June 16, 2023
Kenya: Govt Allocates Sh18.4 Billion for Universal Health Care Delivery
The Universal Health Care (UHC) Cover will receive an allocation of Sh18.4 billion to enable the implementation of the program aimed at ensuring efficient service delivery in the… Read more »
Kenya: World Economic Forum Endorses Kenya's Silicon Hub
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is keen on establishing a Silicon hub in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Launches SGBV Court in Siaya
Chief Justice Martha Koome has launched the second specialized Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Court in Siaya County. This becomes the second SGBV court after Shanzu in… Read more »
June 15, 2023
Kenya: I'm Not Here to Please You for a Second Term - President Ruto
President William Ruto has denied claims that he is promoting development initiatives across the nation to entice Kenyans to vote for him again in 2027. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Pushes for More Investment in the Country
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has encouraged foreign investors to invest in the country because of the conducive environment the government has developed since taking office. Read more »
Kenya: Food Crises Are Forecast to Escalate Across the Region in 2023, Particularly in Kenya and Somalia
The Member States of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) continued to grapple with a severe food crisis in 2022, with over 55 million people facing acute hunger… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Says 65 Mackenzie Followers Rescued From Shakahola Forest Buried Children Wives, Under Unclear Circumstances
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) now says some of the 65 followers of controversial cult leader Paul Mackenzie accused of attempting suicide had buried their… Read more »
Kenya: Mixed Reaction as Kenyans Await This Year's Budget Reading
A section of Kenyans have expressed mixed reactions ahead of the reading of the 2023-24 Budget by Treasury Secretary Njuguna Ndungu. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Kwanza MPs Who Opposed Finance Bill 2023 to Be Punished - Cherargei
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei now says that the Kenya Kwanza legislators who opposed the proposed Finance Bill 2023 will face disciplinary action. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio's Fight Defeated as Finance Bill Sails Through Second Reading
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Members of Parliament put up a spirited fight to defeat the Finance Bill 2023 but they were technically knocked out after they failed to marshal enough… Read more »
Kenya: Shakahola Death Toll At 318 As 15 More Bodies Exhumed
The number of fatalities in the ongoing cult starvation incident in Shakahola forest has risen to 318, following the discovery of 15 additional bodies. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Embarks On Two-Day State Visit to Geneva
President William Ruto on Wednesday evening jetted out of the country to Geneva, Switzerland for a two-day state visit. Read more »
June 14, 2023
Kenya: President William Ruto Hosts 109 YouTube Creators at State House
His Excellency Hon. William Ruto hosted 109 YouTube creators from around the world at Statehouse, marking a momentous occasion for the creative industry. The creators, including 11… Read more »
Kenya: Eight Officers Killed as Al-Shabaab Stage Three Attacks in Wajir, Garissa and Lamu Counties
At least eight police officers were killed Tuesday in Bodhei at the border of Lamu and Garissa counties when the vehicle they were travelling in ran over an Improvised Explosive… Read more »
Kenya: I Am Not in ICU, Museveni Tells 'Nosy' Kenyans
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni who is currently in isolation after contracting the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has told off Kenyans over claims that he is currently in the Intensive… Read more »
Kenya: Senate to Consider Censure Motion Against Kindiki Thursday - Kingi
The Senate has slated a censure motion against Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki for Thursday following his failure to attend a scheduled appearance on Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: Our Decisions Will Be Data-Driven - President Ruto
President William Ruto has said the Government will use intelligence analysis to manage emerging global challenges. Read more »
Kenya: Starving Mackenzie Associates Collapse in Court After Boycotting Meals for 10 Days
About a dozen associates of Kilifi cultist preacher Paul Mackenzie collapsed at the Shanzu Law Courts on Wednesday while appearing for a routine mention. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges All Arms of Govt to Work Together for Better Governance
President William Ruto has called on all the arms of government and institutions to work together for better governance. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Appoints Kamau Thugge as CBK Governor
President William Ruto has appointed Kamau Thugge as the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor. Read more »
Kenya: Traders at Mutindwa Market Counting Losses After Fire Razes Structures
Traders in Mtindwa market located along Kangundo road are counting losses following a midnight inferno that saw properies reduced to ashes. Read more »
Kenya: Noordin Haji Sworn in as National Intelligence Service Director General
Noordin Haji has been sworn in as the Director General of the National Intelligence Service. Read more »
Kenya: Connectivity Vital for Creative Economy - President Ruto
President William Ruto has said the Government is committed to enhance the digital superhighway to create opportunities for content creators to make a living. Read more »
June 13, 2023
Kenya: Rwanda's Davite Unveils 2023 WRC Safari Colors
With an apparently insatiable appetite for success, Giancarlo Davite has displayed the elegant livery that his Ford Fiesta Rally2 will wear during the 2023 WRC Safari Rally Kenya… Read more »
Kenya: Shakahola Forest Cult Deaths at 303 as 19 More Bodies Exhumed
At least 19 bodies of people believed to be followers of controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie were on Tuesday exhumed from the vast 800-acre Shakahola forest in Kilifi. Read more »