September 19, 2023
Kenya: You Are Next, Interior CS Kindiki Warns Custom Officials At Malaba
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kindiki Kithure has vowed to improve services at Busia and Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP) by cleaning-up the offices in an effort to eradicate… Read more »
Kenya: People With Mobility Challenges Benefit From 106 Wheelchairs From Walkabout Foundation in Kisii
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has asked residents of Kisii not to shun People With Disabilities(PWD) and at the same time urged caregivers not to hide them from the public. Read more »
Kenya: Education Ministry to Change Grading Structure of KCSE Exams
The Ministry of Education is set to change the grading structure of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams to reflect the dominant aptitudes and interests of… Read more »
September 18, 2023
Kenya: Treasury Warns of Looming Debt Crisis
The National Treasury is warning of a looming debt crisis as a result of global shocks and a slowdown in economic growth. Read more »
Kenya: Human Rights Groups Sue Inspector General Koome Over 2017 Police Killings in Nairobi
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI), and Khelef Khalifa, a Mombasa resident have jointly filed a lawsuit against Inspector General of… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Don't Trust The Courts – The Main Factors Behind This Trend
The international reputation of the Kenyan judiciary is running high following a raft of judicial reforms brought on by the 2010 constitution. The reforms, displays of… Read more »
Kenya: Former Mungiki Leader Maina Njenga Released By Abductors in Limuru
Former Mungiki leaders Maina Njenga was released by his abductors after spending 24 hours with them. Read more »
Kenya/Zimbabwe: Olympics-Bound Shujaa Bring JKIA to Life As They Jet Back From Harare
Activities at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Terminal 1A arrivals area almost came to a standstill Monday night as national sevens team Shujaa were treated to a… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Fires a Warning Shot at Militant Elements Amid Surge in Attacks
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed government's commitment to tackling violent extremism in the country in the wake of ambushes targeting security personal. Read more »
Kenya: State Seeks 6 More Months to Continue Holding Cult Leader Mackenzie, Associates
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on Monday applied for an extension of custody for cult leader Paul Mackenzie and his 27 co-accused persons for another 180 days. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Exports First Consignment of Avocados to India
Kenya has exported its first batch of avocados to India as the country seeks to expand its market in Asia. Read more »
Kenya: Multichoice Says Piracy Killing Local Entertainment Industry
Multichoice has said that piracy in the country is killing the local entertainment industry. Read more »
Kenya: Hearing of Case Facing Former Mungiki Leader Maina Njenga Set for December 4
The hearing of the case facing former Mungiki leader Mana Njenga is now set for December 4. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Launches Protection Against Domestic Violence Rules to End Gender Based Violence
The government has announced the first national plan to end gender-based violence (GBV), following up on years of concerted efforts to address the issue and provide safety to those… Read more »
Kenya: SGR, Port to Boost Kenya's 'Cool Logistics' Plan With Netherlands, CS Murkomen Says
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has disclosed that the country will collaborate with the Netherlands on the development of Cool Logistics Corridor to… Read more »
Africa: Kenya Hosts Global Conference On Tackling 'Sleeping Sickness' in Africa
More than 300 participants from across Africa are meeting this week in Kenya, to discuss ways of tackling the African Trypanosomiasis, commonly known as sleeping sickness or… Read more »
Kenya: Education Officials Rule Out Closure of Kisumu Boys Following Unrest
Education officials have ruled out closing down Kisumu Boys High School following a fire outbreak on Sunday that gutted down a dormitory and a store. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom, Britam to Allow Kenyans to Buy Insurance Covers for as Little as Sh25 Daily
Customers using Safaricom services will now be able to buy insurance covers for as little as Sh25 through a deal with Britam Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Targets Asian Golfers to Grow Visitor Arrivals
Kenya is relying on Malaysian golfers to grow its tourism market share from the Asian market that has continued to grow in the recent past. Read more »
Kenya: SGR Extension to Malaba Open for Private Investment - CS Murkomen
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has assured that the government is committed to constructing the remaining phases of the Standard Gauge Railway to include… Read more »
Kenya: Why Shujaas Dedicated Africa 7s Title to Two-Try Hero Patrick Odongo
National Sevens team Shujaa dedicated their Africa 7s trophy and Olympic qualification to team member Patrick Odongo, who scored two tries in the final against South Africa. Read more »
September 17, 2023
Kenya: Key Partners in Drive to Curb Rising Sexual and GBV Cases
The rise in number of cases of gender-based violence in the country is the subject of a new Government-backed campaign set to start tomorrow. Read more »
Kenya: At Least 4 People Killed After Vehicle Runs Over IED in Mandera
At least four civilians were on Saturday killed when their vehicle ran over an Improvised Explosive Device in Qurqura area, Elwak, Mandera County. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom and Apple to Work on MPESA Partnership, President Ruto Says
Telecommunication giant, Safaricom, will be developing a partnership with Apple Inc. to integrate MPESA and its Paypal platform. Read more »
Kenya: Ethiopia's Tsegay Breaks Faith Kipyegon's 5,000m World Record
Ethiopia's Gudaf Tsegay has shattered Faith Kipyegon's 5,000m World record, clocking a brilliant 14:00.21 to clinch the Diamond Trophy in Eugene, Oregon on Sunday. Read more »