December 30, 2023
Kenya: Treasury Invites Views on Draft Budget Statement for 2023-2024
Kenyans have until January 5, 2023, to submit their views on the 2023-2024 budget draft, according to a notice published by the National Treasury. Read more »
January 02
Kenya: Nairobi Welcomes 2024 With a Dazzling Display of Fireworks
As the clock struck midnight, marking the transition from one year to the next, the Nairobi skies erupted in a symphony of color and light. The Old Mutual Tower, a majestic… Read more »
Kenya: Two Suspects Arrested Over Murder of Athlete Benjamin Kiplagat
Two suspects have been arrested over the murder of athlete Benjamin Kiplagat. Read more »
December 30, 2023
Kenya: Interior CS Kindiki Vows Justice for Sniper-the Slain Meru Blogger
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has pledged to ensure that those responsible for the murder of Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani Benard, popularly known as Sniper, will face… Read more »
January 01
Kenya: Kenya is Out of Danger and on the Path to Sustainable Economic Growth - Ruto's New Year Message
President William Ruto has assured that his Government has put in place robust measures to take the country back to its glorious days. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Confident New Year Will Be Kenya's Turning Point
President William Ruto has expressed optimism that the New Year of 2024 will usher in positive developments for the nation. Read more »
December 31, 2023
Kenya: Chebet Closes Out 2023 on a High With World Record in Barcelona
Commonwealth Games 5000m champion Beatrice Chebet ended her year on a high when she set a world record for the women's 5km at the Cursa dels Nassos race in Barcelona yesterday… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Welcomes New Year 2024 With Spectacular Fireworks at Old Mutual Tower
Kenyans embraced the arrival of the New Year 2024 with a dazzling fireworks exhibition at the Old Mutual Tower in the capital Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Fire Erupts at Old Mutual Tower Following New Year Fireworks Display But Quickly Put Out
Shortly after a spectacular New Year fireworks display illuminated the city's skyline from the iconic old mutual tower, the building caught fire. Read more »
January 01
Kenya: World Half Marathon Champ Seb Sawe Smashes Course Record in Italy on New Year's Eve
World half marathon champion Sebastian Sawe set a course record of 28:00 on his way to victory in the men's 10km at the BOClassic race in Bolzano, Italy on New Year's Eve. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Expressway Toll Charges Shoots Up in New Year Changes Causing Uproar
The government has released new toll charges for the Nairobi Expressway, sparking uproar among users in times of tough economic times. Read more »
Kenya: Struggling Batoto Ba Mungu Appoint Zico as Head Coach Ahead of League Resumption
Former Harambee Stars coach Zedekiah 'Zico' Otieno is the new head coach at Sofapaka FC, the FKF Premier League club announced Monday. Read more »
Kenya: Raila Odinga Congratulates President Tshisekedi on Re-Election in DRC
Raila Odinga, the leader of the Azimio la Umoja Coalition party, has congratulated President Felix Tshisekedi for securing re-election as the leader of the Democratic Republic of… Read more »
Kenya: Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Rings in New Year With Inmates at Kingongo Prison
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accompanied by his spouse Pastor Dorcas Gachagua and leaders from Nyeri County, welcomed the new year by celebrating with thousands of prisoners… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Hopeful for Economic Recovery in New Year After Tough 2023
As the new year dawns, majority of Kenyans are expressing optimism and hope for better times ahead despite the challenges they faced in 2023 due to a tough economic climate. Read more »
December 29, 2023
Kenya: 'Chess Is the Cheapest Sport to Learn'
Parents across the country have been urged to take advantage of various chess initiatives to enroll their children and help grow the sport by producing more talents. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Borrow Sh23 Million From Aspira's Soma Loan Facility to Pay School Fees
Kenyans have accessed a total of Sh23 million from Aspira's Soma Loan facility to support the education of their children over the past year, the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) firm has… Read more »
Kenya: Boda Boda Riders Up in Arms Over Perceived Senate Attack Against Lenders
The Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya has cautioned the Senate against unfairly targeting higher purchase institutions that that advance credit to boda boda riders saying the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Interior Minister Kindiki Declares War on Cattle Rustling
Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kithure Kindiki, has declared war against the persistent problem of banditry and livestock theft that has plagued the nation for far too long. Read more »
Kenya: Faith Kipyegon, Babu Owino Ndindi Nyoro Top Kenya's 40 Under 40 List
Faith Kipyegon, the world record holder, headlines Kenya's top 40 under 40 list. Read more »
Kenya: Majority of Kenyans Believe Employment Opportunities Declined in 2023, Survey Finds
A recent survey conducted by TIFA Research between November 25 and December 9 has revealed that a significant number of Kenyans feel that employment opportunities in 2023 declined… Read more »
Kenya: December Inflation Drops Slightly to 6.6%, Driven By Key Price Increases
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics has reported a slight decline in the country's inflation rate, which stood at 6.6% year-on-year in December, down from 6.8% in November. Read more »
Kenya: Seven Lives Lost in Tragic Collision on Nyeri-Nyahururu Highway
Seven people died on Thursday night in a head-on collision that involved a saloon car and a matatu at Solio area along the Nyeri-Nyahururu Highway. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi County Extends Land Rate Penalty Waiver Deadline to January 31 to Boost Compliance
Nairobi County has extended the waiver on penalties for land rates, a move aimed at improving compliance and increasing revenue for the devolved unit. Read more »
Kenya: 7 in 10 Kenyans Hold 2023 Worse Than 2022 - Survey
A year-end survey conducted by the polling firm TIFA has revealed that 7 out of 10 Kenyans believe that 2023 presented more challenges than the previous year. Read more »