July 26
Kenya: Extreme Weather Events in Kenya Linked to Climate Change
Climate change has made extreme weather events like drought, higher temperatures, and heavy rainfall become common and severe in Kenya, the Kenya Meteorological Department has… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Denies Bid to Hold Boniface Mwangi, Four Others Without Bail
The High Court has admitted activist Boniface Mwangi and four associates to Sh20,000 cash bail each to declining DCI's bid to hold them for twenty-one days. Read more »
Kenya: Witness in Shakahola Massacre Case Reveals Forced Starvation Leading to Family Deaths
In a harrowing testimony, the seventh prosecution witness in the Shakahola massacre terrorism-related case recounted being coerced into depriving his one-and-a-half-year-old… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Shareholders Approve Sh26.04bn Final Dividend
Safaricom shareholders have approved a Sh0.65 dividend per share, amounting to Sh26.04 billion for the financial year ended March 31, 2024. Read more »
Uganda: Norway Shuts Kampala Embassy in Structural Reforms, Norad to Stay
Norway has shut down its embassy in Uganda as part of ongoing structural reforms within the Norwegian Foreign Service. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges New Police Chiefs to Uphold Professionalism and Integrity, Pledges Modernization of the Service
President William Ruto has called on the newly appointed police chiefs to prioritize professionalism and integrity in their duties to enhance public service. Read more »
Kenya: Rousing Welcome for President Ruto in Mombasa After Naming Joho to Cabinet
President William Ruto received a warm reception in Mombasa on Thursday, a day after nominating former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho to his Cabinet. Read more »
July 25
Kenya: Finance Bill 2024 Dead, Buried After Public Outcry That Led to Protests
The contentious Finance Bill 2024 has been effectively nullified after Members of Parliament agreed with President William Ruto's reservations, which called for the deletion of all… Read more »
Kenya: National Assembly Rejects Senate's 'Mutilation' of Corruption Bill
The National Assembly has rejected the Senate's amendments to the Conflict of Interest Bill 2023, accusing Senators of undermining the country's efforts to combat corruption. Read more »
Kenya: Opposition Party 'Not in Govt' Despite Ruto's Cabinet Picks
Is the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party in government or not? Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Names Masengeli Acting Police IG Pending Kanja's Vetting
President William Ruto has named Gilbert Masengeli as the Acting Inspector General of Police, pending the consideration of Douglas Kanja's nomination as the substantive IG. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Appoints Lagat, Masengeli DiGs After Police Commission Interviews
President William Ruto has appointed Eliud Lagat as the Deputy Inspector General, Kenya Police Service, following interviews conducted by the National Police Service Commission… Read more »
Kenya: From Today Henceforth I Am the 'Chief Opposition Leader' - Babu Owino
EmbaKasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has expressed disappointment after 4 Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party members accepted their Cabinet Secretary Position… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Names New Base, Fleet Commanders in KDF Promotions
President William Ruto has promoted Colonel Bernard Markie Oluoch from the Kenya Air Force (KAF) to Brigadier and appointed him Moi Air Base Commander in the latest changes within… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Green Economy Could Create Nearly 240,000 Jobs By 2030
Africa's green economy has the potential of creating up to 3.3 million new direct green jobs on the continent by 2030, with the majority particularly in the renewable energy solar… Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo Says Azimio Still Strong Despite 4 ODM Members Joining Cabinet
Azimio Co-Principle Kalonzo Musyoka has maintained that the Opposition coalition is still strong despite four Orange Democratic Movement(ODM) party members individually accepting… Read more »
Kenya: PSC Advertises Fresh Jobs Despite Austerity Measures
The Public Service Commission has announced 106 fresh government job vacancies despite declaring that it has halted the recruitment of public servants. Read more »
July 24
Kenya: Ruto Includes Opposition Party in Cabinet - Naming Joho, Oparanya, and Mbadi
President William Ruto has included members of the Opposition in his government, appointing key figures from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to the Cabinet in an effort to… Read more »
Kenya: 9 in 10 Kenyans Oppose Tax Hike On Petroleum Products - Survey
9 out of 10 Kenyans oppose any government's move to increase taxes on petroleum products. Read more »
Kenya: Public Urged to Submit Written Statements On Suitability of 10 CS Nominees
The National Assembly has asked the public to submit their memoranda regarding the 10 Cabinet Secretaries nominees ahead of their vetting process. Read more »
Kenya: KQ Expands Portfolio to Include Hotel, Tour Package Booking Services
Kenya Airways (KQ) has relaunched KQ Holidays, an online platform that allows customers to book for holiday packages in various countries. Read more »
Kenya: Journalists in Nairobi to Stage Protest Against Police Brutality
Journalists in Nairobi were on Wednesday set to hold a peaceful protest against police brutality targeting reporters covering anti-government demonstrations and other forms of… Read more »
Kenya: Patrick Aranduh Sworn in As Commissioner General of Prisons
Patrick Arandu has been sworn in athe Commissioner General of Prisons in a ceremony observed by President William Ruto at State House on Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: FKF Includes Women Premier League Awards in This Year's Foya Gala
The Football Kenya Federation will host the annual Footballer of the Year Awards this coming Friday, making a return after a two-year hiatus. Read more »
July 23
Kenya: JKIA Not Being Sold, Mudavadi Says
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has allayed fears that the government is mulling the sale of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) saying no such plans have been… Read more »