May 31, 2023
Kenya: Central Bank Governor Disputes Dollar Bond Will Mop Up Excess Cash
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Patrick Njoroge has said that the dollar bond will not mop up excess American currencies. Read more »
Kenya: No Official Implicated in Probe Over Deadly Mukumu Outbreak - Machogu
Families of students who succumbed to an epidemic linked to food poising at Mukumu Girls High School will wait longer for justice after a preliminary probe yielded no incriminating… Read more »
Kenya: Rescue Operation at JKIA After Plane Overflying Nairobi Encounters 'Incident' - KAA
The Kenya Airports Authority has explained that that the ‘incident’ at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) was a security drill. Read more »
Kenya: Looming Health Crisis as Garbage Cartels Convert Public Roads Into Dumping Sites in Dagoretti North
In the heart of Dagoretti North constituency within Nairobi, a looming public health crisis has taken root, fueled by the rampant illegal dumping of solid waste. Read more »
Kenya: Rwandese Ride-Sharing Firm Yego Enters Mombasa
Rwandese ride-sharing company Yego has expanded its services to Mombasa, allowing locals to book online taxis affordably. Read more »
Kenya: Elephant Tusks Valued at Sh5.3 Million Seized in Nyeri, 2 Arrested
Detectives in Nyeri County have recovered 52 kilograms of elephant ivory, estimated to have a market value of Sh 5.3 million. Read more »
June 01, 2023
Kenya: Laikipia Conservancies in Race to Beat Climate-Triggered Biodiversity Loss
A thriving herd of antelopes ranges across a freshly regenerated grassland forming part of an extensive savannah at the foot of Mt Kenya in the Laikipia plateau. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Monthly Inflation Rises Slightly to 8% in May
Kenya's monthly inflation increased slightly to 8 percent in the month of May, attributed to high prices of food and non-food items. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Kenya: Adoption of Circular Economy Will Create Jobs, Keep Environment Clean - PS Ng'eno
Environment and Climate Change Principal Secretary Festus Ng'eno says Kenya was accelerating the adoption of circular economy as part of its sustainable waste management so as to… Read more »
Kenya: Nyanza, Central, North Eastern Regions Achieve Over 100% Transition to Secondary School
Some regions in the country have surpassed their targets on the 100 percent transition to Junior Secondary School and Form One, latest data from the Ministry of Education has… Read more »
Kenya: Clearing and Forwarding Experts Root for Tech in Operations
Clearing and forwarding experts are rooting for the adoption of technology in the sector to enhance efficient service delivery. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki Visits Isebania, Migori to Address Security Concerns
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki is conducting a visit to Isebania, Migori County to address security concerns following last week's attack on the local police station in… Read more »
May 30, 2023
Kenya: Siaya Deputy Governor Oduol Says He is Innocent of Impeachment Allegations
William Oduol, the deputy governor of Siaya, now states that he will ultimately be found innocent of the charges brought against him. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Kenya: Over 4 Million Farmers Registered in 5 Months
A total of 4,287,713 farmers have been registered in the past five months in the ongoing farmers registration drive, data from the Agriculture and Interior Ministry shows. Read more »
May 30, 2023
Kenya: CBK Governor Nominee Thugge Roots for Issuance of Locally Sold Dollar Denominated Bond
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor nominee Kamau Thugge is proposing the issuance of locally sold dollar denominated bond with the government offering good rate to aid liquidity. Read more »
Kenya: Annual National Prayer Breakfast Postponed to June 7 - Wetangu'la
The 2023 annual National Prayer Breakfast that was due to take place on May 31 has been postponed to June 7. Read more »
Kenya: Old Mutual to Support Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Sector
Integrated Financial Services Provider Old Mutual has reaffirmed its commitment to support the realization of SDG 6, which seeks to ensure access to water and sanitation for all. Read more »
Kenya: Preacher Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Mwea Town's ACK Church of Sh2 Million Meant for Church Seats
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives have apprehended a preacher on suspicion of swindling the ACK Mwea Town Church out of Sh2 million that was intended for the… Read more »
Kenya: HFC, Athletics Kenya Partner to Provide Athletes With Affordable Homes
HFC has announced a partnership with Athletics Kenya (AK) to enable thousands of Kenyan athletes to afford homes. Read more »
Kenya: USIU-Africa's Team Tawi Win the 2023 Microsoft Imagine Cup World Championship
A team of student tech innovators from USIU-Africa in Kenya have won the 2023 Microsoft Imagine Cup World Championship competition after a final round judging of three finalists… Read more »
Kenya: Athletics Kenya Praised as Example of a 'Serious' and 'Focused' Federation in Kenya
Athletics Kenya (AK) have been exalted as a model federation for other sports bodies in Kenya to emulate on how to cater for the welfare of their sportspersons under their… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's CDF Ogolla Joins East African Counterparts to Discuss Security Situation in DR Congo
Kenya's Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla on Monday joined the East African Community Chiefs of Defence Forces and Chiefs of Defence Staff for an extraordinary… Read more »
Kenya: Row Over Land Compensation Leads to Killing of Couple in Mandera
Row over land compensation for the Horn Rift Gateway Road that runs from Isiolo County to Mandera County has led to attacks that have resulted in the death of a couple in Kambi… Read more »
Kenya: DPP Approves Only One File Forwarded By EACC for Prosecution
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved only one file out of the 23 that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) had submitted for prosecutions. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Kenya: No Omanyala vs Jacobs Showdown in Florence As Olympic Champ Pulls Out Again
African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala's hope of competing against Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs has gone up in smoke again, after the Italian pulled out of this Friday's 100m… Read more »