October 20, 2023
Kenya: Six People Injured as Stampede Mars Mashujaa Day Celebrations at Kericho Green Stadium
At least six people were injured as thousands of people jostled for space to attend Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kericho Green Stadium on Friday. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Leads 60th Mashujaa Day Celebrations at Kericho Green Stadium
Mashujaa Day celebrations was underway Friday at the recently renovated Kericho Green Stadium in Kericho, presided over by President William Ruto. Read more »
Kenya: Why Xi's Meeting With Ruto Is a Blueprint for Africa-China Relations
As President William Ruto met with President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People this week in Beijing during the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, the… Read more »
October 19, 2023
Kenya: World Rally Championship Safari Rally 2024 Moved to March
The Safari Rally has been confirmed as the third round of the 2024 World Rally Championship (WRC) and reverts to its original traditional Easter holidays weekend date for the first… Read more »
Kenya: We Will Paralyze House Business If Sabina Chege is Not Removed as Deputy Minority Whip - Azimio
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Leaders have threatened a major showdown in the National Assembly on Tuesday, next week, should Speaker Moses Wetangula fail to effect… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Assents to 4 Health Care Bills to Strengthen UHC
President William Ruto has assented to four health care bills that are set to strengthen the Universal Health Care (UHC). Read more »
Kenya: Cherargei Urges EACC to Investigate Governor Sang for Violation Law in Appointment of CECs
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei is pushing for the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to open an investigation against Governor Stephen Sang over violation of leadership,… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Troops Honored With Service Medals in Goma
The Kenya Signals Company troops who are part of the Kenya Defence Forces, deployed under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo… Read more »
Kenya: CS Machogu Assures Candidates All Set Ahead of National Exams
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has assured that all the necessary arrangements for this year's national examinations are in place. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power to Work With Counties to Power Industrial Parks
Kenya Power has said that it will collaborate with counties to power industrial parks. Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo Pleads With Court to Halt Mavoko Demolitions Amid Row
Wiper Leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, made an impassioned plea on Thursday before the Environment and Lands Court in Machakos County seeking a halt to the ongoing demolition of property… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Acquires M-Pesa Holding From Vodafone
Safaricom has acquired M-Pesa holdings from Vodafone Group PLC, its parent company. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Assures Kenyans of Their Safety During Mashujaa Day Celebrations
The government has made adequate security arrangements to ensure that tomorrow's Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho County go ahead without a hitch. Read more »
Kenya: Traffic Update - Uhuru Highway Mombasa Bound Temporarily Closed for Maintenance
The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary closure of the Mombasa-bound lanes of Uhuru Highway between Haile Selassie and Bunyala Roundabouts from… Read more »
Kenya: Magistrate in Corruption Case Facing Former CS Henry Rotich Declines to Recuse Herself
Senior principal Magistrate Eunice Nyutu has declined to disqualify herself from hearing a graft case facing former Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich and 8 others. Read more »
Kenya: Ezra Chiloba Resigns as Communications Authority DG Amid Probe on Gross Misconduct, Abuse of Office
Communications Authority Director General Ezra Chiloba has resigned amid claims of gross misconduct and abuse of office. Read more »
Kenya: Bolt Hikes Fares to Cushion Drivers From Soaring Fuel Prices
Ride-hailing platform Bolt has increased fares to cushion drivers from high fuel prices. Read more »
Kenya: IG Koome Says Meru Governor Mwangaza Faked Her Arrest Despite OCS Apology
The National Police Service has denied claims by Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza that she was arrested, despite his officers apologizing to her for the "misunderstanding". Read more »
Kenya: MPs Condemn TSC's Interdiction of Non-Local Teachers in North Eastern Region
Members of Parliament have condemned the Teachers Service Commission's (TSC) decision to interdict non-local teachers in the North Eastern region. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Apologises to Vendors Harassed By City Askaris, Gives Them Sh10,000 Compensation
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has apologised to street vendors who were targeted by county security personnel Wednesday and their trolleys confiscated. Read more »
Kenya: KCB Targets High-Net-Worth Individuals With Premium Cards
High-net-worth individuals will access premium banking services at KCB Bank Kenya following the rollout of a World Elite Exclusive Credit Card yesterday with Mastercard. Read more »
Kenya: No Mobile Phones, Body Cameras, Camera Pens Allowed in Exam Rooms, KNEC Announces
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has listed items that will not be admitted into examination centers ahead of the commencement of those examinations next week. Read more »
Kenya: Court Quashes Appointment of Nandi CECs, Orders Governor Sang to Re-Advertise Posts
The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Eldoret has declared the appointment of eight Nandi County executive Committee members by Governor Stephen Sang illegal. Read more »
Kenya: CS Tuya Appeals to Security Teams to Conduct Mau Evictions Humanely
Environment and Climate Change Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has urged security teams to conduct the ongoing Mau evictions in a humane manner. Read more »
Kenya: Shanzu Court Declines to Stop Senate From Probing Cult Leader Paul Mackenzie
The Shanzu Magistrate Court on Thursday declined to grant an order preventing the Senate Ad Hoc Committee from investigating the activities of cult leader Paul Mackenzie. Read more »