May 28
Kenya: Ruto Tasks Kilimo House to Lead Consultations On Muguka Regulations
President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Agriculture to convene a consultative forum on Muguka Regulations following a ban in two coastal counties over health concerns. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Cuts Administration, Assembly Budget in Supplementary Spending Plan
City Hall has announced drastic cuts on Public Administration and County Assembly budgets to mobilise resources for key initiatives including school feeding and disaster response. Read more »
May 27
South Africa: Kenyatta Leads AU Election Observation Mission to Assess South Africa's Poll Preparedness
The head of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM), former President Uhuru Kenyatta, has kicked off a series of high-level meetings in Johannesburg, South Africa,… Read more »
Kenya: Two Tribes Dominates Ketraco Workforce
Kalenjin is the biggest tribe in the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company's (KETRACO's) workforce, followed closely by the Kikuyu ethnic group out of 22 different ethnic groups… Read more »
Kenya: Coastal Counties Have No Power to Ban Muguka
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruyoit has poked holes on the contentious ban on the transport, sale, and consumption of muguka in the Coastal region. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Embarks On Foreign Policy Review
The government has embarked on a comprehensive review of Kenya's Foreign Policy, which has been in place since 2014. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Says Tax Incentives to Attract Private Sector to Affordable Housing Program
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei says the government is set to put in place policy reforms to accelerate private sector involvement in affordable housing program through tax… Read more »
Kenya: Mang'eni Salutes Charges for 'Job Well Done' Despite Super Series Loss
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Lions coach Oliver Mang'eni believes his players have a lot to be proud of despite missing out on the Rugby Super Series title. Read more »
Kenya: 'Cry Now, Laugh Later' - Namwamba Assures Kenyans Over Stadia Repairs
Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba says Kenyans will have to suffer for a while as the government rehabilitates the country's dilapidated stadia. Read more »
Kenya: Chebet Eyeing Double Glory At Paris Olympics After World Record
World cross country champion Beatrice Chebet says she will compete in the women's 5000m and 10,000m at this summer's Olympic Games in Paris. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power's Prepaid Token System to Undergo Maintenance
Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced interruptions of the prepaid token vending system from June 2 to June 3, 2024, to facilitate its system network upgrade. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Announces Disruption of Prepaid Token Vending System
Kenya Power has announced a disruption of its prepaid token vending system next Sunday. Read more »
May 24
Kenya: Doctors At Mbagathi Hospital Perform the First Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
The Mbagathi level 5 Hospital has recorded another historic milestone after conducting its first-ever complex reconstructive plastic surgery. Read more »
Kenya: Court Orders Carrefour to Refund Supplier Amid Abuse of Buyer Power
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has welcomed the High Court's ruling in a case against Majid Al Futtaim hypermarkets operating under the brand name Carrefour, where the… Read more »
Kenya: Bench Reinstates Sh10mn Car Grant for Judges Overruling SRC
A three-judge bench of the High Court has ordered the reinstatement of a Sh10 million grant payable to judges every four years overlooking the Salaries and Remuneration Commission… Read more »
Kenya: Tea Factories in Gusii Region Gear Up for Polls
Tea factories in Kisii are gearing up for elections as incumbent directors seek re-election. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Launches Plan to Revamp Nairobi
President William Ruto has launched a plan that will tackle the economic growth challenges related to urban land use and transport planning in the Nairobi metropolitan. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges U.S. to Lead Global Debt Relief Efforts
Kenyan President William Ruto has called on the United States to spearhead a comprehensive plan to alleviate global debt distress. During a joint press conference with U.S.… Read more »
Kenya: Raila Heads to UK for Keynote Address At Oxford University
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has departed for the United Kingdom to deliver a keynote address at the University of Oxford following an invitation by the Oxford Africa Society. Read more »
Africa: Ruto and Obama Discuss Africa's Future in Landmark Washington Meeting
Kenyan President William Ruto and former U.S. President Barack Obama have held extensive talks on key issues affecting Africa, focusing on democratic developments, climate change,… Read more »
May 23
Kenya: President Ruto Secures $3.6 Billion for Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway Construction
President William Ruto has secured $3.6 billion (Sh 477 billion) in funding from the United States to construct the 440-kilometer Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway, marking a major… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Receive 8 Hueys, 8 MD-500s Choppers From the U.S.
Kenya is set to receive 16 US-manufactured helicopters to bolster its ability to provide regional peace. Read more »
Kenya: KQ Expects Flight Delays to Ease As Engine Components Arrive
Kenya Airways (KQ) network is gradually returning to normal after the unscheduled grounding of two of its 787 Dreamliners, which disrupted various passengers flight schedules. Read more »
Kenya: Lawmakers Question Procedure in Investing Housing Levy Billions in Treasury Bills
Members of Parliament have questioned the procedure used by the Ministry of Housing to invest Sh20 billion collected from the housing levy fund in Treasury Bills raising concerns… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Secures Sh132.3bn Deal to Boost Digital Economy
Kenya has secured a sh132.3 billion deal to boost its digital economy ecosystem. Read more »