January 23
Kenya: Let Us Not Be Transfixed With Childish Politics of Succession, DP Gachagua Pleads With Mt Kenya Leaders
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua reiterated calls for unity in the Mount Kenya region, urging leaders to steer clear of succession politics. Read more »
Kenya: Omanyala Eyes Podium Finish At World Relay Championships
Commonwealth Games 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala says one of his key aims this year is to shine at the World Relay Championships in Nassau, Bahamas in May this year. Read more »
Kenya: Dci Homicide Detectives Take Over Rita Waeni's Murder Case
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Homicide detectives have taken over the murder case of 20-year-old university student Rita Waeni whose dismembered body was… Read more »
Kenya: Uasin Gishu Residents Propose Tribunal to Settle Affordable Housing Programme Related Disputes
Residents of Uasin Gishu County have urged lawmakers to consider incorporating a provision for a tribunal to address any disputes that may emanate from the transactions of the… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Safeboda Eyes Kenyan Entry After Exit
Ugandan motorbike taxi and delivery platform SafeBoda will be resuming its operations in the country after exiting the market about three years ago. Read more »
Kenya: Raila Odinga Defends Junet's ODM Loyalty Amid Absence From Events
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader Raila Odinga has come to the defense of Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohammed, asserting that he remains a committed member of… Read more »
Kenya: EACC Opens Probe Into Revenue Diversion at City Hall
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption (EACC) is probing a revenue clerk and an intern linked to revenue diversion at City Hall. Read more »
Kenya: No Amount of Threats Will Stop Me From Fighting Illicit Drugs in the Mountain - DP Gachagua
Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has maintained that he will not succumb to threats in his quest to stamp out drugs and alcohol abuse in the country, particularly the Mt Kenya… Read more »
Kenya: Supreme Court Declines to Hear Sh2 Billion Land Case Involving Grand Mullah
The Supreme Court Tuesday made good its last week's directive to permanently bar City lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi from making submissions before it. Read more »
Kenya: Health Ministry Launches Program to Help Fight TB By 2030
The Ministry of Health has launched a program to help fight Tuberculosis by 90 percent by 2030. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Restores Paybill Services After Temporary Disruption Affects Millions
Safaricom, Kenya's leading telecommunications provider, says it has successfully resolved a technical issue that had disrupted its PayBill service, affecting millions of users. Read more »
January 22
Kenya: Sonko Vows to Pursue Recovery of Sh2.4 Billion in Contested Land Compensation
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has vowed to pursue the compensation of over 400 families seeking reparations for a 94-acre parcel of land. Read more »
Kenya: 3 Arms of Govt to Submit Proposals on Graft War Before Koome-Led NCAJ
The Executive, Judiciary and the Legislature are set to submit proposals on a renewed anti-graft campaign before the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) within… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Building Approvals Rise to Sh195.1 Billion
The value of building approvals in Nairobi grew by Sh50.3 billion to Sh195.1 billion in the 11 months to November last year, despite the high cost of building materials. Read more »
Kenya: Relief for Governor Otuoma as President Ruto Comes to His Rescue
It was a relief to governor Otuoma as President William Ruto came to his rescue as he called for political tolerance amongst leaders across the country. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Must Own the Process, Ensure Koome Adheres to What Is Agreed - Grand Mullah
Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi has called on president William Ruto to compel Chief Justice to provide timelines on resolving corruption in the judiciary during their discussions. Read more »
Kenya: EACC Concerned Over High Land Grabbing Rate, Fake Academic Papers
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has raised a red flag on land grabbing and use of fake academic papers to gain employment across the country. Read more »
Kenya: 73% of Kenyans Struggling to Make Ends Meet - Infotrak Research
73 percent of Kenyans are currently in severe economic hardship situations and struggling to make ends. Read more »
Kenya: Cheche Appointed New Junior Starlets (U17) Head Coach
Football Kenya federation has named Mildred Cheche as the new Junior Starlets head coach ahead of next month's Under-17 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Read more »
Kenya: 4 Kenyan Truck Drivers Killed in South Sudan
Four Kenyan drivers were allegedly killed on South Sudan under unclear circumstances. Read more »
Kenya: 7 in 10 Kenyans Struggling to Survive, Infotrak
Seven in 10 Kenyans are struggling to make ends meet, a new survey shows, highlighting the impact high inflation is having on the country. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Seeks Public Input on the Draft Healthcare Fund
The Ministry of Health has invited comments on the draft Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) Regulations of 2024. Read more »
January 21
Kenya: Kenya's Diplomatic Relations With Sister States Solid - Mudavadi
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has dismissed reports of worsening diplomatic relations between Kenya and her neighbours as misleading. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Warns School Managers Against Exploiting Parents
President William Ruto has cautioned school managers against exploiting parents on the pretext of delayed capitation. Read more »
Kenya: ECD Teachers Seek to Delink From Counties Due to Poor Wages
Early Childhood Development (ECD) teachers are calling for delinking from counties, citing poor terms of service and a lack of retirement benefits. Read more »