July 04
Kenya: Wajir Governor Boosts Health Services By Commissioning 200 New Healthcare Workers
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi says that his administration is struggling with pilferage of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and essential medical items at various health… Read more »
Kenya: Charlene Ruto to Gen Z - Simple Solutions Carry Consequences
It's no secret that First Daughter Charlene Ruto doesn't shy away from sharing her opinions on national matters. Read more »
Africa: Raila Welcomes Salva Kiir's Endorsement of AU Commission Bid
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has welcomed South Sudanese president Salva Kiir's endorsement of his African Union Commission bid following a meeting in South Sudan. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Says 2 Million Pre-Paid Meters Already Updated
Kenya Power says a total of 2 million prepaid (token) meters have been updated in the last three weeks since the rollout of the 'Update Token Meter Yako Campaign' Read more »
Kenya: Edible Oil Manufacturers Decry Import Duty Imposed On Crude Oil
Cooking oil manufacturers have expressed deep concern over the introduction of a 10 percent import duty on crude oil warning it will cause significant price increases for cooking… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Records Highest Score to Set New Benchmark in Quad Series Cricket Tourney
Kenya set a new benchmark in the Kenya Quad Series cricket tournament, achieving the highest score in the powerplay phase of the tournament. Read more »
Kenya: Omanyala to Chisel Up for Grand Olympic Dream At FBK Games in Hengelo
African 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala will head to the FBK Games in Hengelo, a World Athletics Continental Gold Tour meet in the Netherlands on Sunday, for his final… Read more »
July 03
Kenya: Kenya's Tourism Sector Thrives Despite Protests - High Bookings Recorded
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua has confirmed that the sector is experiencing high bookings despite sustained protests across the country sparked by budget… Read more »
Kenya: Pay Hikes for State Officials in Limbo
President William Ruto has directed the National Treasury to review the Salaries and Remuneration Commission's 2023 Gazette Notice on the remuneration of state officers in the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Eyes U.S. After Tapping Into EU Market Under EPA
Kenyan exports will now access duty-free, quota-free markets in 27 European Union nations following the Economic Partnership Agreement between Kenya and the European Union (EPA). Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Economy Slows By 0.5pc to 5pc in Q1 of 2024
The Kenyan economy slowed by 0.5 percent to 5 percent in quarter one of this year, weighed down by decelerating growth in the construction as well as transportation and storage… Read more »
Kenya: Success of Young Mothers Living With HIV Forming Table Banking Group for Social Economic Empowerment
'Upendo,' the Swahili name meaning love is not an ordinary word in Ringa, Kojwach, Homa Bay County. Read more »
Kenya: Tourism Sector Posting High Bookings Despite Protests, CS Mutua
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has stated that the sector has been recording high bookings despite the on-going protests witnessed across various parts of the… Read more »
Kenya: 2 Million Out of 7.4 Million Prepaid Meters Updated, Kenya Power
A total of 2 million prepaid (token) meters have been updated in the last three weeks since the rollout of the 'Update Token Meter Yako Campaign' by Kenya Power. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Directs Treasury to Review SRC's Pay Hikes Amid Finance Bill Fallout
President William Ruto has directed the National Treasury to review the Salaries and Remuneration Commission's (SRC) 2023 Gazette Notice on the remuneration of State officers in… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Unleashes Agents to Pursue Mob That Invaded Police Station in Bondo
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a manhunt for goons behind the invasion of Bondo Police Station in Siaya. Read more »
Kenya: JSC Freezes Planned Hiring of Coa Judges Over Budget Cuts
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has suspended all recruitment including the planned listing of additional Court of Appeal judges over government-wide budget cuts. Read more »
Kenya: Council of Churches Urges Discernment to Resolve Citizen Grievances
The National Council of Churches Kenya (NCCK) has called on the country's leadership to heed the concerns of disenchanted youths who have taken to the streets to voice their… Read more »
Kenya: Senator Cheruiyot Urges SRC to Cut Public Wage Bill Amid Pay Hike Controversy
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has urged the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to propose strategies for slashing the public wage bill to curb government spending. Read more »
Kenya: Khalwale Asks President Ruto to Disband, Restructure Cabinet, Do Away With Prime Cabinet Secretary Office
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has called on President William Ruto to disband and reconstitute the cabinet, citing their failure to perform their tasks as expected. Read more »
Kenya: Nakhumicha Says 294 Casualties From Protests Treated Free of Charge
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha says 294 casualties from the protests were treated at Referral Hospitals free of charge even as she questioned public efforts to raise… Read more »
Africa: Kenya Ranked Sixth Crypto-Friendly Country in Africa
Kenya has been ranked the sixth-most crypto-friendly country in Africa, with 5.1 percent of the population holding crypto. Read more »
Kenya: Senator Sifuna Rejects SRC Salary Hike for MPs
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has rejected a salary increase proposed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). Read more »
Kenya: Gideon Moi Condemns Looting, Vandalism of Property During Anti-Govt Protests
Kenya African National Union (KANU) chairman, Gideon Moi has condemned the act of looting and vandalism of properties citing that they are aimed to discredit the rather peaceful… Read more »
Kenya: Judiciary Defends 'Harsh' Bond Terms On Suspected Looter in Eldoret
The Judiciary has defended the imposition of hefty bond terms on a suspected vandal by an Eldoret court dismissing claims the man in question only stole 181kgs of meat. Read more »