January 29
Kenya: Kenya, U.S. to Forge Stronger Ties in Trade Partnership
Kenya and the United States on Monday underscored their mutual dedication to strengthening bilateral trade and investment. Read more »
Kenya: Canada Trains 20 DCI Officers on Operational Intelligence
Canada has affirmed its commitment to aiding Kenya in enhancing the capabilities of its security teams to effectively address and solve crime. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya is My Best Holiday Destination, Says West Ham's New Man
West Ham's new signing and English midfielder Kalvin Philips has caused a stir among netizens in his first interview as a West Ham United player, picking out Kenya as his preferred… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Urges Counties, State Corporations to Clear Pending Bills Before June
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged county governments and state-run agencies to expedite the payment of pending bills for the 2022/23 financial year. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Launches National Skills Inventory to Boost Job Placements
The government has launched the National Skills Inventory that is set to increase job opportunities for Kenyans both locally and internationally. Read more »
Kenya: Fatalities Surge to 17 in Kisumu-Nairobi Road Accident
The death toll in the aftermath of a road accident along the Kisumu-Nairobi road has climbed to 17. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Housing Activist Turns Down Invite on Housing Levy Public Participation
A Kisumu human rights crusader on housing has declined to appear before the joint National Assembly housing and finance committees conducting public participation on affordable… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Economy May Miss Growth Target Amid High Debt Distress
Kenya is at risk of not meeting its economic growth targets in the medium term as the country grapples with high debt and a deteriorating macroeconomic operating environment. Read more »
Kenya: Malkia, Wafalme Qualify for Africa Games Despite Egypt Defeats
Kenya's men and women's volleyball teams have qualified for this year's Africa Games after picking the required results at the Africa Zone Five Championships which concluded in… Read more »
Kenya: 2 Suspects Charged With the Murder of Meru Blogger 'Sniper'
Two suspects in the killing of Meru Blogger Daniel Muthiani Bernard Alias Sniper have been charged with murder. Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Welcomes President Ruto's Move to Appeal Police Deployment to Haiti
The United States now says that it "acknowledges" the recent ruling by Kenya's High Court blocking the deployment of Kenyan police units to lead a Multinational Security Support… Read more »
Kenya: Homa Bay Gets First Special Economic Zone Status in Western Kenya
Businesses setting up shop in Homa Bay County will enjoy preferential treatments such as lower taxes following the gazettement of the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the area. Read more »
Kenya: Police Searching for Who Killed 20-Year-Old Girlfriend in Biafra Slums, Nairobi
Police are searching for a man who stabbed his twenty-year-old girlfriend to death during a fight in Biafra slums, Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: The Law Allows Me to Present Bills for Assent - Wetangula to Odinga
National Assembly speaker Moses Wetabgula has criticised Opposition Leader Raila Odinga for questioning his presence at State House whenever the president is assenting to Bills. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto in Rome for Italy-Africa Summit
President William Ruto is among several African leaders in Italy's capital, Rome, for the Italy-Africa summit, which is aimed at boosting relations between Africa and the European… Read more »
Kenya: Private Security Firms Given 7 Days to Confirm Compliance With Revised Salary Standards for Guards
Private security firms across the country are required to commit to the newly revised salaries for their guards within the next seven days, according to a directive from the… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua to Chair Intergovernmental Summit Today
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will on Monday chair an Intergovernmental Budget Economic Council (IBEC) summit. Read more »
Kenya: 11 People Killed in Road Accident Along the Kisumu-Nairobi Road
Eleven people have died in a road accident along the Kisumu-Nairobi road. Read more »
Kenya: Private Security Firms Asked to Submit Commitment to Pay Minimum Wage
The government has asked private security companies to submit guarantees for their commitment to uphold the minimum wage for employees. Read more »
Kenya: How Senior County Officials Use Students On Attachment to Embezzle Public Funds
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has shed light on a worrying trend where senior county officials exploit students on attachment to embezzle public funds. Read more »
Kenya: Grain Council Gets Sh324mn to Remove Trade Barriers
The Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) has been awarded Sh324 million ($2 million) to boost the export of grain products in Kenya and other East African countries. Read more »
Kenya: Tala's School Loan Uptake Surges By Nearly 50%
The uptake of school loans has increased in Kenya over the last four years amid tough economic times. Read more »
Kenya: Court Issues Arrest Warrant Against Suspect Who Assaulted British Woman
A Nairobi Court has issued an arrest warrant against a suspect who allegedly assaulted a Briton in Eastleigh, Nairobi. Read more »
January 28
Kenya: Kenya Thrash New Zealand Before Collapsing to Trinidad and Tobago at Hockey 5s World Cup
The national men's hockey 5s team began their World Cup campaign in Oman on Sunday with a win over New Zealand and a loss to Trinidad and Tobago. Read more »
January 25
Kenya: Kindiki Recalls 5 County Commissioners to Nairobi, Elevates 11 DCCs
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has recalled five County Commissioners to the Ministry Headquarters in Nairobi in a fresh re-organization. Read more »