November 29, 2023
Kenya: Garissa MPs Demand Halt of Refugee Integration Project, Accuse PS Bitok of Nepotism, Mismanagement
Lawmarkers from Garissa County have demanded the halt of the ongoing plans to integrate refugees under the Shirika Plan citing discrimination and mismanagement. Read more »
Kenya: Cooperatives Urged to Embrace Innovation to Remain Visible
Cabinet Secretary for cooperatives and macro small and medium development Simon Chelugui has challenged Sacco cooperatives across the country to embrace innovations and technology… Read more »
Kenya: 'Fadhee' Fired Up for Dubai 7s as Shujaa Continue Preps for Challenger Series, Paris Olympics
The men's national rugby 7s team assistant coach Louis "Fadhee" Kisia says now is the time for them to run the talk when they compete at this weekend's Dubai Invitational 7s in the… Read more »
Kenya: CS Murkomen Says Licenses of Drivers Crossing Flooded Rivers to Be Cancelled
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen now says the licenses of drivers who try to cross flooded rivers during the rainy season will be cancelled. Read more »
Kenya: Governor Mbarire Orders County Askaris to Be Courteous
Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire has ordered her government's enforcement officers to be courteous when dealing with members of the public. Read more »
Kenya: Sifuna Says Referendum Should Be Conducted on KICC, KPC Sale
Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna has confronted Kenya Kwanza government plan to sell the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) to private investors under its 2023… Read more »
Kenya: 'Keep Fighting' - Mutunga Urges Youth to Keep Pushing for Change
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga returned to the national spotlight in Korogocho, urging young people to continue pushing for change to make their communities and Kenya better. Read more »
Kenya: Come Out and Offer Us Support - Starlets Issue Rallying Call to Kenyans
National women's football team Harambee Starlets have issued a rallying call to Kenyans to come out and support them in Wednesday afternoon's Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)… Read more »
Kenya/Morocco: After Missing 2016 WAFCON, Starlets' Dogo Bears New Dreams for Morocco '24
Striker Mwanahalima 'Dogo' Adam played a crucial role in 2016, as Kenya qualified for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for the very first time, but the pint-sized forward… Read more »
Kenya: NBA Opens Office in Nairobi - a Slam Dunk for Basketball Enthusiasts in Kenya
The National Basketball Association (NBA) of the United States has pledged its support for the growth of basketball in Kenya. In a collaborative effort, the NBA is set to launch… Read more »
Kenya: KQ to Resume Weekly Flights to Mogadishu
Kenya Airways (KQ) is set to resume direct flights to Mogadishu from Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Why Kenyans Should Be Excited About New NBA Office in Nairobi
As they opened their fourth office in Africa in Nairobi on Wednesday night, NBA Kenya senior director Michael Finley believes Kenyans have every reason to be excited about the… Read more »
Kenya: Politrack Africa Survey Names Top 20 Governors for Most Impactful County Projects
A recent survey conducted by Politrack has identified the top 20 Governors who have implemented the most impactful projects in their respective counties, particularly in the fields… Read more »
Kenya: JSC Team Deployed to Probe Threats to Kakamega Magistrate By Mumias East MP Salasya
A Judicial Service Commission (JSC) team has been deployed to conduct investigations on the threats to a Kakamega Magistrate by Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya over… Read more »
Kenya: Speaker Kingi Urges Senators to Censure 3 CSs for Skipping House, Opting for Dubai Trip
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has called on Senators to consider censuring three Cabinet Secretaries after they failed to show up for a scheduled grilling session. Read more »
Kenya: UN Calls for Deployment of Kenyan-Led Security Team to Haiti as Gang Wars Escalate
A report, published by the United Nations HumanRights office and the UN political mission in Haiti has called for the urgent deployment of the multinational security support… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Kenya: Storm as Senators Demand to Be Shown Sh16.5 Billion Edible Oil Before Commencing Probe
Senate probe over the Sh16.5 billion edible oils scandal has continued to leave tongues wagging as it emerged top officials within the Ministry of Trade and Investment are still… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Sets Up Command Post at Nyayo House to Coordinate Response to Floods
The government has established a Command Center for Flood Emergency Response and Communication at the National Disaster Operations Center in Nyayo House to document and report… Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Leaders Welcome High Court Ruling Declaring Housing Levy Unconstitutional
Azimio leaders led by wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka have lauded the high court ruling declaring the housing levy under the financial Act(2023) unconstitutional which targeted… Read more »
Kenya: Senators Slap Sakaja With Sh500,000 Fine, Threaten to Halt Nairobi Urban Regeneration Project After He Skips Session
Senators are mulling halting the Nairobi Regeneration and Urban Renewal Program following after Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja failed to show up to shed light on the progress of… Read more »
Kenya: Lobbyists Endorse Wamuchomba's Campaign Against Obstetric Violence
Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has received the backing of three lobbyists in her push for a national policy to combat obstetric violence (OBV) against women. Read more »
November 27, 2023
Kenya: Gor Mahia Fan Strikes Gold With 3.5 Million SportPesa Mega Jackpot Bonus
In a remarkable turn of fortune, Julius Njuguna, a dedicated Gor Mahia supporter, has emerged victorious, securing a life-changing KSH 3,548,387 by correctly predicting 15 out of… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Roll Out Shirika Plan to Integrate Refugees, Host Communities in Dadaab, Kakuma Camps
The government is set to roll out the 'Shirika plan' to integrate both refugees and host communities in the Dadaab and Kakuma camps in Garissa and Turkana. Read more »
Kenya: Mounting Pressure on Police as Delay in Pinewood Beach Resort Attack Prosecutions Sparks Concerns
Pressure is piling on police to arrest and prosecute suspects linked to the brutal attack at Pinewood Beach Resort in Diani, that left many injured and property destroyed. Read more »
Kenya: No More Non-Sporting Activities at Nyayo, Directs CS Ababu
In a bid to preserve the pristine state of the Nyayo National Stadium playing surface, Sports Cabient Secretary Ababu Namwamba has issued a ban on non-sporting events at the… Read more »