September 17
Kenya: City Hall Establishes Starlink Backup for Uninterrupted Customer Service
The Nairobi City County Government has taken a significant step forward in enhancing service delivery by implementing a backup internet link, ensuring seamless functionality in its… Read more »
Kenya: Justice Mugambi's Bodyguards Recalled for a Training - NPS
The National Police Service (NPS) has denied a plot to intimidate judges following the withdrawal of bodyguards assigned to Justice Lawrence Mugambi terming the move… Read more »
Kenya: Businessman Seeks Key Documents in Assets Contest With Old Mutual
City businessman Joel Kamau Kibe is seeking crucial asset documents in an urgent application against Old Mutual Holdings PLC amid a contest over the firm's dealings. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi, Mombasa Among 25 African Cities Facing Water Scarcity
Nairobi and Mombasa are some of the African cities that are grappling with water shortages, a new report reveals, highlighting the impact of urbanization on meager resources. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans to Access New IDs Within 10 Days After Application - PS Bitok
Kenyans looking for new Identification cards will now get their IDs within a period of ten days after application starting next month. Read more »
Kenya: Senior Counsel Bar Protests Security Withdrawal for Justice Mugambi
Senior Counsel Bar Chairperson Fred Ojiambo has protested the security withdrawal for Justice Lawrence Mugambi after sentencing acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli… Read more »
Kenya: Enhancing School Safety Policies to Better Protect Students
In the wake of the recent tragic school fire that has shocked Kenyans, the Ministry of Education and learning institutions need to take responsibility for the safety of learners. Read more »
Kenya: Judges, Magistrates Protest Withdrawal of Justice Mugambi's Bodyguards
The Kenya Magistrates and Judges' Association (KMJA) has demanded the reinstatement of Justice Lawrence Mugambi's bodyguards while denouncing attacks of Mombasa Kadhis Court… Read more »
September 16
Kenya: Quiver Steak House Ditches Loud Music After Noise Complaints
National Government Administration Officers will be pivotal in restoring the Nairobi River Basin as part of a new government programme launching on October 1, President William… Read more »
Kenya: Counties' Funding At Risk As Senate, National Assembly Lock Horns Over Budget Bill
Counties are facing a looming cash crisis as the National Assembly and Senate clash over the equitable revenue share to devolved units for the current financial year. Read more »
Africa: Kenya Outlines Strategy to Tackle 60% Feed Shortage At AU-IBAR Raffs Workshop
Kenya is grappling with a severe feed shortage crisis that threatens the country's livestock industry, with a 60 percent deficit reported in the latest feed inventory assessment. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Seeks Review of Movable Property Security Laws in New Bill
The government is seeking to review laws related to security rights over movable property through the introduction of the Movable Property Security Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Appoints Committee to Review University Funding Model
President William Ruto has appointed National working Committee to review the new University funding model that has sparked Nationwide debate. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Orders Formation of Sub-Counties in Each Constituency
President William Ruto has announced that every constituency in Nairobi will have a sub-county office to improve the management of the city. Read more »
Uganda/Kenya: Confirmed - Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania to Co - Host CHAN in 2025
Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Dr Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will co-host the 2025 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) in 2025. Read more »
Kenya: Why Financial Industry Must Act Now to Mitigate Climate Losses Ahead
The global financial services industry is facing climate-driven losses of upto Sh232.5 trillion ($1.8 trillion) by 2050. This staggering amount will shake the industry and wipe out… Read more »
Kenya: Over 1.2mn Registered for Social Health Authority Ahead of Oct 1 Rollout
Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa says over 1.2 million people have so far voluntarily registered for the Social Health Authority (SHA) programme ahead of its rollout on… Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Condemns Withdrawal of Justice Mugambi's Security After IG Masengeli Sentencing
Chief Justice Martha Koome has condemned the withdrawal of Justice Lawrence Mugambi's security after he handed acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli a six-month jail… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Sets Up 3-Tier Mpox Respose Plan to Cost Sh6.7bn
The government is projected to spend Sh6.7 billion in a Monkey Pox (Mpox) containment plan dubbed as a three-tier response level system. Read more »
Kenya: Tension At Dagoretti High School After 11 Injured in Student Fight
Tension is high at the Dagoretti High School in Nairobi after eleven students were injured in a fight over basketball. Read more »
Kenya: Mawingu Expands Affordable Internet Services to Mandera
Rural internet service provider (ISP) Mawingu has expanded its internet service to Mandera County, providing locals affordable broadband. Read more »
Kenya: Kanbis a Beat Ruaraka to Recapture NPCA 50 Overs Super League Title
Kanbis A have finally recaptured the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) 50-Overs Super League title following brilliant displays at the weekend. Read more »
Kenya: What Awaits MPs As They Resume Sittings Tomorrow
Full in-tray awaits Members of Parliament as they resume sittings tomorrow after a three-week recess including the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Hospital Says Operations Uninterrupted Despite Impending Doctors Strike
Nairobi hospital says its operations are going on smoothly even as it dismissed reports of an impending strike by doctors who had stated that there will be no patient admissions… Read more »
Kenya: Activists Push for Democratization of Lenacapavir to Bolster HIV Prevention
The use of Pre-exposure Prophylasix (PrEP) has expanded significantly over the past few years contributing to reduction of new HIV infections. Read more »