December 20
Kenya: 80 Police Commanders Conclude Leadership Training to Enhance Service Delivery
Eighty police commanders on Friday concluded a five-week National Police Service County Commanders Strategic Leadership Course No. 1/2024 at the National Police Leadership Academy… Read more »
Kenya: Blind Body Raises Complaint to Kenya Power Over Staff Harassment, Extortion
The Kenya Union of the Blind (KUB) has accused the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) field officers of harassment and extortion, following repeated instances of electricity… Read more »
Kenya: Java Cuts 148 Tonnes of Carbon Emissions Through Biodiesel Initiative
Java House has reduced 148 tonnes of carbon emissions in 2024 through a used cooking oil recycling project in partnership with renewable energy firm Muenzer Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: NPS to Establish Dedicated Office for Officers With Disabilities, Bolster Mental Health Support
The National Police Service (NPS) has unveiled plans to establish a dedicated office to cater to the needs of officers living with disabilities. Read more »
Kenya: Four Children Perish in House Fire in Murang'a County
Four young children tragically lost their lives in a devastating house fire in Gakoigo Sub-location, Murang'a County, on Thursday evening. Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo Welcomes Gachagua to Opposition Amid Coalition Speculations
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has extended an invitation to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to join the opposition ranks, fueling speculation of a potential coalition… Read more »
Kenya: Doctors Call Off Planned Strike After Agreement With Ministry of Health
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has presided over the signing of a landmark agreement between the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU), the Ministry of Health,… Read more »
Kenya: KRA Board Chair Anthony Mwaura Moved in Ruto's Shake Up
President William Ruto has reassigned Anthony Mwaura, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Board Chairperson, to head the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) in a shake-up of key… Read more »
Kenya: Ai Tool to Provide Mental Health Interventions in Kenya
In a stride towards addressing Kenya's growing mental health challenges, the Shamiri Institute, a youth-led organization that provides mental health interventions, has developed an… Read more »
Kenya: Police Chopper Dispatched to Clear Traffic On Nairobi-Nakuru Highway
The Inspector General of Police has deployed reinforcements, including a police helicopter, to tackle a major traffic snarl-up on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway reported earlier today. Read more »
Kenya: HF Group Announces 38 Percent Oversubscription of Rights Issue
HF Group has announced the successful conclusion of its rights issue, which was oversubscribed by 38.32 percent. Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Pledges Commitment As Interior CS
Kipchumba Murkomen, the Cabinet nominee for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration (MINA), has vowed to serve the nation with "honour and dignity" following… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Nominates New Members to Public Service Commission Ahead of Key Vacancies
President William Ruto has nominated eight individuals to the Public Service Commission (PSC) in preparation for key vacancies expected in January and April 2025. The move aims to… Read more »
Kenya: Man Kills Wife, 2 Children Over Suspected Affair With Father in Kisii
A middle-aged man in Nyanturago Village, Nyaribari Chache, Kisii County, killed his wife and two children before taking his own life over suspected infidelity. Read more »
Kenya: Motsepe Arrives in Kenya, to Meet With President Ruto, Inspect Stadia
Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe will meet with President William Ruto Friday morning, as he continues his inspection tour of Kenya, Uganda and… Read more »
December 19
Kenya: Over 100 Women Murdered in Four Months As Kenya Grapples With Rising Femicide Cases
At least 100 women were murdered in Kenya between August and November 2024, Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS) Musalia Mudavadi has revealed. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Warns Nonprofits Against Misuse of Donor Funds Amid Terrorism Financing Concerns
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has cautioned non-profit organizations against the misuse of donor funds for illegal activities, including terrorism financing. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Nominates Former Kiambu Governor Kabogo to Head ICT Docket
President William Ruto has nominated former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo as the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication, and the Digital Economy in a major reshuffle of… Read more »
Kenya: Margaret Nyambura and Andrew Karanja Dropped From Ruto's Cabinet in Major Shake-Up
President William Ruto has made sweeping changes to his Cabinet, which include the removal of Margaret Nyambura and Andrew Karanja from key ministerial positions. Read more »
Kenya: Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya CEO Shibutse Sent On Compulsory Leave
The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) Chief Executive Officer Sarah Shibutse has been sent on compulsory leave by the Board for procurement irregularities. Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Named Interior CS As Kagwe Makes a Comeback to Cabinet in New Changes
President William Ruto has appointed Kipchumba Murkomen as the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration in a sweeping Cabinet reshuffle aimed at optimizing… Read more »
Kenya: Mutahi Kagwe Makes a Comeback As Agriculture CS in Ruto's Cabinet Shake-Up
Former Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has made a significant return to government after being nominated by President William Ruto to head the Ministry of Agriculture and… Read more »
Kenya: Mvurya Replaces Murkomen As Sports Cabinet Secretary
Salim Mvurya has been named as the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports in cabinet reshuffle made on Thursday by President William Ruto. Read more »
Kenya: Thaddeus Nyabaro Elected Nyamira County Assembly Speaker After Impeachment of Predecessor
Former Ekerenyo Ward MCA Thaddeus Nyabaro has been elected as the Speaker of the Nyamira County Assembly, securing 22 votes against his sole challenger, Chrisantals Nyabera, who… Read more »
Kenya: SGR, Flights Fully Booked Ahead of Christmas Celebration
The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) passenger service between Nairobi and Mombasa is fully booked until December 24, 2024, as Kenyans travel home and for tourism during the Christmas… Read more »