October 01, 2023
Kenya: World Road Running Champs - Kimeli Earns Bronze as Ethiopia Sweep 1-2
Nicholas Kimeli closed down his season with a bronze medal in the inaugural 5km race at the World Road Running Championships in Riga, as he finished third behind the Ethiopian duo… Read more »
Kenya: 10,000 Attendees Expected During Mashujaa Day Celebrations - PS Omollo
The government says 10,000 attendees are expected during the 60th Mashujaa Day celebrations set for October 20 in Kericho. Read more »
Kenya: Lawyer Ahmednassir Wants IG Koome Probed on Claims Junior Officers Tried to Bribe Him
Renowned city lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi is calling on Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome to resign for inaction following startling confessions that junior police officers… Read more »
Kenya: Chebet Leads Kenyan 1-2 in Clinching 5km Title at World Road Running Champs
Beatrice Chebet led a Kenyan 1-2 finish as she won the inaugural 5km title at the World Road Running Championships in Riga, Latvia on Sunday, with a blazing time of 14:35. Read more »
Kenya: Each Police Officer Should Be Paid a Minimum of Sh150,000 Net - Ledama Ole Kina
Narok Senator Ledama Ole kina now says each police officer should be paid a minimum of sh150,000 as their Net salary in order to curb corruption in the police service. Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi Lauds National Govt, Counties Collaboration to Boost Tourism
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has lauded the collaboration between county and national governments in efforts to boost tourism in the country. Read more »
September 30, 2023
Kenya: We Will Not Privatise the Port of Mombasa, President Ruto Affirms
President William Ruto has affirmed that the government is not planning to privatise the Port of Mombasa amid claims from a section of opposition leaders. Read more »
Egypt: Egyptian Hamdi Wins First Arab and African Bronze Medal in Darts World Cup
Maryem Hamdi, the Egyptian champion of the Darts (darts) team, won the bronze medal at the 2023 World Cup of Darts being held in Esbjerg, Denmark, from 22 September to 1 October… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Picks New Company Secretary As Kathryne Maundu Resigns
Linda Mesa Wambani will, from tomorrow, be the new Safaricom Company Secretary following the resignation of Kathryne Maundu. Read more »
September 29, 2023
Kenya: Mudavadi Says China's Substantial Investment in Kenya Accelerating Development
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has lauded China's substantial foreign direct investment in Kenya, underscoring its crucial role in advancing critical infrastructure… Read more »
September 28, 2023
Kenya: Court Exonerates Health Care Provider, Mother Criminalised for Abortion
The Chief Magistrates Court in Makadara fully acquitted Samson Mwita a licensed health care provider, and Grace Wanjiku, a mother of an adolescent girl, on all charges of procuring… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Leasing Out Idle Land to Private Investors, President Ruto Says
President William Ruto says the government is in the process of leasing out idle land held by public institutions to private investors. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o Appointed UN Adviser on Local Govts
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has appointed Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o as an advisor on Local and Regional governments. Read more »
September 27, 2023
Africa: Kenya Wins Bid to Host 2027 Africa Cup of Nations With Uganda, Tanzania
The East Africa Pamoja Bid by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to bring the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations to the region has been successful, with the CAF Executive Committee voting for the… Read more »
Kenya: African Development Bank Blacklists Kenyan Firm Over Fraud
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has blacklisted Joycot General Contractors Limited for engaging in fraudulent practices. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Take Further Steps to Formalize Kosovo's Recognition
Kenya has expressed its readiness to officially recognize the independence of Kosovo, a landlocked breakaway country located in the Balkans in southeastern Europe. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Seeks Cross-Border Allies to Strengthen War on Drug Trafficking
Kenya has appealed for increased cross-border cooperation among African nations to combat the escalating drug trafficking crisis that has plagued the continent. Read more »
Kenya: All Agencies Charged With Preventing Corruption Must Be on Red Alert - Mudavadi
Anti-corruption agencies have been directed to enhance their preventive role and actions to achieve the desired results in the war against graft. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Settles Sh35.32 Billionn for Credit Fuel Under a Government-to-Government Deal
Kenya has settled Sh35.32 billion in credit fuel that was signed early this year under the government-to-government (G-to-G) deal with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates… Read more »
Kenya: NLC Faces Scrutiny on Digitization of Land Records Amid Funding Issues
The National Land Commission (NLC) is seeking additional budgetary allocation to facilitate the digitization of over 30 million land-related records through the Ardhisasa System. Read more »
Kenya: 16-Year-Old Juvenile Suspect in Eric Maigo's Murder Arrested
The prime suspect in the murder of slain Nairobi Hospital Finance Director Eric Maigo, has been arrested. Read more »
Kenya: NBK Unveils 'National Business Forum' to Empower SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will access funds as well as financial advisory services through a partnership between the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) and The Leadership… Read more »
Kenya: EACC Says Investigating Over 150 Cases of Academic Certificates Forgery in the Public Service
The Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) says it is investigating over 150 cases of academic certificates forgery by public services employees. Read more »
Kenya: Aladwa, Two MCAs Acquitted in Azimio Protest Case
The High Court has dismissed the incitement case against Makadara Member of Parliament George Aladwa, along with two Members of the Nairobi County Assembly Peter Imwatok… Read more »
Kenya: Parliament Watchdog Committee Calls for Audit of CBC Classroom Construction Funds
The Parliamentary watchdog committee has demanded a special audit on the expenditure of Sh4.5 billion used for the construction of phase 2 of the Competency-Based Curriculum… Read more »