August 12
Kenya: Scam Cases in Kenya On the Rise Despite Digital Fraud Awareness
The latest study by TransUnion, an information and insights company, has revealed that 72 percent of consumers reported being targeted by digital fraud schemes but avoided falling… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Refutes Claims 10 DMU Trains Have Broke Down
The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has refuted claims that 10 out of its 11 Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trains bought in 2020 have broken down and only one is operational. Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Affirms Commitment in Supporting Youth-Led Projects
Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Kipchumba Murkomen has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting youth-led projects that improve the lives of our… Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi Urges Youth to Leverage On Meta's Features to Earn Revenue
Prime Cabinet secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged the youth to leverage on Meta's features to earn revenue from short-form videos through advertising. Read more »
Kenya: GSU Officer Killed in Kisumu Under Unclear Circumstances
A General Service Unit (GSU) officer, was last night killed in Manyatta slums in Kisumu under unclear circumstances. Read more »
Kenya: Teachers Strike Looms Amid Calls for the CBA Agreement Be Fulfilled
The Kenya Nation Union of Teachers (KNUT) says tutors will not go back for third term unless the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is fully implemented. Read more »
August 11
Kenya: Winning Bronze Is Like Gold to Me - Says Obiri After Olympics Marathon Debut in Paris
Following a steller career that culminated into a myriad global medal, US-based Hellen Obiri has ruled out representing Kenya in the next international assignment. Read more »
Kenya: Winning Bronze Is Like Gold for Me - Says Obiri After Olympics Marathon Debut
Following a steller career that culminated into a myriad global medal, US-based Hellen Obiri has ruled out representing Kenya in the next international assignment. Read more »
Kenya: Para-Rower Sururu Admits Pressure to Perform Better At Paris Paralympics Than Tokyo Debut
Kenyan para-rower Asiya Sururu Mohammed believes the pressure to perform better in her second ever Paralympics will be bigger than her debut in Tokyo in 2021. Read more »
Kenya: Former Kenyan International Sudi Re-Elected As Quins Chair
Former Kenya international Victor Sudi has retained his seat as Kenya Harlequin chair following an annual general meeting (AGM) on Saturday. Read more »
Kenya: Aviation Workers to Serve Strike Notice Over JKIA Leasing Concerns
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has announced an intended strike to protest the planned leasing of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to a private operator. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Takes Oath for Fourth Presidential Term At Kigali Event Graced By Ruto
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has been sworn in for a fourth term in office following July 15 elections. Read more »
Kenya: Chinese Smart-Meter Company Opens Manufacturing Plant in Kenya
Global provider of smart energy solutions, CHINT Global, has opened a new manufacturing plant at Graylands Industrial Park in Athi River, Machakos County. Read more »
August 09
Kenya: AG Nominee Oduor Says She Is Worth Sh85mn
Attorney General nominee Dorcas Oduor has revealed her net worth to be Sh85 million disclosing it's the joint wealth of her family. Read more »
Kenya: AG Nominee Oduor Pledges to Only Approve Water Tight Cases to Reduce Legal Expenses
The Attorney General nominee, Dorcas Oduor, has assured she will ensure the country doesn't incur unnecessary expenses in legal cases by approving water tight cases once approved… Read more »
Kenya: Reprieve for Wanjigi As Court Bars Police From Arresting Him
High Court has issued conservatory orders restraining police from arresting businessman Jimi Wanjigi pending determination of suit filed by him. Read more »
Kenya: 85 Percent of Kenyans Expect Higher Incomes in 2025
85 percent of Kenyan consumers are confident that their incomes incomes will grow next year due to enhanced debt management, according to a recent study by TransUnion. Read more »
Kenya: Rising Allowances, Benefits Drive Up Public Wage Bill Expenditure
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has released the Fourth Quarter Wage Bill Bulletin for the financial year 2023/2024, revealing that allowances and benefits make up… Read more »
Kenya: Cherargei, Asige Scored Among Senators With Most Notable Bills
A Timely Kenya poll has listed Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei and Nominated Senator Crystal Asige as lawmakers with the most with notable bills in the Senate. Read more »
Kenya: Lands PS Korir Roots for Compulsory Acquisition of Moi University Land
Lands Principal Secretary Nixon Korir is rooting for the compulsory acquisition of a contentious land parcel adjacent Moi University in Eldoret for resettlement of squatters. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Must Embrace the Ever Changing Sporting Trends, Yego Says After Reaching Final in Paris Olympics
Kenya's greatest javelin thrower of all time Julius Yego says the support system of athletes prior to gigantic championships needs to change for the better. Read more »
Kenya: Kam Advocates 20pc Manufacturing Sector Growth for Job Creation
Manufacturing exhibitors from Africa, Asia, and Europe are congregating in Nairobi for the 8th edition of the Agro-Food Pack exhibition. Read more »
Kenya: Stanbic Declares Sh1.84 Interim Dividend As Profit Hits Sh7.2bn
Stanbic Bank has declared an interim dividend of Sh1.84 per share as profit grows to Sh7.2 billion in the half year ending June 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Hrmped Administers Human Resource Diploma Exam
The Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board (HRMPEB) is currently administering the third series of examinations for the CBET Diploma and Certificate in HRM. Read more »
Kenya: Why I Am Suitable to Become the First Woman Attorney General - Dorcas Oduor
The nominee for the Attorney General post Dorcas Oduor has told the National Assembly Appointment Committee that her vast experience makes her fit to be appointed to the Attorney… Read more »