July 15, 2023
Kenya: Shakahola Death Toll at 391 as 7 More Bodies Exhumed
The death toll of the Shakahola cult massacre has hit 391 after seven more bodies were exhumed on Friday. Read more »
Kenya: Nyeri Police Smash Racket Diluting Milk With Water Before Selling
Police in Nyeri have smashed a racket where unscrupulous milk transporters have been illegally selling milk to an illegal processor and adding water thus defrauding farmers from a… Read more »
July 14, 2023
Africa: Continent Must Support African Export-Import Bank - President Ruto
President William Ruto has asked Africa to support the African Export-Import Bank. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Suspends Trains to Lukenya, Syokimau Over Safety Concerns
Kenya Railways (KR) suspended train operations to Syokimau and Lukenya yesterday amid attacks by unknown individuals on a train. Read more »
Kenya: ICJ Kenya Condemns Police Excesses in Chaotic Azimio Protest Called By Odinga
Kenya's Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya) has condemned the use of brutal force by the police to break protests amid calls for authorities to exercise… Read more »
Kenya: Jackie Maribe, Jowie to Know Fate on October 6
The state has urged the court to find and hold that form television broadcaster Jackie Maribe and her boyfriend Joseph Irungu were indeed involved in the murder Monica Kimani. Read more »
Kenya: IPOA Begins Probe on Protest Deaths, to Examine Gaps in Effective Policing
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched an investigation on civilian deaths suspected to have been caused by the police during anti-government protests on… Read more »
Kenya: Tunza Mtoto Coalition Kenya Files Petition Against Sakaja's 'Dishi na County' Feeding Program
A lobby dubbed 'Tunza Mtoto Coalition Kenya' has filed a petition in the high court challenging Governor Johnson Sakaja's feeding program 'Dishi na County' for students enrolled in… Read more »
Kenya: KRA Targets to Raise Sh2.8 Trillion By June Next Year
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is looking to raise Sh2.8 trillion by June next year to enable President William Ruto to achieve his 'Bottom-up' economic agenda. Read more »
Kenya: Embattled Siaya Deputy Governor Oduol Makes Come Back to Office
Embattled Siaya deputy governor, William Oduol returned to his office this afternoon to a mixed reception by the county staff and the local residents. Read more »
Kenya: Iranian Firms Sign Exclusive Vehicle Distribution Dealership Pact in Kenya
Quipbank Trust Limited, East Africa's largest equipment sharing platform has signed a partnership with Iranian automobile manufacturers, Zamyad Company and Iran's second-largest… Read more »
Kenya: NCCK, KCCB, SUPKEM Urge President Ruto to Repeal Finance Act
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) and the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) have urged President William Ruto to… Read more »
Kenya: Machogu Says Planned Demos Won't Be Allowed to Affect School Calendar
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu now says the planned demonstrations will not be allowed to affect the school calendar. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Take Action Against Those Causing Conflict in Sondu - PS Omollo
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo says the government will take strong action against those responsible for the conflicts in Sondu town, Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Landlords Lose 30% of Revenue Monthly Due to Lack of Automation - Report
Kenyan landlords and property managers are losing 30 percent of revenue monthly due to lack of automation, new data reveals. Read more »
Kenya: 200 Co-Operative CEOs Trained on Business, Strategic Management Skills
Over 200 co-operative CEOs benefitted from CIC Group's business and strategic management skills to grow the sector. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Announces 3-Day Protests From Next Wednesday
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition party has announced three-day demonstrations to be held from next Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: Lenolkulal Put on Defence in Sh84.7Million Graft Suit After Prima Facie Finding
An Anti-Corruption Court sitting in Nairobi has found a prima facie case against former Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal in a 84.7 million fuel procurement deal flagged by the… Read more »
Kenya: Kamani, 3 Others Acquitted in Sh3.5 Billion Anglo Leasing Case for Lack of Evidence
Businessman Deepak Kamani and three others have been acquitted of all charges in the sh3.5 billion Anglo Leasing scandal. Read more »
July 13, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Says Kenya Will Not Be Held At Ransom By Demonstrations
President William Ruto has said Opposition will not be allowed to hold the country to ransom. Read more »
Kenya: From Next Week We Will Have Three Days Straight of Protests - Nairobi Senator
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has hinted at the opposition coalition stepping up its anti-government protests from next week. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Will Protect Investors - President Ruto
The Government is creating a friendly environment that will attract more foreign investments to Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Allows Minibus Taxis Matatus On Nairobi Expressway
The government has lifted a suspension of Public Service Vehicles from using the Nairobi Expressway effective immediately. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Will Not Be Subjected to Submission Through Demonstrations - Mudavadi
The move by Azimio to call weekly protests has been described as ill-motivated and orchestrated to cause economic sabotage. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to File Case Against Azimio as Nairobi Expressway Losses Stand at Sh707Million
The Government will file a case in court to charge individuals who enabled yesterday's mass demonstrations that were called by the opposition side. Read more »