April 13, 2023
East Africa: Kenyatta Calls for Backing EAC Regional Force in Congo to Aid Nairobi-Led Mediation
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has called for support from the East African Community (EAC) regional force in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as a neutral force to… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Warns Residents Against Invading Private Land
Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Abdi Hassan has cautioned Naivasha residents against invading private land, adding that those doing so will face the full force of the law. Read more »
Kenya: 3 Teachers Who Damaged Student's Testicle After Beating Charged
Three teachers from Nyabisia secondary school were arraigned in an Ogembo before Senior Principal Magistrate Paul Bewott for destroying a form four student's testicle causing after… Read more »
Kenya: Keroche CEO Tabitha Karanja to Initiate Out of Court Settlement in Sh14bn Tax Evasion Case
Keroche Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Tabitha Karanja has been charged afresh in a Sh14 billion tax evasion case after the prosecution amended the charge sheet. Read more »
Kenya: Kisii Resident Wants Entire County Public Service Board Sacked
A resident has petitioned Kisii County assembly labor committee to sack the entire public board over ghost workers. Read more »
Kenya: Basigo to Deliver 15 Electric Buses to Nairobi's Public Transport Operators
Kenyan electric vehicle startup BasiGo will deliver 15 electric buses to public service vehicle (PSV) operators in Nairobi. Read more »
Africa: Econews Africa Wants Kenya, USA Trade Deal Halted for Lack of Consultations
The not-for-profit organization Econews Africa (ENA) now wants trade negotiation between the Kenyan and American governments stopped to allow stakeholders to engage. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio to Hold First Town Hall Meeting Ahead of IEBC Bi-Partisan Talks
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya supporters will Thursday converge in Ufungamano House for the first town hall meeting by the opposition coalition. Read more »
Kenya: Build Public Trust for Effective Policing - CJ Koome to DIG Kanja
Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged the newly appointed Kenya Police Deputy Inspector General Douglous Kanja to work towards fostering good relations with the public for effective… Read more »
Kenya: 'South Africa Is My Second Home,' Omanyala Says After Dominant Win in Pretoria
Commonwealth Games 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala admits he is slowly falling in love with South Africa after a dominant win in the men's 100m at the Athletics South Africa (ASA)… Read more »
Kenya: Lands PS Korir Defends Transfer of Registrars, Says Won't Bow to Pressure From Cartels
Lands Principal Secretary Nixon Korir has defended the decision to reshuffle officials at the ministry, including Registrars saying it is part of a government policy. Read more »
Kenya: Peter Leley Appointed National Police Service Commission CEO
Peter Leley has been appointed to serve as the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) Chief Executive Officer. Read more »
April 12, 2023
Kenya: Beast Mode! - Omanyala Floors Field in South Africa, But Misses Sub 10 Target
African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala made easy work of the field in his first 100m competitive race of the season, as he won the 100m final at the Athletics South Africa Grand… Read more »
Kenya: Basigo to Deliver 15 Electric Buses to Nairobi's Public Transport Operators
Kenyan electric vehicle startup BasiGo will deliver 15 electric buses to public service vehicle (PSV) operators in Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Train 200 More Reservists to Support Police Operations in Baringo
The government has given the green light for the training of an additional 200 police reservists beginning this Friday to boost security operations in the bandit-prone Baringo… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Appoints Douglas Kanja as Deputy Inspector General
President William Ruto has appointed Douglas Kanja as Deputy Inspector General(DIG) of Kenya Police Service following the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) recommendation. Read more »
Kenya: Interior Cabinet Secretary Kindiki Denies Bias in Investigating Deaths Blamed on Police
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has denied allegations of double standards in unravelling civilian deaths blamed on police particularly those related to mass protests by… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Double Security Personnel Deployed to Bandit-Prone Counties
The government is set to double security forces in bandit-prone areas beginning Saturday in a bid to scale up efforts to tame banditry in the North Rift. Read more »
Kenya: Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum Kicks Off in Nairobi
The 10th Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF23) kicked off in Nairobi today, setting the ball rolling for the three-day conference bringing together 600 delegates from across… Read more »
Kenya: 32 Kenyans Sentenced to 20 Years Imprisonment in Uganda for Illegal Firearms Possession
Thirty-two Kenyans face a 20-year jail term in Ugandan prisons for allegedly being in possession of illegal firearms and ammunition. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Revenue Authority Commences Search for New Commissioner General
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has commenced the search for a new Commissioner-General following the exit of Githii Mburu in February. Read more »
Kenya: 'We Shall Approach Bipartisan Talks With an Open Mind,' Says Madzayo.
Kilifi Senator, Stewart Madzayo has said that they will approach bipartisan issues with an open mind. Read more »
Kenya: Governor Nassir Issues Alert on Rotavirus Outbreak in Mombasa
Mombasa County Governor Sharif Nassir has issued an alert to the public on a diarrheal disease that is accompanied by severe vomiting. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Has an Open Policy to All Investors, Cabinet Secretary Kuria Says
Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has emphasized that the government will adopt an open policy while dealing with investors explaining that they will not measure… Read more »
Kenya: KNCCI Urges the Govt to Harmonize Intercounty Taxes
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has urged the national and county governments to harmonise intercounty taxes to avoid overcharging traders when… Read more »