June 11, 2023
Kenya: Kenya, Djibouti Agree on Visa-Free Travel in a Move to Enhance Trade
Kenya and Djibouti have endorsed the reciprocal abolishing of visa requirements for their citizens. Read more »
Kenya: Pastoralists Urged to Diversify Income Sources to Beat Aridity
Pastoral communities have been urged to embrace diversification of income sources as opposed to sole dependance on livestock keeping. Read more »
Kenya: Second Lady Holds Inaugural Marital Counseling Session for Uniformed Officers
The Spouse of the Deputy President Pastor Dorcas has today held the inaugural family and marital counseling session for uniformed and disciplined officers who have already… Read more »
Kenya: G4S Van Transporting Marijuana Valued at Sh1 Million Impounded in Busia, 2 Arrested
Police in Busia are holding two G4S employees arrested while transporting bhang valued at Sh1 million. Read more »
Kenya: Principal Secretaries Warned Against Corruption in Ministries
The Head of Public service and Chief of Staff in the office of President Felix Kosgei has warned Principal Secretaries against corruption, instead urging them to spearhead efforts… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto, Guelleh Insist On Strategic Atmis Drawdown to Preserve Amisom Gains
President William Ruto and his Djibouti counterpart Ismail Guelleh have emphasized on the importance of aligning the drawdown of A regional force m in Somalia with the country's… Read more »
Kenya: TSC Extends Application Deadline for Teachers' Promotion to June 15
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has extended the deadline for the promotion of teachers after failing to attract enough applicants. Read more »
Kenya: National Treasury Releases U.S.$236 Million April Revenue Share to Counties
The National Treasury has released Sh33.3 billion to counties to settle pending bills. Read more »
June 10, 2023
Kenya: IGAD Leaders to Convene in Djibouti Monday for Talks On Regional Security
Djibouti is set to host the 14th Ordinary Session of the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government on June 12, 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Bata Denies Claim It Is Closing Kenyan Business
Shoemaker Bata Kenya Limited has refuted claims that it is closing its Kenyan business amid claims on social media platforms. Read more »
June 09, 2023
Kenya: Senator Madzayo Warns MPs Against Ruto's Puppetry Amid Threats
Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzajo has challenged Members of Parliament affiliated with the ruling coalition Kenya Kwanza not to blindly serve as puppets of the Executive under… Read more »
Kenya: Fight With Sabina Chege Politically Not Physically, Gachagua Tells Azimio
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has castigated Azimio La Umoja Coalition Members of Parliament for the chaos and physical confrontation that resulted to the attack on Nominated… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Vows to Break Coffee Cartels
Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has promised to get rid of cartels in the coffee sector saying that famers must earn 95 percent price of coffee sold to buyers directly. Read more »
Kenya: We Are Not Scared, Intimidated, We Are in Leadership to Make Hard Choices, Gachagua Says of Azimio Demands
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has scoffed at the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya's demands on the withdrawal of the Finance Bill 2023 saying they will not be intimidated. Read more »
Kenya: La Mada 'Assassination' Case Against Itumbi Withdrawn
A Nairobi court has thrown out a case against Information Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Dennis Itumbi who was accused of authoring a fake assassination letter against… Read more »
Kenya: There Was No Court Order to Retain Sabina Chege as Deputy Minority Whip, Sifuna Claims
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has stated that the court order Moses Wetangula, Speaker of the National Assembly, used in his decision on Sabina Chege's continued appointment as the… Read more »
Kenya: 60 More Men Admitted to Dorcas Rigathi's Rehabilitation Program in Nyeri
60 men from the Mathira Constituency were admitted to the Second Lady Pastor Dorcas Gachagua's rehabilitation program in Karatina Nyeri County on Thursday. Read more »
Kenya: Rural Areas Lead Urban Centers With High Poverty Levels, New Report Shows
Poverty levels are higher in rural areas compared to urban centers, a new report shows, highlighting low economic opportunities in the upcountry. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki to Meet Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo Leaders, Security Chiefs
Interior Cabinet Kithure Kindiki was on Friday set to meet security, political, religious, and community leaders from Elgeyo Marakwet and Baringo Counties at Dira Primary School in… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Unfreezes Bank Accounts of Judiciary Chief Registrar Amadi
The High Court has unfrozen bank accounts belonging to the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Anne Amadi. Read more »
Kenya: Harambee Stars to Play European, Middle East Opponents in September FIFA Friendly Window
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) boss Nick Mwendwa has disclosed that they are making plans to see Kenya play either Middle East of European opponents in a friendly match over the… Read more »
Kenya: Tough Economy Widening Gap Between Rich and Poor - KNBS
The rift between Kenya's rich and the poor has continued to grow in a period riddled with tough economic situations. Read more »
Kenya: KAA Says Kisumu Airport Operational After Aircraft Crash Landed
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) says the Kisumu International Airport is currently operational following an incident where a light aircraft crash-landed last night. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Orders Re-Opening of Schools in West Pokot County Closed Due to Banditry
The government has ordered the re-opening of schools that were shut down as a result of banditry in West Pokot County. Read more »
Kenya: Over 600 People Still Missing as Govt Exhume Six More Bodies at Shakahola Forest
Six additional bodies were on Thursday exhumed in the ongoing exhumation exercise in Kilifi's Shakahola forest bringing the total number of bodies recovered at the mass grave site… Read more »