October 12, 2023
Kenya: Court Extends Mackenzie's Detention By a Week Amid Radicalization Reports
A Mombasa court has issued an order for the continued detention of controversial televangelist Paul Mackenzie of the Shakahola starvation cult amid claims of radicalization in… Read more »
Kenya: Marathon Legend Tips Kiptum, Kipchoge for Podium Sweep at Paris Olympics - But With a Disclaimer
Kenyan marathon legend Ibrahim Hussein believes newly crowned world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and two-time Olympics champion Eliud Kipchoge can lead Kenya to a podium sweep in… Read more »
Kenya: Police Probe Mystery of Dead Agent Inside a Car at DCI Headquarters
Authorities have opened an inquest into the death of a detective attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations suspected to have taken his own life on Wednesday at the… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Investigating Mackenzie's Letter Directing Followers to Fast to Death While in Prison
The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating a letter from cult leader Paul Mackenzie instructing his followers to fast unto death while in custody. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki Says 10 Suspects Arrested in Connection With Sondu Clashes
Ten people have been arrested in connection with clashes at the Kericho-Kisumu border in Sondu that have left seven people dead and disrupted normally in the region. Read more »
Kenya: Kitui Becomes Latest County to Embrace Safaricom's MyCounty App
Kitui county in partnership with Safaricom has signed up for MyCounty app to increase its own-source revenue collections. Read more »
Kenya: Harambee Starlet Shines With Quickfire Brace in Champions League
Harambee Starlets forward Marjolene Nekesa scored twice in nine minutes last night as she helped her club Slavia Prague to a 5-0 victory against Romania's Olimpia Cluj in the UEFA… Read more »
October 11, 2023
Kenya: Government Cancels Cuban Doctors Deal
Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Susan Nakhumicha has announced that the government will not be renewing a deal with Cuban doctors. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Announces Planned Power Outages in 4 Counties
Kenya Power has revealed scheduled power outages set to affect four counties on Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: Why You Risk Going to Jail for Using President Ruto's 'Mambo Ni Matatu' Catchphrase Without Permission
Anyone seeking to use the now popular "Mambo Ni Matatu" catchphrase will be required to first seek permission from President William Ruto. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Terminates Renewal of Contracts With Cuban Doctors, CS Nakhumicha Says
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has said the government would not renew its contract with Cuban medical professionals who came to Kenya six years ago to fill openings at… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Calls on the Maasai Leaders to Embrace Girls' Education
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged the Maasai community to promote the education of girls for development. Read more »
Kenya: Central Kenya Leaders Rally Behind MP Ndindi Nyoro for 2032 Presidential Bid
A section of Central Kenya leaders have urged Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro to consider running for the presidency in 2032 "because he has what it takes". Read more »
Kenya: King Charles III Set for Historic Kenya Visit October 31
King Charles III and the Queen are set to visit Kenya at the end of this month, in a historic visit tracing back in 1952 when Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne in the… Read more »
Kenya: EACC Recovers Stolen Land Worth Sh1.2 Billion on Chale Island
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has reclaimed 31 acres of land, valued at Sh 1.2 billion, from private developers on Kwale's Chale Island. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Fill Vacant Chief, Assistant Chiefs Posts in 90 Days - CS Kindiki
The government will undertake the process of filling vacant chief and assistant chief positions in the next ninety days after they concluded the procedural process. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Orders Dismissal of 29 Forest Officials Over Corruption
President William Ruto has ordered the dismissal of 29 Kenya Forest Service officials over corruption and incompetence. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Calls for International Cooperation in Refugee Integration
Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged for increased cooperation and support to address the challenges and opportunities of… Read more »
Kenya: 4 Police Officers Arrested for Extortion on Thika-Garissa Highway
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives have apprehended four police officers for alleged involvement in extorting money from motorists on the Thika-Garissa… Read more »
Kenya: Konza in a Deal With Seza to Develop the Metropolis
Konza Technopolis has partnered with the Special Economic Zone Authority (SEZA) to bolster development at the Machakos-based metropolis. Read more »
Kenya: KRA Redeploys Commissioner Nyawanda to the Customs and Border Control Unit
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has re-deployed Lilian Nyawanda as the Commissioner of Customs and Border Control (C&BC). Read more »
Kenya: Double World Champ Kipyegon Leads List for World Female Athlete of the Year
Double World record holder and double World Champion Faith Kipyegon leads the list of 11 nominees released by World Athletics on Wednesday afternoon, for the 2023 female athlete of… Read more »
Kenya: Aga Khan University Hospitals Now Paperless to Enhance Efficiency, Research
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has completed the implementation of a new Electronic Health Records (EHR) system. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Seeks Increased Increased Capitation to Cater for School Meals
The Ministry of Education will now be pushed to revise the capitation of primary schools upwards following a resolution by the National Assembly seeking to increase the capitation… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Transform National Government Administration Officials to Boost Efficiency, Service Delivery
The Kenyan government has reiterated its dedication to bringing about visible changes in the operations of National Government Administration Officials (NGAOs) throughout the… Read more »