October 16, 2022
Kenya: Crime Journalists Under Crime Journalists Association Of Kenya Elect New Council
The Crime Journalists Association Of Kenya (CJAK)has elected new officials to run the group's council following an Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday. Read more »
Kenya: 3 Held in Nyandarua for Possessing Over 13kgs in of Marijuana
Police in Ngano Police Station Nyandarua County are holding three suspects for possession and processing of bhang for the market. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Kipruto Takes Second in Ethiopian Dominance at Amsterdam Marathon
Titus Kipruto finished second at Sunday's Amsterdam Marathon, which was hugely dominated by Ethiopian athletes, in both the men and women's fields. Read more »
Kenya: Water Scarcity Hits Thika Town as Deficit Rises to 24,000 Cubic Meters
Water scarcity has hit Landless estate in Thika town with residents going for several months without the commodity. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga's 5-Year Alliance With Kenyatta to Blame for High Food Prices - Gachagua
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has faulted opposition leader Raila Odinga over what he termed as dishonest criticism of the government over high food prices. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Vows to Oppose Ruto's Push for GMO Crops to Bridge Food Deficit
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has vowed to oppose the lifting of the ban Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) crops in the country by President William Ruto's administration. Read more »
Kenya: Directorate of Criminal Investigations' Special Service Unit, Formerly Flying Squad, Disbanded
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Special Service Unit (SSU) has been disbanded. Read more »
Kenya: Mutula, Cherargei Among Defiant Kenyans Crying Foul Over SIM Card Deactivation
Kenyans have taken to social media platforms to lament over the deactivation of their mobile phone numbers following the expiry of the October 15 deadline for updating of sim… Read more »
Kenya: Haji Denies Waiving UK Extradition of Ex-Kenya Power MD Samuel Gichuru
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji has denied waiving the extradition of the ex-Kenya Power (KPLC) Managing Director Samuel Gichuru who is wanted in the United… Read more »
Kenya: Suspect Linked to Fatal Shooting of Ida Odinga's Bodyguard Arrested
The suspect into the murder of a bodyguard to Ida Odinga has been arrested in Eldoret. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Vows Sustained Police Reforms to End Extrajudicial Killings
President William Ruto has vowed to end police brutality and enforced disappearances in the country as he seeks to streamline the security sector. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Wins 4 Awards At the Prestigious World Travel Awards
Kenya's national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ) has reaffirmed its prestige as the Pride of Africa after clinching four awards at the prestigious 2022 World Travel Awards. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto's 5bn-Tree Plan - Kenyans, Children Included, Required to Grow 100 Trees
President William Ruto has announced a plan to grow 5 billion new trees as part of his climate change mitigation agenda. Read more »
October 15, 2022
Kenya: Ruto Pledges Single-Digit Hustler Fund Loans Before December
President Ruto says the government will operationalize Hustlers Fund before December to ensure the availability of credit to small businesses at single-digit rates. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans in Last Minute Rush to Update SIM Registration Ahead of Midnight Shutdown
Kenyans have thronged mobile service provider shops in Nairobi in a last minute bid to get their sim card registration details updated hours to the October 15 deadline. Read more »
Kenya: Police Recover 5 Firearms Seized From Slain Officers in Turkana Bandit Attack
Security agencies have recovered five G3 rifles stolen from officers killed in a banditry attack in Turkana East three weeks ago. Read more »
Kenya: Family Bank and Basigo Ink Electric Bus Financing Deal
Family Bank has inked a partnership with e-mobility startup BasiGo that will provide access to flexible financing options to buyers of electric buses. Read more »
October 14, 2022
Kenya: President Ruto Urges KDF to Take Lead in Human Security Needs
President William Ruto has urged Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) to take the lead in addressing human security needs of the citizenry, like food security and affordable housing. Read more »
October 13, 2022
Kenya: DPP's Successive Withdrawals of Uhuru-Era Suits Sparks Public Debate
The recent withdrawal of multiple high-profile cases by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has evoked mixed reactions amid speculation over possible meddling. Read more »
Kenya: National Assembly Releases Schedule for Vetting of President Ruto's Cabinet Secretary Nominees
The National Assembly has released a schedule for vetting President William Ruto's Cabinet nominees, Secretary to the Cabinet and the Attorney General, starting Monday next week. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kagwe Says All Covid-19 Vaccines Accounted for
Outgoing Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe says all COVID-19 vaccines have been accounted for, and denied claims that a number of doses can not be traced. Read more »
Kenya: Marathon GOAT Kipchoge Reveals What Book Inspired Him for the Berlin World Record
An avid reader, Eliud Kipchoge always has a book headlining his preparation towards a big race, to put him in the right frame of mind and have him motivated to achieve great… Read more »
October 12, 2022
Kenya: House Approves Team to Conduct Approval Hearings for Ruto's Cabinet
The ball has been set rolling on the vetting of Cabinet Secretaries by the National Assembly following the approval of the Appointments Committee set to vet the 22 nominees. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Designates Imwatok Nairobi Assembly Majority Leader, Ogeto Whip
The Azimio One Kenya Coalition Party has presented the list for the Nairobi County Assembly leadership, and named Makongeni MCA Peter Imwatok the Majority Leader to be deputized by… Read more »
Kenya: Chepng'etich Enticed By Prospect of Third Title in Chicago Next Year
After clinching her second successive title at the Chicago Marathon, two-time champion Ruth Chepng'etich admits the idea of running in the Windy City at next year's edition is… Read more »