September 27, 2023
Kenya: Govt Settles Sh35.32 Billionn for Credit Fuel Under a Government-to-Government Deal
Kenya has settled Sh35.32 billion in credit fuel that was signed early this year under the government-to-government (G-to-G) deal with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates… Read more »
Kenya: NLC Faces Scrutiny on Digitization of Land Records Amid Funding Issues
The National Land Commission (NLC) is seeking additional budgetary allocation to facilitate the digitization of over 30 million land-related records through the Ardhisasa System. Read more »
Kenya: 16-Year-Old Juvenile Suspect in Eric Maigo's Murder Arrested
The prime suspect in the murder of slain Nairobi Hospital Finance Director Eric Maigo, has been arrested. Read more »
September 26, 2023
Kenya/Cameroon: Sonko Joins Harambee Starlets Post-Match Celebrations After Wafcon Qualifier Win, Donates Cash
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on Tuesday joined Harambee Starlets in a post match victory celebration after Kenya ousted Cameroon in the 2024 Africa Women's Cup of Nations… Read more »
Kenya: Haiti Has Asked Kenya to Intervene - Mutua on Planned Police Mission
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said the proposed Police Mission to Haiti follows a request by the country's government, denying claims that the move is driven by the global… Read more »
Kenya: Naivasha Water Employees Demand Relocation of Hippos After Fatal Attack
Naivasha Water and Sewerage Company (NAIVAWASCO) employees are calling for a relocation of the hippos from Lake Naivasha following the death of their colleague after a hippo… Read more »
Kenya: Petitioner Seeking Tik Tok Ban Tones Down Quest
The petitioner seeking a ban on TikTok in the country due to inappropriate content has toned down and now wants regularization of the application through strict regulations. Read more »
Kenya: Data Commissioner Fines 3 Firms Sh9.4 Million Over Data Infringements
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioners (ODPC) has fined three firms Sh9.4 million for infringing on personal data. Read more »
Kenya: Clean Up at NIS-Allied Sacco as Officials Face Charges Over Sh160 Million Fraud
A radical clean up in imminent at National Intelligence Services' Njiwa sacco after nine officials faced fraud charges at Nairobi's Kahawa Law Courts on Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: Rift Valley Water Board Suspends CEO Oruma Amid Sh1.7 Billion Probe
The Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency Board has placed its Chief Executive Officer, Samuel Oruma, on compulsory leave due to alleged irregularities involving Sh1.7… Read more »
Kenya: IGAD to Hold Ministerial Meeting on Adoption of IGAD Youth Policy
The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with the Horn of Africa Youth Network (HoAYN) and Save the Children, is set to convene a significant… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Kenya: The Nairobi West Hospital to Host Free Cancer Screening Camp in October
Early cancer detection is a critical factor in improving the chances of successful treatment and ultimately saving lives. Almost 75% of cancer patients in Kenya come to the… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Kenya: Kenyan Police Taking French Lessons in Readiness for Haiti Mission
An undisclosed number of Kenyan police officers have begun taking French lessons as logistical arrangements for the multinational security support mission in Haiti commences. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Affirms Govt Resolve to Improve Coffee Farmers Earnings
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday evening convened a high powered consultative meeting on Coffee Subsector Reforms and affirmed that the Government will not be distracted… Read more »
Kenya: TSC to Use 223,223 Teachers as Supervisors, Invigilators in 2023 National Examinations
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has vetted 223,223 teachers to serve as supervisors and invigilators in the national examinations. Read more »
Kenya: Right to Health Bench Book to Serve as Guide for Judges, Magistrates and Legal Practitioners - ICJ Kenya
The International Commission of Jurists, Kenyan section alongside other key stakeholders in the judicial and legal sector kicked off in earnest a validation exercise of the, 'right… Read more »
Kenya: 3 Kenyan Startups Picked for Google Academy's AI for Health Program
Three Kenyan startups are among five in Africa that have been picked for this year's Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Health program. Read more »
Kenya: Turkana Leads in Govt's Cash Disbursement for Needy, Vulnerable Households
A total of Sh105.7 million has been disbursed by the national government for the needy and vulnerable households in Turkana County. Read more »
Kenya: NCBA Seeks Full Ownership of AIG Insurance
NCBA Group Board of Directors has approved the full acquisition of AIG Kenya Insurance Company Limited for an undisclosed amount. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Host Africa Energy Forum in October
Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA), a European program supported by GET.invest, which mobilizes investment projects in renewable energy in developing countries, is set to hold a… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Kenya: TSC Recalls All Field Officers, Teachers on Leave Ahead of National Exams
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has recalled all field officers and teachers on leave from October to help with the preparation and administration of the Kenya Primary School… Read more »
Kenya: CS Machogu Announces New KCSE Grading Structure
The Ministry of Education has announced a new grading system for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations that is expected to increase the number of… Read more »
Kenya: Stakeholders Urge Education Changes to Address Emerging Issues
Stakeholders in the education realm are calling for reinventions of learning models in Africa to produce graduates who will fit in the ever-changing labor market. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Will Not Spare Any Person Found Abetting Exam Cheating, CS Machogu Warns Officials
The Ministry of Education has put on notice national examination cheating abettors as the docket tightens preparations to ensure effective administration and assessment of the 2023… Read more »
Kenya: Court Releases Suspect Linked to the Murder of Eric Maigo Due to Insufficient Evidence
A Nairobi Court has released a suspect linked to the murder of the Nairobi Hospital Finance Director Eric Maigo. Read more »