September 09
Kenya: Ruto Says 40,000 Housing Units to Be Built for People Relocated From Riparian Land in Nairobi
The construction of Nairobi's Kibera Affordable Housing Project is progressing well. Read more »
Kenya: Masengeli Tours Operational Posts in Northeastern
Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli began a comprehensive security assessment of three counties in the North Eastern region on Monday. Read more »
Kenya: NCIC Arrests Kitui MCA for Hatespeech Amid Farmer-Herder Clashes
A member of the Kitui County Assembly (MCA) was on Sunday apprehended in Mwingi by officials from the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) on hate speech… Read more »
Kenya: NCBA Invests Sh644mn in Cyber Security Amid Spiraling Cases
NCBA Bank invested $5 million dollars (Sh644.5 million) in cyber security as cyber-attack threats over the last year. Read more »
Kenya: Senator Chimera Renews Calls to Delink Bursaries From Political Offices
Nominated Senator Raphael Chimera has renewed calls to delink education bursaries from political offices, stating that the current structure hampers the proper administration of… Read more »
Kenya: Bankers to Pay Sh10,000 Annual Fee Under New Bill
If a new bill passes in Parliament, bankers in the country will be required to pay Sh10,000 per year as a license. Read more »
Kenya: From 'Young Rich' to 'Real Housewives of Nairobi'
In the ever-evolving world of Kenyan television, one name stands out: Eugene Mbugua. At just 22, he made his mark as the youngest producer with a show on national television when… Read more »
Kenya: Fire Razes Down Dormitory At Meru's Njia High School
A dormitory housing 150 students was burnt down Sunday evening in an incident at Njia Boys High School in Meru. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Joins Breathe Cities Initiative in Fight Against Air Pollution
Nairobi is set to make a monumental step in its fight against air pollution with the official launch of the Breathe Cities Nairobi initiative on Wednesday Read more »
Kenya: EPRA Eyes Tracking Devices On LPG Cylinders to Combat Theft
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) plans to introduce tracking devises on LPG cylinders to combat theft. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury to Cut Vat, Corporation Taxes and Paye Rates
The National Treasury is proposing tax cuts, Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi has announced. Read more »
Kenya: DCI Agents in Kilifi Arrest Two Suspects Linked to Murder of Pwani University Student
Detectives in Kilifi arrested two suspects in relation to the death of a fourth-year student from Pwani University. Read more »
Kenya: Ngugi-Cooper, Kipchumba Storm to Victory in Rainy Great North Run
Kenya's Mary Ngugi-Cooper braved rainy conditions to win the women's half marathon at the Great North Run in Newcastle on Sunday morning. Read more »
Kenya: Court Orders Arrest of Governor Bii, for Failure to Testify in Sh1.1bn Finland Education Scam
A Nakuru Magistrate's court has ordered th immediate arrest of Uasin Gishu Governor, Jonathan Bii and three others. Read more »
Kenya: Stray Lions a, Sir Ali Triumph As Ngara a Ends Kanbis B's Unbeaten Run
On form Kanbis Sports Club A clung on to the log summit on week 12 of Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) 50-Overs Super League with a 7-wicket victory of home team Shree… Read more »
Kenya: Masengeli Skips Court for Record Sixth Time Defying Mugambi Summons
-Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli failed to appear before the High Court on Monday to provide answers regarding the disappearance of three individuals in… Read more »
Kenya: Can KCB FC Challenge for the 2024/25 FKF Premier League Title?
Newly appointed Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) FC head coach Patrick Odhiambo says his target is to challenge for the FKF Premier League title, with the club battling to find space in… Read more »
Kenya: More Bus Services Could Come Under Control of Councils Under Planned Law
More local authorities in England are to be given powers to take control of bus services under legislation being laid before Parliament on Monday. Read more »
September 08
Kenya: Blinken Calls for Timely Pay of Kenyan Troops in Haiti
The United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has reiterated the importance of paying Kenyan troops participating in the Haiti operation on time. Read more »
Kenya: 1,000+ Girls in Kajiado Empowered By TAC's Financial Literacy, Health Programs
Over 1000 students from Baraka Oontoyie Secondary School in Kajiado County have benefitted from life skills, financial literacy, and health awareness programs empowered by TAC That… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Forms Committees to Address University Funding Model Concerns
The government has established two committees to engage students and other stakeholders in discussions regarding the newly implemented university funding model. Read more »
Kenya: Macadamia Nut Farming Boosts Kenya's Position As a Top Exporter, Agra Report
Kenya's investment in macadamia nuts has positioned the country as a leading exporter in the region despite regulatory and market challenges in the sector. Read more »
Kenya: 2 Mpox Patients Discharged As 3 Remain Under Treatment
Two patients diagnosed with Mpox have been successfully treated and discharged, while three others continue to receive medical care at various facilities, according to Health and… Read more »
September 06
Kenya: 17 Students Killed in Dormitory Fire At Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri
At least 17 students lost their lives in a tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy Primary School in Nyeri County after a midnight inferno ravaged their dormitory. Read more »
Kenya: Fifth Mpox Case Detected in Woman With No Travel History
The fifth mpox case in the country has been detected in a 29-year-old woman from Mombasa who has no travel history to an affected country. Read more »