February 10, 2023
Kenya: Govt Calls for Private Sector Support in Drive to Boost Rice Production
The private sector has been called upon to partner with the national government to support its goal of rice self-sufficiency in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Opposition Moves to Deregister MPs Who Visited President Ruto
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party has decided to flex its muscles on the party's renegade Members of Parliament. Read more »
Kenya: Havi Appointed Retirement Benefits Authority Chair After Losing Westlands Seat
Former President of the Law Society of Kenya Nelson Havi has been appointed to chair the Retirements Benefits Authority. Read more »
Kenya: Ranguma Lands Key Post in Ruto Govt
Former Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma has landed a key role in President William Ruto's government after being appointed Chairperson of the SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Orders Crackdown On School Heads Charging Extra Levies
The Government has directed county education officials to ensure that no public school is charging unauthorized levies imposed by head teachers within their jurisdiction. Read more »
February 09, 2023
Kenya: DP Rallies Support Against Malnutrition to Stop Mother, Child Mortality Rates
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged development partners to support government efforts to address malnutrition in a bid to avert an increase in mortality rates among… Read more »
Kenya: The Idea of Arresting Citizens At Night Unacceptable - Raila
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga has expressed his frustration over the move by security agencies to arrest citizens at night. Read more »
Kenya: We Need Help to Feed 4.3m Kenyans - Drought Response Team
The National Steering Committee on Drought Response has appealed for additional financial donations to support 4.3 million Kenyans at risk of starvation. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta, Odinga and Musyoka Set for Huge Payout Under Supplementary Budget
Treasury has proposed to allocate over Sh816 million to finance office operations and personal expenses for retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka and… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Embassy Says Terrorists May Target High Traffic Areas in Nairobi
The US Embassy in Nairobi has issued a terror alert asking American citizens to exercise vigilance in high traffic locations frequented by foreigners. Read more »
Kenya: World Resources Institute to Partner With Nairobi River Commission in Restoration of Nairobi River
The Nairobi Rivers Commission has received a major boost following a commitment of technical and financial support from the World Resources Institute (WRI) in cleaning the Nairobi… Read more »
Kenya: I Had Him for 40yrs, I Will Never Complain, I Have Accepted, Magoha's Widow Barbara Says
The late former Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha's widow Barbara has given a glowing tribute to her husband of 40 years, saying she will never complain because God gave… Read more »
Kenya: Lick Some Glucose, the Journey Still Long - Cherargei to Matiangi
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has told former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi to 'lick some glucose' as the journey is still long, implying, he will need the energy. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Imports Wheat From Russia Amid High Prices
Kenya has received a bulk import of wheat at the Port of Mombasa, coming at a time when the country is grappling with wheat shortages. Read more »
Kenya: Former Minister Matiang'i Protests Against Night Police Raid at His Home
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi has protested a night police raid at his home, saying he is ready to face any charges. Read more »
Kenya: Blistering Fast Omanyala Breaks National Record in Mondeville
African 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala shattered the national 60m record on Wednesday night, running a blistering 6.55secs to win at the Mondeville Indoor meeting in France. Read more »
Kenya: Will President Ruto Finally Cripple Raila Odinga's Party?
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has proven its mettle by surviving 17 years of insurmountable challenges and remains a political powerhouse in Kenya. Read more »
February 08, 2023
Kenya: Magoha's Funeral Procession Animated By Igbo Mourners Underway in Nairobi
The funeral procession for the immediate former Education Cabinet Secretary Prof George Magoha is underway in Nairobi ahead of his burial on Saturday. Read more »
Kenya: Scammers Impersonate Governor Wanga to Swindle the Public
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has issued an alert over online scammers impersonating her to swindle money from the public. Read more »
Kenya: Manufacturers Voice Concern Over Kenya Power Plan to Increase Electricity Prices
Manufacturers have voiced their concerns over planned electricity hike by Kenya Power, which they say will lead to higher cost of production. Read more »
Kenya: Acorn, Absa Announce Sh6.7bn Affordable Student Hostels Financing
Student hostels developer Acorn Holding Limited (AHL) will build affordable students' hostels after inking a Sh6.7 billion financing deal with Absa Group and Absa Bank Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio to Hold Parliamentary Group Meeting to Stem Fall-Out
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya has planned a parliamentary group meeting to stem out cracks within the coalition that has seen several leaders from the outfit join Kenya Kwanza… Read more »
Africa: Malkia Strikers Making Africa Proud, Cavb Boss Remarks in Reference to Continent's Steady Growth
African teams have for donkey years had to contend with playing second fiddle to their European, Asian and South American match adversaries. Read more »
Kenya: Government to Spend Sh8 Billion for Relief Food in Nyeri
The Government plans to spend at least Sh8 billion in feeding hundreds of persons in the drought ravaged parts of Nyeri County. Read more »
Kenya: Kahiga Faces Tough Questions Over Missed Own-Source Revenue Target
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has been tasked to explain why the County failed to reach its Sh1 billion own-source revenue for Financial Year 2019-2020. Read more »