January 01
Kenya: Struggling Batoto Ba Mungu Appoint Zico as Head Coach Ahead of League Resumption
Former Harambee Stars coach Zedekiah 'Zico' Otieno is the new head coach at Sofapaka FC, the FKF Premier League club announced Monday. Read more »
Kenya: Raila Odinga Congratulates President Tshisekedi on Re-Election in DRC
Raila Odinga, the leader of the Azimio la Umoja Coalition party, has congratulated President Felix Tshisekedi for securing re-election as the leader of the Democratic Republic of… Read more »
Kenya: Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Rings in New Year With Inmates at Kingongo Prison
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accompanied by his spouse Pastor Dorcas Gachagua and leaders from Nyeri County, welcomed the new year by celebrating with thousands of prisoners… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Hopeful for Economic Recovery in New Year After Tough 2023
As the new year dawns, majority of Kenyans are expressing optimism and hope for better times ahead despite the challenges they faced in 2023 due to a tough economic climate. Read more »
December 29, 2023
Kenya: 'Chess Is the Cheapest Sport to Learn'
Parents across the country have been urged to take advantage of various chess initiatives to enroll their children and help grow the sport by producing more talents. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Borrow Sh23 Million From Aspira's Soma Loan Facility to Pay School Fees
Kenyans have accessed a total of Sh23 million from Aspira's Soma Loan facility to support the education of their children over the past year, the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) firm has… Read more »
Kenya: Boda Boda Riders Up in Arms Over Perceived Senate Attack Against Lenders
The Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya has cautioned the Senate against unfairly targeting higher purchase institutions that that advance credit to boda boda riders saying the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Interior Minister Kindiki Declares War on Cattle Rustling
Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kithure Kindiki, has declared war against the persistent problem of banditry and livestock theft that has plagued the nation for far too long. Read more »
Kenya: Faith Kipyegon, Babu Owino Ndindi Nyoro Top Kenya's 40 Under 40 List
Faith Kipyegon, the world record holder, headlines Kenya's top 40 under 40 list. Read more »
Kenya: Majority of Kenyans Believe Employment Opportunities Declined in 2023, Survey Finds
A recent survey conducted by TIFA Research between November 25 and December 9 has revealed that a significant number of Kenyans feel that employment opportunities in 2023 declined… Read more »
Kenya: December Inflation Drops Slightly to 6.6%, Driven By Key Price Increases
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics has reported a slight decline in the country's inflation rate, which stood at 6.6% year-on-year in December, down from 6.8% in November. Read more »
Kenya: Seven Lives Lost in Tragic Collision on Nyeri-Nyahururu Highway
Seven people died on Thursday night in a head-on collision that involved a saloon car and a matatu at Solio area along the Nyeri-Nyahururu Highway. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi County Extends Land Rate Penalty Waiver Deadline to January 31 to Boost Compliance
Nairobi County has extended the waiver on penalties for land rates, a move aimed at improving compliance and increasing revenue for the devolved unit. Read more »
Kenya: 7 in 10 Kenyans Hold 2023 Worse Than 2022 - Survey
A year-end survey conducted by the polling firm TIFA has revealed that 7 out of 10 Kenyans believe that 2023 presented more challenges than the previous year. Read more »
December 28, 2023
Kenya: Jua Kali Contractors, Slum-Based Lobbies Stage Pro-Housing Levy Protests
A section of slum dwellers, community-based organisations and Kenyans employed in the jua kali sector held a peaceful protest in the Nairobi CBD on Wednesday where they are voicing… Read more »
Kenya: Supreme Court Confirms Tribunal Decision on Justice Chitembwe's Removal
The Supreme Court has confirmed the tribunal decision on the removal of Justice Said Chitembwe over gross misconduct. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Backs Out On Pledge to Redeem Portion of Eurobond By December 31
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njunguna Ndugu says the government has made a payment of Sh10.8 billion in interest on its $2 billion Eurobond, ditching its initial plan for a… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto's Decisions Saved Our Country From Economic Precipice - Mwaura
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura now says the unpopular decisions made by President William Ruto's regime have saved Kenyans from economic turmoil. Read more »
Kenya: KRA Directs All Taxpayers to Onboard Businesses on e-TIMS
Kenya Revenue Authority has directed all taxpayers conducting businesses to onboard on the electronic Tax Invoice Management System (e-TIMS). Read more »
Kenya: NTSA Directs Motorists to Validate e-Citizen Accounts
National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has directed motorists to validate their E-citizen accounts in the wake of the government migrating its services to a singular… Read more »
Kenya: CS Kuria Announces 2024 Visit By Saudi Arabia's Commerce Minister Majid Al Qassabi
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria says the minister of commerce and media of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Majid Al Qassabi is expected to visit the country in early 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Wetangula Says Govt to Expand the Lwakhakha-Kandunyi Road Next Year
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula says the government is set to expand the Lwakhakha-Kandunyi road by next year so that it may become a high-intensity road. Read more »
Kenya: Orengo Urges President Ruto Not to Blame Deteriorating Kenyan Economy to What Is Happening in Other Countries
Siaya county Governor James Orengo has urged president William Ruto not to blame other countries and their happenings for the current economic state of Kenya. Read more »
December 28, 2023
Kenya: Keninvest Reveals Ambitious 5-Year Strategic Plan 2023-2027 to Boost Kenya's Investment Climate
Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) has unveiled comprehensive measures to enhance investment climate through the launch of its Strategic Plan. Read more »
Kenya: Bright Brains At Work As National Chess Championships Enter Day Two
The battle to be crowned Kenya's top chess player continues on Thursday at the Charter Hall, Nairobi as 250 competitors pit their wits against each other in 22nd edition of the… Read more »