June 18, 2023
Kenya: We Are Exploiting Agriculture to Expand Opportunities, President Ruto
The Government is reforming the agricultural sector to expand economic opportunities for the youth. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Embarks On Kakamega Tour Amid Political Division
President William Ruto is on Sunday scheduled to tour Kakamega County, where he will attend a church service at the ACK Christ Church. Read more »
June 17, 2023
Kenya: I Dedicate 'Brothers in Arms' Wartime Song to Kenyans, Njoroge Says as He Exits CBK
Outgoing Central of Bank of Kenya Governor Patrick Njoroge has said that he leaves the county's monetary authority with his head high having spearheaded transformative reforms that… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Urges ILO to Include Youth Unemployment Conversations in Its Talks
President William Ruto has urged the International Labour Organization (ILO) to include discussions on the millions of unemployed youth. Read more »
Kenya: 20 Police Officers Trained on Surveillance Operations in Fight Against Terrorism
Twenty police officers from the National Police Service have completed a specialized training program aimed at enhancing their skills in surveillance operations for combating… Read more »
Kenya: Tana River MCA Dies in Garsen-Malindi Road Accident
Hamisi Idd, Tana River's Chewani ward representative died in a road accident that occurred along the Garsen-Malindi highway on Saturday morning. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Says NHIF Reforms Inevitable
The government is intensifying reforms in the National Hospital Insurance Fund to make it more inclusive and responsive to healthcare needs of Kenyans, Deputy President Rigathi… Read more »
Kenya: ODM Summons 28 MPs Who Voted for the Finance Bill
The Orange Democratic Movement has commenced disciplinary action against 28 legislators over their conduct during Wednesday's debate on The Finance Bill 2023. Read more »
June 16, 2023
Kenya: Supreme Court Rules SGR Sh500 Billion Project Was Legally Executed
The Supreme Court has delivered a verdict affirming the legality and transparency of the Sh500 billion contract between Kenya and China for the construction of the Standard Gauge… Read more »
Kenya: Shakhahola Death Toll Rises to 326 After 8 More Bodies Exhumed
Eight additional bodies were on Thursday exhumed in Kilifi's Shakahola forest bringing the total number of deaths so far to 326. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Exports Sh9 Billion Worth of Avocados to China
Exports of avocado to China are starting to pay off, with the value of shipped commodities hitting Sh9 billion in the three months to May 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Job Creation Key Government Agenda - President Ruto
The government is keen on creating jobs and facilitating business opportunities for Kenyans at home and abroad. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Allocates Sh18.4 Billion for Universal Health Care Delivery
The Universal Health Care (UHC) Cover will receive an allocation of Sh18.4 billion to enable the implementation of the program aimed at ensuring efficient service delivery in the… Read more »
Kenya: World Economic Forum Endorses Kenya's Silicon Hub
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is keen on establishing a Silicon hub in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Launches SGBV Court in Siaya
Chief Justice Martha Koome has launched the second specialized Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Court in Siaya County. This becomes the second SGBV court after Shanzu in… Read more »
June 15, 2023
Kenya: I'm Not Here to Please You for a Second Term - President Ruto
President William Ruto has denied claims that he is promoting development initiatives across the nation to entice Kenyans to vote for him again in 2027. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Pushes for More Investment in the Country
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has encouraged foreign investors to invest in the country because of the conducive environment the government has developed since taking office. Read more »
Kenya: Food Crises Are Forecast to Escalate Across the Region in 2023, Particularly in Kenya and Somalia
The Member States of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) continued to grapple with a severe food crisis in 2022, with over 55 million people facing acute hunger… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Says 65 Mackenzie Followers Rescued From Shakahola Forest Buried Children Wives, Under Unclear Circumstances
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) now says some of the 65 followers of controversial cult leader Paul Mackenzie accused of attempting suicide had buried their… Read more »
Kenya: Mixed Reaction as Kenyans Await This Year's Budget Reading
A section of Kenyans have expressed mixed reactions ahead of the reading of the 2023-24 Budget by Treasury Secretary Njuguna Ndungu. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Kwanza MPs Who Opposed Finance Bill 2023 to Be Punished - Cherargei
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei now says that the Kenya Kwanza legislators who opposed the proposed Finance Bill 2023 will face disciplinary action. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio's Fight Defeated as Finance Bill Sails Through Second Reading
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Members of Parliament put up a spirited fight to defeat the Finance Bill 2023 but they were technically knocked out after they failed to marshal enough… Read more »
Kenya: Shakahola Death Toll At 318 As 15 More Bodies Exhumed
The number of fatalities in the ongoing cult starvation incident in Shakahola forest has risen to 318, following the discovery of 15 additional bodies. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Embarks On Two-Day State Visit to Geneva
President William Ruto on Wednesday evening jetted out of the country to Geneva, Switzerland for a two-day state visit. Read more »
June 14, 2023
Kenya: President William Ruto Hosts 109 YouTube Creators at State House
His Excellency Hon. William Ruto hosted 109 YouTube creators from around the world at Statehouse, marking a momentous occasion for the creative industry. The creators, including 11… Read more »