December 12
Kenya: We'll Progress Faster If United - Kindiki Lauds Ruto for Reaching Out to Uhuru
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has lauded President William Ruto's efforts to foster unity and inclusivity in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Denounces 'Reckless Negativity'as He Demands Fact-Based Criticism
President William Ruto has challenged critics to provide fact-based accounts of government performance, cautioning against "reckless negativity" directed at the public. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Lauds Five Counties Leading in Social Health Authority Registration
President William Ruto has lauded five counties, led by Kirinyaga, for leading in registration for Universal Health Coverage, with 11 million Kenyans already registered… Read more »
Kenya: Sanlam Kenya Shareholders Okay Sh3.25bn Rights Issue
Non-banking financial services firm Sanlam Kenya shareholders have approved a Sh3.25 billion rights issue. Read more »
Kenya: KFS Defends Planned Kiambu Road Expansion, Cites Existing Wayleave
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has clarified that the intended expansion of Kiambu Road is within the existing wayleave gazetted in 1951. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Presents Wajir Air Base Presidential Colours At Trooping Parade
President William Ruto on Thursday presided over the Consecration, Presentation, and Trooping of the Colours by the Wajir Air Base (WAB). Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Lauds Ruto's Broad-Based Governance Approach for Fostering Unity
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has praised the recent meeting between President William Ruto and his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, calling it a significant step toward fostering… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Leads Jamhuri Day Celebrations At Uhuru Gardens
President William Ruto is leading the nation in marking this year's Jamhuri Day, commemorating 61 years since Kenya became a republic on December 12, 1964. Read more »
Kenya: Report Roots for Digital Skills Training to Seal Gaps in Justice Delivery
A newly released report has called for increased public awareness campaigns and digital skills training in Rwanda and Kenya to bridge existing gaps in justice delivery for their… Read more »
Kenya: Omollo Regrets Teargassing of 'End Femicide' Protesters in Nairobi
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has condemned the police's teargassing and arrest of 'End Femicide' demonstrators on Tuesday, calling the actions unacceptable,… Read more »
Kenya: We're Serious About Creating Jobs, Kindiki Tells the Youth
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the government's commitment to tackling unemployment and creating sustainable economic opportunities for Kenyans. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Defends Kazi Majuu Initiative, Dismisses Migration Tag As Inaccurate
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has clarified that the Kazi Majuu initiative is not a migration program but rather a labour mobility framework designed to assist Kenyans in… Read more »
Kenya: Turning Waste Into Wealth - How Youth in Nyalenda, Kisumu, Are Leading a Quiet Revolution
Beneath the scorching sun and along the dusty, winding paths of Nyalenda, an informal settlement in Kisumu, life thrives in all its contradictions. Makeshift stalls dot the crowded… Read more »
December 11
Kenya: Ruto Signs 7 New Bills Including Tax Reform Legislation
President William Ruto has signed seven parliamentary Bills that seek to accelerate the implementation of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. Read more »
Kenya: EU, UNFPA Avail €4mn to Champion Anti-FGM Efforts in 7 Counties
The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) today announced the launch of a new programme aimed at accelerating efforts to end Female Genital Mutilation… Read more »
Kenya: Koskei Rallies Public Servants to Accelerate Reforms
"We are being told we are on the right trajectory. But have we taken off? I think we are taxing," said Felix Koskei, the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, as he set the… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Extends Medical Insurance Scheme for Civil Servants
The Ministry of Public Service and Human Capital Development has announced an extension of the Civil Servants Medical Insurance Scheme until December 31, 2024, with new… Read more »
Kenya: Wanjigi Criiticises Koome for Using Gender as 'Shield' Against Critics
Businessman and politician Jimi Wanjigi has sharply criticized Chief Justice Martha Koome for invoking gender as a shield against criticism of the Supreme Court's shortcomings. Read more »
Kenya: Adios Firat! Harambee Stars Head Coach Resigns After Public Pressure
Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has resigned after weeks of speculation over his job security. Read more »
Kenya: Labour Ministry Speaks After Criticism of 'Slave Trade' Export Campaign
Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has urged Kenyans to ignore naysayers criticizing the State-led overseas jobs initiative, highlighting the opportunities such programs present… Read more »
Kenya: 'I Will Not Resign' - Chief Justice Koome Tells 'Cyberbullies'
Chief Justice Martha Koome has dismissed calls for her resignation, stating that she remains undeterred by critics. Read more »
Kenya: Anti-Corruption Day Event in Nakuru Spotlights Corruption in Healthcare
Corruption in the health sector, poor medical care, and the lack of prescription drugs took center stage during the International Anti-Corruption Day commemoration in Nakuru. Read more »
Kenya: 3,500 JSS Classes 98pc Complete With 7,500 At 70pc - Education Ministry
The construction of 3,500 Junior Secondary School (JSS) classrooms is 98 per cent complete, with the second phase of 7,500 classrooms at 70 per cent. Read more »
Kenya: Pharmacy Board Deploys New Technology to Boost Quality Control
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has commenced the implementation of advanced Near Infrared Technology (NIR), known as Pillscan, to enhance medicine quality control. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airports Authority to Build New VIP Section At JKIA
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has issued a tender for the development and management of a new Commercially Important Persons (CIP) Terminal at Jomo Kenyatta International… Read more »