August 03, 2023
Kenya: Mombasa to Host Africa's Parliamentary Budget Advisers Conference
The Parliament of Kenya is set to host the Sixth Annual Conference of Parliamentary Budget Offices in Mombasa from August 27 to September 1. Read more »
Kenya: Open University of Kenya to Boost Access to Higher Education, President Ruto Says
The Government is committed to enhancing access to affordable and quality education in the country. Read more »
Kenya: President William Ruto Set for 5-Day Development Tour of Mt Kenya
President William Ruto is set for an intense development tour of Mt Kenya this weekend through to next week. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Athletes Arrive in Trinidad and Tobago for 7th Commonwealth Youth Games
The first batch of Team Kenya's representation at the 7th Commonwealth Youth Games arrived in Trinidad and Tobago where the competitions will take place. Read more »
East Africa: Govt Grants Local Sugar Firms Licenses to Import Sugar Out of Comesa
The Government has granted licenses to Kenyan sugar companies to import the commodity out of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). Read more »
Kenya: Orengo Says Finance Act Implementation Should Be Halted Before Reconciliatory Talks
Siaya Governor James Orengo has welcomed the idea of reconciliatory talks between the government and the opposition but on condition that the implementation of the Finance Act 2023… Read more »
Kenya: Youths in Businesses to Receive E-Commerce Training
Kenyan youths in businesses will benefit from training programs in e-commerce. Read more »
Kenya: Inspired By Julius Yego, Youngster Anyango Keen to Break Barriers At Youth Commonwealth Games
Youngster Caroline Anyango says spending a few minutes of her training sessions with former Olympic silver medalist Julius Yego has inspired her to break the barriers at this… Read more »
Kenya: Jambojet Adds One New Aircraft Amid Growing Demand
Low-cost airline Jambojet has added a new aircraft to its fleet to meet the growing demand for air travel. Read more »
Kenya: Probe Into Worldcoin Gains Pace as Immigration Ordered to Intercept Associates
A multi-agency investigation into the operations of American AI firm Worldcoin has gained momentum with the Immigration Department ordered to intercept the group's associates,… Read more »
Kenya: Two Police Officers Arrested Over Robbery With Violence in Juja Town
Two police officers were Wednesday arrested over a case of robbery with violence in which victims lost Sh500,000 in Juja, Kiambu County. Read more »
August 02, 2023
Kenya: Govt Suspends World Coin Activities in Kenya
The government has suspended all activities associated with the cryptocurrency project WorldCoin in Kenya until risks to the public are assessed. Read more »
Kenya: Education Changes to Take Effect Immediately - President Ruto
President William Ruto has said the country's education system will undergo immediate changes. Read more »
Kenya: Small Businesses in Food Systems Hold the Key to Affordable and Healthy Foods, Report
An estimated 60 percent of rural and urban Kenyan households access their daily meals from micro/small enterprises (MSEs) at local markets. Read more »
Kenya: Nakuru's Prinsloo 7s Get Khs 1 Million Sportpesa Boosts
With the National Sevens Series returning after a break, Prinsloo 7s, which is the next stop has received a Ksh 1 million sponsorship from betting firm SportPesa. Read more »
Kenya: Man Jailed 30 Years for Vandalising Power Conductor in Nakuru
The Nakuru Chief Magistrate court has sentenced a man to 30 years in prison or a fine of Sh15 million for vandalizing a 600- metre electric conductor valued at Sh60,000. Read more »
Kenya: 'Challenging But Exciting-' Rugby Legend Amonde's Verdict on Young Coaching Career
Kenya Commercial Bank rugby sevens team coach Andrew Amonde says he is enjoying his start to his coaching career although he admits it's a challenging calling. Read more »
Kenya: Capital Market Authority Warns Worldcoin Not Licensed to Operate in Kenya
The Capital Market Authority (CMA) is warning Kenyans that Worldcoin is not registered in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Secretary Mutua Urges Kenyans Not to Be Used as Guinea Pigs in World Coin Cryptocurrency Project
Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has urged Kenyans not to be used as Guinea Pigs in World Coin cryptocurrency project. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Implement Warehouse Receipt System to Curb Cartels
The Government intends to implement the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) Act of 2019 to remove cartels in the supply chain. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki Says 60 Al-Shabaab Militants Involved in Lamu Attack Killed
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki says 60 Al-Shabaab militants involved in the Lamu attack that two people died have been killed. Read more »
Kenya: Can Artificial Intelligence Revolutionise Kenyan Football?
The use of artificial intelligence has been hailed as a potential game changer in Kenyan football as it will make it easy to identify budding talents from the remotest parts of the… Read more »
Kenya: Wetang'ula Wants Mbai-Led Petitions Team Dropped Over Notorious Absence
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has expressed his disappointment over the continued absence in the House of Members of the Public Petitions Committee led by its… Read more »
Kenya: State Files to Continue Holding Mackenzie for Another Seven Weeks
The State on Tuesday applied to be allowed to continue, cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 28 other co-accused persons for another 47 days. Read more »
Kenya: Police Deployed to Disperse Hundreds Queuing for World Coin Data Collection
Police have been deployed to disperse hundreds of Kenyans queuing in various parts of Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) for the World Coin data collection. Read more »