October 09, 2022
Kenya: Why We Must Urgently Rethink the Place of Political Parties in Kenya
The Party of National Unity (PNU); United Republican Party (URP); Ford Asili; The National Alliance (TNA). These were major parties in previous elections but are currently part of… Read more »
Kenya: Leaders Want Terror Act Amended to Punish Bandits
Leaders have renewed calls to amend the Terrorism Act so as to punish bandits who have been killing people in parts of the North Rift for years. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Holds Talks With Museveni Days After Son's 'Invasion' Tweets
President William Ruto has held talks with Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni whose-big-military son threatened Nairobi on Twitter last week sparking outrage from netizens. Read more »
October 07, 2022
Kenya: Sirisia MP John Waluke Surrenders to Police After 67yr Jail Sentence Upheld
Sirisia Member of Parliament John Waluke has surrendered a day after his appeal seeking to overturn a 67 year jail sentence was rejected. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Declares Monday a Public Holiday to Celebrate Utamaduni Day
The government has declared Monday a public holiday to celebrate Utamaduni Day. Read more »
Kenya: Parliament Invites Public Views on President Ruto's Cabinet Appointments
National Assembly has invited the public to submit their views on the twenty two new Cabinet nominees appointed by President William Ruto as the vetting process is set to take… Read more »
Kenya: Police Service Commission Orders Restoration of Salaries of 1,233 Police Constables
The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has ordered the restoration of salaries for 1,233 graduate police constables. Read more »
Kenya: Chebukati's Wife, Mochache, Mwangangi, Belio Kipsang Among Those Shortlisted for PS Jobs
Over 15 Principal Secretaries (PS) and Chief Administrative Secretaries (CAS) who served under former President Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee administration are among those shortlisted… Read more »
Kenya: Tea Prices Rise Slightly Even as Demand Remains Low
Tea prices at the weekly Mombasa auction rose slightly this week amid reduced demand for the second week running. Read more »
Kenya: KAA to Conduct First Test Flight on the Newly Refurbished JKIA's Terminal 1B
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) will on next week Saturday conduct its first test flight on the newly refurbished Terminal 1B at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Read more »
Kenya: At Leat 3 KDF Soldiers Killed in Accident on Nakuru-Eldoret Road
At least three Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers were Thursday evening killed and 17 others injured following a road accident at Jogoo area on the Nakuru - Eldoret highway. Read more »
October 06, 2022
Kenya: Former DCI Boss Kinoti Moved to Public Service Commission
Former Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) George Kinoti has been moved to the Public Service Commission (PSC). Read more »
Kenya: Azimio MPs Term Wetangula Ruling on Kenya Kwanza Majority as 'State Capture'
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance have termed the ruling by Speaker Moses Wetangula deeming their rivals in Kenya Kwanza Alliance as the majority as a nothing short of 'State… Read more »
Kenya: Blow to Azimio as Wetangula Rules Kenya Kwanza is Majority in Parliament
Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula has ruled that Kenya Kwanza is the Majority Party in the House, dealing a major blow to Raila Odinga's Azimio coalition. Read more »
Kenya: Standard Chartered Bank Enters Pact to Advocate for the Inclusivity of PWDs in Workplaces
Standard Chartered Bank has joined the Kenya Business and Disability Network(KBDN) which will see the bank promote the inclusivity of Persons Living With Disabilities (PWDs) in the… Read more »
Kenya: Lawmakers Raise Issue on Delayed Ruling By Speaker Wetangula on Majority Question
Members of Parliament on Thursday raised issues with the delay by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula to deliver the much-awaited ruling before the house on the status of who… Read more »
Kenya: Mungatana Testifies in Case Where He Was Conned U.S.$1 Million
Tana River Senator Danstan Mungatana has narrated to the court on how he was lured by a con man to part with 1 million dollars. Read more »
Kenya: Education Stakeholders Commit to Teaching Coding in Schools as Building Blocks for Economy
Education stakeholders have affirmed their commitment to the early introduction of the coding curriculum in schools to help learners acquire technical skills relevant to a digital… Read more »
Kenya: Utawala, Mumias North, South Gem Among 5 Wards Where By-Elections Will Be Held on December 8
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that it will hold by-elections for the Member of County Assembly in five wards on December 8. Read more »
Kenya: PSC Shortlists 477 Applicants for Principal Secretary Posts
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has shortlisted 477 applicants for the post of Principal Secretary to serve in President William Ruto's administration. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio MPs Disrupt House Proceedings After Kenya Kwanza Gets Majority
Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula was forced to adjourn proceeding after a section of Azimio Members of Parliament become rowdy attempting to grab the mace. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Ethiopia Gets Government Nod to Setup M-Pesa
Safaricom Ethiopia has been granted a license by the Ethiopian Government to roll out M-Pesa in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Supports AU-Led Peace Efforts Led By Obasanjo
Kenya supports the ongoing African Union-led peace efforts in Ethiopia led by Olusegun Obasanjo. Read more »
Kenya: Sendy Sends Home 20% Staff Amid Funding Shortage
Logistic firm Sendy has sent 20 per cent of its employees home after stopping its retail and supplier trading platform. Read more »
Kenya: Intense Lobbying Ahead of Voting on Powerful City Service Board
Lobbying went a notch higher Wednesday ahead of Thursday's planned election of Members of County Assembly (MCAs) to the Nairobi County Assembly Service Board. Read more »