December 06, 2023
Kenya: Illegal Groups Will Not Be Allowed in Mt Kenya, DP Gachagua Assures
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has ordered national administration officers in Mt Kenya to deal firmly with illegal groups and re-emerging criminal sects threatening peace in… Read more »
Kenya: Flood Related Death Toll at 165 After Five More People Killed
Five more people have died as a result of the ongoing floods caused by the El-Nino rains raising the death toll across the country to 165. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Rules Out Tiktok Ban in Kenya After Stricter Rules Are Applied
Kenya has ruled out ban of social media giant TikTok in the country after stricter rules were applied. Read more »
Kenya: CBK Says Depreciation of Kenyan Shilling May Have Overshot
The Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), Kamau Thugge, has said that the Kenyan shilling has overshot the required rate. Read more »
Kenya: 3 Kenyans Among 30 African Women Scientists Feted By L'Oréal and UNESCO
The Fondation L'Oréal and UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Sub-Saharan Africa Awards have recognized three Kenyans mong the 30 most brilliant African women… Read more »
Kenya: Tiktok Announces Sh229 Million Fund to Power SMEs in Kenya
TikTok has announced a Sh229 million fund to power Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Schools Closed in West Pokot Due to Bandit Attacks to Be Reopened - CS Kindiki
The Interior Ministry says schools closed due to bandit attacks in West Pokot are set to be re-opened. Read more »
Kenya: Former Sports CS Amina Mohamed Admitted Into the Interpeace Governing Board
Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed has been unanimously admitted into the Interpeace Governing Board. Read more »
Kenya: Thefts of Passwords, Credit Card Numbers Growing in Kenya
Thefts of passwords, credit card numbers, bank account details, and other confidential information are on the rise, according to a new report by Kaspersky, a Russian cybersecurity… Read more »
Kenya: Book Tour Leads Museveni's Daughter Patience to Kenya, as Family Values, LGBTQ Issues Take Centre Stage
The daughter to the President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, Pastor Patience Museveni Rwabwogo launched her book at a Nairobi hotel on Tuesday night. Read more »
Kenya: High Court Suspends Implementation of Regulation Requiring That Security Guards Be Paid a Minimum of Sh30,000
The Eldoret High Court has suspended the implementation of a legal notice requiring security guards to be paid a monthly minimum salary of Sh30,000. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Announces Power Blackout in Parts of the Country
The Kenya Power Company has announced power disruption in various parts of the country from Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Commends Competition Authority of Kenya for Protecting Kenyans
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has commended the Competition Authority of Kenya for its work in the protection of consumers in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta Meets With UK High Commissioner Wigan at His Office
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has met with the new British High Commissioner to Kenya Neil Wigan at his office. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Claims Transfer of Printing Tender From UK Based Firm to Local Company to Blame for KCPE Results Irregularities
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga now claims the transfer of printing tender from a United Kingdom (UK) based firm to a local company is to blame for the Kenya… Read more »
Kenya: PS Sing'oei Tells Kingi Not to Interfere With Foreign Affairs Docket Following Somaliland Comments
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei has told off Senate speaker Amason Kingi, in a coded message signaling Kingi's interference with the Foreign Affairs docket. Read more »
Kenya: PSC Opposes Proposed Amendment to Give Attorney General More Powers
Public Service Commission (PSC) has opposed the proposed amendment of the office of Attorney General Act 2021 that seeks to give more powers to the office of Attorney General. Read more »
Kenya: KEBS to Only Allow Second Hand Vehicles Registered From 2017 in Kenya
Secondhand vehicles imported into the country whose year of registration is 2016 and below shall not be allowed in the country from 1st January 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Allocates Sh3.9 Billion to Construct JSS Classrooms By 2025
Ministry of Education states that government has allocated Sh3.9 billion for construction of additional 15,021 classrooms for Junior Secondary School (JSS) by 2025 to accommodate… Read more »
Kenya: Olunga on Target, Extends Lead as Duhail's Champions League All Time Top Scorer
Harambee Stars skipper Michael Olunga extended his tally as Qatari club Al Duhail's all-time top scorer in the Asian Champions League, scoring an 83rd minute winner as they beat… Read more »
Kenya: Counties to Receive Sh470 Billion in Proposed Revenue Allocation for Next Financial Year
Devolved units are set to reap heavily from the proposed recommendations for sharing revenue between the National Government and the County government following an increase of Sh22… Read more »
Kenya: Google Celebrates Ahmed the Kenyan Elephant With a Doodle
Google has celebrated 'Ahmed', the elephant known for his big tusks. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Orders TSC Not to Sack 122 Interdicted Teachers From North Eastern
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has directed the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) not to sack 122 interdicted teachers from North Eastern who refused to resume work over… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Defends Coffee Reforms Instituted By Govt
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended the coffee reforms instituted by the Government dismissing as misleading, the narrative by critics that the reforms are punitive. Read more »
Kenya: Central Bank Raises Rate to 12.5% to Contain Inflation, Currency Devaluation
Kenyans are set to pay more for loans after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) increased its rate. Read more »