August 14, 2023
Kenya: Newly Opened Githurai Market Gets 12 Public Wi-Fi Access Points
At least 4,000 users will benefit from the 12 public WI-FI access points that have been installed at the recently commissioned Githurai Market in Ruiru, Kiambu County. Read more »
Kenya: KRA Starts Auctioning Overstayed Vehicles, Other Goods
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) today began an online auction of goods that have overstayed at the Mombasa Port. Read more »
Kenya: New Sports Fund Boss Ibrahim Set to Assume Office
Newly appointed Sports Arts and Social Development Fund (SASDF) chief executive officer Nuh Ibrahim is expected to officially assume office this week after his appointment three… Read more »
Kenya: Troubled Waters for Kenyan Swimming As World Body Extends Suspension Due to Persist Squabbles
The World Aquatics Federation has voted to maintain Kenya's suspension from world swimming due to the wrangles bedeviling Kenya Aquatics Federation -- formerly called Kenya… Read more »
Kenya: Health Ministry Unveils Nationwide Health Facility Census to Strengthen Health Sector, Improve Service Delivery
The Ministry of Health has rolled out a nationwide health facility census aimed at identifying gaps in the healthcare sector and enhancing service delivery. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall to Set Up First Wood Furniture Industry in Kenya
The Nairobi County Government will soon set up the first Wood Furniture Industry in the Country through the Aggregation And Industrial Parks Project that targets 27 priority… Read more »
Kenya: Bill Seeks to Enhance Diversity, Equal Opportunity in Public Service
Public entities will have to submit annual reports to Parliament, providing comprehensive details on their adherence to Kenya's diversity and equal opportunity standards within the… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Launches Book That Focuses on Governance in China
Kenya and China have launched a Swahili book that focuses on governance in the East Asian country. Read more »
Kenya: KCB Gets Sh1 Billion to Guarantee SME Loans
KCB Bank Kenya and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) have signed an agreement to insure loans issued to small businesses to the tune of Sh1 billion. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Asks Regional Commissioners to Be on Top of Security Issues in Their Areas
President William Ruto has asked the National Government Administration Officers to take charge of the country's security. Read more »
Kenya: Swahili Version of China's Governance Book Launched in Kenya
China has launched the Swahili version of a book by President Xi Jinping titled Governance of China. Read more »
Kenya: Geothermal Water Affords Gilgil Residents Access to Water
Water scarcity is a crisis facing many households and more so in the rural areas which lack access to piped water and worse still, have no access to water bodies like dams and… Read more »
Kenya: MP Wants Shylocks Regulated
An MP wants shylocks that are charging borrowers exorbitant interest rates to be regulated amid outcry from loanees. Read more »
August 13, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Vows Sustained Savings Reforms to End Reliance on Foreign Loans
President William Ruto has said the Government is keen on increasing the country's savings. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Allocates Sh19.6 Billion for New University Funding Model to Address Financial Gap
The University Fund has availed scholarships and loans for 130,485 students in public universities while 9,662 students placed in private universities will receive loans out of the… Read more »
Kenya: Laikipia Residents Cautioned Against Consuming Uninspected Meat
Laikipia residents have been cautioned against eating uninspected meat to prevent zoonotic diseases, following an increase in cases of poaching. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Cautions Azimio Against Using Violence as a Bargaining Chip in Talks
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has cautioned Azimio politicians against instigating violence to gain an upper hand in talks saying the security apparatus will remain… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Says Govt to Press on With Education Sector Reforms
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said the government will press on with reforms in the education sector, saying they are intended to improve standards in the sector. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Vows to Eliminate Food Deficit Gobbling Sh500 Billion Annually in Imports
President William Ruto has said the government is working towards eliminating a food deficit costing the country a total sum of Sh500 billion annually in imports. Read more »
Kenya: Bomas Talks to Resume Monday as Parties Constitute Technical Teams
Reconstituted by-partisan talks spearheaded by House Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah and former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka are set to resume on Monday following the… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Back in Nairobi After 2-Day State Visit in Mozambique
President William Ruto arrived back in the country Saturday evening after a two-day State Visit in Mozambique. Read more »
August 12, 2023
Kenya: What You Need to Know About the New Higher Education Funding Model
As 2022 KCSE students prepare to join various higher education institutions, the Government has unveiled a new funding model that will ensure students facing financial hardships… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Hold High-Level Meeting on Trade and Development
Kenya is set to host a high-level dialogue with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development on August 16. Read more »
Kenya: Felix Koskei Launches WiFi Hotspots in Baringo's Kabarnet Town
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei launched WiFi hotspots in public places in Baringo County on Saturday, as part of the government's initiative to roll out 25,000 hotspots… Read more »
Kenya: Ethiopian Delegation to Visit Kenya to Fast-Track LAPSET Project
A team from the Ethiopian government will visit Kenya to learn about Kenya's transport and logistics sectors. Read more »