January 29
Kenya: 2 Suspects Charged With the Murder of Meru Blogger 'Sniper'
Two suspects in the killing of Meru Blogger Daniel Muthiani Bernard Alias Sniper have been charged with murder. Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Welcomes President Ruto's Move to Appeal Police Deployment to Haiti
The United States now says that it "acknowledges" the recent ruling by Kenya's High Court blocking the deployment of Kenyan police units to lead a Multinational Security Support… Read more »
Kenya: Homa Bay Gets First Special Economic Zone Status in Western Kenya
Businesses setting up shop in Homa Bay County will enjoy preferential treatments such as lower taxes following the gazettement of the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the area. Read more »
Kenya: Police Searching for Who Killed 20-Year-Old Girlfriend in Biafra Slums, Nairobi
Police are searching for a man who stabbed his twenty-year-old girlfriend to death during a fight in Biafra slums, Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: The Law Allows Me to Present Bills for Assent - Wetangula to Odinga
National Assembly speaker Moses Wetabgula has criticised Opposition Leader Raila Odinga for questioning his presence at State House whenever the president is assenting to Bills. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto in Rome for Italy-Africa Summit
President William Ruto is among several African leaders in Italy's capital, Rome, for the Italy-Africa summit, which is aimed at boosting relations between Africa and the European… Read more »
Kenya: Private Security Firms Given 7 Days to Confirm Compliance With Revised Salary Standards for Guards
Private security firms across the country are required to commit to the newly revised salaries for their guards within the next seven days, according to a directive from the… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua to Chair Intergovernmental Summit Today
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will on Monday chair an Intergovernmental Budget Economic Council (IBEC) summit. Read more »
Kenya: 11 People Killed in Road Accident Along the Kisumu-Nairobi Road
Eleven people have died in a road accident along the Kisumu-Nairobi road. Read more »
Kenya: Private Security Firms Asked to Submit Commitment to Pay Minimum Wage
The government has asked private security companies to submit guarantees for their commitment to uphold the minimum wage for employees. Read more »
Kenya: How Senior County Officials Use Students On Attachment to Embezzle Public Funds
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has shed light on a worrying trend where senior county officials exploit students on attachment to embezzle public funds. Read more »
Kenya: Grain Council Gets Sh324mn to Remove Trade Barriers
The Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) has been awarded Sh324 million ($2 million) to boost the export of grain products in Kenya and other East African countries. Read more »
Kenya: Tala's School Loan Uptake Surges By Nearly 50%
The uptake of school loans has increased in Kenya over the last four years amid tough economic times. Read more »
Kenya: Court Issues Arrest Warrant Against Suspect Who Assaulted British Woman
A Nairobi Court has issued an arrest warrant against a suspect who allegedly assaulted a Briton in Eastleigh, Nairobi. Read more »
January 28
Kenya: Kenya Thrash New Zealand Before Collapsing to Trinidad and Tobago at Hockey 5s World Cup
The national men's hockey 5s team began their World Cup campaign in Oman on Sunday with a win over New Zealand and a loss to Trinidad and Tobago. Read more »
January 25
Kenya: Kindiki Recalls 5 County Commissioners to Nairobi, Elevates 11 DCCs
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has recalled five County Commissioners to the Ministry Headquarters in Nairobi in a fresh re-organization. Read more »
Kenya: Commonwealth Champion Kibiwot, Anyango Sign Up for Sirikwa Classic as Countdown to Big Day Continues
World 3000m steeplechase bronze medalist Abraham Kibiwot is among elite athletes who will compete in the senior men's 10km race at this year's Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country… Read more »
Kenya: Judges Body to Sue Leaders Undermining Judiciary's Independence
The Executive Council of the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) has vowed to initiate contempt suits against leaders intent on eroding the Judiciary's independence… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Tells Off Senators for 'Meddling' in National Government Affairs
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has slammed senators over what he termed as 'meddling' in national government matters. Read more »
January 26
Kenya: Govt Commits to Revising Taxation System to Boost Manufacturing Industry
The government has affirmed its commitment to revising the taxation system, aiming to encourage more Kenyans to enter the manufacturing industry. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Discusses Sudan Conflict With German Foreign Minister at Sagana
President William Ruto has held talks with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock amid intensified global efforts for the resolution of the conflict in Sudan. Read more »
Kenya: Beatrice Chebet Eyes Olympics, World Cross Glory in 2024
Reigning Commonwealth Games Champion Beatrice Chebet says her biggest ambitions in 2024 include battling to defend her World Cross Country Championships title as well as competing… Read more »
Kenya: Justice Mwita to Rule on Kenya's Bid to Lead Haiti Mission Friday
The High Court is set to deliver judgment on the petition challenging the deployment of a 1,000-strong police force to lead a multinational security support mission in Haiti. Read more »
January 24
Kenya: Raila Odinga Claims Judiciary, Legislature Captured By the Executive
Opposition leader Raila Odinga now claims that both the Judiciary and Legislature have been captured by the Executive. Read more »
Kenya: A Neutral Body Should Be Engaged to Fight Corruption in the Judiciary - Raila Odinga
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga now says a nuetral body should be engaged in the fight against corruption within the judiciary. Read more »