December 19, 2023
Kenya: Athletes Bag Medals, Cash Prizes at Inaugural Mwale City Marathon
More than 50 medals were won in five different race categories at the inaugural Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) marathon which attracted thousands of athletes and… Read more »
Kenya: KeNHA Warns of Potential Flooding in Tana River as Waters Upstream Surge
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has urged motorists and local around Tana River to exercise caution amid rising water water levels upstream due to ongoing rains. Read more »
Kenya: 6 More Flood-Related Deaths Reported, Toll Rises to 174
Six more deaths have been reported in the country in three days leading to Tuesday raising death toll to 174, despite the stabilizing flood situation in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Roads and Transport Boss Under Fire for Admiring Kagame's 'Autocracy'
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has come under fire for expressing approval for President Paul Kagame's "autocratic" style of leadership in Rwanda as… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Vows to Tackle Marginalization and Discrimination of Minorities
The government will to correct historical, political, administrative and social acts that have subjected some communities in Kenya to marginalization and discrimination, Chief of… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto to Slash Public Sector Wage Bill By 35% in 5 Years
The National Government will cut the public sector wage bill by 35 per cent by the year 2028 in line with the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act 2012. Read more »
Kenya: Competition Authority Fines Carrefour Sh1.1 Billion for Abuse of Buyer Power
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has fined Carrefour Sh1.1 billion for abuse of buyer power. Read more »
December 18, 2023
Kenya: Small Healthcare Providers Get Sh40 Million Credit for Drugs, Supplies
Small healthcare providers will access Sh40 million in credit to buy medicines and other essential medical supplies. Read more »
Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta Denounces 'Shocking' Congo River Alliance Presser in Nairobi
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has denounced the December 15 press conference by Congo River Alliance terming it "shocking". Read more »
Kenya: KNEC Hosts Examination Board Officials From 6 African Countries
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is hosting foreign examination boards from six African States to observe the processing of the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary… Read more »
Kenya: Devolution Will Determine Kenya's Fortunes 'To a Decisive Extent' - Ruto
President William Ruto has reiterated the government's commitment to bolstering intergovernmental relations to strengthen devolution. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans to Access DJ Mixes for Sh5 Daily
Kenyans can now access DJ mixes for Sh5 per day following a deal between Mdundo.com and Safaricom. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Unveils Border Security Training Curriculum
Kenya has rolled-out a revamped Border Security and Control Training Program as part of the wider efforts to secure its points of entry. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Exporters Secure Permanent Duty Free Access to European Union Market
Kenyan exporters Monday secured a permanent duty-free access to the 27 country, €14 trillion European Union market when Trade Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano signed the… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Defends Refusal to Arrest Congo River Alliance Luminaries
President William Ruto has defended Kenya's refusal to arrest leaders of the Congo River Alliance unveiled in Nairobi on December 15 following Kinshasa's request. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Place 14,426 Students on Full Secondary School Scholarship
The government is set to place 14,426 students who completed primary education in 2023 on full scholarship under the Kenya Primary Education Equity in Learning (KPEEL) Program . Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Enjoy Duty-Free, Quota-Free Access to the EU Market
Kenya and the European Union have signed the Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement, strengthening their resolve to enhance economic collaboration. Read more »
Kenya: Expect Electricity Bills to Drop, Energy CS Chirchir Assures
Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Davis Chirchir expects electricity bills to drop as hydropower generation rises. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Releases 2024 Form 1 Placement Results, 1.4 Million Students Admitted
The Ministry of Education has released the 2024 Form One placement results placing over 1.4 million students in secondary schools. Read more »
Kenya: 4 Dead, 9 Injured Following Road Accident Along Eldoret-Nakuru Highway
Four people lost their lives Monday morning and nine others seriously injured following a traffic crash involving a Nakuru-bound Public Service Vehicle (PSV) and a 60-seater bus at… Read more »
December 16, 2023
Kenya: Kipevu 1 Diesel Plant to Be Decommissioned This Month
Mombasa's Kipevu I Diesel Plant will be decommissioned once its Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) lapses at the end of 2023. Read more »
Kenya: I Am Not Responsible for Falling Pump Prices, Oil Markets Are - Ruto
President William Ruto has announced the anticipated easing of pump prices in the county in January as global oil prices fall. Read more »
December 17, 2023
Kenya: President William Ruto Reaffirms Commitment to an Independent Judiciary, Won't Influence Cases
President William Ruto says he does not influence the outcomes of court cases, asserting the independence of Kenya's judicial justice system. Read more »
Kenya: Former World Record Holder Brigid Kosgei Caps Off Disappointing Year With Huge Win At Abu Dhabi Marathon
Former world record holder for the women's marathon, Brigid Kosgei, clocked an impressive 2:19:15 to win the Abu Dhabi Marathon in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday. Read more »
Kenya: 10 Dead, 7 Injured in Traffic Crash Along Kikima-Machakos Road
Ten people lost their lives Saturday evening when the vehicle they were traveling in lost control and rolled several times in Makueni. Read more »