October 11, 2023
Kenya: Why Kelvin Kiptum Almost Withdrew From Chicago Marathon Before Clocking a World Record
The coach of newly crowned marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum says the 23-year-old was on the verge of withdrawing from the Chicago Marathon due to a slight tonsillitis. Read more »
Kenya: 'Thank You for Being an Obedient Son,' Kiptum's Father Praises Him After World Record Feat
Samson Cheruiyot, father to newly-crowned world record holder for the men's marathon Kelvin Kiptum, has thanked his son for remaining obedient and for not digressing from his… Read more »
Kenya: Six in the City but Not Satisfied - Coach Beldine Wants More From Rising Starlets
Despite hitting Angola for six at the Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday in the first leg of their FIFA U20 Women's World Cup second round qualifiers, Rising Starlets head coach… Read more »
Kenya: Artcaffé Targets Rich Neighbourhoods With a New Outlet at Village Market
Artcaffé Group has opened a new outlet in Nairobi's Village Market Shopping Complex as it targets surrounding affluent areas. Read more »
Kenya: CS Tuya in Court for Sh425,000 Child Upkeep From Abusive Husband
Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has dragged her husband, Stephen Saibulu, to court claiming that he is physically and emotionally abusive. Read more »
Kenya: Muhoroni Youth Slapped With Hefty Sanctions for Abandoned KCB Tie
FKF Premier League side Muhoroni Youth will have to play their next five home matches away from their home ground in Muhoroni, and in an empty stadium, after the Football Kenya… Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki Says Police Officers Who Serve in a Station for More Than 3 Years to Be Transferred
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has avvered that police officers who have served for more than three years in a station will be transferred . Read more »
Kenya: AFC Leopards Send Tom Juma Packing, Line Up Czech Coach as Replacement
AFC Leopards have lost patience with head coach Tom Juma and have fired him, and will replace him with Czech tactician Tomas Trucha who will return to the den for a second stint. Read more »
Kenya: NCBA Borrowers to Pay More for Loans As the Lender Moves to Increase Lending Rate
Borrowers of the NCBA Bank are set to pay more for loans taken as the lender moves to increase the lending rate. Read more »
October 10, 2023
Kenya: Corruption in Public Sector Still Widespread in Kenya, PWC New Report
Kenya's public sector is still rife with corruption, a new report shows, even as government efforts to eradicate the vice persist. Read more »
Kenya: Kuria Roots for Traditional Knowledge, Jurisprudence to Fix Emerging Challenges
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has called for the deployment of traditional knowledge and jurisprudence to address emerging challenges including climate change and… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Unveil National Dress By October 10, 2024 - Heritage PS
Kenya is working to unveil a harmonized national dress by October 2024, the country's State Department for the Arts and Heritage has announced. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Kenyatta Condemns Renewed Violence in Eastern DR Congo, Urges Commitment to Talks
Former Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta has condemned renewed hostilities in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where the Congolese army and allied troops are battling… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Should Not Take Sides in the Israel-Palestine Conflict - Wamalwa
Former Defence Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa has weighed in on the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict urging President William Ruto's administration not to take sides. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Endorses Extradition Treaty With UAE, Mozambique
Kenya's Cabinet has approved the signing of Extradition Agreements between Kenya and the governments of the United Arab Emirates and Mozambique. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Approves Power of Mercy Policy to Promote Rehabilitation
The Cabinet has approved a national policy on the Power of Mercy as part of reforms geared at promoting rehabilitation of offenders. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Names New Agency to Probe Road, Rail and Maritime Accidents
The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a special unit dedicated to the investigations of accidents in the roads, rail, pipeline and maritime sectors. Read more »
Kenya: Margaret Kenyatta Opens Student-Led International Conference At Bomas
Former First Lady Margaret Kenyatta on Monday presided over the official opening of the 55th Annual Round Square International Conference (RSIC) at the Bomas of Kenya Auditorium,… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Reaffirms Commitment to Sports Infrastructure Modernization
The administration of President William Ruto has said the government is committed to delivering on an ambitious program aimed at equipping sports facilities in the country in a bid… Read more »
Kenya: First Lady Rachel Ruto Leads Utamaduni Day Celebrations At Bomas
First Lady Rachel Ruto on Tuesday graced the inaugural of Utamaduni Day celebrations at the Bomas of Kenya of Kenya in Nairobi as the government marked the first public observance. Read more »
Kenya: Indonesian Arrested At JKIA With 38.4kg Ivory Stock Valued At Sh10mn
Authorities have apprehended an Indonesian in an ivory smuggling operation after uncovering 38.4kg ivory consignment valued at approximately Sh10 million. Read more »
Kenya: All Eyes On Machakos As Cross Country Season Begins
Hundreds of athletes are expected to congregate at the Machakos People's Park on Saturday as the 2023/2024 Athletics Kenya (AK) Cross Country Series begins. Read more »
Kenya: Khalwale Among 2 Petitioners Seeking Malala's Ouster From UDA SG Post
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has filled a petition at the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party Dispute Resolutions Committee seeking the removal of Secretary General Cleophas… Read more »
Kenya: How Moi Day, Huduma Day Gave Way to Utamaduni Day
Kenya was preparing to observe Utamaduni Day, which replaced a long-observed October 10 holiday, on Tuesday marking the transition from Moi Day, whose observance was discontinued… Read more »
Kenya: KQ Confirms Medical Emergency on London-Bound Flight, Laud Crew Response
The Kenya Airways (KQ) Tuesday confirmed that one of its planes, a Boeing 787, declared a medical emergency after a passenger was taken ill on Monday. Read more »