September 05
Uganda: Cheptegei's Estranged Partner Still Being Treated for Burns
Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who was admitted at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret with multiple burns from a domestic quarrel with her estranged partner, is… Read more »
Botswana: Smart Applications to Expand to Botswana
Biometric tech company Smart Applications International plans to expand into Botswana to capture a larger market share in the southern African country. Read more »
Kenya: Environment CS Duale Attends 10th Amcen Special Session On Drought Resilience in Abidjan
Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is representing Kenya at the 10th Special Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment… Read more »
Kenya: Unlocking Kenyan Fintech Potential - Trends Research Sponsors Africa Fintech Summit 2024
Trends Research, a leading data technology company headquartered in the Innovation Hub, DIFC, Dubai, is excited to sponsor the Africa Fintech Summit 2024, taking place from… Read more »
Kenya: Inside Malindi's Ultimate Retreat for Mind, Body, and Soul At Lion in the Sun Resort
If there's one town in Kenya that has earned its place as the ultimate coastal retreat for the world's elite, it's Malindi. Read more »
Kenya: Peerless Beatrice Chebet Runs World Leading Time to Win in Zurich
Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet ran a world leading time of 14 minutes, 9.52 seconds to win the 5,000m race at the penultimate round of the Diamond League in Zurich,… Read more »
Kenya: Absa Spends Sh60bn in Sustainability Efforts in 2023
Absa Bank Kenya invested Sh60 billion into sustainability initiatives in 2023, highlighting growing investments in clean as well as projects that support communities. Read more »
Kenya: Government Vows Justice for Slain Ugandan Athlete Rebecca Cheptegei
Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has pledged that the government will pursue justice for Rebecca Cheptegei, the Ugandan athlete who tragically passed away early Thursday… Read more »
September 04
Uganda: Ugandan Athlete Rebecca Cheptegei to Be Airlifted to Nairobi for Specialized Treatment
Hospitalized Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei is set to be airlifted to Nairobi for a specialized treatment. Read more »
Kenya: Concerns Raised Over Kenya's Bloated Wage Bill
Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) Chairperson Lynn Mengich has termed the country's wage bill as bloated, raising concerns over the current 43 percent public wage bill to… Read more »
Kenya: Fading Protests Boost Kenya's Private Sector Activity in August
Kenya's private sector activity improved last month for the first time since May due to the cooling of the recent anti government protests. Read more »
Kenya: Ban On Third Term Extra-Curricular Activities, Prayer Day Still Stands - Kipsang
The government has maintained the ban on social activities in schools including prayer days, school visits during third term. Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Court Denies Bail for Kenyan Fugitive Kevin Kang'ethe Who Was Extradited After Dramatic Escape, Recapture
A U.S. court has denied bail for Kenyan fugitive Kevin Adam Kinyanjui Kang'ethe after he pleaded not guilty to the murder of Margaret Mbitu, a crime that has drawn international… Read more »
Kenya: Labour CS Mutua Addresses JKIA Workers Amid Privatization Concerns
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua engaged over 1,000 aviation workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Wednesday, addressing mounting… Read more »
Kenya: County Workers Threaten Strike Over Pay Disparities, Issue 21-Day Notice
Devolved units across Kenya's 47 counties are facing a looming crisis as county government workers threaten to down tools over unresolved pay grievances. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi CBD Set for Major Overhaul Under Sakaja's New Initiative
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced an ambitious Central Business District (CBD) revitalization program aimed at giving the city center a much-needed facelift. Read more »
Kenya: Man Killed, Tens of Families Displaced After Nakuru Flash Floods
A man was swept away by storm water and tens of families displaced in Kaptembwa area of Nakuru West as heavy rains pounded the area. Read more »
Kenya: Agnes Wanjiru's Family Demands Justice, Decries Delays in British Soldier Murder Probe
The family of Agnes Wanjiru, a Kenyan woman allegedly killed by a British soldier in 2012, has voiced their frustration over ongoing delays in the investigation. Read more »
Africa: Ruto Meets 6 African Leaders in Beijing to Drum Up Support for Raila's AUC Bid
President William Ruto on Wednesday met with 6 African presidents in Beijing China to drum up support for the Azimio leader Raila Odinga's African Union (AU) Commission… Read more »
Kenya: 20 Recruitment Agencies Deregistered for Non-Compliance
Twenty recruitment agencies have been de-registered as the state moves to curb the proliferation of agencies that facilitate job seekers seeking to travel abroad. Read more »
Kenya: Sports PS Tum Ready to Push Limits At Nairobi City Expressway Marathon
Sports Principal Secretary Peter Tum is looking forward to competing in the 6km fun run at this Sunday's Nairobi City Expressway Marathon. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Push for Audit of County Revenue Collection Firms to Curb Billions in Losses
External revenue collection firms hired by counties are under scrutiny as Members of Parliament (MPs) push for legislation to mandate the Office of the Auditor-General to audit… Read more »
Kenya: We Should Minimize Bank Accounts, We Don't Need 300 - Gathungu to Counties
The Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has urged counties to reduce bank accounts they operate from a high of 300 to less than 10 so as to eliminate dormancy and ensure the effective… Read more »
September 03
Kenya: CBK Requests CMA Review of Irregular Trades Involving NSSF
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has requested the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to investigate irregular trading activities involving the National Social Security Fund (NSSF)… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Breweries Pump Sh3mn Into Driftwood Sevens
Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), through its flagship brand Tusker, has handed a Sh3mn sponsorship for the fifth round of the 2024 National Sevens Circuit, the Driftwood Sevens,… Read more »