July 02, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Says Efforts to Reclaim Water Towers to Proceed Unhindered
The Government is committed to reclaiming and conserving all water catchment areas in the country, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: 2 Children, 18 Women, 31 Men - Londiani Crash Toll Rises to 51
The death toll from the Londiani Junction market accident has risen to 51. Read more »
July 01, 2023
Kenya: Ruto - Smallholder Farmers to Attain New Yield Targets After Tax Reliefs
President William Ruto Saturday said Kenya is on course to attain new milk production and coffee yield targets as a result of duty waivers under the Finance Act 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Renowned Kenyan Poet Professor Micere Mugo Passes Away
Kenya's respected author and poet Professor Micere Githae Mugo is dead aged 80. Read more »
June 29, 2023
Kenya: Govt Reviews Procedure of Examination Papers' Collection Before Exercise
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has announced that national exam papers will now be collected twice daily as opposed to collecting all papers for the day once as it has… Read more »
Kenya: Zambia Seeks to Attract Kenyan Tourists Through a New Deal
Kenya and Zambia have forged a partnership to boost tourism activities in both countries. Read more »
June 30, 2023
Kenya: Ex-Treasury Official Tom Osinde Was Slashed, Body Dumped in a River
Former Treasury official Tom Osinde was slashed to death before his body was dumped in a river, an autopsy shows. Read more »
Kenya: Fuel Shoots Up Despite Court Order Against Finance Act
The government has reviewed fuel prices upwards despite a court order that temporarily halted the implementation of the Finance Act 2023 in a case filed by activists and a Senator. Read more »
Kenya: Court Suspends Entire Finance Act Pending Omtatah's Case
The High Court has suspended the implementation of the entire Finance Act 2023, pending the determination of a petition filed by Senator Okiya Omtatah and other activists. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Digital Revolution On the Roll - Over 5,000 Government Services Now Available Online
Kenya's vision of going fully digital in the delivery of government services is rapidly gathering pace with more than 5,000 services now available online. Read more »
Kenya: Skyward Officially Starts Nairobi-Kitale Flights
Skyward Express today began its daily flights between Nairobi and Kitale to meet the growing demand for air travel. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Unveils Online Government Services
Kenyans can now access over 5,000 Government services online. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Bottlers Changes Name to Coca-Cola Kenya Nairobi
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has changed the name of its Kenyan subsidiary, Nairobi Bottlers Limited, to Coca-Cola Beverages Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's June Monthly Inflation Slows Slightly to 7.9%
Kenya's monthly inflation slowed by 0.1 percent to 7.9 percent in the month of June from the previous month, new data shows, on the back of the high cost of food and non-food… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Freezes Pay Rise for Top Officials, Clears Wage Hike for Cadres Below Principal Secretaries
President William Ruto has halted a Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) - recommended pay rise for public servants above the rank of Principal Secretaries demanding… Read more »
Kenya: Don't Cushion Me, Cushion Kenyans, Ledama Tells SRC on Proposed Pay Increase
Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina has opposed the salary reviews announced by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) stating that he does not need a salary increment. Read more »
Kenya: Judiciary Launches Performance Evaluation Report
Chief Justice Martha Koome says the Judiciary has resolved a total of 381,713 cases overall in the 2021/2022 year compared to 294,837 in the previous period. Read more »
Kenya: Supreme Court Rejects Claim Over Moi-Era Detention By Ex-Spy Chief Stephen Muriithi
The Supreme Court has dismissed a claim for damages by an ex-spy chief over his 1982 detention under the administration of then President Daniel arap Moi. Read more »
Africa: Medal Number Four! - 3x3 Women's Basketball Team Storm Final at Africa Beach Games
Mary Lisa Omondi scored eight points, all from beyond the arch, as Kenya's 3x3 women's basketball team powered into the final of the Africa Beach Games in Hammamet on Friday with a… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto, Gachagua Salaries Increased By SRC as Wage Bill Soars
State Officers are expected to enjoy a salary increase after the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) proposed salary increase by 14 percent starting next month subject to… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Paybill Numbers Merged to '222222' to Enhance Transparency
President William Ruto has unveiled a dedicated government pay channel, 22222 to enhance transparency and revenue collection. Read more »
Kenya: Postbank Rolls Out Financial Literacy Program for University Students
Postbank Kenya has rolled out a month-long financial literacy program to promote saving culture among Kenyan youth. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Businesses Experience 82% Increase in Cyber-Attacks
Cyber-attacks on Kenyan businesses increased by 82 percent last year, latest report shows, highlighting growing vulnerabilities in firms. Read more »
Kenya: EPRA Shuts a Dozen Stations, Meru's Ola Among 5 Fined in Standards Audit
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has closed at least twelve filling stations and fined five others over non-compliance to fuel standards. Read more »
Kenya: Court Halts Unveiling of New Luo Council of Elders Chairperson
Siaya High Court has issued conservatory orders barring the unveiling of Luo Council of Elders Chairman. Read more »