January 03
Kenya: Raila OdingaUrges Govt to Release All Monies Owed to Schools
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has urged the government to release all monies owed to schools as well as capitation at the approved rate of Sh22, 244 per child for the financial… Read more »
Kenya: Mouthwatering Action Expected at Nairobi Polo Club as Davis Cup Returns
The 2024 Polo season kicks off this weekend with the Davis Cup Tournament at the Nairobi Polo Club where several teams are expected to be in contention. Read more »
East Africa: Over 120 Passengers From Mbita Rescued After Ferry Develops Mechanical Problem On Lake Victoria
More than 120 passengers were rescued at the Mbita terminal in Homa Bay County after being stranded in Lake Victoria for close to five hours on Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Emerges as South Africa's Top Tourism Source in Africa
Kenya has emerged as the focal point of South Africa's tourism success story, as Statistics South Africa released official international arrival figures for January to November… Read more »
Kenya: KRA Announces Temporary Closure of Itax System for Maintenance
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the temporary closure of the iTax portal for maintenance. Read more »
January 02
Kenya: Two Suspects Arraigned Over Murder of Athlete Edward Kiplangat, Police Allowed 21 Days to Complete Probe
Two suspects were arraigned in an Eldoret court Monday in connection with the murder of the athlete, Edward Kiplangat, also known as Benjamin. Read more »
Kenya: Siaya Governor Orengo Says President Ruto Sabotaging Himself
Siaya Governor James Orengo has told Kenyans to brace for a tougher 2024 if the end year speech by President William Ruto is anything to go by. Read more »
Kenya: National Police Service Flags Fake Recruitment Advertisement
The National Police Service(NPS) has dispelled rumors of mass recruitment of police officers slated for this month that has been circulating widely. Read more »
January 03
Kenya: Embakasi East MP Babu Owino Advocates Timely CDF Funding to Secure Students' High School Entry
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has urged the national government to expedite the disbursement of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to address the urgent… Read more »
Kenya: MP Ndindi Nyoro Renews Attacks on Former President Kenyatta, Tells Him to Cease Support for Opposition Activities
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has renewed his attacks on former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of sponsoring opposition activities to derail the government… Read more »
Kenya: Raila Odinga Calls for Fair Job Opportunities, Cites Concerns of Ethnic Favoritism
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has called on the government to ensure fairness in job opportunities and refrain from favouring any particular ethnic group. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Slams Opposition's Call for Demonstrations, Urges Focus on Solutions
President William Ruto has criticized the opposition's move to revive demonstrations, emphasizing that the approach will lead to destruction and chaos rather than providing… Read more »
January 02
Kenya: All Set for 2024 Kenya Kite Cup at Diani Beach
This year's edition of the Kenya Kite Cup is scheduled for January 12-13 at Diani beach with top surfers from around the world expected to be in contention. Read more »
Kenya: Fertiliser Subsidy Programme Boosts Kenya's Agricultural Productivity By More Than 40%
President William Ruto has said that the government's fertiliser subsidy programme has improved agricultural productivity in the country by over 40 percent. Read more »
Kenya: North Eastern, Western Kenya to Experience Sunny Conditions Until End of January, Met Department Says
The North Eastern and Western part of the country will continue to experience sunny and dry weather condition until end of January, The Kenya Meteorological department has stated. Read more »
Kenya: We Will Deal With Corrupt Judicial Officials Ruthlessly, President Ruto Says
President William Ruto has warned that his regime will ruthlessly stifle judicial activism and impunity which impedes the government's development agenda. Read more »
Kenya: We Will Not Allow Attempts to Revive Mungiki - Gachagua
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has assured that the government will not allow the mushrooming of the illegal Mungiki sect urging the youth to shun attempts to be initiated in… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Blames Some Individuals in Judiciary for Derailing Govt Programs
President William Ruto has raised concern over the abuse of the Judiciary by individuals to sabotage Government programmes. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi County Rolls Out Single Licensing Platform to Boost Revenue
County Government of Nairobi has unveiled a single licencing platform for entrepreneurs and residents. Read more »
Kenya: Airtel Africa Picks New MD, CEO
Sunil Taldar has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Africa. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power to Phase Out Postpaid Meters in Rural Areas
Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced plans to phase out the use of postpaid meters in rural areas in the next three years. Read more »
Kenya: Ndindi Nyoro's Facebook Account Under Hackers' Control
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro's Facebook page has been hacked and is now in control of the alleged hackers. Read more »
Kenya: 2 Suspects Arraigned Over Murder of Athlete Edward Kiplangat, Police Allowed 21 Days to Complete Probe
Two suspects were arraigned in an Eldoret court Monday in connection with the murder of the athlete, Edward Kiplangat, also known as Benjamin. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto, Uhuru Kenyatta, Raila Odinga Congratulate Tshisekedi on Re-Election
President William Ruto has joined leaders in congratulating Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi on his re-election. Read more »
Kenya: KHRC Sues Prosecutors in 'Bungled' Sh63 Billion Arror and Kimwarer Dams' Case
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has sued prosecutors in the bungled Sh63 billion Arror and Kimwarer dams' case. Read more »