June 01, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Provide Boda Boda Riders Low-Cost e-Bike Financing
Boda boda riders are set to enjoy cheap e-bikes through an affordable financing scheme that will soon be unveiled by the government. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Unveils Hustler Fund for Groups
President William Ruto today rolled out the Hustler Fund for groups, allowing organizations and businesses to borrow money collectively. Read more »
Kenya: Tackling Predator Lenders - Govt to Unveil Low-Cost Financing for e-Motorbikes
The Government is set to unveil low-cost financing for electric motorbikes in a bid to shield boda boda operators from predatory lenders. Read more »
Kenya: Housing Fund Contribution a Moral Obligation, Backers Are Patriots - President Ruto
President William Ruto has termed contributing to the proposed Housing Fund as a moral obligation for Kenyans in formal employment. Read more »
Kenya: Talks Stall Again as Ruto's Side Refuses 'Extra-Legal' Demands By Odinga's Camp
The bipartisan talks between the Azimio and Kenya Kwanza teams have hit a snag against over a contest on fresh demands by the opposition side. Read more »
Kenya: Cohesion Commission Cautions Against Azimio-Led Cessation Calls
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has expressed concern over the recent calls for cessation by a section of the political class in the country. Read more »
June 02, 2023
Kenya: Controversial Sect Pastor Back in Court After Month in Custody
Controversial pastor Paul Mackenzie implicated in the Shakahola cult forest massacre will be re-arraigned in court today after spending a month in police custody. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja to Unveil Second County ICU, Ground Break Central Kitchen Construction
The Nairobi County Government is set to launch a second Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Mbagathi hospital. Read more »
June 01, 2023
Kenya: China Media Group Launches 'Twinkle Star Project' to Screen Chinese Cartoons in Africa
China Media Group (CMG) has launched an animation tour titled "Twinkle Star Project" in Nairobi, Kenya, to screen its original cartoons in Kenyan schools. Read more »
Kenya: Chinese First Lady Partners With Kenya's First Lady to Support Disadvantaged Children
It was joy at Mama Fatuma Goodwill Children's home in Eastleigh on Wednesday when they received donations through an initiative of Kenya and Chinese First Ladies. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto in Embu for Kenya's 60th Self-Rule Anniversary Themed on SMEs
President William Ruto was expected in Embu on Thursday to lead the country's 60th anniversary celebration since attainment of internal self-rule. Read more »
Kenya: We Will Not Tolerate Resurgence of Proscribed Groups - Kindiki
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has warned that the government will not tolerate the resurgence of proscribed groups in the country, including the outlawed Mungiki sect. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Kenya: Govt Role in Affordable Housing Is Indispensable, CS Njeru Says at World Bank Housing Conference
Lands Cabinet Secretary Zachariah Njeru has said that Governments and policymakers have an indispensable role in making affordable housing a reality. Read more »
Kenya: Pending Passport Applications to Be Cleared By June 30 - Kindiki
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has promised the restoration of a broken passport printer within seven days further committing to the clearing of the current backlog by… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Process New Passports Within 7 Days From July, Urgent Cases in a Day
The Immigration Department will process new passport applications within seven days beginning July, the Interior ministry has announced. Read more »
Kenya: South African Budget Carrier Airlink Unveils Nairobi-Joburg Flights
South African budget carrier Airlink today officially launched its flights between Kenya and South Africa. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Drops Faith Harrison From Principal Secretary Nominees List
Faith Njeri Harrison has been dropped from the Principal Secretary nominees list. Read more »
Kenya: Carrefour Opens Its 20th Store in Eastleigh
Retail chain Carrefour has opened its 20th store at Business Bay Square Mall (BBS) in Eastleigh, Nairobi, as it seeks to tap the area's growing population and businesses. Read more »
Kenya: Malkia Strikers Set for Morocco Camp Ahead of Continental Campaign in Cameroon
The national women's volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, will undergo a residential training camp in Morocco ahead of the Federation of International Volleyball (FIVB) Challenger Cup… Read more »
Kenya: Busia County to Host Second Leg of National Beach Games
Busia County will host the next leg of the national beach games on a yet-to-be-announced date. Read more »
Kenya: BetNare Daily Jackpot Winner to Use Money to Pay School Fees
Christopher Musembi over the weekend walked away with Ksh 500,000 after predicting 11 Games correctly in the BetNare Daily jackpot. Read more »
Kenya: Mukumu Deaths - State-Funded Edu Afya Scheme to Make Sh1.2 Million Payout
The government has announced a Sh1.2mn payout under a State-funded insurance scheme to compensate families of three students who died at Mukumu Girls High School. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Orders Transfer of All Police Officers in Isebania to Aid Probe
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has ordered the transfer of all police officers stationed in Isebania, following an attack on the local police station in which five… Read more »
Kenya: 'Bring Your Girls to the World Cup of Tennis,' Kenyans Urged Ahead of Billie Jean Cup
Tennis enthusiasts across Kenya and beyond have been encouraged to bring their girls along for the Billie Jean King Cup, Africa Group III set for June 12-17 at the Nairobi Club in… Read more »
Kenya: Govt's Farmer Registration Exercise Registers Over 4 Million
A total of 4.3 million farmers have been registered under a government initiative that seeks to collect their data. Read more »