October 25, 2022
Kenya: Kenyans to Access Affordable Homes From as Low as Sh2400 Monthly
Low-income earners will now be able to own a house under a new government plan that targets slum dwellers. Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi, Atwoli Agree to Work Together to Unite the Western Region
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli Tuesday met with Chief Cabinet Secretary nominee Musalia Mudavadi where they emphasised the need for… Read more »
Kenya: Pakistan PM Sharif Forms Judicial Commission to Probe Death of Journalist Killed in Nairobi
A Judicial Commission has been formed by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to investigate the murder of journalist Arshad Sharif. Read more »
Kenya: Why Azimio MPs Rejected Linturi as Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Nominee in Dissenting Report
The Cabinet Secretary nominee for Agriculture and Livestock, Mithika Linturi has been rejected due to the pending cases which have raised integrity questions on his eligibility. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio MPs Say Jumwa Unfit to Be Public Service CS Due to Pending Murder Case
A minority report by the committee on appointment has rejected the nomination of Aisha Jumwa, the nominee for Public Service and Gender due to her ongoing murder case where she is… Read more »
Kenya: Junet Says Minority Report Rejects CS Nominees Linturi, Jumwa, Malonza
Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed now says there is a report by the minority faction of the National Assembly the rejected three Cabinet Secretary nominees. Read more »
Kenya: 2 Lawmakers Submit Bill to Reinstate CDF, Debate Slated for Next Week
The National Assembly will next week embark debate on a bill which seeks the reinforcement of the National Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) in law by amending the… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Declares an End to Kazi Mtaani Program
President William Ruto on Tuesday announced that his administration will not revive the Kazi Mtaani program. Read more »
Kenya: Run Clean, Win Fair - Strict Measures to Ensure Integrity of Stanchart Marathon
Organisers of this Sunday's StanChart Marathon have revealed they will enact measures to ensure only rightful and honest winners are rewarded at the annual road race. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Rejects Sh500 Million Budgetary Allocation for Official Residence
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has rejected a Sh500 million budget that has been allocated to his office for the construction of official residences for him and his deputy Njoroge… Read more »
Kenya: Tuk Tuk Leaders Urge Operators to Embrace NTSA Listing to Access Hustler Fund
The leadership of Tuk Tuk operators has called upon their members countrywide to embrace registration by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to benefit from… Read more »
Kenya: Senator Kajwang Elected Chair of the Powerful County Public Accounts Committee
Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang was on Tuesday elected as the Chairman of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee. Read more »
Kenya: China Assures of More Trade Opportunities With Kenya, African Countries Under New Leadership
China has assured of more trade and investment opportunities with Kenya and other African countries under the new leadership unveiled at the 20th CPC Congress. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Vetting Team Rejects Peninah Malonza as Tourism CS Nominee
The parliamentary committee on appointments has recommended the rejection of Tourism Cabinet Secretary nominee Peninah Malonza. Read more »
Kenya: New Accelerator Programme Unveiled Targeting 150 Kenyan Startups
The Association of Countrywide Innovation Hubs(ACIH) has announced plans to incubate 150 Kenyan startups in a new accelerator programme in ten regions across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Schmidt Futures and Rhodes Trust Open Call for Brilliant Kenyan Teens to Join Global Rise Community
Schmidt Futures, a philanthropic initiative that brings talented people together to solve hard problems in science and society in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, an… Read more »
Kenya: "Be Your Biggest Cheerleader," Marathon Great Kipchoge Says After LG/SJAK Award
World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge says his achievements thus far have been a product of his self-belief and determination in all he puts his mind to. Read more »
Kenya: Ntutu and Ole Kina Row Over Ward Development Fund
A verbal battle has ensued between Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu and Senator Ledama Ole Kina over plans by the County government to allocate Sh. 100 million ward development… Read more »
Kenya: Uasin Gishu County Bid for Eldoret City Status
A strategic gateway to East Africa and a fast-growing economic centre is one of the unique qualities that Eldoret relies on to establish itself as Kenya's fifth-largest city. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Loyalists Who Vanished After Ruto's Win
Azimio Leader Raila Odinga's August 9, 2022 loss to President William Ruto evidently shocked many notably diehard Azimio leaders who have since vanished from the public eye. Read more »
Kenya: Murang'a County and NHIF Enter Sh170 Million Deal for Special Health Cover
The county government of Murang'a has inked a deal with National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to provide enhanced health cover to more than 20, 000 households from poor… Read more »
Kenya: Kang'ata Partners With NHIF to Roll Out Dubbed 'Kang'ata Care' Medical Cover for Murang'a
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has partnered with the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to roll out medical insurance cover, which will enable Murang'a residents access… Read more »
Kenya: KEMSA Working With County Governments to Deliver Health Commodities
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) is engaging county governments to consider ringfencing health budgets and integrating information technology solutions to facilitate… Read more »
Kenya: Here Is the List of Roads to Be Closed for This Sunday's Nairobi Stanchart Marathon
Organizers have announced roads that will be closed for this Sunday's Nairobi StanChart Marathon, which will be flagged off at the Uhuru Gardens. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Mwale Meets Sierra Leone President in Freetown, Seeks to Invest in Healthcare
United States-based Kenyan billionaire businessman and founder of Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) Julius Mwale met Sierra Leone President Julius Bio after a two-week tour… Read more »