July 08
Kenya: Speaker Wetangula Rejects MP's Bid to Repeal Finance Bill 2024
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has rejected Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo's attempt to repeal the withdrawn Finance Bill 2024, stating that only an Act of Parliament can be… Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Assents to Sh43.6bn Budget for the 2024/2025 Financial Year
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has signed into law the Sh43.6 billion budget for the 2024/2025 Financial Year. Read more »
Kenya: State Seeks Public Input On Plans to Increase Fuel Levy By Sh7
The Ministry of Roads and Transport is seeking public views before increasing the fuel levy by Sh7 to Sh25 per liter. Read more »
Kenya: Businesses Weary of Limited Capital, Supply Chain Instability
Most Kenyan businesses expect their performances to be affected by limited financial resources, unfavorable regulations, and supply chain instability. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Explore Ways of Road Maintenance Without Raising Fuel Costs, CS Murkomen Says
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has assured Kenyans that the government with explore ways to maintain roads without increasing fuel prices following concerns raised… Read more »
Kenya: Medical Interns Demand Immediate Posting As They Occupy Ministry's HQ
Hundreds of medical, dental, and pharmacy interns have taken a stand against the Ministry of Health (MoH) refusing to back down until their demands are met. Read more »
Kenya: 3 Witnesses Lined-Up to Testify Against Cult Leader Mackenzie
Three witnesses are scheduled to testify against cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 94 other suspects this week. Read more »
Kenya: Clinical Officers End 99-Day Strike After Deal With Governors
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has called off their nationwide strike after 99 days. Read more »
Kenya: Court Orders Govt to Pay Family of Pakistani Journalist Slain By Police Sh10mn Compensation
The High Court has ordered the government to pay the family of Arshad Sharif, the Pakistani journalist killed in 2022 by police at roadblock in Kajiado Sh10mn as compensation. Read more »
Kenya: Bring On Kpa - Thunder Sets Sight On Dockers in KBF Premier League Final
Nairobi City Thunder head coach Brad Ibs says his side's confidence of clinching the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) men's Premier League title is now a massive percentage… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Investigating Sale of Gun That Allegedly Killed Tom Mboya
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is probing the sale of a gun that allegedly killed former Cabinet Minister Tom Mboya. Read more »
East Africa: Mudavadi in Zanzibar for EAC Summit On Regional Security
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is among leaders from 8 East African Community (EAC) countries who are in Zanzibar to discuss regional security and how to fast track the… Read more »
Kenya: Hawks Show Class to See Off Zetech and Book KPA in KBF Final
Equity Hawks put in a spirited, classy performance to see off the Zetech University Sparks 61-46 in game five of the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) women's Premier League… Read more »
East Africa: Raila, Mudavadi Seek EAC Ministers' Backing for AU Commission Post
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has presented his candidacy for the African Union Commission chairmanship bid during the East African Community Ministerial Retreat on Peace and Security… Read more »
Kenya: Employees Meals Above Sh48,000 Taxable, KRA Clarifies
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has clarified that if an employer provides meals valued above Sh48,000 annually to an employee, the entire value of those meals no longer… Read more »
July 07
Kenya: Hundreds Attend Uhuru Park Memorial Concert for Victims of Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Hundreds of youths turned out Sunday for a memorial concert in honour of protesters killed during the recent anti-Finance Bill protests that left more than 40 people dead. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Accuses Top Interior Ministry Officials of Sabotaging War On Illicit Brews
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused overzealous top government officials in the Ministry of Interior of sabotaging the fight against illicit brews and drug abuse by… Read more »
July 05
Kenya: Traitor! Kenyans Bash Osama Otero for Hosting President Ruto On X Space
Furious Kenyans on X have accused popular influencer Osama Otero of betrayal after he co-hosted President William Ruto on an a Space session on Friday. Read more »
Kenya: Send Me the Pictures and Videos of 'Killer' Cop - I Will Deal With Him - Ruto
President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that action will be taken against rogue cops accused of shooting protesters during the recent anti-Finance Bill protests once… Read more »
Kenya: Anyone Who Lost Their Family Members in the Alleged Githurai 'Massacre' Should Come Forward - President Ruto
President William Ruto has called on families who claim to have lost loved ones in the alleged "Githurai Massacre" to step forward and present themselves, along with the names of… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Wheelchair Boxers Bag Second Place After Host Poland At Paralympics
Kenya's wheelchair boxing team secured second place in the World Paralympic boxing competition in Poland. Read more »
Kenya: Health Ministry to Settle Sh20bn Medical Claims Before Sha Adoption
The Health Ministry has pledged to ensure all outstanding remittances are settled before the end of the transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the new Social… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Orders State Officers Not to Participate in Public Fundraisers
President William Ruto has banned State officers from participating in public fundraisers with immediate effect. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Reviews Budget Cut to Sh177bn to Sustain Subsidy, Hiring of JSS Teachers
The government has reviewed an initial announcement to cut the national budget by Sh346 billion in a bid to sustain key programmes. Read more »
Kenya: Mwangaza Calls Out Nyakang'o Over Foreign Travel Expenses Error
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has urged Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o to correct an error in her report indicating that Meru County spent close to Sh1 billion on foreign… Read more »