
Kenya: CBK Retains Base Lending Rate At 8.75% On Easing of Inflation
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has retained its lending base rate at 8.75 percent on easing inflationary pressure that saw the cost of goods and services rise. Read more »
January 29, 2023
Kenya: Top of the Best - Karan Patel Named 2022 Motorsports Personality of the Year
Karan Patel was feted for a stellar season of racing in an emotional occasion where he was named the 2022 Kenya Motorsport Personality of the year. Read more »
January 30, 2023
Kenya: Junior Secondary School Is Free, CS Machogu Warns Institutions Charging Unauthorized Levies
The Education Cabinet Secretary has said that Junior Secondary School is free, contrary to reports that learners joining Junior Secondary are required to pay some fees. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Sets Aside Additional Sh2bn to Fight Famine and Drought
The government has set aside Sh2 billion for immediate response to the raging drought and famine, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said even as he called for consolidation of… Read more »
Kenya: Governor Nyong'o Calls for Funds to Deal With NTDs
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o has rallied his colleagues in the 47 counties to prioritize allocation of funds in the health docket towards elimination of Neglected Tropical… Read more »
Kenya: Cost of Power Per Unit to Go Up By Between 13 to 20pc in New Tariff Review
The cost of power for domestic consumers will go up by between 13 to 20 per cent in the new proposed tariffs, inclusive of levies and taxes, Kenya Power has revealed. Read more »
Kenya: Tax Cheats Behind Rival Odinga's Rallies - President Ruto
But even with the political gatherings, the President insisted that every Kenyan must honour their tax obligation. Read more »
January 29, 2023
Kenya: Magoha to Be Laid to Rest On Feb 11, Family Says
Former education cabinet secretary, professor George Magoha will be laid to rest on February 11, the family has said. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Opens MPs' 4-Day Post-Election Seminar
President William Ruto will on Monday open a four-day Post-Election Seminar of the National Assembly in conjunction with the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). Read more »
Kenya: Can Leopards Finally Have One Over Arch Rivals Gor Mahia?
Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards meet in the Mashemeji Derby on Sunday afternoon at the Nyayo National Stadium, with Ingwe looking to finally crack a win over their arch rivals, six… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Deploy More Armory, Personnel in War Against Banditry
The government will intensify its efforts to end decades of crime-related disruptions to schooling in the North Rift. Read more »