January 26, 2023
Kenya: Media Council Seeks Strategy to Lock Out Extortionists From News Events
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) will meet with several stakeholders on Friday to formulate strategies to counter the rise of fraudsters posing as journalists. Read more »
January 27, 2023
Kenya: German Shoe Company Steps Up Kenya Expansion
German shoe manufacturer Josef Seibel is expanding its base into Kenya as it eyes a piece of the country's booming shoes industry. Read more »
January 26, 2023
Kenya: Crack Down On Illicit Brew, DP Gachagua Orders Administrators
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has directed the national government administrators at the county and regional levels to crackdown on illicit liquor, saying alcoholism and drug… Read more »
Kenya: Lake Region Counties to Benefit Ftom Blue Economy After MV Uhuru II Completion
The lake region counties are set to fully benefit from Blue Economy with the completion of the MV Uhuru II which will be launched by President William Ruto in May this year. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua, Governors,CRA Fail to Agree On Equitable Revenue Share to Counties
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Governors and the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) have failed to agree on equitable revenue share to counties, following a day long… Read more »
Kenya: Ibec Forms Committee to Advise On Revenue Allocation
The Inter-Governmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) on Thursday established a committee to advise on the amount of revenue to be allocated to counties. Read more »
Kenya: Revamped Cruise Terminal Boosts Tourist Arrivals At the Coast
The Kenyan coast is benefiting from the newly revamped cruise terminal at the port of Mombasa receiving 3,000 visitors in the last two months. Read more »
Kenya: Relief for IEBC Deputy CEO Kulundu After Court Rules She Was Wrongfully Interdicted
It was a sigh of relief for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer Ruth Kulundu after the Employment and Labor relations court on… Read more »
Kenya: Did You See That Ingwe? - On Song Gor Send AFC Derby Message With Talanta Drubbing
Record FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia warmed up for Sunday's Mashemeji Derby with a flawless performance, thrashing FC Talanta 3-0 at the Moi Sports Centre Kasarani on… Read more »
January 23, 2023
Kenya: We Don't Recognize Ruto As President of Kenya, Raila Says of Azimio
Azimio One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga says he will not recognize President William Ruto's 'illegitimate' Presidency and his government, maintaining that the 2022… Read more »
January 26, 2023
Kenya: First Lady Rachel Ruto Launches Sh1.7bn Grant for Youth, Women-Led Enterprises
Youth and women will soon access grants worth Sh1.7bn to finance poultry, horticulture and aquaculture businesses. Read more »
Africa: Kenya Ranked 13th in Governance Across Africa
Kenya's ranking in overall governance across Africa has improved significantly over the last decade with the country's score improving by 3.1 points to 58.7 out of 100, a new… Read more »
Kenya: Cop Who Killed 2 Boys in Eastleigh Ordered to Report to Dci
The High Court has ordered police officer Rashid Ahmed accused of killing two boys in Eastleigh to surrender to nearest Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) office. Read more »
Kenya: Njaanuary for Who? Naivasha Man Turns Overnight Millionaire With Sh45 Stake On Odibets
A lucky man in Naivasha is the latest millionaire in town after winning Sh1.6mn from bets he placed on local firm on Odibets. Read more »
Kenya: Kengen Approves Sh1.32bn Dividend Payout to Shareholders
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has announced a Sh1.32 billion dividend payout to its shareholders for the year ending June 30, 2022. Read more »
January 25, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Power Seeks to Double Electricity Tariffs in Changes Set for April
Kenyans are staring at a higher electricity costs starting April after Kenya Power proposed upward revision of domestics retail tariff rates. Read more »
Kenya: Agricultural Deals Worth Sh3.1 Billion to Be Struck in Nairobi Next Month
Agriculture deals worth multi-million dollars to be struck next month as investors throng the Kenyan capital for the 6th edition of Africa Agri Expo (AAE) in February 2023. Read more »
Kenya: British Actor Idris Elba Names Mama Oliech Restaurant One of His Favorite Places On the Continent
Africa is not only widely known and famed for its wildlife, stunning sunrise and sunsets, landscapes, and fascinating histories, but also, its rich most diverse culinary cultures.… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Phases Out Cash Payment for Tickets Starting Feb 1
The Kenya Railways has phased out the use of cash in paying for tickets at all the Madaraka Express stations. Read more »
January 23, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's Economic Growth Projected to Slow Down to 5pc in 2023
Kenya's economy is expected to remain subdued in 2023, growing at an estimated 5 per cent, pulled down by a persistent rise in commodity prices, global events, and a high risk of… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Responds to Odinga's Election Audit Demands
President William Ruto has hit back at Azimio leader Raila Odinga after the latter termed his presidency "illegitimate" demanding for an independent audit to expose what he… Read more »
Kenya: Ministry of Transport to Stall New Road Projects Till Sh910bn Debt Is Paid
Transport Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed that his department inherited a Sh910 billion debt which has to be paid before constructing new roads. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Pipeline Quench Five-Year Thirst for National Volleyball Title
Kenya Pipeline came from a set down to reclaim the Kenya Volleyball Federation National women's league title after a three sets to one victory over KCB in a pulsating final at the… Read more »
Kenya: Matano Relieved As Tusker Bounce Back to FKF Pl Summit
Tusker FC head coach Robert Matano was a relieved man after seeing is side extinguish a three-match winless run with a smash-and-grab 1-0 victory over Sofapaka FC at the Kasarani… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto, Gachagua Host Jubilee MPs Ahead of Raila Rally
President William Ruto this morning hosted former and current Jubilee Members of Parliament ahead of Azimio leader Raila Odinga's rally at the Kamukunji grounds. Read more »