April 12, 2023
Kenya: NGO Asks State to Rethink Plans to Lease Zambian Farms for Maize Production
A non-governmental organization is appealing to the State to go slow on its plans to lease land in Zambia for purposes of growing maize. Read more »
Kenya: Medics in 40 Counties Issues Seven-Day Strike Notice Over Delayed Salaries
Medical union and associations have issued a seven-day strike notice over delayed payment of medics' salaries in close to 40 counties. Read more »
April 11, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Insists Govt Won't Borrow Money to Pay Wages, Situation Under Control
President William Ruto says the government will not borrow money to pay public servants wages even as he insisted that the situation is under control. Read more »
Kenya: Don't Dare Retrench Public Servants, Azimio Tell President Ruto
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition has vehemently opposed the move by the government to retrench public servants as a mechanism to reduce the huge wage bill. Read more »
April 12, 2023
Kenya: ODPC Issues Penalty Notices Against Whitepath, Regus Kenya
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has issued two penalty notices against Whitepath company limited and Regus Kenya for contravening data protection laws. Read more »
Kenya: American-Born Lioness Reynolds Dreams of Paris 2024 Qualification
"I would probably retire after that because what bigger thing is there than the Olympic Games?" American-born Victoria Reynold quips as she explains her dream to play for Kenya at… Read more »
April 09, 2023
Kenya: Kindiki Dispatches Top-Level Teams to Probe Chuka Murders
The government has opened investigations into the recent killing of two people in Tharaka Nithi's Chuka town. Read more »
Kenya: Like Sister, Like Sister - Pamela Kosgei Eyes More Medals, Just Like World Marathon Record Holder Brigid
World Cross Country junior bronze medalist Pamela Kosgei says she wants to add to her medal collection when she competes at the Africa Under 18 and Under 20 Athletics Championships… Read more »
April 12, 2023
Kenya: We Have Allowed Madness but Within That Madness, There Ought to Be a Formula - CS Kuria On Azimio
Trade, and Investment Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria opines that the first basis of the conversation between Azimio La Umoja and Kenya Kwanza Alliance is the statement of principles… Read more »
Kenya: Top Two Horses Gor Mahia, Tusker in Chase of FKF Pl Title Points
FKF Premier League leaders Gor Mahia FC and second placed defending champions Tusker FC will be in action on Wednesday, in the midweek round of fixtures in the FKF Premier League. Read more »
Kenya: Defence Ministry Top Performer In Latest Govt Report
The Ministry of Defense has emerged as the top performing department, according to a report on the evaluation of performance for government Ministries, State Corporations and… Read more »
Kenya: South African Retailer Builders to Exit Kenya Next Month
South African (SA) retailer Builders Kenya is set to exit Kenya amid a mass exodus of the Southern African country company. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall to Merge Sub Counties Into Clusters of Five Boroughs
The Nairobi County Government is set to merge the various Sub Counties into clusters of five Boroughs by June. Read more »
Kenya: Detectives Impound Sh30 Million Worth of Illegal Cigarettes
Detectives in Nairobi have impounded an illegal consignment of cigarettes worth over Sh30 Million believed to have been smuggled into the country. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Seeks Public Views On Planned National Lottery Bill
The Kenyan Government seeks to collect views from members of the public through the new National Lottery Bill 2023. Read more »
April 11, 2023
Kenya: Azimio Schedules Public Barazas Ahead of Bipartisan Talks
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition on Tuesday announced that it will embark on holding "a series of direct engagements with members of the public through town hall meetings… Read more »
Kenya: Senator Cherargei Proposes Life Imprisonment for Rustlers to End Vice
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has proposed tough regulations that if passed into law will see livestock rustlers imprisoned for life. Read more »
Kenya: Omanyala Out to Deliver Sub-10 Performances in South Africa Grand Prix
Ferdinand Omanyala, the African 100m record holder will be out to deliver his first official sub-10 seconds at the opening two legs of the ASA Grand Prix Series in South Africa. Read more »
Kenya: 12 Passengers Escape Death As Matatu Bursts Into Flames At Narok - Maai Mahiu Highway
Twelve people narrowly escaped death after the matatu vehicle they were traveling in burst into flames and burnt beyond recognition at Ntulele area along the Narok- Maai Mahiu… Read more »
Kenya: Trade Secretary Lifts Ban on Exporting Raw Macadamia
Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has lifted the ban on the exportation of raw macadamia nuts for a period of one year in a bid to open up the global markets. Read more »
Kenya: Launch of Kenya's First Operational Satellite Delayed By a Day Due to Wind Conditions
The launch of Kenya's first operational 3U Earth observation satellite, Taifa-1 has been pushed forward by a day. Read more »
Kenya: Bi-Partisan Talks Top Agenda as National Assembly Resumes Sittings
The National Assembly is set to resume sittings Tuesday after Easter recess, with a full in-tray. Read more »
April 10, 2023
Kenya: Political Parties Staring at Cash Crunch as Registrar Warns of Funding Constraints
Political parties will wait much longer before benefitting from the last tranche of this financial year's state funding. Read more »
Kenya: Garissa Legislator Udgoon Kuno Seeks to Replace Sabina As Deputy Minority Whip
Garissa County Woman Representative Udgoon Siyad Kuno has emerged as the only one so far keen to take over the Deputy Minority Whip's post in the National Assembly under the Azimio… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Farmer Number 1 - President Ruto Ploughs His Farm
President William Ruto joined workers at his Sugoi farm at the weekend, when he drove a ploughing tractor in preparation for the planting season. Read more »