August 02, 2022
Kenya: TSC Boss Macharia Orders County Directors to Release Teachers Contracted as Election Officials
Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nancy Macharia has ordered County Directors and Sub-County Education Directors to release teachers contracted by the… Read more »
Kenya: Simbine is Least of My Worries, My Target is to Deliver Gold! - Omanyala
After reaching the semi-finals at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, fastest man in Africa Ferdinand Omanyala is already envisaging just how fast he can run to beat his… Read more »
Kenya: Jepchirchir's Secret Weapon for Semis After Bright Start to World U20
Fast-rising junior athlete Nelly Jepchirchir says she already has a secret card to play during the women's 800m semi-finals at the World Under 20 Championship in Cali, Colombia. Read more »
Kenya: Al-Shabaab Militants Raid Police Base in Mandera's Elram Injuring 3 Officers
Three Anti-Stock Theft Unit officers were injured on Monday after suspected Al-Shabaab militants attacked Mandera's Elram base. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Shipyard Will Create Job Opportunities for Kenyans, President Kenyatta Says
President Uhuru Kenyatta has welcomed the operationalization of Kisumu Shipyard, saying the facility will create business and job opportunities for thousands of young people in the… Read more »
Kenya: Second Company Flags Off First Batch of Fresh Avocados to China
Sunripe Vertical Agro has flagged off its first batch of fresh avocados that will be exported to China. Read more »
Kenya: Gaudencia, Agala Hope to Continue Setting the Pace at Big Stage
Kenya's beach volleyball stars Gaudencia Makokha and Brackcides Agala have been in seventh heaven since arriving in Birmingham for the on-going Commonwealth Games. Read more »
Kenya: Dial 1543 or 1544 to Confirm You Are a Registered Voter - IEBC
Voters who will participate in the general election can now confirm their details using a toll free lines provided by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC). Read more »
Kenya: 'Persecuted, but Not Forsaken - Struck Down, but Not Destroyed' - Ruto Weeps
Amateur footage showing Deputy President William Ruto in tears emerged on Tuesday as the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) prepared for the final stretch of his presidential… Read more »
August 03, 2022
Kenya: Nzoia Sugar Factory to Resume Production as President Kenyatta Announces Kshs 500 Million Bailout
The Nzoia Sugar Factory is set to resume production this coming Sunday following President Uhuru Kenyatta's announcement of Kshs 500 million bailout to offset arrears owed to… Read more »
Kenya: Former Mozambique President Chissano in 30-Member Observer Mission in Next Week's Election
Former President of Mozambique Joaquim Chissano and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Ambassador Johnnie Carson have been named in a 30-member joint… Read more »
August 02, 2022
Kenya: Odinga's Popularity at 49% Against Ruto's 42% in the State House Race - Infotrak
A new survey by Infotrak has placed Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Presidential candidate Raila Odinga as the most preferred candidate with a popularity rating of 49 percent. Read more »
August 03, 2022
Kenya: Cornelius Entered to Replace Wanyonyi in 800m, Kibiwot in 3000m Steeple
Kenya's men 800m and 3000m steeplechase teams have been boosted after the organisers of the Commonwealth Games accepted the entries of Cornelius Tuwei and Abraham Kibiwot. Read more »
Kenya: Change Tack in Delivery of Higher Education, President Kenyatta Challenges Universities
President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged universities to change tack in the delivery of higher education in the country to cope with the market demands. Read more »
August 02, 2022
Kenya: Commonwealth Games - Silver and Bronze in 10,000m as Uganda's Kiplimo Wins Sprint Finish
Daniel Simiu and Kibiwott Kandie clinched silver and bronze in the men's 10,000m taking Kenya's medal count at the Commonwealth Games to four, as Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo clinched… Read more »
August 01, 2022
Kenya: Low Rainfall, High Cost of Farm Inputs Hindering Agriculture Production - CBK
Low rainfall, high cost of fertilizer and seeds, and high fuel prices hindered production in the agricultural sector in July, a new survey has shown. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Loses World Under-20 Championships 5,000m Title in Cali as Kibathi Falls on the Line
Kenya lost the men's 5,000m title at the World Under-20 Championships in Cali, Colombia after Samuel Kibathi fell a few metres to the line as he frantically leaned forward to try… Read more »
Kenya: Hockey Captain Okumu Happy About Commonwealth Experience
National women's hockey team captain Gilly Okumu says the team will leave the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham with their heads held high despite losing all their matches thus far. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Athletes Easily Progress Off Preliminary Rounds at World Under 20 Champs in Cali
All Kenyan athletes involved easily progressed off the preliminary rounds as the World Athletics Under-20 Championships gunned off in Cali, Colombia on Monday evening. Read more »
Kenya: Commonwealth Games - Kenya's 3×3 Teams Come Short in Quarters
Kenya's 3×3 basketball teams came short in the quarter finals at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the men losing 20-15 to Australia while the women's… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC to Avail Register of Voters at Polling Stations Countrywide
Eligible voters will beginning Tuesday verify their details at the respective polling stations as the poll body finalized deployment of registers to be affixed at strategic places… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Welcomes Kenyatta's Pledge to Hand Over Power Peacefully
Deputy President William Ruto who is seeking to succeed his boss in next week's election has welcome his assurance to hand over power peacefully to whoever wins. Read more »
Kenya: Whitman Arrives in Kenya to Begin Posting as Biden's Chief Resident Diplomat
The newly appointed United States Ambassador to Kenya, Margaret Cushing Whitman, has arrived in the country to take on her new role. Read more »
Kenya: Ex-Kenyatta Messaging Chief Alleges Plot to Destabilize Rift Valley Ahead of Polls
President Uhuru Kenyatta's former speechwriter has alleged a State-backed scheme to destabilize Rift Valley following the emergence of leaflets containing inciteful messages in… Read more »
Kenya: Swimmer Muteti Credits Teammates After Making Commonwealth Final
Kenyan swimmer Emily Muteti believes they would not have made the finals of the Commonwealth Games were it not for teamwork among the 4×100 mixed relay team. Read more »