June 13, 2023
Kenya: Noordin Haji to Be Sworn in as NIS DG Following Parliamentary Approval
Noordin Haji now awaits to be sworn in as the next Director General of the National Intelligence Service following unanimous approval by MPs. Read more »
Kenya: Tabitha Karanja Steps Down as Keroche CEO After 25 Years At the Helm
Keroche Breweries Ltd. CEO and founder Tabitha Karanja has called it a day at the firm after 25 years at the company. Read more »
Kenya: Security Agencies in North Eastern Embrace Community Engagement to Counter Terrorism
In the ongoing battle against Al-Shabaab infiltration along Kenya's borders, security agencies in the North Eastern region are adopting a strategy centered on community engagement… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Urges MPs Not to 'Mutilate' the Finance Bill
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appealed to Members of Parliament not to mutilate the Finance Bill 2023 because doing so will set back government plans on development. Read more »
Kenya: Police Gun Down 4 Suspected Gangsters Linked to Cross-County Crime
Detectives have gunned down four individuals believed be behind a string of armed robberies in Machakos, Mombasa and Kwale Counties over the past few months. Read more »
Kenya: Transport Operators Go Tech to Reduce Jam in Ticket Booking
Transport operators are increasingly adopting modern technologies to offer ticketing efficiencies and provide comfort to commuters across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Work With Counties to Ensure Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - President Ruto
The national government will work with county governments to transform healthcare in the country. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Mungiki Will Never Be Allowed to Operate in Kenya
President William Ruto has told Azimio leaders that the outlawed Mungiki group will not be allowed to operate in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Kega-Led Jubilee Faction Gives Notice of Withdrawal From Azimio
The Kanini Kega-led Jubilee party has now officially withdrawn from the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition. Read more »
Kenya: What Next for Faith Kipyegon After Smashing World Records in 1500m and 5000m?
Double Olympic and world 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon says she wouldn't mind specializing in the women's 10,000m after she broke the world records for the 1500m and 5000m. Read more »
Kenya: Judiciary Constitutes Team to Unlock Stalemate Over Pro-Bono Services
The Judiciary has constituted team to unlock stalemate with the Law Society of Kenya over the provision of pro-bono services. Read more »
Kenya: Twiga Foods Sacks 130 Sales Agents, Cites Poor Performance
Agri-tech firm Twiga Foods sacked 130 sales agents last month for what it attributed to poor performance, Business Daily reported, quoting the firm's Chief Executive Officer Peter… Read more »
Kenya: University of Nairobi Ranked Best University in the Country
The University of Nairobi (UoN) is the best university in Kenya, according to a new report by uniRank, an international higher education directory and search engine. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Secretary Murkomen Says Ready to Mediate Between President Ruto, Odinga
Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport stated that he is willing to set up a meeting for President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga with the goal of striking a… Read more »
Kenya: DPP Seeks to Withdraw Charges Against Ex-PS Omollo in NYS Graft Case
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji has filed an application seeking to withdraw graft charges against former PS for youth and gender affairs Lilian Omollo. Read more »
Kenya: Barack Obatsa Picked to Lead Britam Asset Managers
Insurance company Britam has appointed Barack Obatsa as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Britam Asset Managers. Read more »
Kenya: Emirates to Access More African Countries in New Deal With KQ
Emirates customers will now be able to fly to more African countries after signing an agreement with Kenya Airways (KQ). Read more »
Kenya: EACC Detectives Arrest Thika MCA for Soliciting Sh130,000 Bribe
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives have apprehended Kiambu Deputy Speaker John Njue Njiru, for soliciting a Sh130,000 bribe. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Calls on Kenyans to Help the Poor When Capable
President William Ruto has urged able Kenyans to assist the destitute and underprivileged. Read more »
Kenya: Nationwide Fertilizer Uptake Hits 3 Million Bags
Framers across the country have purchased more than 3 million bags of fertilizer under the Fertiliser Subsidy Programme (FSP) in a new milestone for the program. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Committee to Present Revised Version of Finance Bill to House
The National Assembly Finance Committee is Tuesday scheduled to present the revised version of the Finance Bill 2023 following the conclusion of the public participation phase. Read more »
Kenya: Bolt Condemns Kidnap of Two Passengers By Driver, Affirms Commitment to Passenger Safety
Taxi-hailing firm Bolt has issued a statement in response to the recent abduction and subsequent rescue of two girls who were kidnapped by a Bolt driver. Read more »
Kenya: Bolt Issues Statement After Kidnapping Incident Involving Own-Driver
Taxi-hailing firm Bolt has issued a statement in response to the recent abduction and subsequent rescue of two girls who were kidnapped by a Bolt driver. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Wants CJ Koome to Review Order Barring Removal of Sabina Chege as Deputy Minority Whip
In a letterpenned by Raila Odinga's counsel Paul Mwangi, they cited non-inclusion and jurisdiction violation in the order National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula cited while… Read more »
June 14, 2023
Kenya: MPs Approve Isaac Ruto,Caroline Nzilani for JSC Appointment
Members of Parliament have approved the nomination of of former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto and Caroline Nzilani for appointment to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). Read more »