June 04
Kenya: 100 Kenyan Students to Undergo Cybersecurity Training
100 Kenyan students will be trained on cybersecurity security skills in a deal between the Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) and Cyber Shujaa. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, South Korea Sign Sh63 Billion Concessional Development Funding
Kenya and South Korea have signed a $485 million (KSh63 billion) concessional development funding on the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Summit. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Steps Up Collaboration With Development Partners
The Government and Development Partners have agreed to form a taskforce to look into hastening absorption of donor funds allocated various programmes across the country. Read more »
Zambia: Zambia Inks Smart City Deal With Mwale As Bezos-Backed Firm Eyes Copper Mining
Zambia's Industrial Development Corporation (IDC_ has signed a deal with Kenyan tycoon Julius Mwale to support the development of smart cities, mining, infrastructure, and… Read more »
Kenya: PCF Begins Payments of Xplico Insurance Policyholders
Policyholders Compensation Fund (PCF) has begun payments and compensation of policy holders of Xplico insurance. Read more »
June 03
Kenya: 7 More Bodies Exhumed From Shakahola Forest, Death Toll At 436
Seven more bodies have been exhumed from the Shakahola forest at the start of phase five of the exercise. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Arrives in Seoul for Korea-Africa Summit to Boost Cooperation and Trade
President William Ruto has arrived in Seoul to participate in the Korea-Africa Summit, set to commence on Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: MP Kagombe to Undergo Mental Test Ahead of Friday Plea Taking
Gatundu South Member of Parliament Gabriel Kagombe is set to undergo a mental test ahead of his plea taking on Friday for the alleged murder of a boda boda rider. Read more »
Kenya: China Sends Sh370 Million Aid to Kenya for Flood Recovery Efforts
China has sent aid worth 370 million Kenyan shillings ($2.8 million) to assist with restoration efforts following recent devastating floods in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: NCBA Targets Diaspora Billions With Activations in USA
NCBA Bank has kicked off a one-month banking market activation across multiple states in the United States. Read more »
Kenya: 'God Did It' - Shujaa Coach 'Bling' Gives Credit for Glittering Coaching Career
National men's rugby 7s team coach Kevin 'Bling' Wambua concedes he wouldn't have led Kenya back to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series without God's guidance. Read more »
Kenya: Court Rules KICC Land Belongs to Govt After Revoking Title Issued to Kanu
The Environment and Land Court has ruled that the land on which the Kenyatta International Convention Centre belongs to the government after revoking the title issued to the Kenya… Read more »
Kenya: Police Officer in Elgeyo Marakwet Commits Suicide After Shooting 2 Forest Rangers Dead
A police officer in Elgeyo Marakwet has committed suicide after shooting two forest rangers dead in a suspected love triangle. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Fight Muguka With the Same Energy Like Illicit Brew - Duale
Defence Cabinet secretary Aden Duale now says the government has declared war against drug and substance abuse which calls for a collective, society approach. Read more »
June 02
Kenya: Ruto Asks MPs to Venture Outside Own Constituencies to Promote Unity
President William Ruto has asked Members of Parliament to continue traversing the country on legislative and oversight responsibilities as part of their efforts to promote national… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Promises 10,000 Overseas Jobs As He Heads to Seoul
President William Ruto is set to jet out of the country on Sunday evening for an official working tour in Seoul, South Korea. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans to Have a Say On New Mergers Under New Bill
Kenyans will have a say on new mergers under a new bill proposed by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK). Read more »
Kenya: Senior Prisons Officer Injured in an Attack By Unknown Assailants in Elburgon
A senior prison officer was injured on Friday following an attack by a group of youths who surrounded his homestead in Nakuru's Elburgon area. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Set Up 450 More Feedlots in Efforts to Increase Meat Production
The government has promised 450 fenced livestock feedlots in 31 counties to increase annual red meat production. Read more »
May 31
Kenya: Nine Women Appointed in KMSF Commissions in Historic Gesture
Kenya Motor Sports Federation (KMSF) has confirmed its Sporting Commissions for 2024 in historic appointments that will see nine women serve in various commissions. Read more »
Kenya: Nock Asks Government to Consider Increasing Allowances for Team Kenya to Paris
The National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOCK) has petitioned the National Assembly Committee on Sports to push for increased allowances for Team Kenya ahead of the Olympics to be… Read more »
Africa: Kcb CEO Russo Named Africa Business Leader of the Year
KCB Group CEO Paul Russo has been named the African Business Leader of the Year by Africa Leadership Magazine. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Invited to Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland - Mudavadi
Kenya is among the countries invited to participate in the upcoming summit aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict in Switzerland. Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi Meets EU Delegation in Nairobi Ahead of Ukraine Peace Summit
Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS) Musalia Mudavadi met with European Union delegation in Kenya on Friday to discuss the upcoming "Summit on Peace in Ukraine," scheduled for next month… Read more »
Kenya: Over 490,000 Learners Yet to Report to School Due to Flooding
Over 490,000 learners are yet to report to school weeks after second term reopening due to flooding. Read more »