November 09, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Settle U.S.$300 Million of U.S.$2 Billion Eurobond Next Month
The government intends to pay $300 million of the $2 billion Eurobond in December that is due for payment in June 2024. Read more »
Kenya: SGR Fully Booked Ahead of Christmas Celebrations
The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) passenger service between Nairobi and Mombasa is fully booked ahead of the Christmas celebrations when people travel home as well as for tourism… Read more »
Kenya: Was Too Busy to Meet the King, Says Moses Kuria
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria says he ws too busy to meet King Charles III during his recent visit to Kenya, contrary to claims that he was asked to stay away due to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Union of Journalists Issues Ultimatum to Standard Media Group Over Unpaid Salaries
The Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ) has issued Standard Group with a 7-day ultimatum to pay its journalists who have not received their salaries for six months. Read more »
Kenya: Equity Bank Recognized for Financing Trade in Africa
Equity Bank has been recognized for financing trade projects in Africa during this year's Trade Awards for Africa. Read more »
Kenya: We Are Ready for Take-Off, We Will Achieve Our Wildest Dream - President Ruto
Despite the ongoing upheavals in the President William Ruto administration he believes the 'Nation at this moment in time is Prepared and Ready to Go' in the transformation journey… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Vows to Tackle Soaring Cost of Living in Inaugural State of the Nation Address
In his inaugural State of the Nation Address to a joint session of Parliament, President William Ruto pledged the government's unwavering commitment to addressing the soaring cost… Read more »
Kenya: Italian Embassy Launches 2023 Week of Italian Cuisine in Kenya
The Italian Embassy in Nairobi and the Italian Cultural Institute have launched the 2023 Week of Italian Cuisine in the World in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Calls Community Health Promoter Ahead of State of the Nation Address
President Ruto has made a call to Masoud Abdullahi, a Community Health Promoter from Garissa, ahead of his state of the nation address. Read more »
Kenya: PS Njogu Apologises for Sh1mn Error in Gazette Notice Indicating New ID, Passport Charges
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 9 - Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu has apologized over the Special Gazette Notice indicating a spike in the fees for the processing of… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Takes Action to Mitigate Damage On Roads By Heavy Rains
The Ministry of roads and transport says it is restoring and repairing roads that have been affected areas due to the intense and prolonged rainfall that has been recorded in… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Directs 80% of Future Recruitment to All Security Services, Agencies to Come From NYS
The enrollment of the National Youth Service will be doubled from next year with 80 percent of future National Youth Service (NYS) recruits being recruited in the national security… Read more »
Kenya: Meru Man Jailed for 6 Years for Vandalizing Electricity Equipment
A court in Meru has sentenced a man to six years in prison for vandalizing and handling stolen electricity equipment. Read more »
Kenya: Court Suspends Gazette Notice on ID, Birth, Death Certificate Fee Increment
The high court has suspended the two gazette notice, announcing the increment on levies and fees to those seeking to acquire National Identity card,birth and deaths certificates… Read more »
Kenya: TSC to Conduct Interviews to Fill 36,505 Vacancies for Teacher Promotions
The Teachers Service Commission is set to conduct interviews to fill 36,505 vacancies for teacher promotions from December 4. Read more »
Kenya: Oparanya Lauds Senate for Not Ratifying Governor Mwangaza Ouster
Ex Kakamega governor Wycliffe Oparanya has lauded the Senate for failing to oust Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kuria Thanks Former President Kenyatta for Establishment of Huduma Centres
In a rare show of gratitude Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has commended former President Uhuru Kenyatta for the establishment of… Read more »
Kenya: I Will Turn Things Around, Says AFC Leopards New Coach Trucha
AFC leopards have endured one of the toughest starts to a season in recent years, as they have only won one match in 10 games, sitting 15th in the standings with eight points, just… Read more »
Kenya/Cameroon: Rising Starlets Off to Cameroon to Chase Rare World Cup Dream
National women's Under-20 football team, the Rising Starlets, departed Nairobi for Yaounde Thursday morning, ahead of their third round 2024 FIFA World Cup qualifier first leg duel… Read more »
Kenya: DPP Skips Sonko's Graft Hearing, Defense Team Roots for Termination
The Public Prosecutor on Thursday failed to appear in court for the hearing of the Sh357 million graft case against former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko weeks after unsuccessfully… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Says Govt to Work With Transport Stakeholders in War Against Alcohol, Drug Abuse
The Government will work closely with stakeholders in the Transport sector to ensure success in the fight against alcoholism and drug abuse, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has… Read more »
Kenya: Makini Schools Close Down Its Facility in Kibos
Makini Schools is closing down its 'Makini Kibos Campus' owing to poor roads leading to the school, which sits at the foot of Nandi hills in Muhoroni Constituency. Read more »
Kenya: Korean Tech Firms Eye Kenya's Entry
Korean firms are eyeing Kenya's entry to provide smart technologies as the country steps up its smart city target. Read more »
Kenya: Absa Bank Eyes Kenyans in the Diaspora With an Online Banking Solution
Kenyans living abroad will enjoy more banking services after Absa Bank Kenya introduced a new digital solution. Read more »
November 08, 2023
Kenya: Cost of Birth, Death Certificates and National ID Card Shoots Up
The Kenyan government has announced a significant change in the cost associated with applying for a National Identity Card (ID), affecting thousands of Kenyan citizens. Read more »