October 16, 2022
Kenya: Haji Denies Waiving UK Extradition of Ex-Kenya Power MD Samuel Gichuru
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji has denied waiving the extradition of the ex-Kenya Power (KPLC) Managing Director Samuel Gichuru who is wanted in the United… Read more »
Kenya: Suspect Linked to Fatal Shooting of Ida Odinga's Bodyguard Arrested
The suspect into the murder of a bodyguard to Ida Odinga has been arrested in Eldoret. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Vows Sustained Police Reforms to End Extrajudicial Killings
President William Ruto has vowed to end police brutality and enforced disappearances in the country as he seeks to streamline the security sector. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Wins 4 Awards At the Prestigious World Travel Awards
Kenya's national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ) has reaffirmed its prestige as the Pride of Africa after clinching four awards at the prestigious 2022 World Travel Awards. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto's 5bn-Tree Plan - Kenyans, Children Included, Required to Grow 100 Trees
President William Ruto has announced a plan to grow 5 billion new trees as part of his climate change mitigation agenda. Read more »
October 15, 2022
Kenya: Ruto Pledges Single-Digit Hustler Fund Loans Before December
President Ruto says the government will operationalize Hustlers Fund before December to ensure the availability of credit to small businesses at single-digit rates. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans in Last Minute Rush to Update SIM Registration Ahead of Midnight Shutdown
Kenyans have thronged mobile service provider shops in Nairobi in a last minute bid to get their sim card registration details updated hours to the October 15 deadline. Read more »
Kenya: Police Recover 5 Firearms Seized From Slain Officers in Turkana Bandit Attack
Security agencies have recovered five G3 rifles stolen from officers killed in a banditry attack in Turkana East three weeks ago. Read more »
Kenya: Family Bank and Basigo Ink Electric Bus Financing Deal
Family Bank has inked a partnership with e-mobility startup BasiGo that will provide access to flexible financing options to buyers of electric buses. Read more »
October 14, 2022
Kenya: President Ruto Urges KDF to Take Lead in Human Security Needs
President William Ruto has urged Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) to take the lead in addressing human security needs of the citizenry, like food security and affordable housing. Read more »
October 13, 2022
Kenya: DPP's Successive Withdrawals of Uhuru-Era Suits Sparks Public Debate
The recent withdrawal of multiple high-profile cases by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has evoked mixed reactions amid speculation over possible meddling. Read more »
Kenya: National Assembly Releases Schedule for Vetting of President Ruto's Cabinet Secretary Nominees
The National Assembly has released a schedule for vetting President William Ruto's Cabinet nominees, Secretary to the Cabinet and the Attorney General, starting Monday next week. Read more »
Somalia: Lifting Arms Embargo On Somalia Could Be a Phenomenal Blunder
I might be alone on this journey but I still oppose the lifting of the arms embargo in Somalia. What the USA and other countries supporting it have done is like what Emperor Nero… Read more »
Kenya: CS Kagwe Says All Covid-19 Vaccines Accounted for
Outgoing Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe says all COVID-19 vaccines have been accounted for, and denied claims that a number of doses can not be traced. Read more »
Kenya: Marathon GOAT Kipchoge Reveals What Book Inspired Him for the Berlin World Record
An avid reader, Eliud Kipchoge always has a book headlining his preparation towards a big race, to put him in the right frame of mind and have him motivated to achieve great… Read more »
October 12, 2022
Kenya: House Approves Team to Conduct Approval Hearings for Ruto's Cabinet
The ball has been set rolling on the vetting of Cabinet Secretaries by the National Assembly following the approval of the Appointments Committee set to vet the 22 nominees. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Designates Imwatok Nairobi Assembly Majority Leader, Ogeto Whip
The Azimio One Kenya Coalition Party has presented the list for the Nairobi County Assembly leadership, and named Makongeni MCA Peter Imwatok the Majority Leader to be deputized by… Read more »
Kenya: Chepng'etich Enticed By Prospect of Third Title in Chicago Next Year
After clinching her second successive title at the Chicago Marathon, two-time champion Ruth Chepng'etich admits the idea of running in the Windy City at next year's edition is… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Halts Plan to Revoke Licenses for 43 Clubs Notorious for Noise Pollution
The Nairobi City County Government has halted plans to revoke licenses for 43 city clubs which were facing closure over noise pollution. Read more »
Kenya: Jambojet Fully Automates Its Cargo Fulfilment Process
Regional low-cost airline, Jambojet has finalized the automation of its cargo management process. Read more »
Kenya: Kipchoge Thirsts for 'Perfect Six' Marathon Majors but Tight Lipped On Next Rabbit He Is Chasing
World record holder Eliud Kipchoghe has affirmed that he dreams of completing the 'perfect six' of the World Marathon Majors before he retires from the sport. Read more »
October 11, 2022
Kenya: Azimio Urges President Ruto to Reconsider Lift on GMO Ban
Azimio La Umoja - One Kenya wants President William Ruto to re-impose the ban on Genetically Modified Crops commonly known as GMOs. Read more »
October 09, 2022
Kenya: Why Mudavadi Is the Man to Watch in President Ruto's Govt
After being out in the cold for ten years, Amani National Congress (ANC) party leader Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi is back-and-big in government. Read more »
October 11, 2022
Kenya: Fisherfolk in 5 Lake Victoria Counties Want Fisheries Mainstreamed in Ministerial Portfolio
Fishermen in the five counties bordering Lake Victoria now want President William Ruto to rename the Ministry of Agriculture and Blue Economy to include fisheries and aquaculture. Read more »
Kenya: Jos Hansen Delivers Cyberknife Robotic Cancer Equipment in Kenya
Jos Hansen East Africa, a leading healthcare solutions provider has delivered the first state-of-the-art cancer robotic equipment known as CyberKnife System into Kenya. Read more »