September 13, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Inches Closer to Digital ID as PSs Endorse Proposed Document
Kenyans could soon begin using a digital ID after a critical government committee endorsed the proposed design and security features of a new card. Read more »
Kenya: AG Muturi Defends Finance Act 2023 as Properly Passed
Attorney general Justine Muturi on Wednesday strongly defended the Finance Act 2023 which twelve petitioners want the court to declare it unconstitutional. Read more »
Kenya: Boost for Shujaa From NOC-K Ahead of Paris Olympics Qualifier
Ahead of this weekend's Africa Paris 2024 Olympic qualifier in Harare, Zimbabwe, the National Sevens team received a Ksh1.5 million boost from the National Olympic Committee of… Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki Opens Lamu East Sub County Headquarters Following Increased Terror Attacks
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has officially opened the Lamu East Sub-County Headquarters on Wednesday following an array of terrorist attacks in the county. Read more »
Kenya: Head of Public Service Koskei Urges Foreign Missions to Support Studies to Fight Corruption
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has urged foreign missions to support efforts to carry out empirical studies on true scale of corruption in the country. Read more »
Kenya: 49% of Kenyans Believe Country Headed in the Right Direction - TIFA Poll
A new opinion poll released by Trends and Insights For Africa (TIFA) Research firm shows that 49 percent of respondents believe Kenyan is heading in the right way. Read more »
Kenya: Synthetic Fertilizers Detrimental to Kenyan Soil
Last month, President William Ruto announced the commencement of the second phase of the fertilizer subsidy program that saw the prices of fertilizer drop further to Sh2,500, down… Read more »
East Africa: Kenya Set to Host Regional Tourism Expo in November
It is Kenya's turn to host the 3rd edition of the East Africa Regional Tourism Expo (EARTE) slated for November as the country roots for regional tourism. Read more »
Kenya: CBK Chairperson Nominee Andrew Musangi Vows to Enhance CBK Scrutiny
The nominee for the Chairperson for the Central Bank of Kenya Andrew Musangi has recommended the oversight and scrutiny of the Central Bank of Kenya especially when it comes to… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Kenya: Female Cabinet Secretaries Top Infotrak's List of Poor Performers
Women Cabinet Secretaries in President William Ruto's Cabinet have received poor rankings, in the latest Infotrak survey. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Moves to Expedite Issuance of Certificates of Good Conduct
The Government has launched a comprehensive effort to resolve the persistent issues of delays and unavailability surrounding the processing and issuance of certificates of good… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Scores C Plain Rating in First Year - Infotrak Survey
One year into his presidency, President William Ruto has scored a C plain rating in a survey conducted by Infotrak between August 21 - 23, 2023, with 55 percent as the mean average… Read more »
Kenya: Kaluma Suffers Supreme Court Defeat in Anti-LGBTQ Suit
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by Homa Bay Town lawmaker Peter Kaluma contesting decisions by the High Court and Court of Appeal allowing registration of LGBTQ lobby… Read more »
Kenya: Employment Authority Seeks to Fill DG Position
The National Employment Authority (NEA) is looking for a new Director General (DG) to implement the government's bottom-up economic agenda of job creation for thousands of… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Wins Supreme Court Battle Over Jurisdiction on Electoral Code Breaches
The Supreme Court has affirmed the Electoral and Boundaries Commission's (IEBC) mandate over cases arising from the breach of the Electoral Code of Conduct, dismissing two rulings… Read more »
Kenya: Senator Chesang, MP Jalango Threaten Legal Action Against Blogger, Daily Over Defamation
Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang and Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor aka Jalango have threatened to sue blogger Cyprian Nyakundi and a local publication dubbed Weekly Citizen Newspaper… Read more »
Kenya: Brussels Airlines Eyes 6 Weekly Flights Between Brussels and Nairobi in 2024
Brussels Airlines will, starting next year, begin flying between Nairobi and Belgium's Brussels six times a week as the airline seeks to expand its presence on the African… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Scale Up Cybercrime Law Enforcement Through Regulations
The government is keen to operationalize the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act of 2018 by putting in place strong regulations. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Cease Issuance of Second Generation Identify Cards After September 30
Kenya will cease the issuance of second generation identity cards after September 30 following the scheduled launched of a UPI-based system on September 29. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Shuts Utility Supply in 8 Counties for Network Maintenance
Kenya Power has announced scheduled outages in parts of eight counties to facilitate maintenance works on its distribution network. Read more »
Kenya: Young Runner Purity Chepkirui Tipped for More Glory in Future Competitions
The 2021 World Under 20 1500m champion Purity Chepkirui has been tipped for great things in the future after a successful stint in the junior ranks. Read more »
Kenya: Musangi Puts Net Worth at Sh1.2 Billion With Portfolios in Real Estate, Stock Market
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Board Chairperson nominee Andrew Musangi has reported his net worth at Sh1.2bn with portfolios in real estate, the stock exchange and bonds. Read more »
Kenya: Shujaa Coach Bling Adopts No-Nonsense Approach to Quest for Olympics Qualification
National rugby 7s team coach Kelvin 'Bling' Wambua says they will not treat any team lightly when they take to the field this weekend for the Rugby Africa 7s in Harare, Zimbabwe. Read more »
Kenya: Coach Firat, Skipper Olunga Sing Praises of Kenyans in Qatar After Massive Doha Support
Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat and skipper Michael Olunga have hugely praised the Kenyan community living in Qatar for the massive support they showed last Thursday, as… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Cybercrime Taskforce Seeks Public Input on Proposed Regulations
The National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) has initiated a public participation campaign to gather input on the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (CMCA)… Read more »