March 25
Kenya: Ketraco Powers Kimuka Transmission Line, Locals to Enjoy Reliable Electricity
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has successfully energized the 220/66 kilovolt (kV) Kimuka Substation transmission line, providing stable and reliable… Read more »
Kenya: 18,650 Bars Shut Down in War Against Illicit Brews - Kindiki
18,650 liquor joints have been closed down in the ongoing fight against illicit killer brews and narcotic drugs by the government. Read more »
Kenya: Why AFC's First Team Did Not Play Against Spanish Side Ramassa During 'Ingwe At 60'
Barcelona-based semi-pro side AE Ramassa was in Nairobi for the 'Ingwe at 60' celebrations, a festival celebrating AFC Leopards' 60 years of existence and played a friendly match… Read more »
Kenya: Equity Hawks Complete Perfect Weekend With Comfortable Strath Win
Equity Hawks completed a perfect weekend in the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women's Premier League, after a comfortable, well worked 77-32 victory over Strathmore University… Read more »
Kenya/Malawi: Rising Stars Pick Tough Lessons After Defeat to Malawi
Kenya's Rising Stars finished second at the tri-nation tournament in Lilongwe, after losing 3-1 to hosts Malawi in their second and final match on Sunday evening. Read more »
Kenya: Artisanal Mining Sites in Migori Ordered to Close
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 25 - Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has ordered the closure of all artisanal mining sites in Migori following the death of four people in the last… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Proposes Setup of Diaspora Council to Promote Relations With Kenyans Living Abroad
The government is looking to establish a Diaspora Council that will boost its relations with Kenyans living abroad. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Urges Judges to Champion Multi-Door Approach to Justice Delivery, Embrace Technology
Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged judges to champion the multi-door approach to the delivery of justice and embrace the technological advancements intended to support the… Read more »
Kenya: Police Officer Dies After Drowning in Hotel Swimming Pool
A police officer died after drowning in a swimming pool at a hotel known as in Alego/Usonga sub-county on Sunday evening. Read more »
Kenya: Dj Joe Mfalme, Crew Arraigned in Court Over Murder of a Police Inspector
DJ Joe Mfalme, a popular city disk jockey, was arraigned at the Milimani Law Court on Monday over the murder of a Police Inspector following a clash on March 16. Read more »
March 24
Kenya: Betty Kananu Stars As New Look Equity Picks 10th Win of the Season
Despite missing their captain Melissa Akinyi, Equity Hawks showed no signs of struggle as they easily thwarted Africa Nazarene University (ANU) 53-21 to pick their 10th win of the… Read more »
Kenya: Thunder Narrowly Edge Out Equity in KBF Premier League Thriller
Nairobi City Thunder remained unbeaten in the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men's Premier League, but had to do it by the skin of their teeth, after edging out Equity Dumas by… Read more »
March 25
Kenya: Search Underway for Police Officer Swept Away By Floods in Kamkunji
The National Police Service (NPS) has launched a search and recovery operation for a police officer who was swept away by floods last night while rescuing pedestrians. Read more »
Kenya: 37 Kenyans Among Beneficiaries of Tony Elumelu Foundation's Usd5.5mn Seed Grant
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering African entrepreneurs, have announced 37 Kenyans among the 1,104 African entrepreneurs across 54 African… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Seeks Return of Cheap Beer to Ward Off Illicit Brews
The government is working on a model of reintroducing low-priced but healthy and affordable alcoholic drinks as one of the ways of eradicating illicit brew on the market. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Red Cross Warns Against Driving, Walking Through Floods Following Heavy Rains
The Kenya Red Cross has warned Nairobi residents against walking or driving through flood waters following heavy rains witnessed in the city on Sunday night. Read more »
Kenya: JKIA's Terminal 1e Reopened After Monday's Fire Incident
The Kenya Airport Authority (KAA) has reopened Terminal 1E at the country's main international airport following its closure earlier on Monday after a non-injury fire incident… Read more »
Kenya: KAA Redirects Travelers to JKIA's Terminal 1a As 1e Is Temporarily Closed Over Fire Incident
Travelers using Terminal 1E at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have been directed to use Terminal 1A after a faulty electrical incident that resulted in a fire. Read more »
Kenya: Fire Incident At International Airport Causes Partial Closure
The Kenya Airport Authority (KAA) has closed Terminal 1E at the country's main international airport following a non-injury fire incident linked to an electrical fault. Read more »
March 24
Kenya: Heavy Rains to Continue Across the Country Until Wednesday - MET
Several parts of the country will continue experiencing heavy rainfall with the onset on Saturday until Wednesday. Read more »
March 22
Kenya: Govt Withdraws Contentious Higher Education Amendment
The government has withdrawn a contentious amendment proposal embedded within the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Bill, 2023 that would have otherwise had an impact… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Banking On Churches to Win Fight With Liquor Tycoons
Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has said the government will work with church leaders in the ongoing fight against illicit brews. Read more »
Kenya: 1,270 Clinical Officers Interns Posted Across the Country
1,270 Clinical officers Interns have been posted in various medical facilities across the country. Read more »
March 21
Kenya: Chepngetich Crowns Medal-Filled Day for Kenya At African Games With Gold in Women's 10,000m
Janeth Chepng'etich continued Kenya's medal haul at the African Games in Accra, Ghana when she won the women's 10,000m on Thursday night. Read more »
Kenya: Bulking Up, Keeping Time and Harsh Winter - Stanley Wilson Speaks of Aik Trial Experience
Kariobangi Sharks midfielder Stanley Wilson is confident that he will ink a permanent deal with Swedish top tier side AIK, once he completes his trials. Read more »