May 23
Kenya: MP Jane Kagiri Blasts Senator Omtatah Over 'Misleading' Claims On Finance Bill 2024
Laikipia Woman Representative Jane Kagiri has accused Busia Senator Okiya Omtata of misleading the public on the Finance Bill 2024 in his petition to the court to stop… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Urges Total Ban On Copper Exports to Curb Vandalism
Kenya Power is calling for a total ban on copper exports to curb rampant vandalism of power infrastructure. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Endorses Renaming SGBV Court the Gender Justice Court
Chief Justice Martha Koome has endorsed recommendations by a Judiciary committee to rename the specialised Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Court, the Gender Justice Court. Read more »
Kenya: Silent Red-Eyes Disease Ravaging Busia Citizens
An uproar among Busia residents as the Re-eye disease spreads rapidly within the County with doctors now raising an alarm over the outbreak which has become a major concern causing… Read more »
Kenya: White House Dinners Honoring Kenyan Presidents (Moi and Kibaki) Through the Years
According to the White House Historical Association, a state dinner honoring a visiting head of government or reigning monarch is one of the grandest and most glamorous of White… Read more »
Tanzania: Jambojet's Mombasa-Zanzibar Flight Route to Start in July
Low-cost carrier Jambojet will launch its first flight connecting Mombasa and Zanzibar on July 1, 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Missing Kenyan Mountaineer Cheruiyot Kirui Found Dead Near Mt Everest Summit
Missing Kenyan mountaineer Cheruiyot Kirui has been found dead a few meters below Mt Everest summit. Read more »
Kenya: Mombasa Residents Laud KEMSA's Malaria Nets Distribution Initiative
Residents of Mombasa County have lauded the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) for its recent initiative to distribute malaria nets, significantly curbing the spread of… Read more »
May 22
Kenya: President Ruto Arrives in Washington D.C, Received By Jill Biden
President William Ruto, accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto, has arrived in Washington, D.C., as part of his U.S. State Visit. Read more »
Kenya: Raila Says to Champion Free Movement Under an African Passport
Raila Odinga has promised to champion free movement within the African continent to promote trade. Read more »
Kenya: Omtatah Files Urgent Bid to Stop Parliament From Considering Finance Bill
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has filed a petition at Milimani Law Courts seeking orders to refrain the National Assembly from considering the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
May 15
Kenya: Ruto Reveals Plans to Hike Kenya's Average Tax Rate to 22pc
President William Ruto plans to nearly double Kenya's average tax rate before his term ends. Read more »
May 19
Kenya: LSK Declares Planned Police Deployment to Haiti Unlawful
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has declared the planned deployment of police officers to Haiti unlawful, days after the move was challenged in court. In a statement, the LSK urged… Read more »
May 20
Kenya: Kenya, United States Commit to Complete Trade Negotiations
Kenya and the United States of America (USA) have agreed to complete ongoing trade negotiations under the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP). Read more »
May 22
Kenya: Facebook, WhatsApp Dominate Kenya's Social Media Landscape
Facebook and WhatsApp stand out as the top social media platforms used in Kenya, with YouTube and TikTok following closely in popularity. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Students Heads to China for Huawei ICT Competition Global Final
Eighteen Kenyan students have left the country to compete in the prestigious Huawei ICT Competition Global Final in China. Read more »
Kenya: Kisii Administration CECM Faces Ouster Over Forgey, Skewed Hiring
Kisii County Assembly has constituted a Select Committee to probe the County Executive Committee Member in charge of Administration over forgery. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Entrepreneur Wandia Gichuru Expands Vivo Fashion to Atlanta, U.S.
In a landmark event celebrating African innovation and entrepreneurship, President William Ruto officially inaugurated Vivo Fashion Group's first U.S. store in Atlanta, Georgia at… Read more »
May 21
Kenya: Gachagua Says He Retreated to Mt Kenya Forest to Pray, Fast
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has explained his week-long absence from the public, saying he was in Mt Kenya Forest praying and meditating. Read more »
Kenya: Legislators Commence Probe On Inflated KICC Renovations Contract
Questions have emerged over the actual tax utilized during the renovations conducted at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in preparation for the Africa Climate… Read more »
Kenya: Court Rules Budget Cuts On Political Parties Fund Illegal
The High Court has declared the reduction of money allocated for the Political Parties Fund under a 2023 supplementary budget illegal. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Says Anyone Opposed to One Man-One Vote-One Shilling Push Is a Traitor
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says any leader from the Mt Kenya region who is opposed to the implementation of the One Man-One Vote-One Shilling formula should be considered a… Read more »
Kenya: I Will Never Fight My Brother, Gachagua Says As He Rallies Mt Kenya Leaders to Unite
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has continued to push for unity among leaders in the Mt Kenya region stating that as a leader he will never fight his brother. Read more »
Kenya: 422 Witnesses to Testify in Manslaughter Case Against Shakahola Cult Leader Mackenzie, 94 Others
The prosecution has lined up 422 witnesses in the manslaughter case against Shakahola cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 94 others. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto's Health Projects Suffer Setback After Treasury Declines to Prioritise Funding
President William Ruto's directive on the construction and upgrading of various health projects across the country amounting to Sh8.2 billion have suffered a major setback after… Read more »