Kenya: DIG Lagat Records Statement With IPOA Over Albert Ojwang's Death

Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat on Thursday recorded a statement at the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) in a 3-hour session over the killing of influencer… Read more »

Kenya: Radical and Bold Commitment Calls for Public Scrutiny - Kindiki

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged Cabinet Secretaries and senior government officials that the government must now shift its full focus from planning to tangible delivery of… Read more »

Kenya: DP Kindiki Pushes Cabinet to Deliver 'Tangible' Results in the Second Half of Ruto's Term

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on government officials to shift focus from planning to tangible delivery as the Kenya Kwanza administration reaches its midterm point. Read more »

Kenya: U.S. DEA, Kenyan Agencies Laud Joint Efforts Against Drug Trafficking

The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has emphasized the importance of continued cooperation, particularly along Kenya's coastal region. Read more »

Kenya: National Assembly Passes Finance Bill 2025

Kenyans can breathe a sigh of relief as the National Assembly passed the Finance Bill 2025 after stripping the proposal allowing the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) unfettered access… Read more »

Kenya: Helb Opens Loan Application Window for KMTC Students

The Higher Education Loans Board has reopened student loan applications for Kenya Medical Training College students, following the release of Sh500 million by the National… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya to Partner With Google to Digitize Schools Countrywide

Kenya is gearing up for a full digital takeover as Google Kenya now partners with schools and key education stakeholders in efforts to digitize learning fully. Read more »

Kenya: Moi University Seeks Sh800mn Govt Bailout Amid Financial Woes

Troubled Moi University is now seeking Sh800 million in financial support from the government to restructure its operations, as it battles long-standing liquidity problems that… Read more »

Kenya: Thx22 Foundation Champions Voices of Vulnerable Children Through Rafiki Mwema Partnership

THX22 Foundation has announced a Sh630,000 funding partnership with Rafiki Mwema, a non-profit organisation that provides therapeutic care and protection for traumatised and… Read more »

East Africa: EADB Gets Sh5bn Loan From Opec Fund to Boost Regional Development

The East African Development Bank (EADB) has sealed a Sh5.2 billion loan agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development to spur sustainable economic growth and regional… Read more »

Kenya: Court Allows 15-Day Detention of 2 Police Officers Accused of Shooting Hawker

A Nairobi Court has allowed a 15-day detention of two police officers accused of shooting an unarmed protester during Tuesday's demonstrations as the Independent Policing Oversight… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Urges Executive to Focus On Serice Delivery

President William Ruto has asked members of the Executive to focus on delivering the transformation agenda the ruling party promised Kenyans. Read more »

Kenya: CS Tuya Launches Construction of a Ferry in Kisumu

The Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL) has launched the construction of a 29.05-metre shallow draught ferry for the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) in Kisumu. Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Prioritizes Service Delivery Not 2027 Re-Election

President William Ruto has stated that his focus is not on the 2027 general elections but on fulfilling the promises he made to Kenyans during the 2022 campaign period. Read more »

Kenya: High Court Halts National Olympic Committee Polls After Petition By Mudibo

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 19, 2025 - The High Court in Nairobi has suspended the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) elections that were scheduled for Thursday morning. Read more »

Kenya: 600 Homa Bay Youth Graduate With Technical Skills Through KCB Foundation's 2jiajiri Programme

A total of 600 youth from Homa Bay County have graduated with Grade III certification from the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under the KCB Foundation's 2Jiajiri… Read more »

Kenya: Trade in Pigs Banned in Awendo As County Issues Swine Flu Alert

A swine flu outbreak has been reported in Awendo Town, Migori County. Read more »

Kenya: MP Didmus Barasa Threatens Constitutional Amendment to Limit IPOA's Powers

Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has threatened to table a constitutional amendment aimed at limiting the powers of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA),… Read more »

Kenya: 700 Women Empowered in West Pokot Through Mentorship, Skills Training

A mentorship and empowerment initiative has uplifted 700 women in West Pokot through financial literacy, technical skills, and entrepreneurial training under a program spearheaded… Read more »

Kenya: Babu Owino Accuses Government of Sanctioning Police Brutality, Demands Ruto Takes Responsibility

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 - Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has accused the government of issuing shoot-to-kill orders against civilians and called on President William… Read more »

Kenya: Finance Committee Confirms Cyber Disruption During Online Public Submissions On Finance Bill 2025

The National Assembly Finance Committee has confirmed that a suspected cyber disruption affected official parliamentary email systems during public submissions on the Finance Bill… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Advises Kenyans in Israel and Iran to Minimise Movement As War Escalates

The government is advising all Kenyan citizens residing in conflict-hit areas of Iran and Israel, to limit movement and stay updated as tensions between the two countries continue… Read more »

Kenya: MPs Pin Hopes On NPSC Nominees to Spearhead Accountability for Rogue Officers

Members of the National Assembly have backed the nomination of new National Police Service Commissioners (NPSC), emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive reforms in the police… Read more »

Kenya: Air France Deploys Airbus A350 to Paris-Nairobi Route

Air France has deployed the Airbus A350-900 on its Paris-Nairobi route, boosting seat capacity by 16% and reinforcing its commitment to modernising its African operations. Read more »

Kenya: PS Kilemi On Spot As MPs Probe Unaccounted Ksh8 Billion Hustler Fund Allocation

Questions are mounting over the whereabouts of Ksh8 billion allocated to the Hustler Fund in the 2022/2023 financial year, with lawmakers demanding answers from the State… Read more »