April 18
Kenya: 'Really!' - Ruto Expresses Shock Over Governors Endorsing Medics' Strike
President William Ruto has expressed his dismay over county chiefs supporting a nationwide strike by medical professionals despite a majority of whom fall under devolved units. Read more »
Kenya: Preparation Key As Kenya Marks 100 Days to Paris Olympic Games
Kenya has marked 100 days to this year's Olympic Games, with the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) saying it will do the best it can to ensure teams are best prepared. Read more »
April 17
Kenya: Govt Lists 17 Counties At Risk of Flooding, Evacuation Orders Likely
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has said the government is likely to order evacuations in seventeen counties at high risk of flooding in an early-warning alert issued… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Tells 2,100 Civil Servants With Fraudulent Certificates to Refund Public Funds
President William Ruto says 2,100 civil servants with fraudulent certificates should refund public funds and quit or face prosecution. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Tough Action to Be Taken Against Those Who Violate Traffic Laws
Tough action will be taken against those who violate traffic laws and cause deaths and injuries, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
April 18
Kenya: DP Gachagua Pledges Enhanced Collaboration With UN Agencies for Development Goals in Kenya
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reiterated the Government's unwavering commitment to enhancing its partnership with United Nations agencies in Kenya for the implementation of… Read more »
April 17
Kenya: Wetangula Cautions 'Rejectionists' Spewing 'Vitriol' Over Bunge Towers
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has dismissed claims over stalled progress on the Bunge Towers project. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Home to 4,400 Super-Rich
The number of super-rich in Nairobi grew by 25 percent to 4,400 last year compared to more than 10 years ago, indicating a growing preference for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs)… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Unveils National Road Safety Action Plan to Reduce Accidents
President William Ruto has launched the National Road Safety Action plan which outlines eight priority areas, including road safety funding, vehicle safety standards, enforcement… Read more »
Kenya: Uhuru, Central Parks Out of Bounds for Political Rallies - Duale
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced that the renovated Uhuru and Central Parks will be out of bounds for political events following a memorandum of understanding… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Basketball Star Madina Okot Signs for United States Team
Kenya national team basketball player Madina Okot has signed for United States basketball side Mississippi State Bulldogs, the club has announced. Read more »
April 16
Kenya: Foreign Relations Committee Rejects Ruto's Pick for Goma Consulate
The National Assembly Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations has rejected the nomination of Charles Githinji Kiiru as the Consular General for Goma, DRC. Read more »
Kenya: Jawichre Employs Parenting Skills in Chipu Preps for Barthes Cup Campaign
National Under 20 rugby team head coach Simon Jawichre says he has been using his parenting skills to prepare his players for this weekend's Barthes Cup in Zimbabwe. Read more »
Kenya: Child Dies From Drowning As Floods Wreck Havoc in Kisumu's Nyakach
A child has died from drowning amid raging floods in Kisumu's Nyakach sub-county that have displaced several homes. Read more »
Kenya: Mzalendo Kibunjia, 5 Others Charged With Sh441mn Ghost Workers Scandal
Former Director General of the Kenya National Museums, Mzalendo Kibunja, along with administrative officers from his tenure have been charged for corruptly receiving Sh400 million… Read more »
Kenya: National Rights Commission Weighs in On Police Boss' Outburst
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for an immediate end to threats and intimidation against lawful protests urging the government to engage in… Read more »
Kenya: Joint Jlac Team to Hold Public Validation for Nadco-Sponsored IEBC Bill
The Joint Parliamentary Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) considering proposed amendments to the IEBC Act will hold a public hearing on Thursday to receive input from… Read more »
Kenya: Presta Capital, Nirvana Credit to Use Sasapay's Platform to Settle Payments
SasaPay, a digital payments service provider, has entered into a deal with Presta Capital and Nirvana Creditto allow payment transactions for users. Read more »
Kenya: Pastor Dorcas Decries Rise in Divorce in a Forum With Church Leaders
The Spouse of the Deputy President Pastor Dorcas Rigathi decried the rise of divorce and separation among families in the country. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Sees High Tourist Arrivals From Kenya, Zimbabwe
South Africa (SA) has recorded an increase in the number of tourist arrivals from Kenya and Zimbabwe,highlighting the growing intra-African tourism industry amid the removal of… Read more »
April 15
Kenya: EACC Summons Ex-Murang'a Governor Wa'iria to Face Corruption Charges
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has summoned former Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria and seven others to face charges in a Sh140 million corruption scandal. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Slashes Electricity Bills By 13.7% From May
Kenya Power has announced a 13.7% drop in electricity bills starting from May, providing much-needed relief to consumers grappling with the high cost of living. Read more »
Kenya: Super Obiri Puts Up Master Finish to Defend Boston Marathon Title
Kenya's Hellen Obiri put up a well calculated final stretch finish to outkick compatriot Sharon Lokedi and defend her Boston Marathon title, winning the race in 2:22:37 on Monday. Read more »
Kenya: Chebet's Boston Hatrick Dream Shattered As Ethiopia's Lemma Wins
Evans Chebet's dream of becoming the first man since Robert Cheruiyot in 2008 to win the Boston Marathon three times in a row was shattered, as the defending champion settled for… Read more »
April 16
Kenya: Equity Bank Expands Money Transfer Services to 30 Countries
Equity Bank has expanded its money transfer services to over 30 countries through a new deal with Mastercard, a global payment platform. Read more »