August 07, 2023
Kenya: National Olympics Committee of Kenya Boss Tergat Excited By Potential of Women's Rugby in Kenya
National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOCK) president Paul Tergat has tipped women's rugby in Kenya to grow in leaps and bounds in the coming years due to the abundance of young… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Summons Epra Boss Daniel Kiptoo for Disobeying Order on Finance Act 2023
The High Court has summoned the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director General Daniel Kiptoo to show cause why he should not be held in contempt for disobeying… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Milk Powder Import Ban Meant to Protect Local Dairy Industry
Presidente William Ruto said last night that his administration had to suspend milk importation from neighboring nations to protect the local dairy industry. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Survivors Commemorate 1998 Blast With Calls for Compensation
A somber mood engulfed the 25th anniversary service of the twin bombings of US Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, as survivors and families of victims gathered at Nairobi's August… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Rejects Omtatah's Application to Cross-Examine Kingi, Wetagula on Affidavits
The High Court has rejected an application to cross examine National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and his Senate counterpart Amason Kingi on their affidavits in the petition… Read more »
Kenya: Blinken to Give Address on 25th Anniversary of the U.S. Embassy Bombings in Kenya, Tanzania
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will deliver remarks at the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the US. embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania. Read more »
Ethiopia: Safaricom Ethiopia to Receive Funding From World Bank's Lending Arms
Safaricom Ethiopia is set to receive funds from the World Bank Group after the closure of the transaction during a funding ceremony held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Read more »
Kenya: Pharmacy and Poisons Board Warns Against Use of 'Yoni Vaginal Pearls'
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has warned the public against using "Yoni Pearls" commonly referred to as vaginal detox pearls, herbal tampons, cleansing pearls, or vaginal… Read more »
Kenya: Police Raid Worldcoin Cryptocurrency Warehouse in Nairobi
Police raided a warehouse belonging to WorldCoin cryptocurrency in Nairobi and carted away documents over the weekend. Read more »
Kenya: Governor Barasa Urges Unity and Transparency in Govt-Opposition Talks
Kakamega Governor, Fernandes Barasa, has called upon leaders from both the government and the opposition to prioritize the interests of all Kenyans as they engage in critical… Read more »
Kenya: Battle Lines Draw for Christie 7s as Sevens Circuit Hots Up
National Sevens Circuit (NSC) leaders Kabras Sugar RFC will face three-time champions Impala, Nakuru RFC and Masinde Muliro University in Pool A of this weekend's Christie Sevens… Read more »
Kenya: Swimming Coach Musei Confident in Juniors Despite Unfamiliar Waters at Commonwealth Youth Games
Commonwealth Youth Games team swimming coach Lydia Musei is optimistic her swimmers will put in a good show at the competition despite initial struggles to adapt to the weather in… Read more »
Kenya: More Than Ready - Omanyala Tuning Up in Miramas, France, Ahead of World Champs
Commonwealth Games champion Ferdinand Omanyala believes it is a matter of when and if, he will be come a World Championship medalist, as he continues his preparations for Budapest… Read more »
Kenya: Namunyak Bags Hattrick As Kenya Thrash Trinidad and Tobago in Rugby 7s
The junior women's rugby team continued their successful campaign at the ongoing Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago with a 48-0 walloping of the hosts in their third… Read more »
Kenya: Data Commissioner Adds New Office in Mombasa
The Office of the Data Commissioner (ODPC) has opened a new office in Mombasa to provide data protection services in the coastal areas. Read more »
Kenya: Government Locks Out Local Millers From Importing Sugar
The government has locked out private and government-owned millers from being part of the importation deal that will see the country import sugar amid shortages. Read more »
Kenya/Tanzania: Tusker Land in Arusha for Pre-Season, as Rebuild for 23-24 Season Continues
Twelve-time FKF Premier League champions Tusker FC have arrived in Arusha, Tanzania, for a week-long pre-season tour, as the team continues with its rebuild, following the… Read more »
August 06, 2023
Kenya: Ruling Party, Opposition Reached Pact to End Violent Protests - National Assembly Majority Leader Ichungwa
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwa has assured that the political goodwill between the Azimio La Umoja and the ruling coalition will ensure there no chaotic… Read more »
Kenya: Economy is Stable, We Are Repaying Loans in Advance - President Ruto
President William Ruto has said that his administration has managed to stabilize the economy despite criticism from his detractors that the economic outlook has worsened during his… Read more »
Kenya: We Are Following Kibaki's Economic Footsteps - President Ruto
President William Ruto has defended his unpopular revamped tax collection measures to fund the budget asserting it's a successful measure implemented during President Mwai Kibaki's… Read more »
Kenya: Rogue Credit Rating Agencies Planned to Increase Our Debt, President Ruto Says
President William Ruto has bashed the international credit bureaus claiming they had eagerly anticipated for the country to default its Sh280 billion loan slated for maturity next… Read more »
Kenya: Nothing Will Come Out of Kenya Kwanza, Azimio Dialogue - Kingi
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has poured cold water on Azimio La Umoja coalition agenda on lowering the cost of living through bi-partisan talks saying it's an exercise in futility. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Attends Interdenominational Service at Sagana State Lodge
President William Ruto is presently participating in an interdenominational church service at Sagana State Lodge in Nyeri County. Read more »
Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta Makes Courtesy Call to Uganda's Museveni
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday made a courtesy visit to Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni at State House, Entebbe. Read more »
Kenya: Raila Odinga Commissions Poultry Center in Nyamira
Azimio Leader Raila Odinga on Sunday inaugurated the Engoko Centre, a poultry farm and eatery located in Kitutu Masaba, Nyamira County. Read more »