July 04
Kenya: President Ruto to Host First X-Space Conversation With Kenyan Youths
President William Ruto is set to host his first-ever X-Space conversation with Kenyans, particularly targeting Gen Z youths who led protests against the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Raphael Owino Named New Debt Management Boss At Treasury
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Raphael Owino as the new Director General of Public Debt Management at Treasury. Read more »
Kenya: Prepare for Significant Changes, Ruto Tells Cabinet Amid Looming Reshuffle
President William Ruto has given the strongest indication yet again of impending changes in his government following the rejection of the budget proposals that sparked unrest in… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Commits to Sustainable Development With CSOs Vnr Report
Kenya's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Forum has unveiled the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Voluntary National Review (VNR) Report 2024, in a significant move towards… Read more »
Kenya: MP Manduku Intensifies Calls for Parliament Dissolution After Financial Bill Protests
Nyaribari Masaba Member of Parliament Daniel Manduku has intensified his calls for the dissolution of parliament, citing a significant loss of legitimacy among the members of the… Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Assesses Security Situation Following Violent Protests
The Cabinet met on Thursday for a briefing on the security situation in the country following days of chaos that saw protestors strom Parliament. Read more »
Kenya: Osoro Accuses Senator Sifuna of Hypocrisy Over Allowances
National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro has accused Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna of pushing a populist agenda and being hypocritical for pretending to be astonished by the… Read more »
Kenya: Omanyala to Chisel Up for Grand Olympic Dream At FBK Games in Hengelo
African 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala will head to the FBK Games in Hengelo, a World Athletics Continental Gold Tour meet in the Netherlands on Sunday, for his final… Read more »
Kenya: Apa Insurance, Hollard Health Roll Out International Health Cover
APA Insurance joined hands with Hollard Health, a South African insurer, to unveil an international medical cover targeting individuals, families, SME's, and corporations. Read more »
Kenya: How TikTok Creators Are Revolutionizing Kiswahili Language Education
On 7 July, the world will celebrate World Kiswahili Language Day, recognizing the global importance of Kiswahili in uniting communities across Africa. TikTok, known for inspiring… Read more »
Kenya: Normalcy Returns to Nairobi After Weeks of Deadly Protests
Normalcy has returned to Kenya's capital, Nairobi, after weeks of anti-government protests that left at least 40 dead and caused property damage worth billions. Read more »
Kenya: Hard Fighting Malkia Go Down Against Puerto Rico in Continental Cup
The national women's volleyball team, Malkia Strikers have bowed out of the FIVB Challenger Cup in Manilla, Philippines after losing by straight sets to Puerto Rico in the quarter… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's First Batch of Directly Imported Fuel Arrives in Mombasa
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has announced the arrival of the first consignment of directly imported Ugandan fuel in the Port of Mombasa. Read more »
Kenya: Civil Servants Union Urges Officials to Join Gen Z Protests During Saba Saba Day
Civil Servants have been urged to come out in large numbers to on Saba Saba Day and join the Gen-Zs in protesting against Kenya's economic status. Read more »
Kenya: 187 Protestors Arrested During Tuesday's Demos Freed On Bond
187 protestors arrested during the protests in Nairobi have been freed on bond. Read more »
Kenya: First Shipment of Ugandan Oil Docks in Mombasa
The first shipment of Ugandan oil imports has docked at the Mombasa port as Kampala shifts from third-party importation of the critical commodity. Read more »
Kenya: Wajir Governor Boosts Health Services By Commissioning 200 New Healthcare Workers
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi says that his administration is struggling with pilferage of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and essential medical items at various health… Read more »
Kenya: Charlene Ruto to Gen Z - Simple Solutions Carry Consequences
It's no secret that First Daughter Charlene Ruto doesn't shy away from sharing her opinions on national matters. Read more »
Africa: Raila Welcomes Salva Kiir's Endorsement of AU Commission Bid
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has welcomed South Sudanese president Salva Kiir's endorsement of his African Union Commission bid following a meeting in South Sudan. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Says 2 Million Pre-Paid Meters Already Updated
Kenya Power says a total of 2 million prepaid (token) meters have been updated in the last three weeks since the rollout of the 'Update Token Meter Yako Campaign' Read more »
Kenya: Edible Oil Manufacturers Decry Import Duty Imposed On Crude Oil
Cooking oil manufacturers have expressed deep concern over the introduction of a 10 percent import duty on crude oil warning it will cause significant price increases for cooking… Read more »
July 03
Kenya: Mugabe's Resilient Innings Inspires Kenya Over Rwanda At Quad T20 Cricket Series
Kenya faced an early challenge but Neil Mugabe's resilient innings guided them to a tense four-wicket victory over Rwanda on day five of the Kenya Quad T20 Cricket Series at… Read more »
Kenya: Tourism Sector Posting High Bookings Despite Protests, CS Mutua
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has stated that the sector has been recording high bookings despite the on-going protests witnessed across various parts of the… Read more »
Kenya: 2 Million Out of 7.4 Million Prepaid Meters Updated, Kenya Power
A total of 2 million prepaid (token) meters have been updated in the last three weeks since the rollout of the 'Update Token Meter Yako Campaign' by Kenya Power. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Directs Treasury to Review SRC's Pay Hikes Amid Finance Bill Fallout
President William Ruto has directed the National Treasury to review the Salaries and Remuneration Commission's (SRC) 2023 Gazette Notice on the remuneration of State officers in… Read more »