July 26, 2023
Kenya: High Court Suspends Revocation of Kenyatta Son's Firearm Licence
The High Court has suspended the move by the Firearm Licensing Board to revoke the license of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta's son Jomo. Read more »
Kenya: Court Extends Orders Barring Government From Importing GMOs
The High Court has extended the orders barring the importation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Leads Solidarity Parade for Maandamano Victims as Ruto Softens
Azimio coalition leader Raila Odinga was set to lead a solidarity parade for victims of last week's protests over the high cost of living. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio to Hold Prayers for Police Brutality Victims as Odinga Issues Tough Demands for Talks
Azimio coalition will hold interdenominational prayers on Friday for victims of police brutality during anti-government protests that rocked various parts of the country last week. Read more »
Kenya: 'Afcon or Not, We Must Build Our Stadia to World Class Levels,' - Sports CS Ababu Vows as CAF Inspectors Jet in
Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba insists the current renovation of various stadia across the country will continue regardless of whether or not Kenya wins the bid to host… Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Invest in Its Human Resource for Growth, President Ruto Says
President William Ruto says Africa must strategically invest in its workforce if it is to grow. Read more »
Kenya: BasiGo Enters Rwanda, to Deliver First Electric Buses By October
Kenyan electric bus startup BasiGo is expanding to Rwanda to roll out eco-friendly public transport systems there. Read more »
Kenya: Do Not Use Violence to Push Your Agenda, PS Omollo Says
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged Kenyans to stop using violence to communicate their disagreement on issues affecting them. Read more »
Kenya: Omtatah Files Documents Supporting Petition Against Finance Act 2023
Busia Senator Okiyah Omtatah has filed his supporting documents in the petition challenging the Finance Act 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Civil Society Organisations Visit JOOTRH as Part of Vigil Called By Azimio
A group of civil society visited Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral hospital mortuary as part of the candlelight vigil called by the Azimio Coalition. Read more »
Kenya: Kiptum, Chepng'etich to Headline Star-Studded Line-Up at Chicago Marathon
London Marathon champion Kelvin Kiptum and two-time Chicago Marathon champion Ruth Chepngetich will headline this year's edition of the Chicago Marathon on October 8. Read more »
Kenya: Senate Team Seeking Compensation for Kenyan Victims in 1998 U.S. Embassy Bombing Begins Hearing on July 28
The Senate Ad hoc Committee pushing for the compensation to Kenyan victims of the August 7, 1998 bombing on the US Embassy in Nairobi is slated to commence its sittings on July 28. Read more »
Kenya: Road to 2027 Afcon - CAF Officials to Inspect Kenya's Stadia Facilities
A group of inspectors from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will be in the country for the next two days to assess Kenya's readiness to host the 2027 Africa Cup of… Read more »
Kenya: Land Prices Highest in Nairobi's Satellite Towns
Landowners in Nairobi's satellite towns are reaping the benefits of high land prices as investors flock in. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Leaders Call for Thorough Probe on Bullets Used in Demos
The leadership of Kisumu County has called for a thorough probe of bullets which were used to shoot at people during the Azimio demonstrations in the lakeside city last week. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta's Son Jomo Seeks Order to Cancel Revocation of Firearm Certificate
The son of the retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has filed a Petition challenging the decision by the Chief licensing officer to cancel his firearm certificate. Read more »
Kenya: Residents in Kisii Light Candles in Honor to Police Brutality Victims
Residents in Kisii moved to the streets and lit candles to mourn victims who were killed by police during the anti-government protests which was called by Azimio leader Raila… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Says Ready to Meet Odinga Anytime From July 26
President William Ruto now says he is ready to meet Opposition leader Raila Odinga, anytime after Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Snubbed Suluhu's Attempt to Iron Out Stalemate - Opposition Leader Odinga
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Leader Raila Odinga has narrated the futile attempts by Tanzania President Samia Suluhu to iron out the differences between him and President William… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Commutes Death Sentences to Life Imprisonment
President William Ruto has commuted death sentences imposed before November 22, 2022 to life imprisonment. Read more »
Kenya: Women Most Affected By Increased Cost of Animal Food Products
Women in rural areas and informal sectors are more vulnerable to the increased prices and unavailability of livestock-sourced foods in Kenya and the greater Horn of Africa region,… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Says Envoys, Heads of Missions Abroad to Sign Performance Contracts
Ambassadors and heads of Kenyan missions abroad will sign two-year performance targets, with 70 per cent of the assignment will be promoting the country's key products, Deputy… Read more »
Kenya: Kunle Adeyanju's 13,000km Bike Ride to Raise Polio Awareness
While riding across the world has been embraced by many travel fanatics for leisure and adventure, it is a different case for Nigerian motorcycle rider and motivational speaker… Read more »
Africa: New Report Reveals Growing Focus on Biodiversity Crisis Among Financial Players
Finance firms in Africa are beginning to recognize the risk that the sector faces from environmental degradation. Read more »
Kenya: Construction of Kenya's First SMEs Warehouse, Logistic Park Starts at Tatu City
Construction of Kenya's first SME warehouse and logistic park started today at Tatu City in Kiambu County. Read more »