September 22, 2022
Kenya: Rapid Rate Hikes to Hurt Emerging Markets - CBK Governor
CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge has warned that rapid policies put in place by advanced economies could hurt emerging markets' growth amid global inflation. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Urges Concerted Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change Effects
President William Ruto has called for global cooperation to combat the devastating effects of climate change threatening human existence. Read more »
East Africa: Kenya to Migrate to East African Community Biometric e-Passport By November 30
The government has reminded Kenyan passport holders to acquire the new East African Community (EAC) biometric e-passport by November 30, 2022. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Seeks Public Participation in Chief Administrative Secretary Posts
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has invited members of the public to give their views on the proposed establishment of the position of Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS). Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Calls Crisis ODM Meeting to Iron Out Differences Over House Leadership
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has called for an urgent Parliamentary Group meeting next week to iron out thorny issues concerning the wrangles over the House… Read more »
September 21, 2022
Kenya: Super Sub Simiyu Strikes Late Brace as Ulinzi Come From Behind to Beat MCF
New signings Boniface Muchiri and Hillary Simiyu scored three late goals as Ulinzi Stars beat National Super League (NSL) side Mulley Children's Family (MCF) 3-1 in the Elite… Read more »
Kenya: Former Tetu MP Gichuhi Mwangi Elected Nyeri County Assembly Speaker
Former Tetu Member of Parliament Gichuhi Mwangi has been elected as the new speaker of the county Assembly of Nyeri. Read more »
Kenya: Women Traders in Kisii Cushion Themselves From High Living Costs Through Savings Group
In Kisii town market, 55-year-old Mary Nyaboke is busy cutting her kales (Sukuma wiki) as she waits for customers to come and buy from her. Read more »
Kenya: Lobby Group Wants President Ruto to Rescind Directive on Exclusive Cargo Transport Via SGR
Okoa Mombasa has urged President William Ruto to immediately rescind two government directives that require cargo at the Port of Mombasa to be transported exclusively via the… Read more »
Kenya: EU Disburses Sh845 Million in Support of Legal Aid Services in Kenya
The European Union has disbursed Sh845 million to support free legal aid services to the vulnerable communities in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Judiciary to Partner With Senate to Ensure Devolution Works - Koome
The Judiciary has pledged to partner with the Senate to ensure the devolved system of Government works optimally. Read more »
Kenya: No Retreat, No Surrender - Patel Vows to Maintain Pressure on FIA Leader Gomes
Kenyan rally driver Karan Patel has vowed to keep pushing leader Leroy Gomes in the race for this year's FIA African Rally Championship title. Read more »
Kenya: Light Aircraft Crash-Lands at Nairobi National Park, But No Injuries
A light aircraft crash landed at the Nairobi National Park shortly after it had taken off from the Wilson Airport, Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Jamaica to Partner in Strengthening Conference Tourism Sectors
Kenya through the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) will collaborate with Jamaica to strengthen the conference tourism sectors in both countries. Read more »
Kenya: Trade Ministry Seeks Sh900 Million From Development Partners to Unlock Kenya's Export Potential
The Ministry of Industrialization, Enterprise and Trade is seeking Sh78 million from the Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) and the exchequer to facilitate the… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Calls for Global Efforts to Enhance ICT Infrastructure in Developing Countries
President William Ruto has called for global efforts in enhancing Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) in developing countries. Read more »
East Africa: President Ruto Holds Talks With UN Boss Guterres on Regional Cooperation
President William Ruto on Wednesday held talks with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on regional cooperation, security in the Horn of Africa. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges World Bank, IMF, to Extend Pandemic-Related Debt Relief to Worst-Hit Nations
President William Ruto has urged the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to extend debt relief to countries worst hit by the COVD-19 pandemic. Read more »
Kenya: Bottom-Up Economic Model About Including Marginalized Working Majority - Ruto to World Leaders
President William Ruto has told world leaders that the bottom-up economic models is about including the maginalised working majority in the economic mainstream. Read more »
Kenya: Farmers Urged to Visit NCPB Depots for Subsidized Fertilizer
Farmers have been urged to visit the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCBP) depots to get the subsidized fertilizer at a reduced cost. Read more »
Kenya: Police Refute Claims 7 Bodies Retrieved From River Yala
National Police Service (NPS) Spokesperson Bruno Shioso has refuted claims that seven bodies that are pending identification and collection at the Yala sub-county hospital were all… Read more »
Kenya: Unbudgeted Sh55 Billion Expenditure Points to Weak Transparency in Govt - COFEK
The Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has said the unbudgeted Sh55billion spent by the National Treasury towards the end of President Uhuru Kenyatta's term is a pointer to weak… Read more »
Kenya: Azimio MPs Protest IEBC Interdiction of CEO Kulundu, Claim She Was a Whistleblower
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya legislators have protested the move by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to interdict the Deputy CEO Ruth Kulundu on what they… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Suspends Foreign Travel By Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries Pending Transition
The government has suspended all foreign travel by Cabinet Secretaries and Principal Secretaries. Read more »
Kenya: Cracks Emerge in ODM Over Majority Leader Slot in National Assembly
A fierce battle is ensuing within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party over the sharing of house leadership slots in the National Assembly. Read more »