October 14, 2023
Kenya: More Pain for Kenyans as EPRA Increases Fuel Prices
Kenyans are staring at difficult times ahead after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) today reviewed fuel prices across the country. Read more »
Kenya: 2024 School Calendar to Begin on January 8 - Jogoo House
The Ministry of Education has released the 2024 school calendar for pre-primary, primary, secondary schools and teachers training colleges with reporting dates set for January 8… Read more »
Kenya: Bomas Dialogue Team Agrees on Expansion of IEBC Selection Panel
Members of the National Dialogue Committee (NDC) have approved the restructuring of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Selection Panel to include two… Read more »
Kenya: Prison Warder Who Discharged a Weapon Near Lodwar Airstrip Detained
Detectives have taken into custody a Turkana-based prison warder after he discharged a live round near the Lodwar airstrip on Friday. Read more »
Kenya: 'Ruto and I Are United' - Gachagua Says Purported Split in Govt Fictional
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed the purported division between him and President William Ruto terming it as fictional. Read more »
Kenya: Njuri Ncheke Names Linturi Ameru Spokesperson Succeeding Murungi
The Nchuri Ncheke Council of Elders has named Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi the Spokesperson of the Ameru succeeding Kiraitu Murungi. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Committed to Implementation of Elusive Two-Thirds Gender Rule - Gachagua
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said the government is committed to implement the two-thirds gender principle by including more women in leadership positions. Read more »
October 13, 2023
Kenya: Kevin Kiptum Looks to Be the Third Kenyan to Win World Athletics Award
Kelvin Kiptum's star continues to shine as the 23-year old Kenyan was drafted in the preliminary list of 11 nominated for the World Athletics 'Male Athlete of the Year' award, just… Read more »
Kenya: Governor Mwangaza Seeks Senate's Help to Mend Fences With MCAs
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has formally requested the Senate to step in and mediate in the ongoing dispute between herself and the County Assembly. Read more »
Kenya: Pastor Ezekiel Odero Says Ready to Tell Truth on Relationship With Cult Leader Paul Mackenzie
Controversial Pastor Ezekiel Odero has said he is ready to spill the beans concerning his alleged involvement with fellow preacher Paul Mackenzie over starvation cult in Shakahola,… Read more »
Kenya: KRA Sees Huge Potential in Informal Sector's Untapped Tax Base
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is seeing an untapped big tax collection base in the informal sector that could see it expand revenue collection. Read more »
Kenya: Better Eye Health Could Bring Sh22.3 Billion to Kenya's Economy, New Report
Better eye health would add more to Kenya's economy than the coffee market, according to new research that was released during World Sight Day yesterday. Read more »
Tanzania/Cote d'Ivoire: Amrouche's Tanzania Handed Tough 2023 Afcon Draw
Tanzania have been placed in a tough Group F after the draw for next year's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was conducted on Thursday evening in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Pursuing Policies to Harness Cultural Asset Potential
The government is putting in place a solid institutional framework that will protect and promote the country's rich and diverse traditions. Read more »
October 12, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Airways Flight to London Cleared, No Security Threat Detected
UK security has cleared a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to London that was intercepted on Thursday afternoon due to what was described as a 'potential security threat.' Read more »
Kenya: Govt Win as Environment Court Allows Importation, Cultivation of GMOs
The Environment Court has dismissed a petition challenging the importation and cultivation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Lawmakers Call for Ban On Friday Arrests of Legislators
Youthful Azimio La Umoja lawmakers now want Friday arrests to be outlawed unless under exceptional circumstances where police bail will be available in such scenarios. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Flight Diverted to London Airport Due to 'Potential Security Threat'
A Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to London was intercepted on Thursday afternoon due to what was described as a 'potential security threat.' Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Marathon Dares to Dream of a World Record on Home Soil
As the countdown to the 20th edition of the StanChart Marathon continues, organisers of the annual road race are not ruling out the possibility of one of the elite runners smashing… Read more »
Kenya: Parliamentary Approval Will Be Sought Before Haiti Deployment, CS Kindiki Says
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has assured that no deployment of police forces will be done until Parliament approves the decision by the National Security Council for… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Promises NPR to Ramp Up Security, Combat Cattle Theft in Turkana
President William Ruto has said the government is ramping up security operations in Turkana County and its environs to combat cattle rustling. Read more »
Kenya: ODM Opposes Kenya-Led Haiti Police Mission, Says Move Nonstrategic
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has urged the government to reconsider the planned deployment of Kenyan police to lead the Multinational Security Support Mission in… Read more »
Kenya: Experts Welcome Move to Regulate Islamic Financing
Financial experts, primarily drawn from the Islamic faith, have welcomed the move to establish a legal framework to regulate their institutions in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Buy 1 Million Bags From Local Maize Farmer at Sh4,000 Per Bag - Linturi
Farmers across the country can now breathe a sigh of relief after the government announced plans to purchase 1 million bags of maize locally at an enhanced price. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Tops Continental e-Infrastructure Rankings With Above-Average Score
Kenya has emerged at the top in a new ranking assessing e- infrastructure in twenty-five African countries. Read more »