October 09, 2022
Kenya: Amos Wangora Exits KenTrade After Six Years At the Helm
The Board of the Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) has announced the exit of Amos Wangora as the Chief Executive Officer following the end of his tenure. Read more »
October 11, 2022
Kenya: MPs Approve House Business Committee Members
The National Assembly on Tuesday approved its House Business Committee members. Read more »
Kenya: 3 MPs Clash With Agencies for Embarrassing Rigathi Through Retractions
Three lawmakers have told off technocrats in leading government institutions over what they termed as attempts to embarrass Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua by seeking to clarify… Read more »
Kenya: KCB Foundation in Sh38.7 Million Deal to Promote the Use of Electric Motorbikes
KCB Foundation and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research(UNITAR) are set to invest Sh38.7million to promote the use of electric motorbikes by bodaboda riders in… Read more »
Kenya: NOC-K Eyeing Strategic Partnerships in Early Preps for Paris Olympics
The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) is eyeing strategic partnerships with different entities to prepare Team Kenya for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Read more »
Kenya: Tennis Star Angella Okutoyi Earns Fully Paid Scholarship in the United States
Kenyan tennis teen sensation Angela Okutoyihas earned a fully paid scholarship and is set to join Auburn University in theUnited States as part of their tennis program. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Visits Harambe House Office for the First Time Since His Inauguration
President William Ruto on Tuesday visited the Harambe House Office for the first time since his inauguration on September 13, 2022. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Support Privatization of State Owned Firms to Boost NSE Listings
The Kenyan government is seeking to increase the number of listed State Owned Enterprises at the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE). Read more »
October 08, 2022
Kenya: Public Service Commission Amends Principal Secretaries Shortlist With Over 100 New Applicants
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has amended the Principal Secretaries shortlist with 108 more applicants. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Directs County Commissioners to Work Closely With Governors
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked County Commissioners to work closely with the Governors in implementing Government programs. Read more »
October 11, 2022
Kenya: Little Increase Bike Messengers Earnings By 10%
Kenyan taxi-hailing app Little Cab will increase bike messengers earnings for more than 5 kilometers covered. Read more »
Kenya: CBK Announces Airtel Money Split From Parent Company
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the successful separation of the mobile money business from the telecommunications business which were previously under Airtel… Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Says County to Float Green Bond to Finance Projects
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja says the County is currently considering ways to partner with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) to finance various infrastructure projects in… Read more »
Kenya: Reprieve for Households as Cooking Gas Prices Drop Sh150
Kenyan households can now breathe a sigh of relief as prices of cooking gas drop by over Sh100. Read more »
October 08, 2022
Kenya: Bus Rapid Transport Project Delayed Over Lack of Funds
The Nairobi Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) system is taking longer to complete due to the National Treasury financing delays. Read more »
Kenya: Standard Chartered Marathon's Ambitious Plan to Tackle Inequality
The annual Standard Chartered Marathon is hoping to raise Ksh 6 billion by next year to boost the fight against inequality and provide the youth with more opportunities to harness… Read more »
Kenya: MP Lesuuda Says Tired of Burying Constituents Killed By Bandits, Wants Govt to End Insecurity
Samburu West Member of Parliament Naisula Lesuuda says she is tired of burying her constituents killed by bandits following increased insecurity in the region. Read more »
Kenya: Grand Mullah Says Ruto Should Not Hire Political Rejects as Principal Secretaries
City lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi now says politicians who failed to convince voters in the just concluded August 9 General elections should not be considered for appointment as… Read more »
Kenya: Ex-Ainabkoi MP William Chepkut Dies
Former Ainabkoi MP William Chepkut is dead. Read more »
Kenya: UASU Wants Govt to Employ More Lecturers in Public Universities to End Persistent Shortage
University dons have urged the new government to urgently employ more lecturers in public universities so as to end a shortage that has persisted for years. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja to Create Nairobi Transport Committee to End City Traffic Crisis
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has directed the establishment of the Nairobi Transport Committee, a multi-agency body, that will coordinate traffic and mobility planning and… Read more »
October 10, 2022
Kenya: Kenya and Tanzania Seek to Eliminate Trade Barriers
President William Ruto and President Samia Suluhu Hassan have agreed on working formula that will eradicate trade barriers between Kenya and Tanzania. Read more »
Kenya: Voter Seeks Law Changes to Allow Second-Runner-Up in Presidential Election Become MP
A Kenyan voter has proposed changes to the Constitution key among them seeking to reward the runner-up in a presidential election with a slot in the National Assembly. Read more »
Kenya: Police Re-Arrest Escaped Inmate From Kerugoya Prison, 2 Accomplices Still at Large
Police in have re-arrested an inmate from Kerugoya Prison who escaped in an early morning incident. Read more »
Kenya: Another Kenyan Marathoner Slapped With Doping Ban
Kenyan marathoner Philemon Kacheran has been slapped with a three-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for presence/prohibited use of Testosterone. Read more »