December 29, 2022
Kenya: MP Roots for Bill in Parliament to Increase Funding to Universities
Kibwezi West Member of Parliament (MP) Mwengi Mutuse intends to bring a Bill and an amendment to increase funding to the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and Universities in… Read more »
Kenya: Why Chess Champ Njoroge is Unhappy With Performance at National Championships
National champion Martin Njoroge admits his performance at the ongoing Kenya National Chess Championships has not worked out to perfection as he had envisaged. Read more »
Kenya: Mwangaza to Know Fate on December 30 as Brawl With MCAs Intensify in Final Submissions Before Senate
Besieged Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza will know her fate Friday even as the 11-member Senate Committee probing her conduct retreated to write its report which set to be tabled… Read more »
Kenya: Orengo Vows to Deal Firmly With Rogue County Officials
Siaya Governor James Orengo has vowed to fully implement the task force report on the county's financial operations. Read more »
Kenya: Norwegian Firm Wakandi Gets CBK Nod to Offer Online Payment Services
Norwegian start-up Wakandi has secured a regulatory licence from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to provide digital payment services. Read more »
Kenya: Lionesses Eyeing Stellenbosch, Doha Camps for 2023 Preparations
The National rugby women's team, the Kenya Lionesses, are looking towards training camps in either Stellenbosch, South Africa, or Doha, to prepare for an expectedly busy 2023. Read more »
Kenya: 2 Italians Among Four People Rescued From Suspected Al-Shabaab Militia in Witu Forest, Lamu
Four people including two Italian women who were being held hostage by suspected militia in Witu Forest have been rescued. Read more »
Kenya: Alarm Raised Over Rare Disease Affecting Fishermen Within Lake Victoria
An alarm has been raised of a rare disease attacking fishermen in two beaches within Lake Victoria in Nyando Sub County. Read more »
Kenya: Water Firms to Subsidize Water Connection Fee for Low-Income Earners
Five water firms in Kenya will undertake a program to connect water to low income earners at a subsidized tariff through a five-year social connection policy initiative starting… Read more »
Kenya: Wake Up! Abok Rallies Misfiring Machine Ahead of Kenya Cup Resumption
Kenya Cup rugby side Mean Machine need to adapt quickly to the top-tier if they are to win matches and avoid the drop into the second-tier, coach Nick Abok has warned. Read more »
Kenya: Al-Shabaab Terrorists Disguised as KDF Officers Kill 2 People in Lamu
At least two people were on Wednesday shot and killed by suspected Al-Shabaab terrorists who had disguised themselves as Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) officers and erected an illegal… Read more »
Kenya: Over 85,000 Kenyans From 5 Counties to Receive Food Donations Courtesy of Wakenya Tulindane Campaign
The National Steering Committee on Drought Response will distribute food hampers to over 85,000 residents of Samburu, Meru, Marsabit, Kilifi and Kitui Counties. Read more »
Kenya: Western MP Urges Locals to Minimize Funeral Expenses
Butula Member of Parliament, Joseph Oyula has advised residents to cut on costs incurred during funerals, saying it disadvantages bereaved families. Read more »
Kenya: Cellulant Voted Kenya's Leading Online Payment Platform
Pan-African digital payments provider Cellulant has been named Kenya's best online payment platform during this year's Top Star Brand Awards. Read more »
December 28, 2022
Kenya: Senate Convenes Special Sitting Friday to Determine Governor Mwangaza's Impeachment Fate
The Senate will convene on Friday for a special sitting to determine the impeachment fate of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza. Read more »
Kenya: Introvert DJ Joe Mfalme on His Journey to Success in the Music Industry
In the recent episode of the iMarket podcast, hosted by Carolyne Kendi and Paula Kerre, DJ Joe Mfalme shared his journey to success in the music industry. Despite being an… Read more »
Kenya: Nandi Senator Cherargei Wants EACC, DCI Involved in Fight Against Doping
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei wants the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) as well as the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) involved in the fight against… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Offer 5,000 Services Online in the Next 6 Months
The National Government will offer 5,000 government services on technology platforms in the next six months, ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has said. Read more »
Kenya: Swede Linn Grant to Spice Up Strong MKLO Field as Top Players Land Invites
One of the stars to watch at the season-opening Magical Kenya Ladies Open is Swede superstar Linn Grant. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua's Facebook Impersonator Fined Sh50,000 or 7 Months in Jail
The man who impersonated Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been fined Sh50,000 or spend 7 months in jail. Read more »
Kenya: One Dead, Several Injured After Modern Coast Bus Accident in Kisii
At least one person was killed and several injured in an accident involving Modern Coast bus in Kisii on Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: Meru Chief of Staff Gatobu Says Mwangaza's Husband Not on Payroll
The only witness testifying in favour of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza in impeachment proceedings now says that her husband Murega Baicu does not get any salary from the county… Read more »
Kenya: Royal Media Staffer Dies of Food Poisoning After Christmas Treat at Work
An employee of the Royal Media Services (RMS) died and several others are hospitalised of food poisoning. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Tourist Arrivals From January to November Up 74.5%
Kenya has recorded a 74.5 per cent jump in tourists visiting the country from January to November compared to the same period last year, the latest industry data shows. Read more »
Kenya: Bodaboda Riders Trained on Road Safety
UN Women Kenya in collaboration with Honda Kenya has trained 30 motorcycle taxi operators from Kakuma town, on safety riding as well as Gender Based Violence prevention and… Read more »