November 14, 2022
Kenya: We Will Review KEMSA as Well as Human Resource Status, PS Nominee Peter Tum Says
The Principal Secretary nominee for Medical Services Peter Tum has promised a rigorous restructuring of reforms in the health sector especially in the public hospitals. Read more »
Kenya: Economic Planning PS Nominee James Muhati Says He is Worth Sh140 Million
The Principal Secretary Nominee for Economic Planning James Muhati is worth Sh140 Million in the revelations made before National Assembly Finance Committee. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Prioritizes School Meals After Signing of Long-Delayed Sh38.8 Billion Budget
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has signed the city's Sh38.8 billion 2022/23 budget approved by the City Assembly on June 23, paving the way for the roll out of his initiatives… Read more »
Kenya: Twiga Tours Named World's Leading Safari Company
Kenyan tour company Twiga Tours has been named the World's leading tour company by the World Travel Award (WTA) in Muscat, Oman. Read more »
Kenya: Interior PS Nominee Raymond Omollo Says He is Worth Sh450 Million
The Principal Secretary nominee for interior Raymond Omollo says his net worth is Sh450 million. Read more »
Kenya: Afya House Rules Out Reintroduction of Covid-19 Curbs, Says Infections in Check
The increase in Covid-19 infection rates in the country should not be a cause for alarm, the Ministry of Health has said. Read more »
Kenya: I Will Fast Track Disbursement of CDF Funds Once AG Okays It - Treasury PS Nominee Chris Kiptoo
The fate of the disbursement for National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) currently lies with the Attorney General Justin Muturi who will advise the National… Read more »
Kenya: Treasury PS Nominee Chris Kiptoo Vows to Cut Wastage in Ministries
National Treasury Principal Secretary nominee Chris Kiptoo says that cuts on government expenditure will enable government reduce the budget deficit which currently amounts to Sh1… Read more »
Kenya: Treasury PS Nominee Raymond Omollo Says He is Worth Sh450 Million
The Principal Secretary nominee for interior Raymond Omollo says his net worth is Sh450 million. Read more »
Kenya: Maina, Samani Shine as Junior Golf Tour Tees Off in Thika
Kristen Maina produced a stunning hole-in-one on the fourth hole to emerge victorious at the inaugural leg of the Junior Golf Foundation Nairobi Tour at the Thika Sports Club on… Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Affairs PS Nominee Julius Korir Says He is Worth Sh206 Million
The Principal Secretary nominee for Cabinet Affairs Julius Korir says he's worth Sh206 million. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury PS Nominee Chris Kiptoo Reveals He is Worth Sh338 Million
National Treasury Principal Secretary nominee Chris Kiptoo has revealed that he is worth Sh338 million. Read more »
Kenya: Health Ministry Urges Kenyans to Go for Diabetes Screening
The Ministry of Health is urging Kenyans to go for diabetes screening in government hospitals. Read more »
November 11, 2022
Kenya: President Ruto Directs Public Institutions to Clear All Pension Liabilities
President William Ruto has tasked all public institutions to develop a framework that will ensure all outstanding pension liabilities are paid up in full within the next two years. Read more »
Kenya: Lawmaker Sponsors Bill to Increase Counties to 52
A lawmaker is seeking to amend the constitution to increase the number of counties from the current 47 to 52 devolved units through a referendum. Read more »
November 14, 2022
Kenya: Marsabit, Garissa and Samburu Top in Level of Debt Distress
Marsabit, Garissa, and Samburu counties recorded the highest level of debt distress in 2021 attributed to climate-related shocks in the areas, a new survey shows. Read more »
Kenya: MPs to Start Vetting President Ruto's PS Nominees
The National Assembly will on Monday begin the vetting of President William Ruto's 51 Principal Secretary nominees. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury PS Nominee Chris Kiptoo Pledges to Widen Tax Base, Increase Compliance
The National Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo has pledged to robustly engage in formulating framework to widen the taxbase and increase tax compliance as fiscal… Read more »
Kenya: Tea Prices Dip Slightly As Demand Shrinks
Tea prices dipped slightly at last week's Mombasa auction amid irregular demand for the commodity. Read more »
November 12, 2022
Kenya: Kenya Kiss World Cup Chance Goodbye After Humiliating Loss to Portugal
Kenya's hopes of qualifying for the 2023 Rugby World Cup billowed up in smoke after they suffered a humiliating 85-0 loss to Portugal at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai. Read more »
West Africa: Kenya Heads to West Africa for Arab International SMEs Conference and Expo
Five Kenyan SMEs are exhibiting at the Arab International SMEs conference and expo (SMEX ALGERIA) scheduled for 12th to 14th November 2022 in Algiers, Algeria. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Urges ELRC Court to Expedite Pending Cases Within 100 Days
Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged the newly elected Principal Judge of the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) Justice Byram Ongaya and his team to focus on the 2,843… Read more »
Kenya: First Lady Rachel Ruto Urges Clergy to Support Famine Mitigation Measures
First Lady Rachel Ruto has urged the Church and faith-based organizations to support efforts to address the famine in the country. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Govt to Postpone Some Election Pledges as Economy Stabilizes
President William Ruto says the government will have to postpone some of the projects yet to be launched and relook at certain interventions in a bid to stabilize the economy. Read more »
Kenya: Shops Suspected of Selling Underweight Goods in Lodwar Closed
Turkana County Government has closed down five shops in Lodwar town following a crackdown on unscrupulous traders who are suspected of selling underweight goods. Read more »