July 05, 2023
Kenya: A Bit to Work On, Says Coach Owuor as Title-Chasing Morans Sign Off to Angola With Victory in Final Build Up
Kenya Morans head coach Cliff Owuor says there is still a bit to work on as the team played their final build up match following weeks of training in Nairobi, heading to this… Read more »
Kenya: Court Extends Finance Act Suspension to July 10
The High Court has extended conservatory orders suspending the coming into force of the Finance Act 2023 to Monday. Read more »
Kenya: Amnesty Wants State Officers Held Responsible for Failing to Stop Shakahola Cult Deaths
Amnesty International wants government officials who failed to prevent the Shakahola massacre held responsible for the deaths of more than 300 people whose bodies have been… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Told to Be Ready for Cheap Smartphones
The government has reiterated its commitment to roll out cheap smartphones in the market. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Condemns Rising Cases of Staff Attacks on Network Surveillance
Kenya Power has condemned rising cases of staff attacks on routine surveillance of networks. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Staring at Financial Crisis After Suspension of Finance Act - Githu Muigai
The Government now says it is staring at a financial crisis after the High Court temporarily suspended the implementation of the Finance Act which would have facilitated the… Read more »
Kenya: ICJ Welcomes Court Ruling Declaring CAS Appointments Unconstitutional
The International Commission on Jurists (ICJ Kenya) has welcomed the High Court's ruling declaring the appointment of Chief Administrative Secretaries (CAS) unconstitutional. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Meets MPs From Odinga's Backyard to Talk Development
President William Ruto says the Government will work with leaders from all parts of the country, regardless of their political affiliation. Read more »
Kenya: Directorate of Criminal Investigations Unearths Motorcycle Syndicate Between Kenya and Tanzania
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives have dismantled a notorious motorcycle theft syndicate operating between Kenya and Tanzania. Read more »
Kenya: Heartbreak As World Beach Games in Indonesia Are Cancelled
The highly anticipated World Beach Games scheduled for next month in Bali, Indonesia have been cancelled after the hosts pulled the plug in the 11th hour owing to lack of funding. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Kenya: Controller of Budget Declines City Hall's Request for Approval of Sh1 Billion to Settle Legal Fees
The Controller of Budget has declined City Hall's request to approve Sh1 billion in pending bills owed to legal firms that served the Nairobi County Government. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Urges Community, Religious Leaders to Support Govt Efforts in Combating Terrorism in Northern Kenya
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has urged community and religious leaders, as well as residents in the North Eastern region to join forces with security agencies in the… Read more »
Kenya: 'My Dream Is to Become First Female to Referee Men's World Cup Final'
If Kenyans needed a reason to watch the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, then it is that one of their own will be featuring prominently in the… Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Lauds Court Ruling Declaring President Ruto's 50 CAS Appointments Unconstitutional
Azimio La Umoja One Kenyahas welcomed the High Court ruling declaring President William Ruto's 50 Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) appointments unconstitutional. Read more »
July 03, 2023
Kenya: Jubilee Health Flags Off Afya Mashinani Initiative to Nakuru County
Jubilee Health Insurance has today launched a one week Afya Mashinani initiative in a bid to advance accessible and affordable healthcare services to underserved communities. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Kenya: 'It Wasn't Me! Net Procurement Was Mburu's Business.' - Tum Tells Senate
Sports Principal Secretary Peter Tum has denied involvement in the procurement process of mosquito nets that led to the cancellation of a Sh3.7 billion tender by Global Fund. Read more »
Kenya: All PSVs, School Buses Must Be Fitted With Dashboard Cameras, Vehicle Telematics - CS Murkomen
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed that all Public Service Vehicles (PSV) and school buses must be fitted with dashboard cameras to help in curbing road… Read more »
Kenya: Man Charged With Possession of 156kg of Elephant Tusks
A man was on Monday charged before a Mariakani court for being in possession of a 156kg consignment of elephant tusks valued at Sh15.6 million. Read more »
Kenya: Two Kenyan Fishermen Shot Dead By Ugandan Military at Lake Victoria
Two Kenyan fishermen were last night shot dead allegedly by Uganda People Defence Force (UPDF) officer while fishing in Lake Victoria at Sumba area in Budalang'i. Read more »
Kenya: Population of Severely Stunted Children Halves in 8 Years
A newly published Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) has reported Kenya's population of severely stunted children at 4.2 per cent marking an almost 50 per cent reduction compared… Read more »
Kenya: Malaysia Seeks to Increase Palm Oil Exports to Kenya
Malaysia is looking to export more palm oil to Kenya, coming at a time when prices of palm oil have skyrocketed due to disruptions in the global supply chain. Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman Hosts 4th of July Independence Day Celebrations in Nairobi
Since 1777, the United States has celebrated its Independence day on 4th of July signifying the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Congress passed… Read more »
Kenya: Matatu Owners Announce 30% Fare Hike From June 5 After Fuel Price Increase
Public Service Vehicles (PSV) are set to increase their daily fares by 30 percent from tomorrow following the increase in fuel prices last week by the Energy and Petroleum… Read more »
Kenya: Increase in Fuel Tax, Housing Levy Worst Provisions in Budget - Tifa Poll
The increment of Tax on Fuel and basic commodities as well as the introduction of the Housing levy have been cited as the worst provisions in the budget that came into effect last… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Urged to Embrace Local Tourism to Boost Revenue
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is urging Kenyans to embrace domestic travel, explore new experiences, and contribute to the growth of the local tourism industry. Read more »