Kenya: NYS Scandal Case Against Former PS Lillian Omollo, 36 Others Back in Court Thursday

The long-running corruption case involving former Youth and Gender Affairs Principal Secretary Lillian Omollo and 36 others returns to court on Thursday for further mention, as the… Read more »

Kenya: Mbadi Admits Existence of Ghost Pensioners, Promises Cleanup and Overhaul of System

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has admitted the existence of ghost beneficiaries within the government's pension payroll and pledged sweeping reforms to eliminate fraud, and… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Targets Sh10bn Annual Earnings From Macadamia As Govt Commits to Sector Growth

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says that the macadamia industry has the potential to earn Kenya over Sh10 billion annually and generate more than 30,000 jobs with the right… Read more »

Kenya: DCI Arrests Three Suspects Behind Spate of Robberies On Nairobi-Mombasa Highway

Three suspects believed to be masterminds of a series of robberies along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway will be detained for 14 days to allow the Directorate of Criminal… Read more »

Kenya: Mccarthy Praised for Fatherly Influence On Harambee Stars Players

Harambee Stars midfielder Boniface Muchiri says head coach Benni McCarthy has changed the mood in the national team for the better. Read more »

Kenya: Harambee Sacco Targets Retirees and Youth in New Drive to Expand Membership

Harambee Sacco has launched a nationwide campaign aimed at boosting savings among youth, informal sector workers, and retirees, as it seeks to broaden its member base and promote… Read more »

Kenya: Plans to Reduce Payee Shelved After KRA Fails to Meet Target

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi says the government shelved plans to reduce the Pay As You Earn tax after KRA failed to meet its revenue collection targets. Read more »

Kenya: Parliament Approves IEBC Nominees Amid Ongoing Legal Challenge

The National Assembly has approved President William Ruto's seven nominees to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), marking a critical step toward… Read more »

Kenya: Kilifi North MP Withdraws Controversial Muguka Bill After Talks With Kindiki

Kilifi North Member of Parliament Owen Baya has agreed to withdraw a contentious legislative proposal that seeks to delist Muguka from the schedule of crops under the Crops Act. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Trio to Fly National Flag At World Continental Tour in Dutch City

The Kenyan trio of Jackline Chepngeno, Caren Chebet and Celestine Mantaine will be in action at Monday's FBK Games World Continental Tour in Hengelo, the Netherlands. Read more »

Kenya: KNUT Demands 60pc Salary Increment As Current Cba Comes to an End

The Kenya National Union of Teachers is now demanding a 60 percent salary increment and a 30 percent increase in allowances. Read more »

East Africa: Old Mutual East Africa Joins UN Global Compact

Old Mutual East Africa (OMEA) has joined the UN Global Compact (UNGC), committing to responsible business and sustainability leadership in the region. Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Receives Credentials From Six Newly Appointed Envoys

President William Ruto on Tuesday received credentials from six newly appointed foreign envoys, marking a renewed commitment to strengthening Kenya's diplomatic ties across the… Read more »

Kenya: Murkomen Lauds Green Climate Fund for Approving USD 900mn to Fund Climate-Resilient Projects in Kenya

Kenya has commended the global climate change body for approving over USD 900 million to fund climate-resilient development projects. Read more »

Kenya: Pamoja Visa On the Offing to Ease Movement for CHAN Tournament

The Republics of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have reaffirmed their collective commitment to deliver a seamless and successful African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament in… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Moves to Make All Online Govt Services Accessible to Persons With Disabilities

The government has committed to making all digitised public services accessible to persons with disabilities, in a bold step toward universal digital inclusion. Read more »

Kenya: Govt to Reserve 20% of Affordable Housing Units for Discipline Officers

The Government has announced that 20 percent of affordable housing units will now be reserved for disciplined service members, including the Kenya Defence Forces((KDF), the… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Shifts Strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa From Aid to Investment and Commercial Diplomacy

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3 -- The United States has announced a major shift in its approach to Sub-Saharan Africa, transitioning from an assistance-led model to one focused on… Read more »

Kenya: Fresh Standoff As National Assembly Rejects Senate Push for Higher County Allocation

A fresh standoff has erupted between the National Assembly and the Senate over the equitable share of revenue to counties, after the National Assembly rejected Senate-proposed… Read more »

Kenya: Murkomen Seeks Partnerships On Security, Refugee Affairs in Talks With UN Officials

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen has pitched for enhanced partnership to support Kenya's efforts to tackle emerging security… Read more »

Kenya: Activist Rose Njeri Freed Pending Ruling On Bid to Drop Cybercrime Charges

Activist Rose Njeri has been released on a personal bond of Sh100,000 pending a court ruling on whether she will plead to criminal charges brought against her by the state. Read more »

Kenya: KRA to Begin Vetting Persons With Disabilities for Tax Exemptions

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that it will begin the vetting of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) seeking income tax exemptions starting June 9, 2025. Read more »

East Africa: Raila Hosts Somaliland President At Nairobi Home

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Tuesday hosted the President of Somaliland, Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi (Ciro), at his Nairobi residence. Read more »

Kenya: Rose Njeri Charged Over Anti-Finance Bill Website

Software developer Rose Njeri Tunguru was on Tuesday formally charged in a Nairobi court with unauthorized interference with a computer system, following her arrest over a website… Read more »

Kenya: Mccarthy Backs Wanyama Recall, Urges Respect for National Icon

 Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has called for more respect towards former captain Victor Wanyama. Read more »