August 18, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Defends U.S. Ambassador Whitman After Odinga Tirade Over Kenya Election Outcome
President William Ruto has defended US Ambassador Meg Whitman whose remarks about Kenya's election outcome touched off a storm in the Opposition. Read more »
Kenya: Mackenzie's Good News, Odero's Newlife Among 5 Churches Deregistered
Churches belonging to controversial preachers-Ezekiel Mackenzie and Paul Odero-are among five deregistered in the latest crackdown by the government. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Kenya: Vihiga Farmer Wins Sh1 Million Omoka na EPL Grand Prize
A farmer from Vihiga county has become the second winner of the Omoka na EPL grand prize by Odibets. Read more »
Kenya/Burkina Faso: Malkia Strikers Intensify Charge for Paris Olympics By Mauling Burkina Faso at Africa Volleyball Champs
The national women's volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, continued with their dominance at the Africa Women's Volleyball Championships in Yaounde, Cameroon with a straight sets win… Read more »
Kenya: Why Rugby Sevens Legend Collins Injera Loves Cooking
For many, the name Collins Injera invokes images of a marauding and muscular rugby player slaloming with the ball towards the try line. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Tells Whitman to Stop Meddling in Kenya's Affairs
Azimio La Umoja Leader Raila Odinga has launched a scathing attack on US Ambassador Meg Whitman calling her 'rogue' for meddling with the affairs following her sentiments on the… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Nominates Andrew Musangi to Central Bank of Kenya Chairman's Post
President William Ruto has nominated lawyer Andrew Musangi to be the next Central Bank of Kenya Chairperson. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Nominates Renson Ingonga as Next Director of Public Prosecution
Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga is slated to be the next Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) following his nomination by President William Ruto. Read more »
Kenya: 61 Million Bags of Maize Harvest Expected This Year, Thanks to Fertilizer Subsidies, President Ruto Says
President William Ruto has said that the country is projected to harvest 61 million bags of maize this year, up from harvested 44 million last year, thanks to fertilizer subsidies. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury CS Ndung'u Urges Counties to Seek Way of Raising Own Revenue
Devolved units have been urged to seek alternatives ways of raising own revenue as opposed to relying on the National Government. Read more »
Kenya: Suspect in the Murder of Kilifi Fisheries Chief Officer to Be Held for Two Weeks
Diana Naliaka, the main suspect in the murder of Kilifi County Chief Officer in charge of Fisheries and Blue Economy Rahab Karisa, will be detained at Malindi GK Prison for two… Read more »
Kenya: M-Pesa Operations in Ethiopia Begins
M-Pesa operations in Ethiopia started yesterday, three months after it was approved by the National Bank of Ethiopia to offer mobile money services. Read more »
Kenya: UDA Seeks Support of Communist Party of China to Strengthen Structures
The United Democratic Alliance is working with the Communist Party of China (CPC) in building and strengthening its structures for an ideology-centred political party, Deputy… Read more »
Kenya: AK Boss Jack Tuwei Elected World Athletics Vice President
Athletics Kenya (AK) boss Lt Gen. (Rtd) Jackson Tuwei has been elected as one of four World Athletics vice presidents during Thursday's elective congress in Budapest, Hungary. Read more »
Kenya: Senator Mandago Released on Sh2 Million Bond in Finland Scholarship Case
Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and two co-accused persons implicated in the Finland Scholarship saga have been granted bond of Sh 2 million and surety of a similar amount or… Read more »
Kenya: Malonza Proposes Hotel Rooms to Be Charged Per Room Instead of Per-Person
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza has proposed that hotels charge visitors per room instead of per person, as it is currently. Read more »
Kenya: Kitui County Wildlife Attack Victims to Be Compensated U.S.$900,000
Wild animal attack victims in Kitui County will be compensated a total of Sh129.8 million, Tourism, Wildlife, and Heritage Cabinet Secretary (CS) Peninah Malonza has said. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Approve Formation of National Dialogue Committee
The National Assembly has approved a motion on the establishment of a national dialogue committee to pave way for talks between the Azimio La Umoja Coalition and their Kenya Kwanza… Read more »
August 18, 2023
Kenya: Kapaito Under No Pressure as He Comes Back Home From Ethiopia, Signs for Tusker
Former FKF Premier League Golden Boot and Most Valuable Player (MVP) winner Eric Kapaito says he is under no pressure, as he comes back home and starts a new chapter with 12-time… Read more »
August 17, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Breweries Limited, Muranga County Sign Sorghum Farming Deal
Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) and Murang'a County have signed a partnership that will see KBL support farmers growing sorghum in the area. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Urges Counties to Focus on Programs That Will Create Jobs
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has urged County governments not to charge extra levies but instead focus on investing in programs that will create jobs and put money in people's… Read more »
August 18, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Among 25 Nations to Receive UK Funding to Tackle Deadly Antimicrobial Resistance
State-of-the-art laboratories, cutting-edge disease surveillance systems, and a bigger global workforce to tackle deadly antimicrobial resistance (AMR) will be backed by up to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Germany Collaborate to Enhance Skilled Labor and Agricultural Sectors
In a strategic move aimed at bolstering skilled labour, boosting the agricultural sector, and fostering stable political ties, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwah… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Kenya: Embrace Sustainable Resource Avenues to Power Devolution, President Ruto Urges Governors
President William Ruto has urged Counties to tame their appetite for National Government revenue allocations. Read more »
Kenya: Whitman Expresses Support for Kenya's 'Consistent' Tax Policy
US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman says Finance Act 2023 makes Kenya's tax policy more consistent and bankable for Foreign Trade Investment (FDI) optimization. Read more »