May 05
Kenya: Thousands Displaced As Nyando River Bursts Submerging Homes
Thousands of families were displaced Sunday after River Nyando burst its banks. Read more »
Kenya: Death Toll Rises to 228 in Kenya Flood Tragedy
The death toll from the nationwide flood tragedy has now reached 228. Read more »
Kenya: British High Commission Offers Sh140mn for Kenya Flood Relief Efforts
The British High Commission in Nairobi Nairobi has offered KES 140 million for flood relief efforts in Kenya, responding to the rising death toll of 220. Read more »
May 06
Kenya: Nairobi to Experience Water Rationing Despite Heavy Rains
The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has announced that there will be significant water rationing in different parts of the city due to a reduced water supply that… Read more »
Kenya: From Nairobi to Atlanta - Kenyan Fashion House Vivo Set to Open Store in the U.S.
Vivo Fashion Group, a leading retail fashion enterprise in Kenya, is poised to make its mark in the United States this May with the opening of its inaugural store. This milestone,… Read more »
Kenya: Rescue Teams Turn to Choppers and Speed Boats Evacuate Flood Victims
State-owned and private hired helicopter and speed boat are turning out to be the most preferred to save hundreds of people stranded by rising flood waters in in various parts of… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Re-Construct All Damaged Roads, Schools
The National Chairperson Committee of Transport and Infrastructure, George Kariuki Ndia Member of Parliament says roads and schools damaged by the ongoing rains will be… Read more »
May 03
Kenya: Get Ready, Nairobi! Weatherman Sounds Alarm for Heavy Rain Friday
The Kenya Meteorological Department on Friday cautioned residents of the Nairobi metropolitan area about the likelihood of "heavy to very heavy rainfall" and advised exercising… Read more »
Kenya: Regional Transport Ministers Commit to 6 SGR Corridors
Transport Ministers from four countries under the Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIPs) have endorsed joint resource mobilization for construction of 6 Standard Gauge… Read more »
Kenya: Whatsapp Edges Tiktok As Most Popular Social Media Site in Kenya
WhatsApp remains the most popular online platform in Kenya, leading with 22 percent of the market share, according to the latest report on the state of the media in the country… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Commits to Start Construction of Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba SGR Line
The government has committed to start the construction of the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba and Malaba-Kampala Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line by December. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Postpones Schools Reopening Until Further Notice Due to Heavy Rains
The government has postponed the countrywide reopening of schools until further notice due to the heavy rains that have caused devastation and deaths. Read more »
Kenya: Leaders Must Embrace Media Scrutiny for Press Freedom
In order for press freedom to flourish, leaders must be willing to endure scrutiny and criticism from the media. Read more »
May 02
Kenya: Kenyans Urged to Invest in South Sudan
The Bank of South Sudan Governor, James Alic Garang, has urged Kenyans to invest in the country. Read more »
May 03
Kenya: 115 Camps Set Up in 19 Counties to Accommodate Those Displaced By Floods
The government has set 115 camps across 19 counties to accommodate those displaced by floods. Read more »
May 02
Kenya: 11-Member Committee to Probe Allegations Against CS Linturi
Members of the National Assembly have approved the select committee investigating the removal of Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi paving way for investigations on the… Read more »
May 01
Kenya: Mtek, Britam in a Deal to Cover Phones Against Theft
mTek and Britam have formed an alliance with Buy Simu to offer insurance for phones in Kenya and extend coverage for phone products in the country. Read more »
May 02
Kenya: 56pc Want County Govts to Oversee Flood Response Efforts
A just released survey by the Trends and Insights For Africa (TOFA) shows that 37 percent of Kenyans feel it is the responsibility of Governors and their County Governments to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Blame Health Authoraties for Prolonged Doctors' Strike
47 percent of Kenyans who participated in a the survey conducted by the Trends and Insights For Africa (TIFA) believe Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha is the most… Read more »
Kenya: Migori Court Assistant to Be Charged With Obtaining a Bribe
The Public Prosecutor has approved charges against a Court Assistant in Migori who obtained a Sh20,000 bribe promising an accused person a lenient sentence Read more »
Kenya: Press Freedom Is Near Yet Too Far, It's Time to Turn the Tide
Resilience and strength are not without burdens. This, perhaps, is the biggest lesson we can learn as we mark this year's World Press Freedom Day. Read more »
Kenya: Top U.S. Congressmen Petition House Speaker for an Address By President Ruto
Two high-ranking members of the US Congress have written to House Speaker Mike Johnson to have President William Ruto address a joint session during his impending visit to the… Read more »
May 01
Kenya: Six Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed Following KDF-Led Ambush in Lamu
Six Al-Shabaab fighters were on Wednesday killed in Kumba, Lamu County, following a multi-agency security operation led by the Kenya Defence Forces. Read more »
Kenya: Tourists Evacuated As Camps Flooded in Maasai Mara
A search and rescue operation was underway Wednesday for tourists stranded by floodwaters in over 14 tourist camps in Talek, Narok County. Read more »
Kenya: Top Officials Arrested Over Fake Fertilizer
Top officials of the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) are set to face charges Thursday in the fake fertiliser scandal. Read more »