Kenya: MPs to Vote On Bill Seeking to Regulate Surrogacy, Curb Exploitation

Members of Parliament are set to vote on a new bill that seeks to regulate surrogacy with a proposal that allows potential surrogates to be used only three times in their lifetime. Read more »

Kenya: River Nyando Bursts Its Banks Affecting Traders, Families

River Nyando in Kisumu County has once again burst its banks following heavy rainfall being witnessed in the region for the past one week. Read more »

Kenya: KURA Under Scrutiny Over Alleged Overpayment of Contractor for Incomplete Projects

The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) is facing allegations of misappropriation of funds after a contractor was reportedly overpaid for road and bridge projects that remain… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Orders E-Citizen DG Ochieng to Submit List of Agencies Not Using Platform

President William Ruto has ordered E-Citizen Director General Isaac Ochieng to submit a list of government agencies not using the platform over the past three months. Read more »

Kenya: Senator Keg Kicks Off Nationwide 20-Year Celebrations With Vibrant Festivities

Kenya Breweries Limited's (KBL) Senator Keg brand has kicked off a nationwide celebration marking 20 years since its launch, under the theme "Tuzidi Kuinuana" (Let's Keep Uplifting… Read more »

Kenya: ODM Asks Candidates Dissatisfied With Grassroot Polls to File Petitions By Friday

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) National Election Coordinating Committee (NECC) has urged candidates dissatisfied with the outcomes of the grassroots elections to submit their… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Appeals to African Nations to Undertake Join Initiatives Tin Special Economic Zones

President William Ruto has appealed to African nations to explore opportunities for joint initiatives that advance the continent's special economic zones. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Craft Silicon Features in Forbes List of Firms With Growth Potential

Craft Silicon, a financial and technology solutions provider, has been featured in the Forbes India Select 200 - DGEMS 2024, an exclusive list that recognizes entrepreneurs and… Read more »

Kenya: Coach Brad IBS Hungry to Lead Nairobi City Thunder Into History

Nairobi City Thunder head coach Brad Ibs says his side is ready to attack as the Elite 16 round of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2025 qualification tips off at the Nyayo… Read more »

Kenya: All Set for Busia Half Marathon Second Edition

The second edition of the Busia Half Marathon will be held on December 15,2024. The 21km event is expected to attract big names given the lucrative prize fund on offer for the… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Urged to Adopt Sweden's Approach to Reducing Tobacco-Related Deaths

Kenya is being urged to adopt Sweden's Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) approach to reduce the prevalence of active tobacco smokers and consequently decrease the number of… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Gives 30 Govt Agencies a Week to Join E-Citizen

President William Ruto has given thirty government institutions one week to join E-Citizen, warning of leadership changes for non-compliance. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's SEZs Create 7,000 Jobs, Contribute Sh91bn to GDP

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) created over 7,000 direct jobs and contributed Sh91 billion to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to Principal Secretary for the… Read more »

Kenya: African Public Health Experts Call for Science-Led Tobacco Regulation

Public health experts across Africa are urging the adoption of science-led approaches in tobacco regulation and policy development to better support harm reduction efforts and… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Pitches Comprehensive Animal Vaccination in Talks With Pastrolist Caucus

President William Ruto has cited ineffective livestock vaccinations in the past limited implementation in selected parts of the country as a reason for a renewed push by his… Read more »

Kenya: Special Economic Zones in Kenya Create 7,000 Jobs, Contribute Sh91bn to GDP

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Kenya have significantly contributed to the country's economic growth, creating over 7,000 direct jobs, including 3,000 jobs in the past 12 months… Read more »

Kenya: Kemri, UK Firm Sign Sh15bn Deal to Boost Kenya's Research Capacity

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has signed a Sh15 billion MoU with Wellcome Trust, a UK charitable organization, and the University of Oxford, to support the country's… Read more »

Kenya: Aladwa Confident of Retaining Nairobi ODM Chairmanship After Grassroots Wins

Makadara MP George Aladwa has expressed confidence in retaining the Nairobi ODM chairmanship against his opponent, Westlands MP Timothy Wanyonyi, in polls slated for April. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Employees Face November Salary Delays

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has announced a salary delay for all employees in ministries, departments, and agencies for November due to system upgrade. Read more »

Kenya: 5,931 Kenyans Secure Jobs Abroad Through National Recruitment Exercise

Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua has announced that 5,931 Kenyans have secured job opportunities abroad since the launch of the government's national… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya to Align Foreign Policy With Global Realities - President Ruto

The government is using technology and innovation to create jobs and tackle the unemployment challenge in the country, President William Ruto has said. Read more »

Kenya: National Assembly Denies Claims of MPs Pocketing Allowances for Bodyguards, Drivers

The National Assembly has denied widely circulated reports that lawmakers have been pocketing allowances meant for their drivers and bodyguards. Read more »

Kenya: Mungatana Withdraws Bill That Seeks Regulate Religious Groups

Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana has withdrawn the Religious Organisations Bill that seeks to regulate religious groups. Read more »

Kenya: Ichung'wah - Time Will Vindicate Kenya Kwanza

In a spirited defense of the Kenya Kwanza administration during a debate on President William Ruto's State of the Nation address, Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah expressed… Read more »

Kenya: Govt Creates 582 Additional Sub-National Level Administrative Units

The Ministry of Interior and National Coordination has established additional administrative units in the country to address the demands of a growing population. Read more »