October 05, 2023
Kenya: MOH to Mount Second Oral Polio Vaccine Campaign From Saturday
The Ministry of Health is set to run its second Oral Polio Vaccine campaign for 2023 from Saturday in joint efforts with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Transfer Its 60% Stake At Telkom to UAE Firm, ICA
The government is in talks with Jamhuri/Helios to transfer its 60 percent stake at Telkom Kenya to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) firm, the Infrastructure Corporation of Africa LLC… Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi, Miano Welcome Reassignments in Ruto's First Cabinet Reshuffle
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has welcomed President William Ruto's move to assign him an expanded ministerial portfolio in a reshuffled announced Wednesday night. Read more »
Kenya: New Bill Aims to Put an End to Chaotic Public Transport Fare Hikes
Fare hikes orchestrated by public transport operators may soon become a thing of the past, thanks to a groundbreaking bill designed to regulate commuter fares that is currently… Read more »
October 04, 2023
Kenya: No Rest for World Half Marathon Silver Medalist Simiu as More Road Races, Cross Country Beckon
Newly crowned world half marathon silver medalist Daniel Simiu is not about to exchange his spikes for slippers as he eyes more success in the current road running season. Read more »
Kenya: Tears, Joy and Delight as KCB Quench 15-Year Thirst for Women's Volleyball Title
Tears of joy, jumps of delight and screams of relief rented the Kasarani Indoor Gymnasium Wednesday evening as Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) came from a set down to stun holders… Read more »
Kenya: Amazon Opens New Development Center in Kenya
Amazon has opened a new development center in Nairobi, Kenya, to transform the country's information and communications technology (ICT) ecosystem. Read more »
Kenya: MP Sponsors Bill Seeking to Gag Rich Investors From Hoarding Foreign Currencies
Individuals hoarding foreign currency might find themselves on the wrong side of the law, if a proposed bill sail through. Read more »
Kenya: Expect Exchange Rate Pressure to Cool, Central Bank Boss Reassures
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge expects exchange rate pressure to cool very soon, even as Kenya's shilling continues on a downward spiral against the American… Read more »
Kenya: 'Serial' Silver Medalist Chelimo Holds Out Hope for First-Ever Gold in Athletics Career
Chelimo said her major goal in upcoming competitions is not to make the podium place - as she has done countless times - but to clinch a title at the international level. Read more »
Kenya: KeNHA Urges Caution on Nairobi's Southern Bypass Following Multiple Accidents
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has urged motorists to exercise caution while using the Southern Bypass in Nairobi, following a series of accidents that have resulted… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Emerging As ICT Destination - President Ruto
Kenya's global and continental leadership in ICT is growing, attracting the biggest technology companies in the world. Read more »
Kenya: KCB's Mutinda, Prisons' Makuto Named KVF Play-Offs MVPs
KCB setter Esther Mutinda and Kenya Prisons' Elphas Makuto were named the Most Valuable Players at the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) National League play-offs that concluded at… Read more »
October 04, 2023
Kenya: Kenya and US Finalizing Trade Deal
I’m Kenya and the United States are finalizing a new trade agreement. Read more »
Kenya: Detectives Confiscate Drugs Valued at Sh9 Million Bound for Indonesia at JKIA
Authorities at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport have impounded over 1kg of methamphetamine drug concealed inside bicycle saddles as government intensifies war on drug… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Host India's Global Textile Machinery Exhibition
The India International Textile Machinery Exhibition Society (India ITME Society) is set to make its second appearance in Africa, as it hosts a three-day event in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Solv Issues Sh1bn Loans to SMEs, Eyes Over 50,000 Firms in 3 Years
Solv Kenya, a B2B marketplace for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and a venture build of Standard Chartered PLC, has surpassed Sh1 billions of invoices funded to Kenyan SMEs in… Read more »
Kenya: Capital FM Relocating to Two Rivers Mall From Lonrho House
98.4 Capital FM, one of Kenya's most iconic radio stations, is bidding farewell to its long-time home at Lonrho House in Nairobi's Central Business District to set up shop at the… Read more »
Kenya: Why Olympic Champ Jepchirchir Couldn't Turn Down Chance to Represent Kenya in Latvia
Three-time world half marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir says she could not resist the chance to compete at last weekend's World Road Running Championships in Riga due to her… Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Defends Speed Bumps On Southern Bypass, Says Signage in Place
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has defended the ongoing works on Southern Bypass amid concerns over "shoddy" speed bumps. Read more »
Kenya: Nyanza Lawmakers Protest Over Sondu Clashes, Push for Urgent Action
Luo Nyanza lawmakers are up in arms over the clashes in Sondu area along the Kisumu Kericho border that have so far claimed four lives. Read more »
Kenya: Moses Kuria Moved From Trade Ministry, Replaced By Rebecca Miano
Moses Kuria has been moved from Trade Investments and Industry Ministry to Public Service Perfomance and Industey. Read more »
Kenya: Isaac Mwaura Named Government Spokesman
Former nominated Senator Isaac Mwaura has been appointed Government Spokesman. Read more »
Kenya: Kuria, Mutua and Wahome Moved in Ruto's First Cabinet Reshuffle
President William Ruto has cracked the whip his ministers, effecting the first Cabinet reshuffle that touched on various key ministries. Read more »
Kenya: Prisons Almost Burn Fingers but Rise to Clinch Men's Volleyball League Title
Kenya Prisons almost dropped the pot at the doorstep, but they recovered to beat defending champions General Service Unit (GSU) three sets to two to clinch the men's national… Read more »