September 20, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Work With Civil Society to Build Awareness on Huduma Number Rollout
The government and the civil society have committed to undertake more public education to raise awareness on the proposed digital ID. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Reassures Public on Security of Maisha Number Digital ID
The government has assured the public that the Unique Personal Identifier (UPI), Maisha Number, set to be rolled out on September 29 will be a secure database. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Ramp Up Specialized Units in Northern, Coastal Regions - Kindiki
The government will deploy additional specialized forces and elite unites to the Northern and Upper Coastal regions, including Tana River and Lamu Counties, to pursue and… Read more »
Kenya: Passport Backlog Reported in May Was Understated, Audit Has Shown - Kindiki
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki now says passport backlog reported at 42,000 on May 31 may have been understated. Read more »
Kenya: Konza to Host Global Innovation Conference
Kenya has formally received hosting rights for the 2024 IASP (International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation) world conference. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kuria Apologizes Over Fuel Price Hike Remarks
Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has apologised over his remarks on fuel price increase. Read more »
Kenya: Biden Hails President Ruto's Willingness to Send Security Personnel to Haiti
US President Joe Biden has hailed President William Ruto's willingness for Kenya to serve as the lead nation for the UN-backed security support mission in Haiti. Read more »
Kenya: Eradicating Tsetse Fly in Kenya to Save Kenyan Farmers Sh21 Billion Annually - DP Gachagua
Eminent scientists in Africa have been challenged to develop solutions for "African problems," during the ongoing global conference to address the challenge of tsetse flies and… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Korea Govts Conclude Second Stage of EIPP Projects
The Kenyan and Korean governments today concluded the second phase of the Economic Innovation Partnership Program (EIPP), whose purpose is to fast-track development at Konza… Read more »
Kenya: KQ Hands Over Boeing B737-700 Aircraft to Mang'u High School to Support CBC
Kenya Airways has handed over a Boeing B737-700 aircraft to the Mang'u High school in support of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). Read more »
Kenya: Konza Unveils Blueprint for Industrial Roadmap
Konza Technopolis has launched an Economic Innovation Partnership Programme report, which will act as a blueprint for the implementation of industrial setups in the smart city. Read more »
Kenya: Open University Goes Live, First Enrollment Starts
The Open University of Kenya application portal has opened today, allowing students to start applying for courses. Read more »
Kenya: Pharmacy Board Recalls Kenyan-Made 'Tamedol' Paracetamol Oral Solution
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has recalled Kenyan-made 'Tamedol' Paracetamol Oral Solution for failing to meet market authorization requirements. Read more »
September 19, 2023
Kenya: Govt Unveils Toll Free Hotline for Reporting Illegal Logging
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry has unveiled '0800724570' as the 24-hour toll free telephone number for reporting illegal forest activities including… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Pays Tribute to Fallen KDF Personnel After Lamu Helicopter Crash
President William Ruto has mourned Kenya Defence Force (KDF) personnel who lost their lives following helicopter crash in Lamu on Monday night. Read more »
Kenya: Artificial Intelligence Searches Hit Record High, Google Survey
More Kenyans are searching for artificial intelligence (AI) online, new data reveals, with job searches among the most requested terms. Read more »
Kenya: Details Emerge On Dismissal of Ezra Chiloba From Communication Authority of Director General Post
Immediate Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) Director General (DG) Ezra Chiloba has been accused of applying for and self-approving a mortgage loan without following the right… Read more »
Kenya: 10 KDF Officials Successfully Complete U.S.-Led Joint Terminal Attack Controller Course
Ten members of the Kenya Defence Forces graduated from the Kenya Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) course on Friday, becoming the first KDF cohort to complete the United… Read more »
Kenya: Army Launches Inquiry Into Crash of Surveillance Helicopter in Lamu
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has constituted a Board of Inquiry to probe Tuesday's night fatal crash of surveillance helicopter in Lamu. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua to Convene Emergency Response Team Over El Nino
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will convene the National Emergency Response Committee to deliberate on the country's preparedness on the expected El Nino rains. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Vows to Expel Rogue Officials From Kenya's Border Posts
The government has put on notice officials working on the Kenya-Busia border over involving themselves in graft. Read more »
Africa: Align Global Capital With SDGs for a Sustainable Future - President Ruto
President William Ruto has called on the international community to mobilize and direct resources towards addressing impediments to Sustainable Development Goals. Read more »
Kenya: National Dialogue Committee on Bi-Partisan Talks to Hold Public Hearings on September 22
The National Dialogue Committee spearheading the Kenya Kwanza, Azimio La Umoja bi-partisan talks is set to commence public hearings from Friday. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Fashion Label the Wakilisha Collection Unveils Their New Fall 2023 Collection At This Year's New York Fashion Week
New York-based Kenyan fashion designer and co-founder of The Wakilisha Collection, Justin Mungai, along with co- designer and CFO Linda Kieu and COO Gatere Kigamwa, unveiled their… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Declare Uncollected Passports Invalid Past Pick-Up Dates - Kindiki
The government has resolved to declare uncollected passports invalid once applicants fail to pick them on schedule. Read more »