December 15, 2023
Kenya: Jackie Maribe, Joseph Irungu to Verdict in Monica Kimani Murder Trial Today
Former TV anchor Jackie Maribe and her ex-fiancé Joseph Irungu are set to receive their verdict today in the murder trial of late businesswoman Monica Kimani. Read more »
Kenya: Travel Agents Welcome Govt's Visa-Free Requirement for Visitors
Travel agents have welcomed a decision by the government to scrap visa requirements for all international visitors effective January 1, 2023. Read more »
December 14, 2023
Kenya: CBK, European Investment Bank in a Deal to Unlock Climate Finance
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has entered into an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to enable Kenyan commercial banks to access climate-related investments. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Ice Lions Dream of Roaring Big at Olympic Games in Near Future
For many, the mention of ice hockey brings to mind the likes of United States, Canada, Nordic countries as well as Russia where the sport is as popular as football and athletics… Read more »
Kenya: Floodwaters Recede in Some Kenyan Counties, Monitoring Continues Amid Ongoing Rains'
The National El-Nino Emergency and Disaster Response Command Centre says floodwaters are gradually receding in Lamu, Tana River, and Garissa Counties, with no new cases reported in… Read more »
Kenya: KRA Intercepts Illicit Liquor Destined for Loitoktok
Officers drawn from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) yesterday intercepted a truck transporting illicit liquor worth Sh3.25 million in Loitoktok. Read more »
Kenya: 40 Casualties Evacuated, 4 Referred for Specialized Treatment After Bus Crash in Londiani
Some forty casualties have been evacuated to Kericho's Fort Tenarn Hospital following a mass casualty incident in Londiani, the Red Cross has reported. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Kenya: Investor Nazir Jinnah Optimistic of Kenya's Economic Recovery
Leading hospitality industry investor and Director Conrad Law Advocates LLP Nazir Jinnah is optimistic that Kenya has the capacity to deal with her current challenges with goodwill… Read more »
Kenya: Bolt Introduce New Safety Feature to Monitor Stalled Trips in Kenya
Ride-hailing company Bolt has unveiled its new Trip Safety Monitoring features for its vehicles. Read more »
Kenya: Diaspora Key in Our Economic Development - President Ruto
The government is implementing robust measures to promote local investment by the Diaspora. Read more »
Kenya: High-Riding Thunder Disarm Ulinzi Warriors to Maintain Top Spot
High flying Nairobi City Thunder picked up yet another crucial victory in the Kenya National Basketball Premier League, after edging out Ulinzi Warriors 66-42 at the Nyayo… Read more »
Kenya: Madina Stars With Impressive Double Double as KPA Start AWBL Dream on a High
Madina Okot starred with an impressive double-double of 20 points and 18 rebounds as national champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) started their Africa Women's Basketball League… Read more »
Kenya: Senate Clears Watu Credit of Malpractice and Exploitation Claims
The Senate has absolved Watu Credit of any wrongdoing after it completed its probe on the firm on alleged malpractice in the market. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's MICE Sector Grows, KTB Reveals
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has revealed that the country has recorded momentum in its Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) subsector. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta National Hospital Honors Team for Pioneering Fetal Transfusion Procedure
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has celebrated a team of 10 dedicated medical professionals who achieved a remarkable feat in the field of medicine. Read more »
Kenya: Governor Kahiga Denies Calling for Chirchir's Sacking, Says He Meant Murkomen
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kagiha has refuted claims that he called for the sacking of Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir over recurring power outages hours after he called on… Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Orders Unbundling of Transmission Line to Avert Nationwide Outages
The Ministry of Energy has been directed to comprehensively deal with the challenge of power failure. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto's Cabinet Convenes at State House Nairobi
President William Ruto is chairing a Cabinet meeting at State House in Nairobi in what could be the last session for the year as the country heads for the festive season. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Promises Bold Transformation for Kenya in Next Decade at Diaspora Investments Conference
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to making Kenya a better nation for its citizens in the coming decade. Read more »
Kenya: 39% of Kenyans See Rising Cost of Living as Primary Challenge Since President Ruto Took Office, TIFA Report Shows
A new survey by TIFA has revealed that 39% of Kenyans consider the increasing cost of living as the most prominent challenge since President William Ruto assumed office. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Taps World Bank Fund to Create Up to 45,000 New Jobs
More than 45,500 Kenyans are set to access new job opportunities after the World Bank (WB) approved the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation Project (KJET). Read more »
Kenya: Economic Strain Palpable Across Political Divide, Govt Supporters Hesitant to Admit - TIFA
Kenyans across the political divide have expressed concern over the worsening financial fortunes in a new poll published on Wednesday by research firm TIFA. Read more »
Kenya: Talanta Hela Tourney Will Revolutionize Football in Kenya, Says President Ruto
President William Ruto believes the Talanta Hela Under-19 football tournament will play a big role in revolutionize Kenyan football, saying the success seen from the inaugural… Read more »
Kenya: Nyeri Governor Kahiga Calls on President Ruto to Sack Ineffective Cabinet Secretaries
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has called on President William Ruto to take action against incompetent and underperforming cabinet secretaries who, he believes, are undermining the… Read more »
Sudan: WFP Warns of 'Catastrophic Hunger' in War-Torn Sudan Next Year
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned of ''catastrophic hunger'' in parts of war-ravaged Sudan next year should the UN agency remain unable to expand its… Read more »