November 15, 2022
Kenya: 7-Storey Building Collapses in Kasarani, Several People Trapped
A seven-storey building under construction has collapsed at Seasons area in Nairobi's Kasarani. Read more »
Kenya: Adamson Bungei Appointed New Nairobi Police Boss
Baringo County police commander Adamson Bungei has been named as the new Nairobi police chief in changes announced by Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Japan Set to Introduce Direct Flights
Kenya could soon enjoy direct flights to and from Tokyo, Japanese Ambassador to Kenya Okaniwa Ken has hinted. Read more »
East Africa: Defence PS Nominee Patrick Mariru Defends Govt Move to Send KDF to DRC
Principal Secretary Nominee for Defence Patrick Mariru has defended the move by government to send Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to Democratic Republic of Congo (,DRC) to help fight… Read more »
Kenya: Ministries to Cut Spend On Foreign Travel, Training in Ruto's Austerity Plan
Ministries, Departments, and Agencies(MDAs) are set to fully cut spending on foreign travel, purchase of motor vehicles, and training in the current budget as part of President… Read more »
Kenya: BasiGo Raises Sh804.5 Million to Build More Electric Buses, Charging Stations
Electric buses start-up BasiGo has raised Sh804.5 million ($6.6 million) from international investors to build more electric buses, charging points. Read more »
Kenya: Labour Court Bars National Assembly From Vetting President Ruto's 51 PS Nominees
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has issued a conservatory order stopping the vetting of 51 Principal Secretaries by the National Assembly. Read more »
Kenya: Fact Check | Widely-Circulated Street Mugging Footage an Incident in Guyana, Not Nairobi
A viral video clip showing an apparent street mugging in Nairobi, Kenya, suggesting spiraling crime in recent weeks is false. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Urged to Submit 2023/24 Budget Proposals
The National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u has urged Kenyans to submit proposals on tax policy measures to the National Treasury for… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Kenya: History Maker Ndolo Admits Being Teary-Eyed After Fencing Debut for Kenya
German-born Kenyan fencer Alexandra Ndolo says she felt quite emotional to see the Kenyan flag being raised at the Fencing World Cup in Tallinn, Estonia. Read more »
Kenya: Fuel Prices Drop By Sh1 in Latest EPRA Review
The Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has reduced the prices of fuel by Sh1 in its latest price review with a subsidy being retained on kerosene. Read more »
Kenya: We Have Had It - Kindiki Warns Bandits in the North Rift
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has vowed a renewed fight against cattle rustlers and bandits that have continued to wreak havoc in parts of the North Rift region. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Offers U.S.$10 Million for Leads on Al-Shabaab's Financial Flows
The United States government has offered a $10 million (Sh1.2 billion) for any leads on illicit financial flows in a bid to degrade the capabilities of Al-Shabaab. Read more »
Kenya: Number of Aspirants Eying Kandara MP Seat Reaches 40
The number of people eying the Kandara parliamentary seat has risen to 40 by the end of last week. Read more »
Kenya: No Changes Should Be Made on CBC, KNUT Maintains
Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary General Collins Oyuu has said that nobody should interfere with the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). Read more »
Kenya: Concern Over Action to Be Taken Against Hustler Fund Defaulters
Participants in a public consultation workshop on the hustler fund that was held at Meru Teachers college on Monday raised concern over the measures set to be taken against… Read more »
Kenya: Trouble in Paradise - Simbas Boycott Training Over Non-Payment of Allowances
Reports from Dubai indicate that the national rugby 15s team have downed their tools over what they term as non-payment of allowances. Read more »
Kenya: Nyeri Set to Host Three Counties on Public Consultations Meetings on Hustler Fund
Nyeri County is expected to host three counties during public consultative forums on the proposed Public Finance Management (Financial Inclusion Fund) (Hustlers Fund)… Read more »
Kenya: 12 Cops Refuse to Take Plea in Baby Pendo Murder Case, Demand Special Court
Twelve police officers facing murder charges for the murder of Baby Pendo, a 6-month old child, at the height of 2017 election protests in Kisumu have declined to plead. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Encouraged to Submit Proposals on Tax Policy to Treasury CS
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u has urged Kenyans to submit proposals on tax policy measures to the National Treasury for consideration in preparation of the Finance… Read more »
Kenya: Government Seeks Public Views on 'Hustler Fund'
The Government is seeking views from the members of public on the 'Hustler Fund', which seeks to offer small enterprises affordable loans. Read more »
Kenya: IG Koome Issues One-Month Amnesty to Illegal Weapons Owners to Return Them
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has declared a one-month amnesty for individuals who own weapons illegally to surrender them or else face the full force of the law. Read more »
Kenya: Citizen Services PS Nominee Julius Bitok Promises to Revisit Huduma Number Issuance
Principal Secretary Nominee for Citizen Services Ambassador Julius Bitok has promised to revisit the issue of Huduma number if approved by the National Assembly. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Senate Leadership Says United Despite Dullo's Removal From PSC List
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Leadership in the Senate now says that the Coalition is intact and there is no division among themselves. Read more »
Kenya: Governor Sakaja Baffled By Sh21 Billion Legal Fees Pending Bill
Even as the Nairobi County Government grapples with hefty pending bills amounting to billions of shillings, Governor Johnson Sakaja has raised an eyebrow over Sh21 billion pending… Read more »