August 17, 2023
Kenya: Vihiga Farmer Wins Sh1 Million Omoka na EPL Grand Prize
A farmer from Vihiga county has become the second winner of the Omoka na EPL grand prize by Odibets. Read more »
Kenya/Burkina Faso: Malkia Strikers Intensify Charge for Paris Olympics By Mauling Burkina Faso at Africa Volleyball Champs
The national women's volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, continued with their dominance at the Africa Women's Volleyball Championships in Yaounde, Cameroon with a straight sets win… Read more »
Kenya: Why Rugby Sevens Legend Collins Injera Loves Cooking
For many, the name Collins Injera invokes images of a marauding and muscular rugby player slaloming with the ball towards the try line. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Tells Whitman to Stop Meddling in Kenya's Affairs
Azimio La Umoja Leader Raila Odinga has launched a scathing attack on US Ambassador Meg Whitman calling her 'rogue' for meddling with the affairs following her sentiments on the… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Nominates Renson Ingonga as Next Director of Public Prosecution
Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga is slated to be the next Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) following his nomination by President William Ruto. Read more »
Kenya: 61 Million Bags of Maize Harvest Expected This Year, Thanks to Fertilizer Subsidies, President Ruto Says
President William Ruto has said that the country is projected to harvest 61 million bags of maize this year, up from harvested 44 million last year, thanks to fertilizer subsidies. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury CS Ndung'u Urges Counties to Seek Way of Raising Own Revenue
Devolved units have been urged to seek alternatives ways of raising own revenue as opposed to relying on the National Government. Read more »
Kenya: Suspect in the Murder of Kilifi Fisheries Chief Officer to Be Held for Two Weeks
Diana Naliaka, the main suspect in the murder of Kilifi County Chief Officer in charge of Fisheries and Blue Economy Rahab Karisa, will be detained at Malindi GK Prison for two… Read more »
Kenya: M-Pesa Operations in Ethiopia Begins
M-Pesa operations in Ethiopia started yesterday, three months after it was approved by the National Bank of Ethiopia to offer mobile money services. Read more »
Kenya: UDA Seeks Support of Communist Party of China to Strengthen Structures
The United Democratic Alliance is working with the Communist Party of China (CPC) in building and strengthening its structures for an ideology-centred political party, Deputy… Read more »
Kenya: AK Boss Jack Tuwei Elected World Athletics Vice President
Athletics Kenya (AK) boss Lt Gen. (Rtd) Jackson Tuwei has been elected as one of four World Athletics vice presidents during Thursday's elective congress in Budapest, Hungary. Read more »
Kenya: Senator Mandago Released on Sh2 Million Bond in Finland Scholarship Case
Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and two co-accused persons implicated in the Finland Scholarship saga have been granted bond of Sh 2 million and surety of a similar amount or… Read more »
Kenya: Malonza Proposes Hotel Rooms to Be Charged Per Room Instead of Per-Person
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza has proposed that hotels charge visitors per room instead of per person, as it is currently. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Breweries Limited, Muranga County Sign Sorghum Farming Deal
Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) and Murang'a County have signed a partnership that will see KBL support farmers growing sorghum in the area. Read more »
Kenya: CS Duale Assures Fairness, Transparency in Upcoming KDF Recruitment Drive
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has affirmed that comprehensive measures are now in place to ensure the upcoming recruitment drive for Kenya Defence Forces(KDF) personnel is… Read more »
Kenya: Azimio MPs Terms Economic Sabotage the Closure of Mmnyanza/Western Sugar Factories
Azimio La Umoja Coalition lawmakers have faulted the move by the government to close sugar factories in the Western and Nyanza region deeming it as a move by the government to… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi is Ready for Africa Climate Summit, CS Tuya Says
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has said that Kenya is ready to host the first ever Africa Climate Summit, convened by the African Union at… Read more »
Kenya: Uasin Gishu Senator Mandago Arraigned Over Sh1.1 Billion Finland Scholarship Scam
Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago along with two co-accused have been arraigned in a Nakuru court over Sh 1.1 billion Finland Scholarship Programme scam after spending night in… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Directs Investigative Units to Fast Track Probe Into Finland Scholarship Fiasco
President William Ruto has directed investigative agencies to expedite probe into Finland Scholarship graft allegations in Uasin Gishu county, Read more »
Kenya/Libya: Hilal Arrive as Kakamega Homeboyz Get Ready for Continental Debut
Libyan side Al Hilal Benghazi have touched down in Nairobi ahead of Saturday's first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round against debutants Kakamega Homeboyz. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Nominates Andrew Musangi to Central Bank of Kenya Chairman's Post
President William Ruto has nominated lawyer Andrew Musangi to be the next Central Bank of Kenya Chairperson. Read more »
Kenya: Malkia See Off Rwanda to Start Hunt for African Title Number 10 in Style
Malkia Strikers turned on the style on Rwanda, hitting them on straight sets as they started their campaign for a 10th title at the Africa Nations Championship in Cameroon in… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Transfer Select National Functions to Counties in 2 Months - President Ruto
President William Ruto has revealed that some functions being discharged by the national government will be transferred to County Governments within the next 60 days. Read more »
August 16, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Warns of Stern Action Against Corrupt Individuals
President William Ruto has warned of stern action against officials who misuse public resources. Read more »
Kenya: All Those Implicated in the Finland Scholarship Scandal Will Carry Their Own Cross - President Ruto
President William Ruto has broken his silence over the Finland and Canada scholarship scandal that has rocked Uasin Gishu county in recent weeks. Read more »