January 10, 2023
Kenya: Homa Bay County Announces Cholera Outbreak
A cholera outbreak alert has been issued in Homa Bay county with residents being advised to seek quick medical attention if they experience watery, diarrhea and vomiting. Read more »
Kenya: 10 Fun Things to Do in Nairobi This January 2023
Nairobi is a beautiful city. Read more »
January 09, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Tasks Gachagua to Lead Coffee Sector Reforms, Mudavadi to Oversee Govt Delivery
President William Ruto has assigned Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua leadership over coffee sector reforms in a news Executive Order replacing an initial one issued last year. Read more »
Kenya: Ex-CJ Maraga Sworn in to Spearhead Reforms in Police and Prison
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has been sworn in as Chairperson of the task force mandated to oversee the implementation of reforms in the National Police Service and the… Read more »
Kenya: KRA Intercepts Uncustomed Ethanol Worth Sh15mn
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), in collaboration with a multiagency team, has intercepted two trucks ferrying 132 and 156 drums of uncustomed ethanol worth Sh15million. Read more »
Kenya: Methodist University Bans Slits, Dreadlocks, 'Extravagant' Necklines
The Kenya Methodist University has banned wearing of dreadlocks short skirts and those with exaggerated slits in a new dress code directive issues by the institution's Dean of… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto's Police Welfare Plan Set in Motion
The journey towards improving the terms and conditions of service for police and prison service officers officially kicked off Monday following the swearing in of the 20-member… Read more »
Kenya: Sports Official Pleads With CAF to Reinstate Kenya in 2024 Afcon Qualifiers
Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has asked the Confederation of African Football (Caf) to be considerate and reinstate the national football team, Harambee Stars, in the… Read more »
January 08, 2023
Kenya: 10 Admitted in Kisii Over Anthrax Outbreak
Ten people are admitted to various hospitals in Kisii County following an anthrax outbreak in Sugubo village,Bobasi constituency a border in Kisii and Trans in Narok County. Read more »
Kenya: Two Underage Boys Among 3 More Suspects Arrested in LGBTQ+ Activist Edwin Chiloba's Murder
Two underage boys are among three more suspects arrested in the murder of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender+ (LGBTQ+) activist Edwin Chiloba. Read more »
January 06, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Power Warns of New Trick By Fraudsters Offering Cheap Tokens to Con Kenyans
Kenya Power and Lighting Company has warned Kenyans of a new trick being used by fraudsters to con customers by offering them cheap tokens. Read more »
Kenya: We Will Prepare a Better Bid to Win 2029 World Champs Hosting - Ababu
Kenya has confirmed it will bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships after missing the 2025 rights, which were awarded to Tokyo, Japan. Read more »
Kenya: Akombe Named Chief of Peacebuilding At UN Agency Headquartered in New York
Kenya's Roselyn Akombe has been appointed the Chief of Peacebuilding Strategy and Partnerships at United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (UNDPPA). Read more »
Kenya: Murder of LGBTQI+ Activist Edwin Chiloba Sparks Outrage Over Intolerance
The discovery of the body of Edwin Chiloba, an LGBTQ activist, concealed in a metal box after his murder has sparked outrage with rights crusaders expressing deep concern over… Read more »
Kenya: Shock As Body of LGBTQI+ Activist Found Stuffed in Box Within Eldoret
A man whose body was discovered stuffed in a metallic box in Uasin Gishu's Kipenyo-Katinga Road has been identified as that of a popular Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer… Read more »
Kenya: We Love the Plan, Now Walk the Talk - World Athletics Boss Coe Tells Kenya On Doping
World Athletics boss Lord Sebastian Coe has warned the country that only action, and not just talk, will help eradicate doping, even as he gave a thumbs up to the government and… Read more »
Kenya: John Ngumi Resigns As Safaricom Chair After 5-Month Stint
Safaricom board chairman John Ngumi has resigned from the role barely 6 months after his appointment in July last year. Read more »
January 05, 2023
Kenya: I Am a Wiser Fool Now, Kalonzo Says On 2027 Presidential Bid
Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka says "I am a wiser fool now and I will run like I have never run before" in readiness for the 2027 presidential contest. Read more »
Kenya: Northern Collector Tunnel to Be Opened Feb 25, Sakaja Announces
The much awaited Northern Collector Tunnel will be launched on February 25th 2023, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has a announced. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Must Change No Turning Back, Governor Sakaja Tells Off Critics
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has told off critics that he will continue instituting his planned changes in the city and that there is no turning back. Read more »
Kenya: Paralympians Wawira, Chelagat Among Nominees for Sportswoman Living With a Disability Award
Paralympians Nancy Chelagat and Hellen Wawira lead the names after the shortlist for the Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA) Sportswoman living with disability were… Read more »
Kenya: Kengen to Fast Track Deployment of Renewable Energy
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has unveiled plans to scale up the deployment of renewable energy in the country, adding an additional 3000 megawatts (MW) from… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Confident His Govt Will End Bandit Attacks, Related Challenges
President William Ruto has assured of his government's commitment to end bandit attacks in parts of Rift Valley where hundreds of people have been killed in past years during… Read more »
Kenya: Struggling Quins Snap in 11 New Signings to Salvage Season
Kenya Harlequin have reinforced their ranks with the confirmation of 11 signings following the closure of the 2022/23 Kenya Rugby Union mid-season transfer window on 31 December… Read more »
Kenya: By-Elections Kick Off in Kandara, Garissa Township and Elgeyo Marakwet
Voting in Kandara, Garissa Township, Elgeyo-Marakwet and Shelly Ward by-elections kicked off Thursday morning with most polling stations recording low turnout. Read more »