November 08, 2023
Kenya: Marriage Processing Fees Go Up 10 Times
The government has increased marriage processing charges for Kenyan spouses 10 times to Sh50,000 at the Attorney General's (AG's) office. Read more »
Kenya: Parliament Approves 27 Ambassadors Nominated By President Ruto
Members of Parliament (MPs) have approved the names of 27 envoys nominated by President William Ruto to represent Kenya in various countries. Read more »
Kenya: Devastating Floods Claim Lives and Displace Thousands
The ongoing rains have claimed lives and displaced more than 50,000 people in various parts of the country. Read more »
Kenya: Governor Kawira Mwangaza Survives Second Impeachment As Senate Acquits Her
Meru Governor Kawora Mwangaza has survived the second impeachment after Senators acquitted her of all 7 charges brought up against her by the County Assembly. Read more »
Kenya: Water Levels in Tana River Rise to Critical Levels - Kenya Red Cross
Water levels in the Tana River have surged to critical levels, putting the counties of Garissa, Tana River, and Kilifi at a heightened risk of flooding. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Says Offspring of Freedom Fighters Should Be Remembered
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga has emphasized the need for the offspring of freedom fighters who died to be remembered. Read more »
Kenya: Adults to Receive Sh1.2 Million, Children Sh800,000 in Solai Dam Tragedy Compensation
Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has presided over an out of court agreement for the families of 47 victims who lost their lives in the Solai Dam tragedy. Read more »
Kenya: Land Prices in Nairobi's Satellite Towns Rise Fastest
Land prices in Nairobi's satellite towns have risen the fastest as investors eye a piece of these areas. Read more »
Kenya: Sustainable Food Systems - Why We Need to Do More to Secure Our National Food Safety Standards
Food safety for animal and human nutrition is a public health concern in any jurisdiction worldwide. Read more »
Kenya: KENHA Says Isiolo - Merille Road Impassible After Heavy Rains
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) now says the Siolo-Merille Road is impassible following heavy rains and flooding saying it is currently impassable Read more »
Kenya: All Stadia to Be Ready in Two Years Ahead of Afcon 2027 - Ababu Namwamba
The two Kenyan main stadia that will host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be ready by December 2025, Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy & Sports,… Read more »
Kenya: Storm Victims Exchange Relief Items for Glass of Chang'aa
Just a week after the national government and county government distributed relief foods and iron sheets to the victims of storm and floods in Teso North, residents are now… Read more »
Kenya: Former Govt Pathologist Dr Moses Njue Dies
Former Government Pathologist Dr. Moses Njue is dead. Reports indicate that Dr. Njue succumbed to a long illness on Wednesday morning at his residence in Embu. Read more »
Kenya: Fifth Man Out - Okoth Becomes Fifth FKF PL Coach to Be Sacked After Shabana Axe
FKF Premier League newcomers Shabana FC have parted ways with head coach Sammy Okoth and goalkeeper trainer Collins Oduor after a torrid run in their campaign. Read more »
Kenya: What It Will Take for Kenya to Host a World Rugby 7s Series Tournament
With the countdown to this year's Safari Sevens well and truly on, Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) chair Alexander 'Sasha' Mutai believes the success of the annual tournament will be… Read more »
Kenya: Tax Expenditure Hits Sh393.6 Billion Despite Removal of Reliefs
Tax expenditure grew to Sh393.6 billion last year, despite the removal of waivers by the government. Read more »
Kenya: Not a Kid Anymore - Billy Odhiambo Calls Time On Rugby Career
After 68 tournaments and 111 tries, Kenya Sevens star Billy 'The Kid' Odhiambo has called time on his rugby career, making the announcement on his social media pages as he turned… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Increases Cost of Acquiring Passports
The government has increased the cost of acquiring all categories of passports in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Emotions Run High as Mwangaza Breaks Down While Defending Herself in Impeachment Trial
Beleagured Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza today took the stand to testify in her impeachment motion as a witness to defeat the intent by the Meru County Assembly to remove her from… Read more »
Kenya: Embrace Quality Standards to Be Competitive, SMEs Urged
Small and medium-sized enterprises (MSEs) have been asked to adopt quality standard measures by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) to be competitive on the global stage. Read more »
Kenya: Senators Push for Sacking of CS Kuria Over Disparaging Remarks on Mwangaza Impeachment
Senators are now demanding the impeachment of Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria over his disparaging remarks on the house on the ouster proceedings of Meru Governor… Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki Says Govt Strengthening Capacity of NACADA to Reduce Supply of Alcohol, Drugs
The Government is strengthening the capacity of National Agency for the Campaign Against Drug Abuse (NACADA) to suppress the supply of illicit alcohol, narcotic drugs and other… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Breweries Asks Govt to Review Excise Taxes to Combat Illicit Alcohol
Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) is urging the state to lower excise taxes on alcoholic products to tame illicit brews in the country. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kuria Sparks Controversy Over Disparaging Remarks to Senators on Mwangaza Impeachment
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria says he stands in solidarity with embattled Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza whose fate will be determined on today following her… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's Daniel Simiu Makes Final Shortlist for World Athletics Award
Kenya's 10,000m world silver medalist Daniel Simiu Ebenyo has made the final shortlist for the International Fair Play Award at this year's World Athletics Awards set to be staged… Read more »