March 10, 2023
Kenya: Govt Mulls Additional Measures in 6 Bandit-Prone Counties in the North
The government will Friday announce new measures it will take to step up its campaign against banditry in parts of the North Rift. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya and Egypt to Establish Visa Free Entry From April
Kenya and Egypt have agreed to establish free visa entry for diplomatic and official passports holders from April 1. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga to Lead Azimio Protests in Migori Against Govt
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition will on Friday embark on its mass action against the government in Migori County. Read more »
Kenya: Business Registration Service Moves Services to a New Platform
Business Registration Service (BRS) has upgraded its system to a new platform as it seeks to offer customers the best services. Read more »
March 09, 2023
Kenya: Monica Juma Appointed Secretary to National Security Council
Monica Juma has been appointed as the Secretary to the National Security Council. Read more »
Kenya: Moi International Airport Awarded as the Best Airport in Africa
Moi International Airport (MIA), Mombasa has received an international award as the best airport by size and region under two million passengers per year in Africa Category for the… Read more »
Kenya: Itumbi Renews Push to Have Matiangi Charged Over Ruaraka Land Saga
Digital Strategist Dennis Itumbi has written to the Offices of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) seeking prosecution… Read more »
Kenya: Senate Education Committee Raises Alarm Over Illegal Schools in Estates
Members of the Senate Education Committee on Thursday raised concerns over the rise of private schools in the country with claims that some are operating illegally. Read more »
March 10, 2023
Kenya: Jubilee Party Postpones National Delegates Conventio on Dispute Resolution
Jubilee Party Internal Dispute Resolution Committee has suspended the National Delegates Convention which was slated to be held on March 24 and 25. Read more »
Kenya: Education Ministry Allays Fears Over Security, Safety of Special Needs Learners
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has allayed fears over the security and safety of learners with special needs in various institutions. Read more »
March 09, 2023
Kenya: MPs to Begin Probe on 2022 KCSE Exam Cheating Allegations on March 20
A parliamentary probe into allegations of cheating during the 2022 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education administration, marking and results is set to begin on March 20, with a… Read more »
Kenya: First Female MP Mama Grace Onyango is Dead
Kenya's first female Member of Parliament (MP), Mama Grace Onyango, is dead. Read more »
Kenya: Wetangula Urges Dialogue as Azimio Protests Electoral Reforms, High Food, Fuel Prices
Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula has emphasized the need for dialogue among leaders while addressing the current social-economical and political situation in the… Read more »
Kenya: MPs to Probe Sh6 Billion Disbursement to Buy Telkom Kenya Four Days to Polls
The Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning is set to commence an inquiry into the disbursement of Sh6 billion to Telkom Kenya to facilitate the exit of Helios… Read more »
Kenya: First County ICU Facility Launched at Mama Lucy Hospital, to Ease Congestion at KNH
The first ever Intensive Care Unit (ICU) facility has been launched at the Mama Lucy Kibaki hospital, which will now reduce numerous refferals to other facilities, especially the… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Mourns Mama Grace Onyango As a Trailblazer for Women in Political Leadership
President William Ruto has mourned Mama Grace Onyango, the first female mayor of Kisumu and the first woman member of Parliament in Kenya as a trailblazer who opened the door for… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Dairy Board Suspends Milk Powder Imports Ahead of Long Rainy Season
Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) has suspended the importation of milk powder to cushion local producers ahead of the long rainy season of March to May. Read more »
March 08, 2023
Kenya: First Lady Rachel Ruto Launches Skills-Based Program for Women Inmates
First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto has officially launched Carakana program to equip women inmates with various skills including cross stitching. Read more »
Kenya: Mama Grace Onyango, Kisumu's First Woman Mayor and MP, Dies Aged 98
Mama Grace Onyango, Kisumu's first woman Mayor and MP, is dead. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Lawmakers Want UDA to Quit Lamentations Over Kenyatta-Era Ills
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya legislators have asked President William Ruto's administration to focus on accountability to Kenyans and shun "lamentations". Read more »
Kenya: Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Raises Concerns Over High Pending Bills in Counties
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has vowed to take the necessary legal action against graft perpetrators to be identified after completion of investigations into… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom to Automatically Deduct Okoa Jahazi Defaulters' Bonga Points
Customers who fail to pay their Okoa Jahazis will have their Bonga Points deducted automatically by Safaricom. Read more »
Kenya: Police Deploy on Key State House Roads to Counter Planned Raid By Odinga
The National Police Service has deployed dozens of police officers to man checkpoints on key roads leading to both State House Nairobi and Kisumu in a bid to counter anticipated… Read more »
Kenya: Athletics Kenya Coach Kirwa Makes Prophesy That Will Surprise Many
Athletics Kenya (AK) head coach Julius Kirwa has predicted that sprints will soon overtake long-distance running as the most popular race in Kenya as far as athletics is concerned. Read more »
Kenya: Pastoralists MPs Want Military to Lead North Rift Operation
Legislators within the Pastoralist Community have asked President William Ruto to invoke Article 241(3) of the constitution and have the military lead the operation to flush out… Read more »