August 24, 2023
Kenya: We Must Stop Corruption in the Country - President Ruto
President William Ruto has sent a warning shot to individuals fueling corruption in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Tiktok CEO Commits to Work With Authorities in Moderating Content
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has committed to play part in a joint working team with Kenyan authorities to moderate content on its platform. Read more »
August 11, 2023
Kenya: Telkom Told to Pay Over U.S.$84 Million Down Payment to Be Reconnected to American Tower Corporation Infrastructure
The Chief Executive Officer of American Tower Corporation Kenya, Thomas Sonesson, has informed a Committee of the Senate that Telkom Kenya needs to pay ATC Kenya Sh650 million so… Read more »
August 23, 2023
Kenya: No Medal for Kenya as Briton Kerr Stuns Favourite Ingebrigtsen to Win 1500m Gold
Kenya missed out on collecting its fourth medal at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest Wednesday night as Abel Kipsang finished fourth in the 1500m, a race won by Briton… Read more »
Kenya: Kipyegon's Double Dream Alive as She Leads Kenyan Quartet Into 5,000m Final
Faith Kipyegon's dream of a double at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, remained on course as she led the Kenyan quartet of Margaret Chelimo, Lilian Kasait… Read more »
Kenya: I Can't Resign,the Grounds Are Insufficient - CS Namwamba
Sports and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has rubbished the push for him to resign over claims of mismanagement of his docket defending his performance as… Read more »
Kenya: CS Namwamba Apologises to MPs Over Presumptuous Letter Inviting Himself to House
Sports and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba was forced to swallow the humble pie and apologize to the MPs on Wednesday afternoon over a letter he addressed to the… Read more »
Kenya: Anti-Stock Theft Unit Police Officers in Nyakach Moved After Public Petition
The government has reshuffled the Anti-Stock Theft Unit stationed at Tol station in Nyakach Sub County in the wake of border clashes as a result of cattle rustling. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Avail Scholarships to Teachers Who Excel in Training Performance Arts Learners
President William Ruto said the Government will offer scholarships to teachers who excel in training learners in performance arts. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Demand Clarification on New University Funding Model
The new university funding formula has continued to stir a debate among lawmakers with Members of Parliament demanding its halting citing gaps in ensuring equity in access to… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto, Tiktok CEO to Hold Talks Over Negative Content
President William Ruto is set to hold talks with Tiktok global Chief Executive officer (CEO) Shou Zi Chew on the moderation of content in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: CAK Fines 9 Steel Firms Sh338.9 Million for Fraudulently Hiking Steel Product Prices
A total of nine steel companies have been fined Sh338.9 million by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) for illegally increasing the cost of steel products. Read more »
Kenya: CS Namwamba to Face MPs Over Mismanagement of Athletes Welfare
Sports and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba will Wednesday afternoon appear before the National Assembly to answer concerns of negligence in the Ministry. Read more »
Kenya: Koome, Kinuthia Say Differences Resolved in Rare Show of Unity
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome now says there is no conflict between him and the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) Chairperson Eliud Kinuthia on the running of… Read more »
Kenya: Court Allows Continued Detention of 'Mathee Wa Ngara' in Drugs Case
A Nairobi court has allowed continued detention of Nancy Kigunzu alias Mathee wa Ngara for five days as police finalize investigations in a drug trafficking case. Read more »
Kenya: Trans-Nzoia County Hospital Renamed Wamalwa Kijana Memorial Hospital
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natambeya announces renaming of Trans-Nzoia County Teaching and Referral Hospital to Wamalwa Kijana Memorial Hospital in honor of Kenya's eighth… Read more »
Kenya: Oparanya, Wives Arrested Over Alleged Sh1.3 Billion Corruption While in Office
Former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has been arrested alongside his wives by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over the alleged embezzlement of Sh1.3 billion… Read more »
Kenya: Why Emmanuel Korir is Not Disappointed Despite Early Exit in Budapest
Some weeks to the Budapest World Championships, Kenya's Emmanuel Korir had spoken of his gold from Oregon and how it had unlocked his appetite for medals. Read more »
Kenya: Tatu City, China-Africa Chamber of Commerce in a Deal to Drive Bilateral Investments
Tatu City and the China-Africa Economic and Trade Chamber of Commerce (CAETC) have partnered to promote economic growth between the Kenya and China. Read more »
Kenya: Moraa Through to 800m Semis in Budapest as Korir, Chebet Fall Off
Mary Moraa has qualified for the semi-finals of the 800m at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Wednesday morning after winning her heat. Read more »
Kenya: Budapest Day Five - Kipyegon on Audacious Double Dream, Kipsang Leads Hunt for Medal Number Four
After clinching her third 1500m world title, arguably sailing here to the top echelon of women's middle distance running, Faith Kipyegon will be chasing an unprecedented double in… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Partners With World Bank to Strengthen Innovation Hubs
Kenya and the World Bank have today invited applications from incubators, accelerators and tech-bootcamp providers for possible funding and business mentorship. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Dismisses Bipartisan Talks as a Waste of Time
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed the ongoing bipartisan talks as a waste of time saying nothing will come out of the dialogue. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Cede 50% of Revenues From National Parks to Host Communities
The government will start ceding 50 percent of revenues from national parks to host communities as part of efforts to transform their lives. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Investment in Cultural Tourism Will Expand Economic Opportunities
The government is keen on promoting cultural tourism to generate more tourism revenues. Read more »