October 24, 2023
Kenya: National Dialogue Committee Begins Talks on Cost of Living
The National Dialogue Committee on Monday held talks focusing on the thorny cost of living that has caused a major divide. Read more »
Kenya: EACC Orders Suspension of Kilifi's Exorbitantly Priced Revenue System Tender
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has directed Kilifi County Government to suspend the scheduled payment of Sh103.8 million for the purchase of a revenue collection… Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Wants 'Life Imprisonment' Sentence Reduced to 30 Years in New Amendment
Chief Justice Martha Koome has presented two bills to Parliament, the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2023 and the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) 2023 in a move to reform Kenya's… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Jets Out for Belgium, Germany Visit
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has left the country for Belgium and Germany on a three-day official visit. Read more »
October 23, 2023
Kenya: Court Orders Eviction of Settlers On Gerishon Kirima's Njiru Land in 70 Days
The Environment and Land Court has given unregistered occupants of a parcel of land belonging to late tycoon Gerishon Kirima seventy days to vacate or face eviction on January 1. Read more »
Kenya: Give Counties Money Equivalent to Functions, Orengo Tells National Government
Siaya Governor James Orengo has appealed to the national government to ensure they release all funds pertaining to functions already devolved in the Constitution. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Reviewing Liquor Licensing Regulations
The Nairobi County Government's Business and Hustler Opportunities County Executive Maureen Njeri is leading a workshop with Nairobi Liquor Board, Liqour Directorate, and ICT on… Read more »
Kenya: CS Mutua Begins Countrywide Tours to Assess Human-Wildlife Conflicts
The Cabinet Secretary of Tourism and Wildlife Alfred Mutua has embarked on a fact-finding mission countrywide tours to assess the level of human-wildlife conflicts. Read more »
Kenya: Let Palestine Be Granted Their Rights, Stop Taking Sides, Raila Odinga Says
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Leader Raila Odinga has condemned the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine warning leaders against taking sides on the matter. Read more »
Kenya: Bamburi Cement Rallies Construction Sector Players to Cut Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Bamburi Cement Plc has kicked off a regional construction sector thought leadership series to rally the sector towards decarbonisation. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi to Host 7th Agro-Food Pack Exhibition
The 7th edition of the Agro-Food Pack Exhibition is set to take place at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Farmers to Sell Coffee Directly to Starbucks in Deal Midwifed By Whitman - DP Gachagua
Kenya's coffee farmers could soon sell directly to the world's largest coffee chain in a landmark deal that would more than double their incomes. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Hosts Cybersecurity Meeting With Govt, Private Sector
Safaricom has hosted an industry-wide cyber security summit with a call on businesses, governments, and individuals to invest in technologies that protect sensitive information and… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto to Visit Japan in May 2024
President William Ruto is set to embark on an official visit to Japan in the coming year, reciprocating a visit by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to Nairobi in May. Read more »
Kenya: UDA Picks Nairobi South MCA to Lead Minority Side in City Assembly
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has appointed Waithera Chege Minority Leader at the Nairobi County Assembly. Read more »
Kenya: EACC Warns State Officers Who Fail to Declare Foreign Bank Accounts of Stiff Penalties
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has raised concerns about the failure of State and Public Officers to declare ownership of bank accounts outside Kenya and their… Read more »
Kenya: Police Launch Probe Into Kabete Attack Where Robbers Disarmed an Inspector
Detectives in Kabete are investigating a robbery with violence incident which led to the loss of a police firearm early Monday. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Meets With Wigan Ahead of King Charles III's Visit
President William Ruto on Monday met with the British High Commissioner to Kenya Neil Wigan and other senior officials to discuss King Charles III's Royal visit to Kenya slated for… Read more »
October 21, 2023
Kenya: Kenya, Angola Sign 11 Bilateral Agreements to Enhance Relations and Cooperation
Kenya and Angola have inked 11 critical bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening their relations, boosting investments, and promoting trade. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Waives Visa Requirement for Angolan Travelers
Travelers journeying from Angola to Kenya will no longer be obligated to obtain visas for entry into Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Senator Cherargei Fingers CS Ababu for Mashujaa Day Stampede
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei says Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba should be held accountable for the stampede that took place at Wilson Kiprugut Chumo Stadium in Kericho… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto's Mourns 4 Women Who Died During Stampede at Mashujaa Fete
Kenya's 60th Mashujaa Day celebrations, held at Wilson Kiprugut Chumo Stadium in Kericho County on Friday, began on a somber note as four women tragically lost their lives in a… Read more »
Kenya: Angolan President João Lourenço Receives 21-Gun Salute in Nairobi
President João Lourenço of Angola was welcomed with a 21-gun salute at State House in Nairobi, Kenya. Read more »
October 22, 2023
Kenya: KCSE Kicks Off October 23 for Over 90,000 Candidates
Candidates are gearing up for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examinations (KCSE) which starts Monday. Read more »
Kenya: National Champs KPA Miss Out on Basketball Africa League Chance
National champions Kenya Ports Authority's hopes of making it into the Elite 16 of the 2024 Basketball Africa League qualification hit a snag after they lost their second match by… Read more »