January 22
Kenya: EACC Concerned Over High Land Grabbing Rate, Fake Academic Papers
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has raised a red flag on land grabbing and use of fake academic papers to gain employment across the country. Read more »
Kenya: 73% of Kenyans Struggling to Make Ends Meet - Infotrak Research
73 percent of Kenyans are currently in severe economic hardship situations and struggling to make ends. Read more »
Kenya: Cheche Appointed New Junior Starlets (U17) Head Coach
Football Kenya federation has named Mildred Cheche as the new Junior Starlets head coach ahead of next month's Under-17 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Read more »
Kenya: 4 Kenyan Truck Drivers Killed in South Sudan
Four Kenyan drivers were allegedly killed on South Sudan under unclear circumstances. Read more »
Kenya: 7 in 10 Kenyans Struggling to Survive, Infotrak
Seven in 10 Kenyans are struggling to make ends meet, a new survey shows, highlighting the impact high inflation is having on the country. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Seeks Public Input on the Draft Healthcare Fund
The Ministry of Health has invited comments on the draft Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) Regulations of 2024. Read more »
January 21
Kenya: Kenya's Diplomatic Relations With Sister States Solid - Mudavadi
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has dismissed reports of worsening diplomatic relations between Kenya and her neighbours as misleading. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Warns School Managers Against Exploiting Parents
President William Ruto has cautioned school managers against exploiting parents on the pretext of delayed capitation. Read more »
Kenya: ECD Teachers Seek to Delink From Counties Due to Poor Wages
Early Childhood Development (ECD) teachers are calling for delinking from counties, citing poor terms of service and a lack of retirement benefits. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Ally Claims Pact for Ruto to Reciprocate Support
East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member Maina Karobia has claimed the existence of a deal for President William Ruto to reciprocate support for Deputy President Rigathi… Read more »
Kenya: ICJ Kenya Cautions Judiciary Against Talks With the Executive
The Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya) has warned the judiciary against engaging in dialogue with the Executive saying such talks could inhibit… Read more »
Kenya: Ministry of Health Activates Donor Registration Drive to Replenish Blood Banks
The Ministry of Health has launched a donor registration drive in a bid to replenish the country's blood banks. Read more »
Kenya: Rigathi Urges Central Region to Unite, Says 'Scheme' to Divide the Bloc Will Fail
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked Mt Kenya leaders to unite, shun divisive politics and promote greater participation of the youth in productive socio-economic… Read more »
Kenya: Much of My Father's Efforts Have Gone Unappreciated - Raila Odinga
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has said much of the work done by his late father Jaramogi Oginga Odinga has not been appreciated. Read more »
January 22
Kenya: Raila Odinga Says CJ Koome's State House Meeting With President Ruto Irresponsible
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has described the move by Chief Justice Martha Koome to meet with President William Ruto at State House over corruption in the judiciary as… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Announces Network Maintenance in 3 Regions
Kenya Power was set to undertake network maintenance in three regions on Monday as part of efforts to optimize the grid. Read more »
Kenya: Raila Odinga Dismisses Dissension Claims in Azimio
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Leader Raila has dismissed claims of dissension and division within the coalition. Read more »
Kenya: Face Me Directly, Moses Kuria Dares Mt Kenya Leaders Embroiled in Succession Politics
Public Service, Performance and Delivery Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has dared leaders from the Mount Kenya region to face him directly. Read more »
Kenya: Chief Justice Koome Meets President Ruto at State House to End Judiciary Corruption Stand-Off
Chief Justice Martha Koome has held a meeting with President William Ruto at State House to address a stand-off arising from corruption claims on judges. Read more »
Kenya: Head Believed to Be of Slain University Student Waeni Recovered in Kiambaa
The head believed to be that of slain university student Rita Waeni has been recovered in a dam Kiambaa. Read more »
January 19
Uganda: IGAD Urges Sudan Generals to Dialogue, End War
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development Heads of State meeting has called on the warring parties in Sudan to agree to a ceasefire, end the war and a face-to-face meeting… Read more »
January 15
Kenya: Shock As Another Woman Murdered in AirBnB in Nairobi
Police in Nairobi are investigating the murder of a woman whose body was found at an Airbnb located in Roysambu at the weekend. Read more »
Kenya: Business College Founder Liz Wanyoike Dies at 73
Lizz Wanyoike, the founder of the popular Nairobi Institute of Business Studies (NIBS) is dead. Read more »
January 12
Kenya: Karen Residents Decry Destruction of Mbagathi River, Ololua Ridge
Karen residents are calling on the government to stop the destruction of Ololua Ridge and Mbagathi Ridge by a developer who is putting up a construction project. Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo Joins LSK Demos Protesting President Ruto's Attacks on Judiciary
Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Friday joined lawyers from the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and other regional bodies in demonstrations against President William Ruto's attack… Read more »