October 10, 2023
Kenya: First Lady Rachel Ruto Leads Utamaduni Day Celebrations At Bomas
First Lady Rachel Ruto on Tuesday graced the inaugural of Utamaduni Day celebrations at the Bomas of Kenya of Kenya in Nairobi as the government marked the first public observance. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Should Not Take Sides in the Israel-Palestine Conflict - Wamalwa
Former Defence Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa has weighed in on the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict urging President William Ruto's administration not to take sides. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Endorses Extradition Treaty With UAE, Mozambique
Kenya's Cabinet has approved the signing of Extradition Agreements between Kenya and the governments of the United Arab Emirates and Mozambique. Read more »
Kenya: Indonesian Arrested At JKIA With 38.4kg Ivory Stock Valued At Sh10mn
Authorities have apprehended an Indonesian in an ivory smuggling operation after uncovering 38.4kg ivory consignment valued at approximately Sh10 million. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto to Lead Utamaduni Day Celebrations At the Bomas of Kenya
President William Ruto will today preside over the inaugural Utamaduni Day celebrations at the Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Completes 4 Day Development Tour of Nyanza
President William Ruto has completed his 4-day development tour of the Nyanza Region. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Approves Power of Mercy Policy to Promote Rehabilitation
The Cabinet has approved a national policy on the Power of Mercy as part of reforms geared at promoting rehabilitation of offenders. Read more »
Kenya: All Eyes On Machakos As Cross Country Season Begins
Hundreds of athletes are expected to congregate at the Machakos People's Park on Saturday as the 2023/2024 Athletics Kenya (AK) Cross Country Series begins. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Names New Agency to Probe Road, Rail and Maritime Accidents
The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a special unit dedicated to the investigations of accidents in the roads, rail, pipeline and maritime sectors. Read more »
October 09, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Gears Up for the 5th Annual Moth Storytelling Event
Nairobi is gearing up for the 5th edition of the annual Moth event, an event that focuses on storytelling. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Publish Names of Masterminds Behind Lamu Atrocities - CS Kindiki
The Government has identified the ringleaders and planners of the atrocities in Lamu County, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has said. Read more »
Kenya: First Hybrid Solar, Hydro Power Plant Opened in Kirinyaga
Residents of Baricho in Kirinyaga County are set to enjoy uninterrupted power supply after a new hybrid solar and hydropower plant was unveiled. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Assents to the Privatization Bill 2023
President William Ruto has signed into law a legislation which seeks to speed up the process of privatising State owned corporations by allowing the National Treasury the authority… Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi Jets Out for 3-Day Official Visit to Switzerland
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has traveled to Geneva, Switzerland, for a three-day official visit. Read more »
Kenya: I've No Apologies to Make On 'Shareholder' Remark - Gachagua
In a steadfast response to the backlash he has faced, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua stood his ground, defending the controversial remarks he made in February, asserting that… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Takes Walk in Kisumu in Day 3 of President Ruto's Development Tour
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua embraced the beauty of Kisumu during his Monday morning tour ahead of president William Ruto busy working day in the lakeside region. Read more »
Kenya: Migori Farmers Urged to Use Organic Fertilizers
Migori farmers have been urged to embrace the usage of organic farm inputs in their farms to promote climate-smart agriculture for sustainable economic growth. Read more »
Kenya: KQ Named Innovative, Impactful in Skyteam Awards
Kenya Airways (KQ) has received two awards from SkyTeam for being the first African carrier to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Africa to Europe. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Inaugurates 69 'People's Courts' Magistrates
Chief Justice Martha Koome has presided over the swearing-in of sixty-nine newly recruited Resident Magistrates, who will also serve as Small Claims Court Adjudicators. Read more »
Kenya: Matatu Operators to Access Cashless Payments Through SasaPay
Digital payments service provider SasaPay has rolled out a new solution that allows matatus to receive digital payments. Read more »
Kenya: Court Declines Bid to Block Deputy Minority Whip Replacement in the House
The High Court has dismissed a petition challenging Azimio coalition's decision to replace Sabina Chege as the National Assembly Deputy Minority Whip. Read more »
Kenya: Court Restrains Kindiki, House From Authorizing Police Mission to Haiti
The High Court has restrained Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki from deploying Kenya's police units as part of the multinational security mission in Haiti. Read more »
October 08, 2023
Kenya: Palestinian Embassy Criticizes International Response to Israel-Hamas Conflict
The Palestinian Embassy in Nairobi has expressed frustration with the international community for what it perceives as a lack of response to the suffering of the Palestinian people… Read more »
Africa: African Union Urges Middle East Ceasefire
The African Union has called on Israel and the Hamas militant group to bring an end to the ongoing conflict, which has resulted in hundreds of casualties and thousands injured. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Condemns Attack on Israel, Calls for Ceasefire
President William Ruto has denounced the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, saying terrorism cannot be justified. Read more »