November 14, 2022
Kenya: 12 Cops Refuse to Take Plea in Baby Pendo Murder Case, Demand Special Court
Twelve police officers facing murder charges for the murder of Baby Pendo, a 6-month old child, at the height of 2017 election protests in Kisumu have declined to plead. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Encouraged to Submit Proposals on Tax Policy to Treasury CS
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u has urged Kenyans to submit proposals on tax policy measures to the National Treasury for consideration in preparation of the Finance… Read more »
Kenya: Government Seeks Public Views on 'Hustler Fund'
The Government is seeking views from the members of public on the 'Hustler Fund', which seeks to offer small enterprises affordable loans. Read more »
Kenya: IG Koome Issues One-Month Amnesty to Illegal Weapons Owners to Return Them
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has declared a one-month amnesty for individuals who own weapons illegally to surrender them or else face the full force of the law. Read more »
Kenya: Citizen Services PS Nominee Julius Bitok Promises to Revisit Huduma Number Issuance
Principal Secretary Nominee for Citizen Services Ambassador Julius Bitok has promised to revisit the issue of Huduma number if approved by the National Assembly. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Senate Leadership Says United Despite Dullo's Removal From PSC List
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Leadership in the Senate now says that the Coalition is intact and there is no division among themselves. Read more »
Kenya: Governor Sakaja Baffled By Sh21 Billion Legal Fees Pending Bill
Even as the Nairobi County Government grapples with hefty pending bills amounting to billions of shillings, Governor Johnson Sakaja has raised an eyebrow over Sh21 billion pending… Read more »
Kenya: We Will Review KEMSA as Well as Human Resource Status, PS Nominee Peter Tum Says
The Principal Secretary nominee for Medical Services Peter Tum has promised a rigorous restructuring of reforms in the health sector especially in the public hospitals. Read more »
Kenya: Economic Planning PS Nominee James Muhati Says He is Worth Sh140 Million
The Principal Secretary Nominee for Economic Planning James Muhati is worth Sh140 Million in the revelations made before National Assembly Finance Committee. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Prioritizes School Meals After Signing of Long-Delayed Sh38.8 Billion Budget
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has signed the city's Sh38.8 billion 2022/23 budget approved by the City Assembly on June 23, paving the way for the roll out of his initiatives… Read more »
Kenya: Twiga Tours Named World's Leading Safari Company
Kenyan tour company Twiga Tours has been named the World's leading tour company by the World Travel Award (WTA) in Muscat, Oman. Read more »
Kenya: Interior PS Nominee Raymond Omollo Says He is Worth Sh450 Million
The Principal Secretary nominee for interior Raymond Omollo says his net worth is Sh450 million. Read more »
Kenya: Afya House Rules Out Reintroduction of Covid-19 Curbs, Says Infections in Check
The increase in Covid-19 infection rates in the country should not be a cause for alarm, the Ministry of Health has said. Read more »
Kenya: I Will Fast Track Disbursement of CDF Funds Once AG Okays It - Treasury PS Nominee Chris Kiptoo
The fate of the disbursement for National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) currently lies with the Attorney General Justin Muturi who will advise the National… Read more »
Kenya: Treasury PS Nominee Chris Kiptoo Vows to Cut Wastage in Ministries
National Treasury Principal Secretary nominee Chris Kiptoo says that cuts on government expenditure will enable government reduce the budget deficit which currently amounts to Sh1… Read more »
Kenya: Treasury PS Nominee Raymond Omollo Says He is Worth Sh450 Million
The Principal Secretary nominee for interior Raymond Omollo says his net worth is Sh450 million. Read more »
Kenya: Maina, Samani Shine as Junior Golf Tour Tees Off in Thika
Kristen Maina produced a stunning hole-in-one on the fourth hole to emerge victorious at the inaugural leg of the Junior Golf Foundation Nairobi Tour at the Thika Sports Club on… Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Affairs PS Nominee Julius Korir Says He is Worth Sh206 Million
The Principal Secretary nominee for Cabinet Affairs Julius Korir says he's worth Sh206 million. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury PS Nominee Chris Kiptoo Reveals He is Worth Sh338 Million
National Treasury Principal Secretary nominee Chris Kiptoo has revealed that he is worth Sh338 million. Read more »
Kenya: Health Ministry Urges Kenyans to Go for Diabetes Screening
The Ministry of Health is urging Kenyans to go for diabetes screening in government hospitals. Read more »
November 11, 2022
Kenya: President Ruto Directs Public Institutions to Clear All Pension Liabilities
President William Ruto has tasked all public institutions to develop a framework that will ensure all outstanding pension liabilities are paid up in full within the next two years. Read more »
Kenya: Lawmaker Sponsors Bill to Increase Counties to 52
A lawmaker is seeking to amend the constitution to increase the number of counties from the current 47 to 52 devolved units through a referendum. Read more »
East Africa: Kenya Lauds the Removal of Indian Ocean From Classification as High-Risk Area
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has removed the Indian Ocean from the list of High-Risk Areas (HRA) giving a major boost to trade for Kenya and the wider Eastern… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Kenya: Marsabit, Garissa and Samburu Top in Level of Debt Distress
Marsabit, Garissa, and Samburu counties recorded the highest level of debt distress in 2021 attributed to climate-related shocks in the areas, a new survey shows. Read more »
Kenya: MPs to Start Vetting President Ruto's PS Nominees
The National Assembly will on Monday begin the vetting of President William Ruto's 51 Principal Secretary nominees. Read more »