August 15, 2023
Kenya: Govt Introduces Subsidies On Fuel to Cushion Customers
The government has introduced subsidies on fuel prices to cushion customers from the high prices of the commodities. Read more »
Kenya: Down to the Wire in Kenya Junior Stroke-Play Championship
It is a two-horse race for the 2023 Kenya Junior Strokeplay Championship after the third round of play at the Muthaiga Golf Club. Read more »
Kenya: Nakhumicha Urges Kin to Pick Recovered Patients Neglected at Mathare
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has expressed concerns over the neglect recovered patients at mental health institutions urging families to pick their loved ones upon… Read more »
Kenya: Easy Coach Rescinds Omena Ban After Social Media Outrage
Long-distance bus service provider Easy Coach now says it will allow for the transportation of fish products on its fleet after a backlash from a section of its clients. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Seeks to Adopt Data Science in Promoting Digital Transformation
The Nairobi County Government has set the stage for adopting the utilization of data science in promoting inclusive digital transformation and sustainable development through… Read more »
Kenya: ECDE Learners Show Exemplary Performance in Ongoing Kenya National Music Festivals
Early Childhood learners in Nairobi show exemplary perfomance in the ongoing Kenya National Music Festivals in Nyeri. Read more »
Kenya: Catholic Bishops Denounce 'Explicit Content' in Grade 7 Health Education
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has denounced explicit sex education content in Grade 7 textbooks alleging to drop the teaching of abstinence in schools and… Read more »
Kenya: Karan Aims Podium at African Rally Championship in Burundi
Kenya National Rally Champion Karan Patel is set to participate in the African Rally Championship expected to rev off on August 18th -20th, in Burundi. Read more »
Kenya: Isuzu, Bamburi Train Female Truck Drivers
Female truck drivers have benefited from a partnership between ISUZU East Africa and cement manufacturer Bamburi. Read more »
Kenya: Airtel Money Nearly Doubles Daily Transaction Limit to Sh500,000
Airtel Money users will now be able to send up to Sh500,000 using their accounts after the mobile money company got regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Hosts Third CMG Media Cooperation Forum
The third annual CMG Media Cooperation Forum was held on Monday in Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme "Deepening communication between Chinese and African civilizations and promoting… Read more »
Kenya: CS Duale Calls on Israel to Join Forces With Kenya to Combat Terrorism, Transnational Organized Crimes
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called on Israel to collaborate with Kenya in combating violent extremism and transnational organized crimes that continues to cast a… Read more »
Kenya: Mogo Announces e-Bike Financing for MSMEs
Financial services firm Mogo Kenya will provide financing for the acquisition of electric motorcycles for boda boda riders as well as other customers. Read more »
Kenya: Siror Attributes High Power Costs to Multiple Energy Tariffs
Kenya Power CEO Joseph Siror has linked the high cost of power to a number of tariffs that are factored into the final tokens purchased by customers. Read more »
Kenya: MPs to Consider Motion Establishing National Dialogue Team
National Assembly is set to begin debate on a motion to establish the 10-member National dialogue Committee to finding a common ground for the social, economic and political… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Attributes Increased Energy Costs to Efforts to Recoup Investment
Kenya Power has attributed increased cost of electricity to ongoing efforts to recover funds committed to capital-intensive investments by the utility firm. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Meets UNCTAD Secretary General
President William Ruto has lauded the role played by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in helping address structural challenges inherent in developing… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Deploy Police Officers to Coffee Factories to Guard Against Rising Theft - DP Gachagua
The government is deploying police officers to all coffee factories to guard against the rising cases of theft of the produce, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said. Read more »
Kenya/South Africa: Okumu High on Morale Ahead of Paris Olympics Qualifiers in South Africa
National women's hockey team captain Gilly Okumu believes Kenya can qualify for next year's Olympic Games in Paris, France. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall to Increase Waste Collection Capacity At the Dandora Dumpsite
The Nairobi County Government say the waste collection at the Dandora dumpsite is set to increase in the coming days following the acquisition of 27 trucks. Read more »
Kenya: Impala's Auma Rallies for More Funding for Women's Rugby in Kenya
National women's rugby team player Judith Auma is the latest to call for increased support to women's game in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Police Seize Cartons of Narcotics in Nairobi's Ngara, Sh13 Million Recovered
Police in Nairobi have seized Sh 12.98 million in cash and apprehended individuals linked to narcotics-related activities within Ngara's Kariwa slums in Nairobi. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Kenya: Bipartisan Committee Seeks Formal Constitution By Houses of Parliament
The Joint Bipartisan Dialogue Committee formed to mediate the political conflict between the opposition and the government has petitioned Houses of Parliament to formally… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi County Govt to Introduce Core Bus Route Network in Decongestion Plan
The Nairobi County Government is working towards providing stability in the Public transport industry through the introduction of a Core Bus Route Network Plan that will serve… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Shall Not Influence President Ruto Into Handshake With Odinga - Senator Cherargei
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has said that the United States will not "in any way influence" President William Ruto's administration into striking a handshake deal with Azimio… Read more »