March 01, 2023
Kenya: Catholic MPs Vow to Disband NGO Board If It Registers Gay Rights Lobby
Catholic-allied MPs have vowed to mobilize for the disbandment of NGO Board to preempt the imminent registration of a gay rights lobby group. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Kenya Keen On Expanding Diplomatic Alliances
President William Samoei Ruto has said Kenya is keen on building and expanding diplomatic alliances with other countries. Read more »
Kenya: Two Children Among 3 People Killed in Suspected Bandit Attack Within Marsabit
At least three people among them two children were killed early today when unknown number of armed suspected livestock thieves staged an attack at Korolle grazing area, Kargi… Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Confirms President Ruto's Attempt to Fire Him as AU Envoy
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Leader Raila Odinga has lifted the lid on the intrigues that led to his termination as the African Union (AU) envoy for Infrastructure and Development. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Destroys 13.5 Tonnes of Sandalwood in War Against Illicit Trade
Authorities Tuesday destroyed 13.5 tonnes of endangered sandalwood valued at Sh54 million seized during various sting operations in Samburu County. Read more »
Kenya: Court Upholds Mutula Kilonzo Junior Election's Victory
The Makueni High Court on Tuesday upheld the victory of Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr in a ruling delivered by Justice John Onyiego. Read more »
Kenya: Boys Set for HPV Vaccine in Efforts to Tame Cervical Cancer Linked to Sex
The Ministry of Health is set to adopt a new approach to counter an increase in cervical cancer, which is mainly caused by the Human PapillomaVirus (HPV), through inclusion of boys… Read more »
Kenya: LSK Questions Legality of Office of the Spouse to the Prime Cabinet Secretary
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) now wants the Public Service Commission (PSC) to certify the legality of the establishment of the office of the spouse to the Prime Cabinet Secretary… Read more »
Kenya: Evangelist Gilbert Deya Denies Being Involved in Child Trafficking
Evangelist Gilbert Juma Deya has denied having been involved in child trafficking. Read more »
Kenya: MP Wants Govt to Explain Tax Exemption on Sanitary Pads
Nominated Member of Parliament Umulkher Harun wants Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu to state the tax exemption measures the government has imposed on sanitary pads. Read more »
Kenya: Kabarnet Court Convicts Bandit to 10 Years Imprisonment
A Kabarnet court has convicted a notorious bandit to 10 years imprisonment after being found guilty of possessing an illegal firearm. Read more »
Kenya: EACC in Court to Recover Sh1.6 Billion Grabbed Egerton University Land
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has filed an urgent case in Nakuru, seeking to recover Sh1.6 billion Egerton University grabbed land. Read more »
Kenya: Matiangi Has Not Fled the Country, Expect Him Back - Lawyer
Lawyer Danstan Omari now says former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi has not fled the country but out to attend on a family matter. Read more »
Kenya: They're Terrorists Not Bandits, Kindiki Says of Cattle Rustlers
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kindiki Kithure has now described cattle rustlers as terrorists. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Lifts Ban on Power Purchase Agreements
The Cabinet chaired by President William Ruto on Tuesday granted approval for the lifting of the Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) moratorium. Read more »
Kenya: Kisii High Court Dismisses Petition Challening Win of Woman Rep Aburi
A High Court in Kisii has dismissed an election petition challenging the win of Kisii County Woman Representative Dorice Donya Aburi in the August General elections. Read more »
Kenya: Industrialize Agriculture to Bolster Economic Growth, Government Urged
Manufacturers are calling on the government to revive and industrialize Kenya's agriculture sector. Read more »
Kenya: Nakuru's Informal Settlements to Get Facelifts
Nakuru County's Murogi and Lakeview informal settlements are set to get a facelift under the second phase of the Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Programme II (KISIP). Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Approves Further Sh4 Billion to Mitigate Drought Situation
The Cabinet has approved a further Sh4 billion to mitigate the drought situation in the country. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua to Meet With Local Traders Over China Square Row
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is Wednesday set to meet with a group of local traders to discuss the China Square row. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Ditches Sh10 Trillion Debt Cap for GDP Percentage
The Cabinet has approved a legislative proposals seeking to replace the nominal debt ceiling of Sh10 trillion with a debt anchor set at 55 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's Inflation Soars to 9.2% in February
Kenya's cost of living increased slightly in February as households continued to battle a high cost of food, fuel, and housing, latest data from the Kenya National Bureau of… Read more »
Kenya: Matiangi Fled the Country Wrapped in Flowers Aboard a Cargo Plane - Miguna
The conspicuous absence of the once-powerful Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi seen as the country's de facto deputy leader has stirred a public debate after it emerged the… Read more »
Kenya: Immigration Reveals Matiangi's Travel History After He Snubbed DCI Summon
The Immigration Department has furnished the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) with the travel history of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi after he failed… Read more »
Kenya: KRA Temporarily Suspends Tax Relief Payments
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has suspended all tax relief payments as it seeks to audit and enhance the processes related to the payment of tax refunds, exemptions, waivers,… Read more »