August 03
Kenya: Homa Bay Audits Maternal Deaths, Stillbirths to Improve Health Outcomes
Homa Bay is implementing an aggressive camapign to improve health outcomes for expectant women and newborns through a county-wide surveillance of deaths reported. Read more »
Kenya: IMF Will Never Invite Themselves to a Country, We Do Invite Them - Mbadi
Treasury Cabinet Secretary nominee John Mbadi has opined that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not to blame for the draconian tax measures in the country which has led to… Read more »
Uganda: Paris 2024 Olympics Leaves a Mark On Ugandan Cheptegei As He Transits to Marathon in Style
Paris 2024 Olympic Games will perhaps go down in history as Joshua Cheptegei's most emotional race, having clinched the 10,000m gold in style by racking up an Olympic Record on his… Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Says City Hall to Support Those Affected By Toi Market Fire
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja now says City Hall will support over 2,000 traders affected by the Toi Market fire where 4 people were killed. Read more »
Kenya: At Least We Witnessed a Record-Breaking Heat, Mweresa Says After Kenya's Paris Olympics Mixed Relay Exit
Despite bowing out of the 4 x 400m relay mixed, the Kenyan quartet comprising of David Kapirante, Veronica Mutua, Boniface Mweresa and Mercy Chebet are excited to be a part of the… Read more »
Kenya: Treetops Hotel in Aberdares Forest Reopened After Extensive Renovations
The historic Treetops Hotel nestled in the heart of Kenya's lush Aberdares Forest has reopened after an extensive renovation exercise. Read more »
Kenya: Mvurya Says Net Worth Up By Sh38n During Tenure As Blue Economy CS
Trade Cabinet Secretary nominee Salim Mvurya's now says his net worth grew by Sh38 million during his 21-month tenure as Blue Economy and Fisheries Cabinet Secretary. Read more »
Kenya: Eatout, Beans Is How Champion Bean Dish Consumption
EatOut and Beans is How have announced the launch of the #BeansOnTheMenu initiative in Nairobi, which aims to encourage restaurants across the city to incorporate beans in their… Read more »
Kenya: AFC Leopards in Conjunction With U45 Unit Branch Plan Gala Awards to Celebrate Excellence During 2023/2024 Season
On Wednesday, August 21st, 2024, AFC Leopards FC will host its inaugural Player's Award Gala, a landmark event set to honor outstanding players, fan and branch whose contributions… Read more »
Kenya: Mbadi Promises Debt Records to Be Published Annually
Treasury Cabinet Secretary nominee John Mbadi has promised to publicize the debt portfolio in the country annually through publication of the country's debt records to uphold… Read more »
Kenya: Wandayi Reveals He Is Worth Sh530mn
Energy Cabinet Secretary nominee Opiyo Wandayi's net worth now stands at Sh530 million in revelations made before the National Assembly Committee on Appointments during his… Read more »
Kenya: How I Will Deal With Persistent Power Outages, Mainstream Rural Electrification - Wandayi
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary nominee Opiyo Wandayi has pledged to collaborate closely with the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) to achieve… Read more »
August 02
Kenya: New Report Stresses Need for Slum Upgrade Program in Urban Areas
The National Council for Population and Development (NCPD) has stressed the need for slum upgrading programs and improved living conditions in urban centers following the upsurge… Read more »
Kenya: I'm Perfecting My Last Kick, Komen Says After Cruising Into 1500m Paris Olympics Semis
With an apparently insatiable appetite for success, Kenya's 1500m hopeful Brian Komen is hinting at a possible 'killer instinct' ahead of the men's 1500m semis slated for August 4. Read more »
Kenya: Don't Look At My Size, I Am Suitable for the Post - Water Cabinet Secretary Nominee Muuga
Water Cabinet Secretary nominee Eric Muuga has said if approved for the Cabinet slot he will sort the perennial water shortage in the country especially in the marginalized areas… Read more »
Kenya: Award-Winning Kenyan Mixologist Annette Mulama - Crafting Excellence in Her Trade
It's not every day you come across a female mixologist, let alone an award-winning, young, female, black mixologist. Read more »
Kenya: I Will Crush Corrupt Mafia in Kilimo House - Agriculture CS Nominee Karanja
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary nominee Andrew Karanja has promised to be ruthless in the fight against corruption cartels at the Ministry. Read more »
Kenya: Olympics - Moraa, Odira Make 800m Semis, Chebet to Contest Repechage
World and Commonwealth Games champion Mary Moraa as well as debutant Lilian Odira have both qualified for the semi-final of the women's 800m at the Olympic Games in Paris. Read more »
Kenya: Transport CS Nominee Chirchir Proposes Increasing Government Stake in Kenya Airways to 80 Percent for Revival
Davis Chirchir, the Cabinet Secretary nominee for Transport and Roads, has suggested that Kenya Airways can be salvaged if the government increases its ownership stake in the… Read more »
Kenya: Team Jasiri to Start Preps Ahead of Mombasa Open Tong Il Moo Do Title Defence
The national Tong Il Moo-Do team are to hit the camp next week in readiness for the 12th edition of the Mombasa Open International Championship in the coastal town. Read more »
Kenya: Long-Serving Coach Olago Set to Leave Kcb Rfc, 'Olishe' Takes Over
Curtis Olago will vacate his role as KCB RFC head coach after 13 years, at the end of this month when his contract expires, the club has announced. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Demands End to Uda Wrangles to Restore National Unity
President William Ruto has called for an end to leadership wrangles within the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Read more »
Kenya: Agriculture CS Nominee Karanja Says He Is Worth Sh214mn
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary nominee Andrew Karanja says he is worth Sh214 million. Read more »
Kenya: Two Middle Eastern Wealth Funds Invest $1 Billion in Adani Energy
Two Middle Eastern wealth funds have invested up to $1 billion in Indian energy company Adani Energy Solutions' share sale after a one and a half-year share offering halt. Read more »
Kenya: I Can Serve in Any Docket, Duale Says On Last Minute Swap With Tuya
Environment Cabinet Secretary nominee Aden Duale has asserted he is ready to deliver in any ministerial docket within Cabinet following eyebrows raised on last-minute changes in… Read more »