April 19, 2023
Kenya: IG Koome Meets U.S. Embassy Delegation to Discuss Security Cooperation
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome on Tuesday held a meeting with the United States Embassy delegation on security cooperation between the two countries. Read more »
Kenya: KAM Urges Governors to Position Counties As Investment Destinations
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has called on county governments to position the counties as ideal investment destinations to spur economic growth. Read more »
Kenya: CS Linturi Summons 20 Millers Over Unga Prices
Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Mithika Linturi has summoned over 20 local maize millers on Friday to find out why they are yet to lower the prices of their… Read more »
Kenya: Innovation Body Unveils Digital Marketplace for Innovators
The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) has launched a new online marketplace whose purpose is to spur innovation. Read more »
Kenya: Export Agency Meets EU to Discuss Market Opportunities
The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA) met with the European Union (EU) Trade Counsellors in Nairobi today as it sought market opportunities for Kenyan products… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Warns of New 'Terrific Tuesdays' Mobile Phone Scam
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has warned of a new mobile phone scam scheme using trending offers like 'Terrific Tuesdays.' Read more »
Kenya: Think Tank Holds Public Forum on Medical Equipment Leasing
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA Kenya) and the Open Society Institute of East Africa (OSIEA) have conducted a value-for-money assessment on the leasing of medical equipment… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Kenya: How Kenya's Suspension By FIFA Proved a Blessing in Disguise for Match Fixers
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) says the country's one-year suspension by world football governing body, Fifa, gave match fixers a fertile ground to perpetrate the vice in the… Read more »
Kenya: At Least 5 Students Killed in Road Accident Along Nairobi-Nakuru Highway
At least five students from Mbihi Secondary have died following a road accident around Delamere Shop along the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway. Read more »
Kenya: Opposition Azimio Ditches Bi-Partisan Talks, Demands Kofi Annan-Styled Dialogue
The opposition Azimio Coalition has ditched proposed bi-partisan dialogue in Parliament citing malice by the governing Kenya Kwanza Alliance insisting on expanded… Read more »
Kenya: Kakuzi to Start Avocado Harvests, Exports Mid-Next Month for Quality Purposes
Agricultural firm Kakuzi will start harvesting and exporting hass avocados to China and Europe beginning mid-next month for quality purposes. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Fires Mama Lucy Hospital Board Over Handling of Pregnant Woman Who Miscarried
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson on Monday reconstituted the entire management board of the Mama Lucy Hospital. Read more »
Kenya: Rugby Sevens Legend Collins Injera Returns to Former Club Mwamba as Coach
Kenya rugby sevens legend Collins Injera has been appointed as the defence and attack coach at Mwamba RFC, the 1983 Kenya Cup champions have confirmed. Read more »
Kenya: Love Blossoms in Parliament as Mathira MP Wamumbi to Wed Murang'a Woman Rep Betty
If You were told that love can blossom at the corridors of Parliament you would spell doom on that love affair, the August House much known for political theatrics. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall, Buenos Aires to Commence City to City Relations in Agribusiness, Youth
Nairobi City and Buenos Aires will soon commence city to city relations and mutual partnerships in various sectors, including agribusiness ventures for the youth of Nairobi, health… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Payment, Commerce Startups to Compete At Visa's Competition
Kenyan payment and commerce startups can now apply for funding after the launch of the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI) by Visa, a global digital payment platform. Read more »
Kenya: MPs' PAC Wants Forensic Audit On Fertilizer Subsidy Program Within 30 Days
The Public Accounts Committee are pushing for a forensic audit on the Sh15 billion fertilizer subsidy program by the government across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Cholera Strikes Thika Prison, 38 Infected
Thika main prison has been hit by a cholera outbreak with 38 inmates contracting the disease over the past one week. Read more »
Kenya: Court Orders Malindi Preacher Whose Followers Fasted to Death to Be Detained for Two Weeks
A Malindi preacher who has been in the public limelight for allegedly influencing his followers to fast to death will remain in police custody for 14 more days to allow time for… Read more »
Kenya: Former World Champ Manangoi Intensifies Pursuit of Budapest Dream With Third-Place Finish in Cape Town
The 2017 World 1500m champion Elijah Manangoi continued his journey to redemption when he finished third in the men's 1500 metres at the Cape Millers Middle Distance Invitational… Read more »
Kenya: Communications Authority, ICT Authority Sign Pact for Last Mile Fiber Connectivity to 19 Counties
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) and the ICT Authority (ICTA) on Monday signed an agreement on the deployment of last mile fibre optic cable connectivity across 19… Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Safe for Investments, Nyong'o Confirms
Kisumu Governor, Anyang' Nyong'o, has dismissed claims made by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi that Kisumu County is a hostile investment environment. Read more »
Kenya: Commission on Revenue Allocation a Stumbling Block to Employment of Medics, Orengo Says
The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) has been accused of frustrating efforts to employ medical personnel to serve Kenyans in public health institutions. Read more »
Kenya: Fact-Check - Government's Reduced Maize Flour Prices Claim Untrue
President William Ruto's spokesperson, Hussein Mohammed, claimed on Twitter that maize flour prices had dropped to between Sh159 and Sh160 yesterday. Read more »
Kenya: Ichungwa to Table Bi-Partisan Talks Motion Amid Azimio Standoff
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwah was set to table a motion on the bi-partisan committee on the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries… Read more »