December 13, 2023
Kenya: 87% of Kenyans Cutting Personal Expenditure Amid Rising Cost of Living - TIFA
A new research by TIFA has shed light on the financial challenges faced by Kenyan citizens due to the soaring cost of living. Read more »
December 12, 2023
Kenya: Marakwet Police Officer Lynched After Rescuing Girls Subjected to FGM
Detectives in Marakwet have launched probe into the death of a police officer who was killed Monday when irate youth attacked Maron Police Post within Embolot Location. Read more »
Kenya: Tanzania Hails 'Solid' Ties With Kenya in Jamhuri Day Message
Hussein Mwinyi, President of Tanzania's semi-autonomous region of Zanzibar has hailed relations between Kenya and Tanzania, terming the ties as rock solid. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Kenya: Absolutely Proud - CS Ababu Revels in Success of Inaugural Talanta Hela U19 Tourney
Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has said he is extremely proud to have seen the successful end to the inaugural edition of the Talanta Hela Under-19 Football Tournament,… Read more »
Kenya: Copia Inks a Deal With Visa for Digital Financial Services
Global and Visa have partnered to provide digital financial services to middle- to low-income consumers in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Tourism Board Eyes African American Travellers
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is looking to attract African Americans seeking to explore the country and continent. Read more »
Kenya: Governor Arati Unveils Plan to Boost Water Supply in Kisii County
Kisii County's Governor Simba Arati has announced a comprehensive plan to increase water supply to residents while promoting environmental conservation efforts. The initiative… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Debt Distress Averted as Economy Gains Stability, Says President William Ruto
President William Ruto has announced that Kenya has successfully averted the threat of debt distress, emphasizing that the nation's economy is on a stable and sustainable path. Read more »
December 12, 2023
Kenya: Turkana Police Apprehend Man Linked to Money Laundering
Police in Turkana on Monday apprehended a 43-year-old man linked to money laundering. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Presides Over 2nd Trooping the Colour Even as Commander in Chief
President William Ruto on Tuesday presided over the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) consecration, presentation, and trooping of colours by the 25 Mechanized Infantry Battalion (MIB). Read more »
Kenya: Kuria Blames Gachagua in Veiled Jab After Missing EGH Commendation
Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management, Moses Kuria, has unleashed a veiled attack on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his exclusion from… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Honors Faith Kipyegon With Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart
President William Ruto on Tuesday conferred the rank and status of Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya (EGH) on world-beating athlete Faith Kipyegon for breaking two… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Says Kenya Out of Debt Distress, Defends Reforms as 'Only Way and Means of Escape'
President William Ruto has defended his economic reform agenda as the 'only way and means of escape' even as he reported that the country was finally out of debt distress. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Says META to Pay Content Creators After Year-Long Negotiations
President William Ruto has announced that Facebook and Instagram will be paying content creators using META platforms following the conclusion of negotiations led by the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Roll Out Visa-Free Regime on January 1 - Ruto
President William Ruto has announced that Kenya will be a visa-free destination beginning January 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Hails Constitutional Reforms, Kenya's Democratic Credentials in Jamhuri Day Speech
President William Ruto has hailed constitutional reforms realized since Kenya's independence as monumental, terming the growing independence of key institutions as a tremendous… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Leads 60th Jamhuri Day Celebrations at Uhuru Gardens
President William Ruto has arrived at the Uhuru Gardens to lead Kenyans in commemorating the 60th Jamhuri Day celebrations. Read more »
December 11, 2023
Kenya: World Record Holders Kiptum and Kipyegon Crowned Athletes of the Year As Kenyans Dominate Annual Awards in Monaco
The world record holder for the men's marathon, Kelvin Kiptum and double world record holder Faith Kipyegon have been named as the athletes of the year in the male and female… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Visits Huawei-YouthConnekt Africa Job Fair at Largest Youth Event in Africa
President William Ruto opened the YouthConnekt Africa Summit 2023 at KICC, starting with a visit to the job fair co-organized with Huawei and supported by the Kenya-China Economic… Read more »
December 11, 2023
Kenya: Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde in Kenya for Jamhuri Day Fete
Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has this afternoon received President Sahle-Work Zewde at he Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Read more »
Kenya: KRA Revenue Hits Sh1 Trillion Amid Tough Economic Challenges
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has collected Sh1.03 trillion in revenue between July and December 8th, 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Energy CS Chirchir Attributes December 10's Nationwide Blackout to Transmission Overload
Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Davis Chirchir has attributed Sunday's countrywide blackout to a transmission overload along the Kisumu-Muhoroni line in the western part of Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Assents to National Lottery, NGCDF Bills
President William Ruto has assented to the National Lottery and the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NGCDF) Bills. Read more »
Kenya: Court Bars EPRA From Reviewing Fuel Prices Upward Following Suit By Kituo Cha Sheria
The High Court has issued conservatory orders barring the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) from reviewing fuel prices upward following the hearing an determination… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Roads Board Identifying Black Spots Due to Rising Road Accidents
The Kenya Roads Board has started an exercise of identifying black spots due to the alarming fatalities of road accidents. Read more »