January 31
Kenya: 1,537 Firms Submit Sh145.5bn Pending Bill Request to the State
A total of 1,537 companies have submitted unpaid pending bill requests to the state worth Sh145.5 billion as of January 30, 2024. Read more »
Kenya: New Golf Tournament Termed a Game Changer for Persons With Disabilities in Kenya
The Kenya Open Golf Limited have announced a special tournament for persons with disabilities to be held as a curtain raiser for this year's edition of the Magical Kenya Open. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Begin Crackdown on Unregistered Airbnbs
The government has announced plans for a crackdown on unregistered short-term accommodation facilities, including Airbnbs, in response to the surge in femicide across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Pending Bills Hit Sh145.5 Billion in January
Unpaid government Pending bills stood at Sh145.5 billion as of January 30, 2024, amid difficulties by the state to clear arrears owed to private and government businesses. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan, Ethiopian Cut Flowers to Face More Scrutiny in EU
Cut rose flowers from Kenya and Ethiopia face more scrutiny in order to access the European Union (EU) market. Read more »
Kenya: National Assembly Escalates Housing Levy Battle to the Supreme Court
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has filed a Notice of Appeal at the Supreme Court challenging Appeal Court decision that declined to extend order allowing Housing Levy… Read more »
Kenya: KRA in Deal With Accountants to Develop New Taxes
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will work with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) to promote professionalism in handling tax matters, streamlining tax… Read more »
Kenya: Brookside, Uniliver, BAT Among 29 Companies Listed for Polluting Nairobi River
Brookside Dairy Limited, Uniliver Kenya Limited and British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya among 29 companies listed by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) for… Read more »
Kenya: Shujaa, Junior Stars to Battle for Men's Sports Team Award at 2023 SOYA
The national Sevens Team Shujaa is among the top five nominees shortlisted for the 2023 Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA) Sports Team Men ahead of the annual back-tie… Read more »
February 01
Kenya: Junior Starlets Ready to Challenge for First Ever U17 World Cup Slot
National Under-17 girls team, the Junior Starlets, have vowed to give their best in the chase for a first ever World Cup qualification as they prepare to take on DR Congo in the… Read more »
January 30
Kenya: Massive Fire Razes Kiosks at Jua Kali Area on Landhies Road
A massive fire broke out on Tuesday night, destroying a large section of Jua Kali market situated along Landhies Road in Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Courts European Investors in Italy
President William Ruto has urged European investors to explore investment opportunities in Africa. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Man Wanted in the U.S. for Killing Girlfriend Arrested in Nairobi
A Kenyan fugitive wanted by the authorities in the United States in connection with the killing of his girlfriend has been arrested. Read more »
January 29
Kenya: Homabay Celebrates Second Lady Winner As Irene Auko Maina Scoops 1 Million Bob in SportPesa Midweek Jackpot
Homabay County witnessed another historic moment as Irene Auko Maina, a 36-year-old mother of two from Kadongo, clinched the SportPesa Midweek Jackpot Bonus, bagging Ksh1,101,920. Read more »
January 30
Kenya: CJ Koome Says SGBV, Children's Courts Opened Across the Country to Deal With Femicide Cases
Chief Justice Martha Koome says Trauma Informed Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and Children's Courts have been rolled out across the country due to the surge in Femicide… Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Says All Courts to Be Fully Automated By March 11
Chief Justice Martha Koome says all courts in Kenya will be automated by March 11 this year. Read more »
Kenya: KMPDU Issues Strike Threat Should Govt Not Restore Comprehensive Health Cover
The Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentist Union (KMPDU) has given the government a one-month ultimatum to restore their comprehensive health cover failure to which… Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Tells Foreign Nations to Keep Off Kenya's Affairs
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition has told foreign nations to keep off Kenya's affairs. Read more »
Kenya: Mombasa Poultry Farmers Decry Proposed Levies on Chicken Products
Poultry farmers have raised opposition to a proposal by Mombasa County to impose new levies on chicken products, arguing it will impact their business. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Urged to Include Universities in Housing Agenda Implementation
The government was on Tuesday urged to collaborate with universities and other tertiary institutions in constructing hostels to address their demands owing to the huge population… Read more »
Kenya: Jambojet Ranked 2nd in Africa for Youthful Fleet
Budget airline Jambojet has been ranked second on the African continent for having a youthful fleet for the third year running by aviation data and news outlet, ch-aviation. Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Donates Sh220 Million of Advanced Protective Equipment to KDF
The US Africa Command (AFRICOM) on Tuesday handed over a Sh220 million donation of state-of-the-art personal protective equipment to the Kenyan Defence Forces (KDF) at Kahawa… Read more »
Kenya: 94 Women Killed Between 2021 and 2024 the DCI Says
A total of 94 cases of killings of women and girls were reported between 2021 and 2024, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss Mohamed Amin has revealed. Read more »
Kenya: DPP Withdraws Charges Against Co-Accused in Kakamega Deputy Governor Savula's Case
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Igonga, has withdrawn criminal charges against 11 individuals who were co-accused alongside Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula. Read more »
Kenya: Ex-National Assembly Majority Leader Kimunya Mourns Wife's Passing
Former National Assembly Majority Leader Amos Kimunya is in mourning following the loss of his wife. Read more »