December 13, 2023
Kenya: Governor Kahiga Denies Calling for Chirchir's Sacking, Says He Meant Murkomen
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kagiha has refuted claims that he called for the sacking of Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir over recurring power outages hours after he called on… Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Orders Unbundling of Transmission Line to Avert Nationwide Outages
The Ministry of Energy has been directed to comprehensively deal with the challenge of power failure. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto's Cabinet Convenes at State House Nairobi
President William Ruto is chairing a Cabinet meeting at State House in Nairobi in what could be the last session for the year as the country heads for the festive season. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Promises Bold Transformation for Kenya in Next Decade at Diaspora Investments Conference
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to making Kenya a better nation for its citizens in the coming decade. Read more »
Kenya: 39% of Kenyans See Rising Cost of Living as Primary Challenge Since President Ruto Took Office, TIFA Report Shows
A new survey by TIFA has revealed that 39% of Kenyans consider the increasing cost of living as the most prominent challenge since President William Ruto assumed office. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Taps World Bank Fund to Create Up to 45,000 New Jobs
More than 45,500 Kenyans are set to access new job opportunities after the World Bank (WB) approved the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation Project (KJET). Read more »
Kenya: Economic Strain Palpable Across Political Divide, Govt Supporters Hesitant to Admit - TIFA
Kenyans across the political divide have expressed concern over the worsening financial fortunes in a new poll published on Wednesday by research firm TIFA. Read more »
Kenya: Talanta Hela Tourney Will Revolutionize Football in Kenya, Says President Ruto
President William Ruto believes the Talanta Hela Under-19 football tournament will play a big role in revolutionize Kenyan football, saying the success seen from the inaugural… Read more »
Kenya: Nyeri Governor Kahiga Calls on President Ruto to Sack Ineffective Cabinet Secretaries
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has called on President William Ruto to take action against incompetent and underperforming cabinet secretaries who, he believes, are undermining the… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki, Mudavadi, Machaogu, Nakhumicha and Murkomen Top Cabinet Rankings in New TIFA Survey
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has been ranked top performing in President William Ruto's administration in a new survey by TIFA. Read more »
Kenya: 87% of Kenyans Cutting Personal Expenditure Amid Rising Cost of Living - TIFA
A new research by TIFA has shed light on the financial challenges faced by Kenyan citizens due to the soaring cost of living. Read more »
December 12, 2023
Kenya: Marakwet Police Officer Lynched After Rescuing Girls Subjected to FGM
Detectives in Marakwet have launched probe into the death of a police officer who was killed Monday when irate youth attacked Maron Police Post within Embolot Location. Read more »
Kenya: Tanzania Hails 'Solid' Ties With Kenya in Jamhuri Day Message
Hussein Mwinyi, President of Tanzania's semi-autonomous region of Zanzibar has hailed relations between Kenya and Tanzania, terming the ties as rock solid. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Kenya: Absolutely Proud - CS Ababu Revels in Success of Inaugural Talanta Hela U19 Tourney
Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has said he is extremely proud to have seen the successful end to the inaugural edition of the Talanta Hela Under-19 Football Tournament,… Read more »
Kenya: Copia Inks a Deal With Visa for Digital Financial Services
Global and Visa have partnered to provide digital financial services to middle- to low-income consumers in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Tourism Board Eyes African American Travellers
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is looking to attract African Americans seeking to explore the country and continent. Read more »
Kenya: Governor Arati Unveils Plan to Boost Water Supply in Kisii County
Kisii County's Governor Simba Arati has announced a comprehensive plan to increase water supply to residents while promoting environmental conservation efforts. The initiative… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Debt Distress Averted as Economy Gains Stability, Says President William Ruto
President William Ruto has announced that Kenya has successfully averted the threat of debt distress, emphasizing that the nation's economy is on a stable and sustainable path. Read more »
December 12, 2023
Kenya: Turkana Police Apprehend Man Linked to Money Laundering
Police in Turkana on Monday apprehended a 43-year-old man linked to money laundering. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Presides Over 2nd Trooping the Colour Even as Commander in Chief
President William Ruto on Tuesday presided over the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) consecration, presentation, and trooping of colours by the 25 Mechanized Infantry Battalion (MIB). Read more »
Kenya: Kuria Blames Gachagua in Veiled Jab After Missing EGH Commendation
Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management, Moses Kuria, has unleashed a veiled attack on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his exclusion from… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Honors Faith Kipyegon With Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart
President William Ruto on Tuesday conferred the rank and status of Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya (EGH) on world-beating athlete Faith Kipyegon for breaking two… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Says Kenya Out of Debt Distress, Defends Reforms as 'Only Way and Means of Escape'
President William Ruto has defended his economic reform agenda as the 'only way and means of escape' even as he reported that the country was finally out of debt distress. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Says META to Pay Content Creators After Year-Long Negotiations
President William Ruto has announced that Facebook and Instagram will be paying content creators using META platforms following the conclusion of negotiations led by the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Roll Out Visa-Free Regime on January 1 - Ruto
President William Ruto has announced that Kenya will be a visa-free destination beginning January 2024. Read more »