January 10
Kenya: NHC to Construct 20,000 Affordable Housing Units in Changamwe
The National Housing Corporation (NHC) has announced the construction of twenty thousand housing units in Changamwe, Mombasa, to address the current housing shortage in the coastal… Read more »
Kenya: Governors Reject Ruto's Education Reforms Citing TSC Control Over ECDEs
The Council of Governors (CoG) has rejected proposed education reforms by the Presidential Working Party on Education Reform (PWPER) terming the as a claw back on devolution. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Orders KCC to Pay Sh50 Per Litre of Milk in a Bid to Enhance Earnings
President William Ruto has said the government is committed to reforming the dairy sector to boost farmers' earnings. Read more »
Kenya/Mali: Chapa Dimba Star Duncan Odhiambo in Mali for Training
Safaricom Chapa Dimba sensational Duncan Odhiambo is in Mali, training with ABM Football Academy. Read more »
Kenya: Gor Mahia Slap Hefty Price On the Head of On-Demand Omalla
For anyone wishing to sign Gor Mahia striker Benson Omalla, then they will have to part ways with at least 100,000 US Dollars (Approx Sh15.8mn) to entice the club into selling,… Read more »
January 11
Kenya: Obiri Back to Defend Title As Boston Marathon Announces Field
Hellen Obiri will return to defend her title in April, as the Boston Marathon organizers announced the field for the 2024 showpiece, one they have said is the strongest in the… Read more »
January 09
Kenya: DPP Has Until January 23 to Charge Shakahola Cultist Mackenzie - Court
The Public Prosecutor has until January 23 to charge Paul Mackenzie, the leader of the Shakahola forest starvation cult, blamed for the death of over 400 followers of his so-called… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Threaten Censure Motion Against CS Ndung'u Over CDF Disbursement Delays, Issues 7-Day Ultimatum
A section of lawmakers have threatened to impeach Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndungu unless the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) is disbursed… Read more »
Kenya: Would You Like Me to Use Your Money to Bribe Judges? I Will Not Allow It - President Ruto
President William Ruto has maintained the narrative that he has resisted overtures to use money to seek favorable court rulings compared to his predecessors. Read more »
Kenya: Jobs Alert! 2,500 Nursing, Healthcare Posts Open for Kenyans in Saudi Arabia
Kenya is witnessing a significant breakthrough in international employment opportunities as 2,500 nursing and healthcare positions in Saudi Arabia have become available to… Read more »
Kenya: Less Talk, More Action From Omanyala Ahead of Busy Year for Africa's Fastest Man
Commonwealth Games 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala says he will be a man of few words and big on action as he competes in various races this year. Read more »
January 10
Kenya: ODM to Disband National Elections Board in Favor of County-Based Poll Bureaus
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has proposed the disbandment of the National Elections Board in favor of county-based poll bureaus. Read more »
Kenya: Malkia Strikers Star Hitter Chumba Ruled Out of Africa Zone Five Champs
National women's volleyball team Malkia Strikers will have to do without star left attacker Sharon Chepchumba ahead of the Africa Zone Five Championships which will be staged in… Read more »
Kenya: Naomi Wafula Leads Kenyan Charge as Magical Kenya Ladies Open Returns to Vipingo
The Magical Kenya Ladies Open (MKLO) returns to the 18-hole Baobab Course in Vipingo Ridge, Kilifi County from February 8-11 for the fourth edition of the tournament - having been… Read more »
Kenya: DPP Prefers Murder Charges Against Police Officer Behind Vegas Club Shooting
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has preferred murder charges against a police officer linked to the fatal shooting of two people at Nakuru's Vegas Club in… Read more »
Kenya: Sizzling Action Returns to Nairobi Polo Club After Wet Weekend
All roads lead to the Nairobi Polo Club this weekend for the Maria Bencivenga Cup tournament with several teams expected in contention. Read more »
Kenya: I Will Crush Vested Interest in All Arms of Government - Ruto
President William Ruto has singled out vested interest and incompetent leadership in successive regimes as key impediments of development. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Shilling Among the Worst Performers in Africa
The Kenyan shilling was among the worst-performing currencies on the continent last year, data compiled by Bloomberg shows. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Private Sector Activity Improves Amid Cooling Inflation
Kenya's private sector activities improved last month, as new data shows, at a time when the inflation rate fell. Read more »
January 09
Kenya: IPOA Opens Probe Into Shooting of Two Men By NPR Officers in Trans Nzoia
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched probe into the death of two men in Trans Nzoia's Endebess constituency in the hands of security agents. Read more »
January 10
Kenya: Sorry Shabana, Nicky Is Staying - City Stars Hold on to Muyoti
Nicholas Muyoti will stay on as Nairobi City Stars head coach at least until the end of the season, despite being heavily linked with a move away to Premier League strugglers… Read more »
Kenya: Students From Oruba Boys in Migori Dispute KCSE Results After Nearly Everyone Scores D Grade
Students from Oruba Boys in Migori County dispute the 2023 KCSE results terming it ingenuine as almost all the students score a mean grade of D. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Seeks to Increase Coffee Production By 2025
Kenya is looking to increase coffee production by 49,000 metric tons (MT), highlighting the state's ambition to revive the sub-sector. Read more »
January 09
Kenya: Govt Rolls Out Mandatory Vetting, Training of Bouncers, Bodyguards and Event Stewards
The government has launched the mandatory security vetting and training for all bouncers, bodyguards, event stewards, door supervisors, event security, VIP protection, close… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Commissions M-Pesa Foundation Project at Kamagut Primary School
M-PESA Foundation and Ministry of Education commissioned a project for the construction of a Junior School and renovations at Kamagut Primary School in Uasin Gishu County in an… Read more »