Kenya: Foreign Firms to Be Excluded From Tenders Below Sh1bn

All Kenyan tenders less than Sh1 billion will be reserved for local companies if Parliamentarians give nod to the proposed Public Procurement and Asset Disposal (Amendment) Bill. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto, Kindiki Mourn Nominated Murang'a MCA Who Succubed to Lung Failure

President William Ruto has eulogized Murang'a Nominated MCA Mark Wainaina, describing him as a hardworking and promising leader. Read more »

Kenya: U.S. Ambassador Resigns Amid 'Sustained Pressure' On Social Media

United States Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman has announced her resignation after two years of being stationed in Kenya. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Seeks MPs Nod On Proposal to Bar Foreign Firms Access to Tenders Below Sh1bn

All tenders less than one billion shillings will henceforth be exclusive to local companies, should parliament give nod to the proposed Public Procurement and Asset Disposal… Read more »

Kenya: Senator Miraj Spearheads Coast Region Soccer Revolution

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and sporting excellence, thousands of soccer enthusiasts gathered at Mwahima Stadium to launch the Coast Soccer Revolution, a… Read more »

Kenya: Three KCSE Candidates Arrested Over KCSE Malpractice

Three candidates have been arrested in separate incidents across the country after they were caught engaging in examination irregularities during the ongoing Kenya Certificate of… Read more »

East Africa: Wetangula Takes Over Leadership of EAC Bureau

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has taken over the reins of leadership for the Bureau of the East African Community. Read more »

Kenya: Renewable Energy Firm Gitson Joins Ketraco-Adani Legal Case

Gitson Energy Limited has petitioned the Kenyan High Court to join the Law Society of Kenya's case challenging the KETRACO-Adani contract as an Interested Party. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Appoints Arita As New CBK Deputy Governor

President William Ruto has nominated Gerald Nyaoma Arita as the second Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), succeeding Sheila M'mbijiwe, who retired in June. Read more »

Kenya: Senators Threaten Censure Motions Against Barasa, Miano for Skipping Plenary Session

Senators have threatened to impose a censure motion on Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa and her counterpart for Tourism Rebecca Miano for failing to appear before the house… Read more »

Kenya: Adults Mainly Involved in Exam-Related Malpractises - CS Ogamba

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has said only the adults who are involved in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) cheating syndicate and not the students as… Read more »

Kenya: UN Chief Says Developing Nations Must Secure Climate Deal At COP29

UN Secretary-General António Guterres declared that securing a climate finance deal at COP29 is critical for developing nations, emphasizing that they "must not leave Baku… Read more »

Kenya: UN Chief Calls for Urgent Climate Finance Action At COP29

At the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the need for substantial and immediate financial commitments to support… Read more »

Africa: Kenya's Environment CS Duale Urges Global North to Meet Africa's $1.3 Trillion Climate Finance Target At COP29

Kenya's Environment Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, has stressed the urgency of addressing climate change and securing financial support for vulnerable nations at the ongoing COP29… Read more »

Africa: 'Do More' - Guterres Urges Strong Climate Action At COP29

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged global leaders at the UN Climate Change Summit, COP29, to take stronger action to protect people from the impacts… Read more »

Kenya: House Education Committee Turns to Govt As Lecturers Strike Persists

Talks between the National Assembly Education Committee,university lecturers, and public universities failed to kick off on Tuesday amid a stalement over a strike declared… Read more »

Kenya: Deputy President Kithure Kindiki Chairs First Cabinet Meeting

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has chaired his first Cabinet Committee meeting on Governance, Social Sector, and Public Administration at the official residence in Karen. Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Appoints Sammy Chepkwony As SRC Chair

The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) is set for new leadership with the appointment of Sammy Chepkwony, a human resources expert with over 30 years of experience, as its… Read more »

Kenya: Impasse Persists On Revenue Sharing As MPs Demand Withdrawal of Road Maintenance Fund Case

The Politics surrounding the control of the Sh10.5 billion Road Maintenance Levy Fund between MPs and Governors has continued to stall talks to iron out the stalemate over the… Read more »

Kenya: Kisumu Public Service Board Chairman Charles Babu Is Dead

The Chairman of Kisumu County Public Service Board (PSB) Charles Babu Karan has passed away. Read more »

Kenya: Homa Bay Speaker Gaya Resigns Hours Before Impeachment Debate

Homa Bay County Assembly Speaker Julius Gaya has resigned from his post Read more »

Kenya: Govt Rolls Out Reforms At JKIA to Enhance Passenger Traffic

The government has rolled out reforms at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to enhance passenger traffic. Read more »

Kenya: DCI Denies Trying to Stop Gachagua From Attending Church

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has dismissed claims that it tried to stop Former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua from attending a church service on Sunday. Read more »

Kenya: 13 Officials Including Invigilators Arrested in Siaya After Police Discovered Pre-Filled KCSE Maths Paper

Police in Siaya are holding 13 teachers after their arrest on Monday over examinations malpractice during the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). Read more »

Kenya: 12-Year Boy Stabs Friend to Death in Quarrel Over Toys

Residents of Kipkaren Estate on the outskirts of Eldoret City are in shock after a 12-year-old boy has stabbed his friend to death following a quarrel over toys. Read more »