October 06, 2023
Kenya: My Relationship With President Ruto is Rock Solid - DP Gachagua
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said his relationship with President William Ruto is stronger than ever, dispelling speculations pointing to strained relations in the… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Spokesman Mwaura Says Ready to Work Closely With All Ministries
The newly appointed government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has said his office is ready and committed to work closely with all ministries, state departments and agencies. Read more »
Kenya: Don't Read Too Much Into the Cabinet Reshuffle, No One Lost Their Job - DP Gachagua
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked Kenyans not to "read too much" into the decision by President William Ruto to reshuffle some of his Cabinet Secretaries. Read more »
Kenya: 5 Immigration Officials, an Intern Among 15 Arrested Over Passport Fraud
The Directorate of Criminal Investigation's Transnational Organized Crime unit is holding fifteen suspects in connection with corruption allegations at the Immigration Department… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Kenya: New Bill Aims to Put an End to Chaotic Public Transport Fare Hikes
Fare hikes orchestrated by public transport operators may soon become a thing of the past, thanks to a groundbreaking bill designed to regulate commuter fares that is currently… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Emerging As ICT Destination - President Ruto
Kenya's global and continental leadership in ICT is growing, attracting the biggest technology companies in the world. Read more »
Kenya: Nyanza Governors Petition Kindiki to Deploy General Service Unit in Disturbed Sondu Area
Four Governors from the Luo Nyanza region have issued a joint appeal petitioning Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to intervene in Sondu amid reports of inter-ethnic… Read more »
Kenya: 200 e-Bike Riders to Access Healthcare Coverage of Up to Sh200,000
200 eBee riders will access healthcare coverage of up to Sh200,000 through a deal with M-Tiba. Read more »
Kenya: Kuria Vows to Deal With Incompetent Officials as He Heads to New Docket
Moses Kuria, the recently appointed Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management, has pledged to take decisive action against ineffective State… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall to Benefit From U.S.$60 Million Initiative to Improve Urban Connectivity
The Nairobi County Government is set to benefit from a $60 m to improve urban connectivity and promote economic growth in Kenya, Governor Sakaja Johnson has announced . Read more »
Kenya: EU, Unicef Launch Last-Mile Internet Connectivity for Schools in Kenya
As part of her official visit to Kenya, European Union Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen launched the EU's Digital Economy Package for Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: eCitizens Platform Revenue Surges 300% in 3 Months, Reaching Sh4.1 Billion
The revenue generated from fees collected on the eCitizen platform has witnessed a remarkable surge, growing from Sh1.4 billion in June 2023 to an impressive Sh 4.1 billion in… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Deploys Specialized Units to Sondu to Quell Border Clashes
The government has deployed a contingent of specialized police units to contain the escalating violence in Sondu town along Kericho-Kisumu border that has led to loss of lives and… Read more »
Kenya: MOH to Mount Second Oral Polio Vaccine Campaign From Saturday
The Ministry of Health is set to run its second Oral Polio Vaccine campaign for 2023 from Saturday in joint efforts with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Transfer Its 60% Stake At Telkom to UAE Firm, ICA
The government is in talks with Jamhuri/Helios to transfer its 60 percent stake at Telkom Kenya to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) firm, the Infrastructure Corporation of Africa LLC… Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi, Miano Welcome Reassignments in Ruto's First Cabinet Reshuffle
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has welcomed President William Ruto's move to assign him an expanded ministerial portfolio in a reshuffled announced Wednesday night. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Contributes Sh909.5 Billion to the Kenyan Economy
Safaricom contributed Sh909.5 billion into the Kenyan economy in the last financial year that ended in March 2023, a new report notes, even as its role in the Kenyan economy is… Read more »
Kenya: KCB's Mutinda, Prisons' Makuto Named KVF Play-Offs MVPs
KCB setter Esther Mutinda and Kenya Prisons' Elphas Makuto were named the Most Valuable Players at the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) National League play-offs that concluded at… Read more »
Kenya: Over 100 to Participate in East Africa Golf Tour in Machakos
The 14th leg of the East Africa Golf Tour will be held at the 9-hole Machakos Golf Club this coming weekend. Read more »
Kenya: Supreme Court Concludes Hearing on Chitembwe's Appeal Against Graft Conviction
The Supreme Court has concluded the hearing of Justice Said Chitembwe's appeal against a graft conviction by the Justice Mumbi Ngugi-led tribunal that recommended his removal from… Read more »
Kenya: Education Ministry Mulls New Laws to Anchor Munavu Taskforce Reforms
The Ministry of Education is considering legislative proposals to anchor the implementation of recommendations by the Presidential Working Group Party on Education. Read more »
Kenya: Old Mutual Opens 2nd Integrated Financial Services Branch in Nairobi
Old Mutual Kenya has opened its second Integrated Financial Service (IFS) branch in Nairobi to provide customers with comprehensive financial solutions under one roof. Read more »
Kenya: Equity Eyes East African Regional Trade Through Cross-Border Banking
Equity Bank seeks to boost East African regional trade through the introduction of real-time cross-border payments and banking solutions. Read more »
Kenya: KNUT Wants Collaboration With TSC in Teachers Recruitment
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has appealed to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to join forces with the union in the recruitment and hiring of new teachers. Read more »
Kenya: COTU (K) Opposes Retrogressive Forex Hoarding Bill, Cites Economic Setback
The Central Organization of Trade Unions (Kenya), COTU (K), has vehemently opposed the proposed Forex Hoarding Bill, 2023, terming it retrogressive and potentially harmful to the… Read more »