July 12, 2023
Kenya: Baringo Clergy Propose Minimum Standards to Weed Out Misleaders
A section of religious stakeholders in Baringo have recommended for minimum standards to be put in place for registration of religious organizations in order to protect the society… Read more »
Kenya: New Deal Will Allow Kenyan Nurses, Midwives to Work in Saudi Arabia
Kenyan nurses and midwives will soon be able to work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) through a new deal. Read more »
July 11, 2023
Kenya: 'Watch and Learn From Omanyala,' - Kenyan Female Sprinters Advised
National champion for the women's 100m and 200m Esther Mbagari has urged her fellow female sprinters in the country to emulate the work ethic of Commonwealth Games 100m champion… Read more »
Kenya: Itumbi's Appeal Against Ruling Declaring Chief Administrative Secretary Posts Unconstitutional Certified Urgent
The Appellate Court has certified as urgent Dennis Itumbi's appeal against the ruling declaring the post of Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) unconstitutional. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi County, Habitat for Humanity Kenya Partner to Build Houses in Informal Settlements
Habitat for Humanity Kenya has today launched a two-year campaign dubbed 'Home Equals' aimed at addressing housing deficits for people living in informal settlements. Read more »
Kenya: UK Trade Body Opens First Nairobi Office With Target on Trade, Training
The United Kingdom's (UK's) trade body, the Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT), has opened its first office in Nairobi with a focus on trade and training. Read more »
Kenya: Media Council of Kenya Calls Out Media Over 'Insensitive' Coverage of Ruai Priest's Death
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has criticized what it has termed the 'sensational' news reporting surrounding the death of a priest at a hotel in Murang'a over the weekend. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways to Update Flyers on Flight Cancellation in Real Time
Kenya Airways (KQ) has introduced an advanced flight communication service that will update customers in the event of flight schedule changes. Read more »
Kenya: Uber Rolls Out New Products That Allow Customers to Book Rides in Advance
Uber has introduced Uber Reserve, a product that allows riders to book trips for upcoming travel of up to 90 days in advance. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom's Workforce Increases By 675 After Ethiopia's Entry
The number of Safaricom staff increased by 675 in the full year ending March this year, a new report shows, coming on the back of Ethiopia's entry. Read more »
Kenya: Truck Driver's Quick Action Averts Disaster at Ngata Bridge Black Spot on Nakuru-Eldoret Highway
A brave truck driver averted massive deaths at the Ngata Bridge black spot along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway when his vehicle experience a tyre burst. Read more »
Kenya: You'll See a Difference in KEMSA, New CEO Dr Mulwa Says
The new Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) Dr Andrew Mulwa says he has initiated major reforms at the institution that has made headlines for all… Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki to Appear Before Senate Committee Over Shakahola Deaths
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kndiki is expected appear before the Senate Adhoc Committee investigating the Shakahola deaths. Read more »
July 12, 2023
Kenya: Nairobi Largely Deserted As Police Patrol Streets, Most Businesses Closed
Nairobi was largely deserted Wednesday, with most businesses closed due to planned demonstrations called by Azimio leader Raila Odinga and other civil society groups to protest the… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Holds Talks With Visiting Iran President Raisi
The Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, arrived in the country on Wednesday on his official State visit. Read more »
July 11, 2023
Kenya: Doubts Abound Over Availability of Prize Money At Ndakaini Half Marathon
Will there be a prize money for the 17th edition of the Ndakaini Half Marathon? Read more »
Kenya: Jubilee Party's Kega Faction to Hold NDC in August
Jubilee Party's faction affiliated with President William Ruto Kenya Kwanza alliance has set August 7, 2023, as the date for its National Delegates Convention (NDC) at the Bomas of… Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo Forgives Man Who Threatened Family During Campaigns
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has extended an olive branch to the self-proclaimed Kitui youth movement leader Moses Munyalo alias Mose who had threatened his family during the… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Halts Retesting of PSV Drivers in Last Ditch Effort to Avert Strike Action
The government has suspended the mandatory retesting of Public Service Vehicle (PSV) drivers in a bid to forestall a looming strike set for Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Warns Against Violent Protests on July 12
President William Ruto has warned against violent opposition protests tomorrow saying no deaths or destruction of property will be tolerated. Read more »
Kenya: Koome Bans Odinga's Wednesday Protest, Vows 'All Lawful Means' to Stop It
The National Police Service has outlawed planned anti-government protests organized by the opposition citing infringements on the part of Azimio Coalition. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi's Soma Nami Bookstore to Host African Book Fair in August
Soma Nami Books, a leading Kenyan Pan-African Bookstore has announced that it will be hosting The African Book Fair, an annual week-long book fair centering African Literature. Read more »
Kenya: Iran President Cancels Trip to Kenya
The visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Kenya has been rescheduled, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed has said. Read more »
Kenya: Opposition Coalition Says 1,2m Signatures Pressuring Govt on Finance Act 2023
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition party now says it has already collected 1.2 million signatures. Read more »
Kenya: Police Will Arrest Anyone Who Breaks Law in Protests - Deputy President
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says the police are under strict orders to arrest anyone who breaks the law during tomorrow's countrywide demonstrations. Read more »