December 09, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Urges African Nations to Address Trade Barriers Hindering Youth Entrepreneurship
President William Ruto has appealed to African governments to address trade barriers hindering youth entrepreneurship. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Announces Two-Week Flight Disruptions Due to Spare Part Challenges
Kenya Airways has announced flight interruptions for two weeks over the spare part challenge. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Issues Intense Rains, Storms Across Kenya From December 10
The government has issued a intense rain and storms alert in various parts of the country from tomorrow. Read more »
Kenya: Raila Odinga Slams President Ruto for Seeking Jobs Abroad, Govt Responsible to Create Jobs
Azimio la Umoja one Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga has slammed President William Ruto's step to seek Jobs abroad. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Govt Committed to Creating Jobs for the Youth in Sports, Creative Industries
President William Ruto has expressed the government's commitment to creating job opportunities for the youths in the sports and creative industries sectors. Read more »
December 11, 2023
Kenya: Rice Farmers Counting Heavy Losses Due to Floods
Rice farmers within the West Kano Irrigation Scheme are staring at a Sh50 million loss after flood water marooned rice under farms. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Investor Raises Alarm Over Changing Banking Trends On Borrowing
In a surprising twist within Kenya's banking sector, a notable shift is underway as financial institutions increasingly target guarantors rather than primary borrowers when loans… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Says Electricity Restored in Most Parts of the Country
Kenya Power has announced that they have managed to restore power in most parts of the country, and restoration of power in the coast and the remaining sections of Nairobi is still… Read more »
December 09, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Extends Term of Taskforce Probing Proliferation of Religious Organisations By 90 Days
President William Ruto has extended the term of the Taskforce on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organizations by a further 90 days. Read more »
Kenya: EACC to Charge Mandago Over the Finland Scholarship Saga After DPP Nod
The Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) says it has received the go ahead from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to charge Uasin Gishu senator Jackson Mandago over… Read more »
December 10, 2023
Kenya: NHIF Says All Payments to Be Made Through Govt Paybill Number 222222
The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) has announced that all Kenyans and employers will now be required to make their payments through the official government Paybill number… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power's 4 Minority Shareholders Elected
Four minority shareholders have been elected to sit on the Kenya Board of Directors. Read more »
Kenya: Atwoli Calls for Sacking of CS Ndung'u Over Remarks on Govt 'Brokenness'
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has urged President William Ruto to sack Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u over his… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Spokesman Mwaura Urges Kenyans to Avoid Night Travels, Unnecessary Trips Due to Heavy Rains
Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has urged Kenyans to avoid night travels and unnecessary trips due to the challenges posed by heavy rains which have rendered some roads… Read more »
Kenya: Raila Odinga Calls for Reduction of Fuel Prices By U.S.$0,33
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga has called for the reduction of fuel prices by between Sh45 and Sh50 saying that global oil prices have reduced. Read more »
Kenya: Army Says Troops to Continue Exiting DR Congo in an Orderly Manner
The Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) says it will continues withdrawing troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in an orderly manner. Read more »
Kenya: Ichung'wah Dismisses Odinga Call for Fuel Prices to Be Reduced By Sh50
National Assembly Majority leader Kimani Ichung'wah has dismissed calls by Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga for the government to reduce fuel costs by Sh50. Read more »
Kenya: Economy Was in ICU but It's Now Alive Thanks to Us - Gachagua
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended the government's endeavors to revive the economy in the face of concerns about its perceived shortcomings. Read more »
Kenya: Wanyonyi, Nyoro, Didmus Barasa, and Babu Owino Top Impactful MPs - Survey
Westlands Member of Parliament Tim Wanyonyi and his Kiharu constituency counterpart Ndindi Nyoro are the top most impactful lawmakers of 2023 according to a recent survey. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Defends Decision to Seek Jobs Abroad
President William Ruto has defended his decision to seek employment opportunities for the youth abroad saying this will reduce unemployment. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta Airport Experiences Blackout After Generators Fail Once Again
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has once again experienced another blackout after generators failed to immediately pick up during the Nationwide power outage. Read more »
Kenya: CS Murkomen Makes Formal Request to NPS to Investigate Possible Sabotage in JKIA Blackout
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has made a formal request to the National Police Service (NPS) to investigate possible sabotage and coverups due to the frequent… Read more »
December 08, 2023
Kenya: 12 EdTech Startups Land Sh183 Million Boost to Improve Learning Outcomes in Ihub, Mastercard Foundation Deal
Nairobi-based business incubator, iHub Kenya, has entered into a deal with Mastercard Foundation, a private Canada-based charity, to help startups grow and expand their offering in… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Assures MPs NG-CDF Funds to Be Released Before January
President William Ruto has assured Members of parliament that NG-CDF funds will be released before the schools reopen in January. Read more »
Kenya: Ex-Govt Officials Among Those Vying for 4 Minority Shareholder Board Seats at KPLC
Former top government officials are among those vying for four slots reserved for minority shareholders on Kenya Power's Board of Directors. Read more »