August 23
Kenya: MOH Confirms Second Mpox Case, Clears Contacts to First Case
The Ministry of Health has reported the second case of the Mpox disease at the Malaba One Stop Border Post-Busia County. Read more »
Kenya: 10,000 Appeals Lodged As Students Contest New Funding Model
Nearly 10,000 aggrieved students have so far registered appeals through the Higher Education Financing (HEF) portal contesting the new university funding model. Read more »
Central Africa: Why Security in the Great Lakes Is Critical to Rwanda - Govt Spokesperson
Rwanda says it has the "most to lose" if the Great Lakes Region descends into chaos as a result of the ongoing conflict in Eastern DRC where the Congolese forces are battling M23… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Implement Police Salary Hikes in 3 Phases - Interior Ministry
The government will implement the 40 percent salary increment for uniformed officers, recommended by the reform task force led by former Chief Justice David Maraga, in three… Read more »
Kenya: Dig Lagat's Surprise Inspections Push Station Commanders to Prioritize Cleanliness
Your police station could be next. This is the anxious feeling that has prompted many station commanders across the country to step up efforts to improve the environment within… Read more »
Kenya: PSC On the Radar for Retaining Staff Above 60 Years
The Public Service Commission found itself in a tight spot following revelations that showed it defied its own directive by employing staff above the mandatory retirement age of… Read more »
Kenya: Want to Breastfeed Your Baby in Public? By All Means Do!
Undernutrition is a severe public health concern, with consequences that extend far beyond the healthcare sector and into other economic realms. Globally, undernutrition accounts… Read more »
Kenya: Mbadi Says No Funds to Employ 20,000 Additional JSS Teachers
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi says government has no finances to employ an additional 20,000 Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers amid a looming teachers' strike… Read more »
Kenya: Huggies-Maker Kim-Fay Gets Funding for Tatu City Plant Expansion
Manufacturer and distributor of hygiene, tissue, and home care products, Kim-Fay has secured funding to open a new production line at Tatu City in Kiambu County. Read more »
Kenya: Little App Boosts Drivers' Rates By 15 Percent to Promote Fair Pay
Over the past month, the ride-hailing industry in Kenya has been marked by unrest as drivers demand better rates to sustain their livelihoods amidst rising costs. With increased… Read more »
August 22
Africa: TikTok Moves to Strengthen Safety With Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Council
Chinese video sharing platform TikTok has unveiled its first-ever Sub-Saharan Africa Safety Advisory Council anchored on bolstering safety within the platform. Read more »
Kenya: Court to Hear Petition Against Joho's Appoitment On September 17
A petition challenging the appoitment of former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho to Cabinet is slated for September 17 when the court will determine preliminary issues. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Begin Construction of Nuclear Power Plant in 2027 - Mudavadi
Kenya will begin the construction of its inagural nuclear power plant in 2027 in a bid to enhance the country's energy capacity. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Retire 43,976 Public Servants By 2029 After Ruto Disallowed Contract Extensions
Government is set to proggressivle retire 43,976 public servants aged 55 and above by 2029 following President William Ruto's directive disallowing contract extensions. Read more »
Kenya: KDF Unveils New Communications Chief
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has effected changes at its Corporate Communications Office following the appointement of Brigadier Paul Njuguna as its new Spokesperson in July. Read more »
Kenya: Chief Justice Koome Roots for Free Tertiary Education to Resolve Funding Inequalities
Chief Justice Martha Koome has proposed free higher education in a bid to resolve bursary overlaps and unjust classification of students under the new funding scheme. Read more »
Kenya: Kahiga Says Mwangaza Impeachment a Scheme By Ruto's Govt
Neyri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has blamed the impeachment of his Meru counterpart Kawira Mwangaza to a political scheme by the national government to undermine devolution. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Assured of Stable Power Supply Amid Suppressed Rainfalls
Kenyans have been assured of affordable and reliable hydroelectric power (HEP) despite recent reductions in rainfall. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Gears for Continental Arts Festival This Weekend
Kisumu City is gearing to host a continental arts festival over the weekend in an event billed as the ultimate entertainment experience for art lovers. Read more »
Kenya: Kengen Banks On Effective Water Management to Maintain Affordable Electricity Costs
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has assured of continued provision of affordable and reliable hydroelectric power (HEP) even after the cessation of rainfail. Read more »
Kenya: Aga Khan Performs First Non-Invasive Gynaecological Camera-Assisted Operation
The Aga Khan University Hospital has performed the first noninvasive procedure in the region that provides access to treatment of gynaecological conditions. Read more »
Kenya: Court Frees 5 Gigiri Police Officers Blamed for Aiding Jumaisi's Disappearance
A Nairobi court has freed five police officers blamed for aiding the escape of a suspected serial killer from custody. Read more »
Kenya: Elon Musk's Starlink Targets Kenyans With Rental Internet Kits
American satellite internet provider Starlink has launched a rental option, allowing Kenyans to acquire internet hardwares in installments. Read more »
Kenya: DCI Promise 'Significant Reward' in Quest to Rearrest Suspected Serial Killer
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has promised a "significant cash reward" in a quest to rearrest Collins Jumaisi, a prime suspect in a spate of murders in Nairobi's… Read more »
August 21
Kenya: Parliamentary Debate On Pesticides Is a Positive Step, Immediate Action Is Required
The recent parliamentary debate calling for the ban on highly hazardous pesticides is another significant step in Kenya's fight for food safety and public health. This debate… Read more »