February 16
Kenya: National Crackdown On Illegal Brew Announced
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has announced a nationwide crackdown on illicit brew sellers following the tragic deaths of 23 individuals in Kirinyaga who consumed… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Calls for Global Efforts to Tackle Climate Change
President William Ruto has called for global collective action to tackle climate change effects. Read more »
Kenya: Repeat Offender Chepchirchir Slapped With Eight-Year Ban for Doping
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has slapped an eight-year ban on 2017 Tokyo Marathon winner, Kenyan Sarah Chepchirchir after being found guilty of a second offence of doping. Read more »
February 15
Kenya: Campaign to Combat Malaria in Kenya Unveiled
Kenya is seeking to combat malaria through a new coalition involving the Zero Malaria Campaign Coalition (ZMCC) and the Ministry of Health's National Malaria Control Program. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Calls for Bipartisan Support for Affordable Housing Bill to Boost Job Creation for Youth
President William Ruto has urged members of Parliament to rally behind the Affordable Housing Bill, emphasizing its potential to generate employment opportunities for the youth. Read more »
Kenya: Mbagathi Hospital Successfully Performs First Brain Surgery
Nairobi City County's Mbagathi Level 5 Hospital has successfully conducted the first-ever brain surgery with the team being led by neurosurgeon Dr Tom Mboya. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Urges Kenyans to Apply for 50-Page Passports
Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has advised Kenyans with urgent passport needs to apply for the 50-page document due to delayed delivery of the 34-page one. Read more »
Kenya: Police Disperse Lawyers Protesting Nakuru War Memorial Hospital Saga
Police teargassed Law Society of Kenya (LSK) members protesting government's continued disobedient to court orders in Nakuru War Memorial Hospital saga. Read more »
Kenya: Owner of Tanker That Exploded in Embakasi to Be Held for 14 Days
The owner of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tanker that exploded in Embakasi killing 7 people is set to be detained for fourteen days pending investigations into the incident. Read more »
Africa: Obasanjo Backs Raila for Top AU Job
Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo has backed opposition leader Raila Odinga as a viable candidate for the African Union Commission top job. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya National Qualifications Authority Says Implementing Recognition of Prior Learning Policy to Reduce Academic Certificate Fraud
The implementation of Recognition of Prior learning Policy (RPL) will be crucial in addressing the problem of fake and academic fraudulent certificates in the county, Kenya… Read more »
February 14
Kenya: Human Rights Council Files Case to Stop National Exams Until KCPE, KCSE Results Audit
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Elimu Bora Working Group (EBWG) have filed a petition to stop national examinations until the 2023 KCPE and KCSE results are… Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Sanctions Digitization of Education Sector Within 30 Days
The Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Education to digitise the sector within 30 days to end fraud and exploitation of parents. Read more »
Kenya: Retired Court of Appeal Judge Akilano Akiwumi Is Dead
Retired Court of Appeal Judge Akilano Akiwumi is dead. Read more »
February 15
Kenya: Police Brutality and Excessive Force Do Not Occur in Kenya - Mudavadi
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, has defended Kenya's human rights record and the integrity of the National Police Service. Read more »
Kenya: Multiple World Record Holder Henry Rono Dead At 72
The athletics fraternity is once again in mourning after the passing away of Kenyan legend and multiple world record holder Henry Rono. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Shilling Significantly Appreciates Against American Dollar
The Kenyan shilling has significantly strengthened against the American dollar amid an inflow of greenback from global lenders as well as the buyback of the Eurobond by the… Read more »
February 14
Kenya: Church Fights to Retain Its Land in Kisumu
The Kisumu High Court on Wednesday started listening to witnesses in a case where Redeemed Gospel Church took the County Government of Kisumu to court over wrongful demolition of… Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Observes Moment of Silence in Honour of Marathon Champion Kelvin Kiptum
President William Ruto has led the Cabinet in observing a moment of silence in honour of world marathon champion Kelvin Kiptum. Read more »
Kenya: Marathon Record Holder Kiptum Be Buried On February 24
Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum will be buried on 24 February, a member of the burial committee has told the BBC. Read more »
Kenya: Men Who Visited Kiptum's Home Before Accident Detained By Police
Police in Elgeyo Marakwet are holding three of four people who are alleged to have visited fallen marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum's home before he died in a tragic… Read more »
February 13
Kenya: Tea, Tradition, and Triumph - Absa Elevates the Magical Kenya Ladies Open Experience
There is undeniably something enjoyable about indulging in finger sandwiches and delectable bite-size treats from a delicate tiered plate. It is a culinary experience that… Read more »
Kenya: World Radio Day 2024 - Embracing Radio's Past, Present, and Future
As we mark World Radio Day in 2024, the theme shines a spotlight on the remarkable journey of this enduring medium - from its illustrious history to its relevance in today's… Read more »
February 12
Kenya: Expect Milk Prices to Increase to Sh60 in the Coming Months, DP Gachagua Assures Dairy Farmers
Dairy farmers are set to earn more following quick interventions by the government to deal with a milk glut that threatened to wipe out higher prices, Deputy President Rigathi… Read more »
Kenya: Marathon World Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum Set for Heroic Sendoff
Kenya will provide a heroic sendoff to world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum who passed away in a tragic road crash on Sunday night. Read more »