July 10
Kenya: Raila Rules Out Handshake With President Ruto Amid Gen-Z Backlash
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 10 - Azimio leader Raila Odinga has announced he will not pursue a handshake with President William Ruto following backlash from Kenya's youths, particularly… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya MET Warns of Heavy Rainfall in Several Parts of the Country
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall in several parts of the country from today until Sunday. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Hints At Plot By Foreign Actors to Destabilise Govt
President William Ruto has hinted at a plot by unnamed foreign actors to destabilise his government days after yielding to demands to drop a controversial Finance Bill (2024)… Read more »
Kenya: Fall From Grace - Marathon Giant Lawrence Cherono Banned for Seven Years
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has slapped the 2019 Chicago Marathon champion Lawrence Cherono with a seven-year ban for three anti-doping violations. Read more »
Kenya: Governor Wanga Launches New Initiative to Modernize Classrooms in Homa Bay
Governor Gladys Wanga has launched a new initiative aimed at modernizing classrooms to boost education in Homa Bay County. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Assures Permanent Jobs for Junior Secondary School Teachers By Year-End
President William Ruto has assured that all Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers will be confirmed as permanent employees before the end of the year. Read more »
Kenya: Former World Record Holder Kosgei Drops Out of Paris Olympics
Olympics marathon silver medalist Brigid Kosgei is out of the women's team for this month's Paris Olympics due to injury concerns. Read more »
Kenya: NCIC Summons Maalim Amid Rage Over Remarks On 'Treasonous' Protest
Daadab Member of Parliament Farah Maalim has been summoned to appear before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) over alleged inciteful remarks. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans in France Willing to Host Team Kenya Supporters During Olympics
A group of Kenyans in the diaspora have offered to accommodate their fellow countrymen and women intending to travel to Paris to support Team Kenya at this summer's Olympics. Read more »
Kenya: Court Declines to Suspend Gazette Notice On Health Sector Human Resource Audit Taskforce
The High Court has declined to suspend the gazette notice that formed the taskforce on Human Resources audit in the health sector, but instead certified the matter as urgent. Read more »
Kenya: LSK Calls for Chebochok's Resignation As Tea Factory Director
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is calling for the resignation of John Chebochok as the director of the Toror Tea Factory due to his questionable background. Read more »
Kenya: 730 Kenyan Deportees Have Been Returned to the Country Since 2022 - Mudavadi
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has revealed that 730 Kenyan deportees have been returned to the country for various reasons since 2022. Read more »
Kenya: Sonko Roots for Dismissal of Top Ruto Advisors, Corrupt CSs
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has urged President William Ruto to reassess the need for key advisers accusing them of misleading him. Read more »
Kenya: UK Pledges Support for Kenya's Electoral Reforms After IEBC Bill Assent
The United Kingdom has pledged support for Kenya's electoral reform after President William Ruto signed the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Amendment Bill… Read more »
Kenya: Ministry of Health to Post 552 Medical Interns Immediately, Nakhumicha Says
The Ministry of Health says it will post 552 medical interns immediately following the picketing that has been taking place outside its headquarters. Read more »
Kenya: Prison Warden Arrested While Protesting Outside Parliament
A Kamiti Prison warden has been arrested while protesting outside the Parliament building. Read more »
Kenya: 316 Kenyans Have Died in the Gulf States Since 2002, Mudavadi Says
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi says at least 316 Kenyans have died in the Gulf States since 2002. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Has No Budget to Pay Blood Money for Munyakho - Mudavadi
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi says there is no budget provision from the government to pay the Sh150 million blood money for Stephen Munyakho, the Kenyan facing… Read more »
Kenya: CPF Boss Kili Faults Proposal to Reduce Retirement Age Limit
CPF CEO Hosea Kili has faulted the proposal to scale down the retirement age, citing the risk of having the government spend more on retirees. Read more »
Kenya: 5 People Confirmed Dead in Migori Gold Mine Shaft Collapse
Five people have been confirmed dead in a gold mine in Rongo, Migori County. Read more »
July 09
Kenya: Kioni Dismisses Proposal for 6-Day Multi-Sectoral National Dialogue
Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has dismissed the proposal for a six-day multi-sectoral national dialogue proposed by President William Ruto, stating that it is time… Read more »
Kenya: Gen Z Will Run Us Out of Town If We Are Not Careful - Kalonzo
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned President William Ruto to promptly address the concerns raised by youths to avoid being "wiped out." Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Investigate Police Brutality Against Gen-Zs As Cabinet Secretary Denies Abductions
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has denied allegations of abductions by security agents, and assured investigations on any police excesses. Read more »
Kenya: 'I Am Not Boarding', Wamalwa Bows Out of Ruto-Raila Dialogue
"I am not boarding," declared Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa on Tuesday, rejecting participation in the multi-sectoral national dialogue conference… Read more »
Kenya: Karua Dismisses Calls for Proposed Multi-Sectoral National Dialogue
Kenya Party leader Martha Karua has dismissed President William Ruto's and Azimio leader Raila Odinga's proposal for a multi-sectoral national dialogue. Read more »