May 09, 2023
Kenya: Govt Sets Up Team to Develop Marshall Plan for Refugees
An Inter-governmental Steering Committee has been formed to develop Kenya's Marshall Plan for refugees as part of the government's commitment to facilitate refugees' self-reliance… Read more »
Kenya: Form 2 Student Shot Dead By Police in Kisumu While Chasing Matatu That Failed to Stop
It has now emerged that the girl shot dead in Kisumu earlier today is a Form One student who was going after shopping ahead of schools re-opening. Read more »
Kenya: Yesu Wa Tongaren to Police - I Only Preach True Gospel, Don't Arrest Me
Famous and controversial self-proclaimed Jesus of Tongaren has pleaded with police not to arrest him, maintaining he only preaches the gospel of truth. Read more »
May 10, 2023
Kenya: Embu Losses Millions Annually in Payroll Mismanagement
The County Government of Embu has been losing approximately Sh20 million annually through payroll mismanagement and discrepancies. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta's Woes Deepen as Kanini Kega Cancels Jubilee Party National Delegates Convention
The turmoil in former president Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee party deepened Wednesday after acting Secretary General Kanini Kega announced the cancellation of a National Delegates… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Netherlands to Strengthen Bilateral Trade
Kenya and the Netherlands are looking to strengthen trade deals that will allow citizens of both countries to prosper. Read more »
Kenya: Public Viewing of Mukami Kimathi's Body Saturday Ahead of Burial
The public viewing of the body of independence heroine Mukami Kimathi will be held on Saturday ahead of the burial. Read more »
Kenya: 'Vibes and Victory,' - Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's Big Plan At Kip Keino Classic
World 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce says she is not in Kenya just for the vibes but also to excel at this Saturday's Kip Keino Classic and run fast times. Read more »
Kenya: Let's Work Together to Reduce Death Rates in Kisii - Governor Arati
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has urged Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) to play a crucial role in improving health outcomes and reducing death rates in the region Read more »
Kenya: 20 Firearms Surrendered to Police in Turkana
A cache of 20 illegal firearms were on Tuesday surrendered to authorities in Turkana County as the operation to flush out bandits in the restive North Rift region continues. Read more »
May 09, 2023
Kenya: We Are Ready for Talks - Khalwale to Odinga
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has fired back to Opposition leader Raila Odinga saying the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition is ready for talks. Read more »
Kenya: Deloitte Warns Proposed Tax Bill Will Hurt the Economy
Deloitte has warned that the proposed Finance Bill 2023 will have a big impact on the country's economy, which is slowly rebounding from the Ukraine-Russia war and coronavirus. Read more »
Kenya: Traders to Fully Switch to Electronic Invoices Starting June 1
All VAT-registered businesses will be required to only accept electronic invoices from registered taxpayers starting June 1 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Farmers Urged to Up Cane Delivery to Boost Crashing at Sony Factory
The Awendo-based South Nyanza Sugar Company plant is currently operating below its capacity due to lack of enough sugarcane. Read more »
Kenya: Omanyala, Bednarek Battle Headlines Kip Keino Classic as Anderson Eyes Yego Reunion
Will Africa's fastest man smash his record at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani, once again? Read more »
Kenya: We Won't Amend Even a Coma in Proposed 2023 Finance Bill - Senator Cherargei
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei now says the proposed Finance Bill 2023 will be passed without amendments as suggested by the Opposition. Read more »
Kenya: Judiciary is Broken and Chief Justice is Clueless - Lawyer Grand Mullah
Prominent lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi has taken a swipe at the Judiciary, describing it as a "broken system". Read more »
Kenya: Central Organisation of Trade Unions Defends Ruto on Proposed 3% Housing Levy
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has criticized unions that are against the idea of the housing levy proposal. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Sues President Ruto Over Shakhahola Commission of Inquiry
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Leader Raila Odinga has sued President William Ruto for usurping his powers in the formation of the commission of inquiry on the Shakahola cult massacre. Read more »
Kenya: Chaos in Kisumu After Woman Shot Dead By Police
A woman was shot dead by police in Kisumu Tuesday, sparking violent protests in the lakeside city. Read more »
May 07, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Fast-Track Construction of Koru-Soin Dam to Contain Nyando Floods
The government is set to fast-track the construction of Koru-Soin multi-purpose dam in Kisumu County to curb flooding in Nyando. Read more »
May 08, 2023
Kenya: DP Gachagua Hosts Outgoing UK Envoy Marriott
Kenya is boosting its collaboration with the United Kingdom in rolling out programmes to develop and beef up security in the Northern parts of the country. Read more »
Kenya: PricewaterhouseCoopers Says Proposed Tax Bill Will Hurt Low-Income Earners
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) now says that the proposed Finance Bill 2023 will lead to a higher cost of living, coming at a time when the economy is recovering slowly from the… Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Opposes Ruto's Tax Plan, Asks Azimio MPs to Resist Finance Bill
The Azimio La Umoja Coalition leader Raila Odinga has described plans by the Kenya Kwanza government to raise taxes as punishment to Kenyans. Read more »
Kenya: KenGen to Add 40MW Geothermal Energy Through the Support of Germany
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has announced plans to add 40 megawatts (MW) of geothermal power to the grid after the German Chancellor launched an uprating project… Read more »