April 25, 2023
Kenya: Aga Khan University Launches Undergraduate Programmes in Medicine and Nursing
The Aga Khan University (AKU) has officially launched two new undergraduate degree programmes in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and Bachelor of Science in… Read more »
Kenya: National Govt Mulls Stopping Guarantor Role to Counties Borrowing Funds
The National Government plans to stop guaranteeing county governments' internal and external borrowing if the Public Finance Management (PFM) county regulations 2015 are amended. Read more »
Kenya: Migori Begins Registration Process to Identify, Categorize Farmers
Migori County and the Kenya National Farmers' Association have embarked on a registration process to identify and categorize farmers into various value chain clusters. Read more »
Kenya: Number of Missing People in Pastor Mackenzie's Shakahola Forest Cult Rises to 212
The number of missing people in pastor Paul Mackenzie's Shakahola forest cult has risen to 212, according to the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS). Read more »
Kenya: Ministry of Water to Construct Sh408.6 Million Irrigation Scheme in Ugenya
The Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation will construct a Sh408.6 million irrigation scheme in Ugenya, Siaya County. Read more »
Kenya: Cap National Debt to GDP, Nakuru Residents Urge
Residents of Nakuru County have backed plans by the National Treasury to cap the national debt as a percentage of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), to encourage productivity. Read more »
Kenya: Devolution Under Threat Due to Funds Owed to Counties, Council of Governors Warns
The Council of Governors (CoG) is planning a Children's Devolution Conference scheduled to take place from 3rd to 6th July, 2023 in Kiambu County. Read more »
Kenya: Malindi Sub County Hospital Morgue Full as Shakahola Massacre Victims Bodies Are Delivered
The Malindi Sub-County hospital morgue is full to capacity following the delivery of 78 bodies in pastor Paul Mackenzie's cult which have so far been exhumed. Read more »
Kenya: Mackenzie Likely to Face Genocide Over Shakahola Massacre
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has vowed tough punishment for pastor Paul Mackenzie for radicalising locals in Kilifi to starve to death. Read more »
Kenya: Chiefs Apprehensive About Their Lives While Fighting Illicit Brews
Chiefs and Assistant chiefs in Laikipia West Sub County have expressed fears about threats on their lives by unknown people for spearheading the fight against illicit brews. Read more »
Kenya: 19 Kenyans Among First Batch of Evacuees Fleeing Sudan Jetted Back Home
Nineteen Kenyans are among thirty-nine evacuees fleeing the war in Sudan that have jetted back home. Read more »
Kenya: Lobby Group Lauds Copyright Board for Cracking Down Pirated Content
Partners Against Piracy (PAP) Association of Kenya, a creative industry group, has lauded the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) for cracking down on sites distributing pirated… Read more »
April 24, 2023
Kenya: Former Commonwealth Champ Makwala Relishes Return to 'Homeland' Kenya for Kip Keino Classic
Decorated Botswana sprinter Isaac Makwala says he is ready for a hair-raising atmosphere at the fourth edition of the Kip Keino Classic set for May 13 at the Moi International… Read more »
Kenya: Governors Threaten to Shut Counties in 2 Weeks Over Funds Delay
Governors have threatened to shut down counties in the next two weeks over lack of funds from the national government to run operations. Read more »
Kenya: Clergy Wants Govt to Remove 'Extremist' Pastors After Shakahola Mass Graves
Religious leaders have urged the government to step up its surveillance in order to root out shady characters who masquerade to fleece unsuspecting followers. Read more »
Kenya: Where Was Kenya's Intelligence System During Months of Shakahola Massacre - Azimio
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition leaders have faulted security agencies for failing to detect and deter the Shakahola cult killings. Read more »
Kenya: Dutch Superwoman Sifan Hassan Can't Believe She Beat Olympics Champ Jepchirchir At London Marathon
Olympics 10,000m and 5000m champion Sifan Hassan admits beating Olympic women's marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir at the London Marathon was beyond her wildest dreams before she… Read more »
Kenya: Airtel Rolls Out Data, SMS, Call Plans for Heavy Users
Airtel Kenya today rolled out postpaid services that will offer its customers cheaper calls, SMS, and data. Read more »
Kenya: 'Nothing I Could Do to Stop Him,' Kamworor Says After Finishing Second to Kelvin Kiptum at London Marathon
Former world half marathon record holder Geoffrey Kamworor believes there is nothing much he could have done to catch up to fellow countryman, Kelvin Kiptum, on his way to second… Read more »
Kenya: Fireworks Expected in Nairobi as Top Table Tennis Players Reignite Rivalry at Africa Tourney at Kasarani
Kenya's top table tennis player Josiah Wandera anticipates a titanic battle when the creme-de-la-creme of the sport in Africa congregate in Nairobi for the Africa Festival of Table… Read more »
Kenya: Deaths From 'Pastor' Mackenzie's Cult Now at 58
At least 58 people, believed to be members of Good News International Church, have been confirmed dead in Kilifi's Shakahola Forest even as exhumations continue. Read more »
Kenya: IG Koome Visits Shakahola Forest Cult Site as Exhumations Continue
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome was scheduled to visit Shakahola forest in Kilifi where over 40 bodies have been exhumed following cult activities by notorius Pastor Paul… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Evacuates Citizens From Sudan Amid Escalating Crisis
Kenya has launched an operation to evacuate its citizens from Sudan due to the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has… Read more »
April 23, 2023
Kenya: Kenyans to Contribute 3% of Income to Housing Fund As Investment - President Ruto
President William Ruto has said the government will further strengthen the Housing Fund to help more Kenyans purchase affordable housing units. Read more »
April 24, 2023
Kenya: Controversial 'Pastor' Mackenzie Belongs to Jail, That's Extremism - Ruto
President William Ruto has likened controversial pastor Paul Mackenzie of Good News International Church to a terrorist who uses religion to advance what he described as "weird and… Read more »