June 21, 2023
Kenya: Azimio Mounts Spirited Fight to Stop Kuria's Senate Appearance, Files Censure Bid
Azimio Senators stormed out of Wednesday's morning Senate sitting in protest of Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria's appearance, plunging the house into a temporary quorum hitch. Read more »
Kenya: Senate Thwarts William Oduol's Bid to Abort 'Flawed' Impeachment Motion
The Senate Adhoc Committee investigating the motion to impeach Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol has disallowed a preliminary objection raised by his counsel citing a flawed… Read more »
Kenya: Sifuna Brings Censure Motion Against CS Kuria to Senate
Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria risks censure over his crude attacks against the media. Read more »
Kenya: Office Soundproofing, 'Presidential' Furniture - Siaya's Case Against Oduol
Evidence tabled before the Senate Adhoc Committee investigating the impeachment motion against Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol has alleged the embezzlement of Sh18 million of… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Appoints 7-Member Selection Panel for Director of Public Prosecutions Recruitment
Central Organisation of Trade Union (COTUI) Secretary General Francis Atwoli and Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Executive Officer Twalib Mbarak are among a… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Kenya: Toyota's Kalle Rovanpera Wary of Hyundai Threat at Safari Rally
World rally champion Kalle Rovanpera believes Hyundai drivers will pose the biggest threat to his Toyota Gazoo racing team at this weekend's World Rally Championships (WRC) Safari… Read more »
Kenya: Toyota Gazoo's Ogier Calls On Lady Luck to Smile at Him at Safari Rally
Eight-time world rally champion Sebastien Ogier says he is looking forward to a challenging but exciting adventure at this weekend's World Rally Championships (WRC) Safari Rally in… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Modernize Artillery to Fight Al-Shabaab - CS Duale
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced plans to modernize the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and Police artillery in a renewed move to bring an end to Al Shabaab attacks… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Increase Funding to the School Feeding Programme
The school feeding programme will be intensified to boost performance of learners. Read more »
Kenya: Unilever Opens Sh500 Million Warehouse Facility in Nairobi
Unilever East Africa today opened a Sh500 million warehouse facility to serve the East African (EA) market. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says No MPs Paid to Support the Finance Bill
President William Ruto now says no Member of Parliament has been paid to support the Finance Bill 2023. Read more »
June 21, 2023
Kenya: Wetangula Admits Amendments On 8 Finance Bill Clauses Bypassing Treasury Consensus
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has capped the number of Finance Bill clauses in whose regard the House would consider amendments to eight citing significant interest. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Work With UAE to Make COP28 a Success, President Ruto Says
Kenya will partner the United Arab Emirates to make the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference in December a win-win outcome for all, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Will Work With UAE to Make COP28 a Success
Kenya will partner the United Arab Emirates to make the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference in December a win-win outcome for all, President William Samoei Ruto has said. Read more »
June 20, 2023
Kenya: Former Simbas Coach Paul Odera Prescribes Medicine to Heal Kenyan Rugby
Former national men's rugby 15s head coach Paul Odera believes the national men's 7s team, Shujaa, can return to the World Rugby Series in the not-so-distant future following their… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Build 3, 500 Classrooms in Nairobi in Decongestion Plan - President Ruto
President William Ruto has made a commitment to construct 3,500 classrooms in Nairobi as part of his administration's efforts to alleviate school congestion and create a favorable… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Public Institutions to Shift to Cleaner, Sustainable Energy Options
Public institutions have been urged to shift to cleaner and sustainable energy options. Read more »
Kenya: At Least 4 Bodies Recovered in Murang'a Building Collapse
At least four bodies were Tuesday recovered from the rambles of a 3-storey building that collapsed in Murang'a. Read more »
Kenya: Sh63.7 Million Lost in Mosquito Nets Procurement Delay, CS Nakhumicha Says
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has said Sh63.7m ($455,000) has been lost due to delayed process of securing grants from Global Fund in mosquito nets procurement. Read more »
Kenya: PR Practitioners Elect New Officials to Push for Legislative Recognition
Members of the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) have elected new officials for the positions of Vice President, Secretary General, Assistant Treasurer, and Council Members… Read more »
Kenya: Unga Wa Dola Bridging Technology Gap for Gender Equality
Unga wa Dola has announced the completion of an acceleration programme that trains girls on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Read more »
Kenya: LSK Faults DCI for Arresting Advocates While Executing Their Duties
The Law Society of Kenya has condemned the police and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for arresting advocates while undertaking their mandate. Read more »
Kenya: Malkia Strikers Handed Financial Injection Injection to Boost Preps for Olympic Ticket Hunt
The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) has handed the national women's volleyball team a sponsorship boost to help them prepare towards Paris 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi Urges International Community, Donor Groups to Support Kenyan Local Farmers
The Government has urged the international community, donor groups and development partners to commit higher purchases of relief food for refugees to local farmers. Read more »
Kenya: Alten Kenya Commissions 40 MW Kesses Solar Facility
Alten Kenya Solarfarms (Alten) has commissioned a 44 megawatt (MW) solar facility in Kesses, Uasin Gishu County. Read more »