August 10, 2023
Kenya: WorldCoin Data Mining - Interior Secretary Has a Week to Provide Answers
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki and his ICT counterpart Eliud Owalo have been given one week to provide substantive answers on the world coin cryptocurrency data mining… Read more »
Kenya: 'We Are Going to War, Pray for Us,' - Racewalker Emily Ngii Urges Kenyans Ahead of World Champs in Budapest
The captain of the Kenyan team to the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Emily Ngii, has asked Kenyans to pray for them as they seek to come away from Hungary with a… Read more »
Kenya: Koome is a Let Down to Office of the Inspector General of Police, Orengo Says
Inspector general of police, Japheth Koome is not fit to hold the office going by his recent remarks against those killed during the opposition led demonstrations, Siaya governor,… Read more »
Kenya: Harambee Stars Ace Joe Kadenge to Be Honoured With Lifesize Statue Outside Refurbished Stadium - Sakaja
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has initiated the rehabilitation works for the Woodley Stadium and Joe Kadenge Stadium formerly known as City Stadium. Read more »
Kenya: Shanzu Court Extends Paul Mackenzie's Pre-Charge Detention
Controversial televangelist Paul Mackenzie will remain in detention for at least forty-seven additional days following a court ruling allowing an application by the State to extend… Read more »
Kenya: Bitok Meets Vice Chancellors to Fast-Track Onboarding of Universities on e-Citizen
Public universities are racing against time to beat the end-year deadline to migrate over 1,000 services including admission procedures on the e-citizen portal. Read more »
Kenya: How Free Computer Studies Course Help Bridge Gender Gap in Kisii
Sarah Moraa who recently graduated from a free computer course sponsored by the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) says equipping herself with digital skills has… Read more »
Kenya/Uganda: Confident Vihiga Head Out to Kampala As They Seek CAF Women's Champions League Ticket
National Women's Premier League champions Vihiga Queens depart the country Thursday morning for Kampala, Uganda, where they will compete in the CECAFA regional qualifiers for the… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Suspends All Mining Operations in Migori County
The government has suspended all mining operations in Migori County, issuing notices to both machine and artisanal miners to acquire legal licenses. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto, Gachagua to Miss Salary Increment in SRC Review
President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua are not part of the bracket of salary increment. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto in Mozambique for Talks With Nyusi
President William Ruto arrived in Mozambique Thursday for a two-day State Visit aimed at bolstering ties with Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Obiri, Lokedi to Clash in Explosive New York Marathon Field
Reigning champion Sharon Lokedi will clash with Boston Marathon champion in what is expected to be an explosive field at this year's New York Marathon, penciled for November 5. Read more »
Kenya: Inquest Told Jeff Mwathi May Have Committed Suicide
Slain Jeff Mwathi was suicidal and alcoholic. the inquest was told. Read more »
Kenya: Senator Orwoba Gets 6-Month Suspension for Making Unsubstantiated Sexual Harassment Claims
Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba has been suspended from the Senate for a period of six months after she defied the summons of the Power and Privileges committee to face charges… Read more »
August 09, 2023
Kenya: Civil Servants to Get 7% to 10% Pay Rise Backdated to July 1
The Salaries and Remunerations Commission (SRC) has announced a 7 percent to 10 percent increase in Civil Servants salaries. Read more »
Kenya: Why Junior Rugby Player Sharon Iminza is Happy Despite Loss to Fiji at Commonwealth Youth Games
National junior women's rugby 7s player Sharon Iminza is confident there is more to come from the team despite losing 22-10 to Fiji in their third-place playoff match at the… Read more »
Africa: Speaker Wetangula Urges Egypt to Support Africa Free Trade to Achieve Set Targets
The National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula today appealed Egypt to rally behind the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), an agreement that seeks to establish an… Read more »
Kenya: 'Dead Silent' - Sudi, Aladwa Top 15-Member List of Least Active Lawmakers
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, George Aladwa (Makadara) and Samuel Arama (Nakuru) have yet again been indexed among least active lawmakers in a year-long period lapsing in June. Read more »
Kenya: SRC Announces End to Public Servants' Retreat, Sitting Allowances
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has announced and end to retreat and sitting allowances to Public Servants. Read more »
Africa: Mudavadi Urges Africa to Reverse Dismal Performance of Coffee Sector
Kenya has prioritized coffee as one of the quick turnaround key subsectors in economic development, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said. Read more »
Kenya: Michael Joseph Leaves Safaricom Board
Michael Joseph has quit as Safaricom's board director, its board announced in a statement. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Civil Aviation Authority to Host 8th Afi-Aviation Week in Nairobi
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is set to host the 8th International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Africa and Indian Ocean (AFI-Aviation) Week in Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Sports CS Ababu Stops Renovation of Ruring'u Stadium in Nyeri Due to Shoddy Work
Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has ordered a halt to construction works at Ruring'u Stadium in Nyeri due to what he describes as 'sub-standard' job by the contractor. Read more »
Kenya: NEMA Extends Registration Suspension for New Environmental Assessment Experts for Audit
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has extended the registration suspension for new environmental assessment experts. Read more »
Kenya: 'Obey Your Coach, Always,' - Sang Advises After Striking Gold at Commonwealth Youth Games
Newly crowned Commonwealth Youth Games 1500m champion Josephat Sang has credited coach Robert Ngisirei for his gold medal at the ongoing championships in Trinidad and Tobago. Read more »