November 22, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Complete New Terminal at JKIA By 2026 - Murkomen
The government is set to build a new terminal at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to ease pressure on the existing facilities. Read more »
Kenya: Court Declines to Drop Sh357 Million Graft Case Against KRA Chair Mwaura
The Anti-Corruption Court has declined an application to terminate a graft case against Kenya Revenue Authority Board Chairperson Anthony Mwaura and his spouse. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Assures Visiting Indian Minister of Investor-Friendly Policies
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has assured foreign investors of favorable policies in the country that will ease the constraints in the investment sector. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Deputy President Gachagua Invites Indian Investors, Pledging Favorable Policies
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reassured foreign investors, particularly Indian companies, of favorable policies in Kenya's investment sector to facilitate their endeavors. Read more »
Kenya: Jambojet to Start Flying From Mombasa to Zanzibar Beginning July 2024
Low-cost airline Jambojet will, starting in July next year, start flying from Mombasa to Zanzibar. Read more »
Kenya: KeNHA Urges Caution on Thika-Garissa Highway as Floods Damage Arer Section
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has urged caution on Thika-Garissa highway after floods peeled off a section of the road at Arer area near Bangali town. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Commits to Public-Private Partnerships to Actualize UHC
President William Ruto has said the Government will work with the private sector to actualise Universal Health Coverage. Read more »
Kenya: Pharmacy Board Warns Against 'Asali Ya Wazee' Over Extreme Viagra Levels
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has issued an advisory against 'Asali ya Wazee', a product billed as sex-enhancing supplement, terming it as a falsified version of Therma… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Adopt a Cloud-First Strategy as ICT Authority, Microsoft Ink Deal
The ICT Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft anchored on enhancing Kenya's digital transformation agenda. Read more »
Kenya: Governors Tell Off DP Gachagua Over El Nino Mitigation, Say No Funds Sent to Counties
The Council of Governors has told off Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on El Nino preparedness and mitigation, saying no funds have been sent to counties. Read more »
Kenya: KEMSA Allocated Kshs.2 Billion By National Assembly in Supplementary Budget
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has been allocated Sh2 billion by the National Assembly in a Supplementary Budget to increase its Order Fill Rate from the current 60… Read more »
Kenya: Survey Reveals Key Insights Into Changing Demands for Skills in Kenya's Dynamic Job Market
The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) in partnership with the Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI), and Nexford University, have collaboratively launched a comprehensive report… Read more »
Kenya: Kakuzi Scores Five Nominations as Avocado Industry Excellence Awards 2023 Finalists Announced
Listed superfoods producer Kakuzi Plc (NSE: KUKZ) leads the pack of local Avocado value chain players shortlisted for this year's Kenya Avocado Industry Excellence Awards 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Magistrate Accuses Public Prosecutor of 'Tactfully' Stalling Sonko's Case
A Chief Magistrate based at the Milimani Law Courts has told off the Public Prosecutor for plunging the Anti-Corruption Court into unending adjournments in a graft case against… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Government Launches Digital Reporting and Monitoring Tool 'Project Beta'
The government has introduced a digital reporting and monitoring tool called "Project BETA" designed to assess and track the implementation, progress, and performance of National… Read more »
November 20, 2023
Kenya: Six Teams in Kasarani Receive 5 Million Sponsorship From SportPesa
Leading online gaming firm SportPesa reaffirmed its dedication to fostering grassroots sports development by unveiling a groundbreaking 5 million sponsorship kitty for six local… Read more »
November 21, 2023
Kenya: You Must Take Responsibility for Flood Emergencies - Gachagua to Governors
Deputy President Rigathi Gachgua has told off Governors blaming the national government's inaction on flooding following heavy rains witnessed in parts of the country. Read more »
Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta, Raila Odinga Behind Shadowy Operative Claiming Sh17 Billion Oil Shipment - Malala
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) now claims retired President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga are behind the controversial Sh17bn oil shipment claimed by a… Read more »
Kenya: NTSA - 3,760 Lives Lost in Road Traffic Accidents Since January 1
At least 3,760 people have lost their lives through road accidents between January and October 15, data released by the National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA) has showed. Read more »
November 22, 2023
Kenya/Seychelles: World Cup Dream Still in Right Track - Firat Says After Stars Thrash Seychelles
Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat says Kenya's journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains on track, after Kenya thrashed Seychelles 5-0 in their second qualifier in Abidjan. Read more »
November 21, 2023
Kenya: Air Accident Investigation Department to Probe Masalani Helicopter Incident
The Air Accident Investigation Department (AAID) has commenced investigations into the death of a teacher hit by helicopter's tail rotor blade in Masalani, Garissa County. Read more »
Kenya: CS Wahome Says Govt Will Not Intervene in Planned Kirima Land Evictions
Cabinet Secretary for Lands Alice Wahome has now ruled out the government intervention on the planned Njiru land evictions. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Urges EACC, DCI to Hire Accountants as Investigating Officers
Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has urged both the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and Directorate of Criminal Investigations(DCI) to hire accountants as… Read more »
Kenya: Northern Kenya MPs Decry Over Unequal El Niño Aid Distribution
MPs from the Northern Kenya region have decried over what they perceive as discrimination and neglect by the national government in addressing the impact of the El Niño… Read more »
November 19, 2023
Kenya: Mudavadi Stresses Need to Strengthen Kenya, UK Ties in Telephone Call With Ex-PM Cameron
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has emphasised the need for the strengthening of bilateral ties between Kenya and the United Kingdom. Read more »