November 16, 2023
Kenya: Proposed County Alcohol Control Laws Are Designed to Kill Our Sector, Bar Owners Protest
The Bar Hotels & Liquor Traders Association Of Kenya (BAHLITA) has raised the alarm over several Amendment Bills being introduced in counties that they say will kill the… Read more »
Kenya: Police, Prisons, NYS Officers to Get 40% Pay Hike
National Police Service, National Youth Services and Kenya Prisons Service officers are set to get a 40 percent pay rise. Read more »
Kenya: CS Chirchir Says Ann Njeri Forged Documents in Sh17 Billion Oil Saga
Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir says Ann Njeri Njoroge forged documents as she tried to lay claim to 93,000 metric tonnes of diesel from Saudi Arabia. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Calls for Consideration of Women, Youth and PLWD in Tenders
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked procurement officers to prioritise awarding of tenders to women, the youth and people living with disabilities, observing that conniving… Read more »
Kenya: Tuya Roots for Sustainable Conservation as 118 Trainees Graduate From Kenya Forestry College
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya on Wednesday presided over the 46th graduation ceremony of the Kenya Forestry College in Londiani, Kericho… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Fumble as Talanta Hela Football Tourney Playoffs Kick Off in Nyeri
The inaugural Talanta Hela Football tournament playoffs kicked-off on Thursday with eight matches for both boys and girls on the card hosted at the Moi Nyeri Complex Primary School… Read more »
November 15, 2023
Kenya: 11-Member Committee to Probe State of KAA-Run Airports After JKIA Saga
The Ministry of Transport has formed an eleven-member committee to investigate the state of Kenya Airports Authority (KAA)-run airports after the Jomo Kenyatta International… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Filmmakers Shine in the 48 Hour Film Competition
Kenyan filmmakers demonstrated their prowess by clinching prestigious awards in the renowned 48 Hour Film Project, the world's largest short film contest that happens in more than… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Bold Step Towards a Malaria-Free Future - Unveiling the National LLINs Distribution Campaign
The Ministry of Health has launched the National Long-Lasting Insecticidal Treated Nets (LLINs) Distribution Campaign that kicks off today. Read more »
Kenya: Root Out Quacks, DP Gachagua Urges Engineers
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked the Engineers Board of Kenya to weed out quacks to protect the integrity of the profession. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Endorses Tim Wanyonyi for the 2027 Nairobi Gubernatorial Race
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga has endorsed Westlands Member of Parliament Timothy Wanyonyi for the Nairobi gubernatorial race in 2027. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Hosts Family of Late Musician Ali Mwakaribu Ally B in Mombasa
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Wednesday morning hosted the family of the late Mombasa -based musician Ali Mwakaribu, popularly known as Ally B, to comfort and encourage the… Read more »
Kenya: Kakuma-Based Affordable Clean Energy Firm Wins Global Award for Powering Refugees
Affordable clean cooking stove company Usafi Greens has won the 2023 Ashden Awards for providing displaced people with clean energy. Read more »
Kenya: Leaders From Kisii,Nyamira Decry Harassment of KCSE Students
Legislators hailing from Kisii and Nyamira counties are up in arms over alleged dehumanizing treatment and unjust profiling by examination officials on students during National… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto's Foreign Trips Have Earned the Country Sh2 Trillion in Investment Opportunities - Mwaura
The government now says President William Ruto's foreign trips have earned the country Sh2 trillion in investment opportunities and grants. Read more »
Kenya: Pastrolist MPs Issue Ultimatum for Release of Former MCA Claiming Abduction
Pastoralists Parliamentary group are demanding the Inspector General Japhet Koome to release former South C MCA Osman Khalif whom they allege was abducted by security agencies. Read more »
East Africa: Family Businesses in East Africa Record 20% Growth
East African family businesses grew by 20 percent last year compared to a similar period in 2021, despite tough economic challenges. Read more »
Kenya: KAA Blames Embarrassing JKIA Roof Leakage to Decade-Long Under Investment
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has blamed the embarrassing roof leaks at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA to decade-long under-investment. Read more »
Kenya: Petitioner in Court to Challenge Appointment of President Ruto's 46 New Ambassadors
A Kenyan based in the United Kingdom has gone to court to challenge the recent appointment of Ambassadors, High Commissioners, consulars by President William Ruto. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Commits to Further Strengthening of Counter-Terrorism Abilities
The Government has pledged to strengthen its counter-terrorism capabilities with the objective to further enhance the country's overall security. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua, Murkomen Call for Accountability in JKIA Leaking Roofs Incident
Deputy President Righathi Gachagua says there is a need for a thorough re-evaluation of engineering practices in Kenya following the recent mess of roof leaks at Jomo Kenyatta… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Gate Opens 1st Special Economic Zone With Gazetted Customs Control Area
Nairobi Gate Industrial Park yesterday opened the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) with a gazetted customs control area in East Africa. Read more »
Kenya: Step Up War Against Fake Medicines, DP Gachagua Directs Poisons Board
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday directed Pharmacy and Poisons Board to crack whip on chemists selling counterfeit drugs saying the commodities are a health risk to… Read more »
Kenya: CS Mutua Says Plans to Smoothen JKIA Operations Underway to Avoid Harassment of Tourists
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua says plans are underway to smoothen operations at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to avoid harassment of tourists. Read more »
Kenya: My Life is in Danger, Says the Woman at the Centre of Sh17 Billion Diesel Imported Into Kenya
Ann Njeri Njoroge, the woman at the centre of the alleged importation of Sh17 billion worth of 100,000 metric tonnes of diesel, has expressed fears over her life. Read more »