July 13, 2023
Kenya/Morocco: Morans Bid Bye to AfroCAN Basketball After Loss to Morocco in Quarters
The national men's basketball team have been knocked out of the ongoing AfroCan Basketball Tournament in Luanda, Angola after losing 55-46 to Morocco in their quarterfinal tie on… Read more »
Kenya: Marathon Goat Kipchoge Back to Familiar Grazing Grounds at Berlin Marathon
They say lightning doesn't strike the same place twice but in the case of Eliud Kipchoge, it seems like it strikes five times. Read more »
Africa: Google Includes Swahili in Its AI-Driven Chatbot Bard
Google has included Swahili on its conversational artificial intelligence (AI) service Bard, becoming the first language on the continent to be embedded in the solution. Read more »
Kenya: Kuria Links Nairobi Expressway Vandalism to Portland Cement Eviction
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Trade Moses Kuria has said that the Government will step up the removal of squatters who have encroached on East African Portland Cement land despite… Read more »
Kenya: Staff Fired By Safaricom for Fraud Grows 37.5% to 33%
The number of staff fired by Safaricom for engaging in fraud-related activities grew by 37.5 percent in the full year ending March this year as the telco sought to curb rising… Read more »
Kenya: Mavoko MP Patrick Makau in Hot Soup Over Mombasa Road Chaos
Mavoko MP Patrick Makau has been arrested as police intensify investigations over Wednesday's chaos that rocked Mombasa Road in protests called by the Opposition against the high… Read more »
Kenya: Staff Fired By Safaricom for Fraud Grows 37.5% to 33
The number of staff fired by Safaricom for engaging in fraud-related activities grew by 37.5 percent in the full year ending March this year as the telco sought to curb rising… Read more »
Kenya: CS Kuria Says Expressway Vandalism Caused By Illegal Squatters
Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria now says the vandalism of the Nairobi Expressway during Wednesday's demonstrations was done by illegal squatters on the East Africa Portland… Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Calls for Fresh Protests Wednesday Despite Police Ban
Azimio has called for fresh protests on Wednesday next week, despite a warning by the government that outlawed any form of demonstrations. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Makes First Cabinet Changes, Appoints 2 Advisors
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Thursday made his first Executive reshuffle since assuming office on August 25, 2022. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Says Over 300 Arrested as Govt Takes Stock of Wednesday Chaos
Over 300 individuals have been arrested in connection to violent anti-government protests on Wednesday that saw critical infrastructure vandalized resulting to losses estimated at… Read more »
Kenya: Trade Ministry, Keninvest Host Indonesian Business Delegation
A high-level delegation of Indonesia's business community is in the country to discuss trade partnerships between the two countries. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Will No Longer Condone Violent Demonstrations, DP Gachagua Says
The government will not condone violent demonstrations and destruction of property in the country as witnessed on Wednesday during protests organized by the Opposition leaders,… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya-Australia Partnership Rejuvenates Artist Corner at the National Theatre
A special partnership between the Australian High Commission and the Ministry of Youth Affairs, the Arts and Sports has rejuvenated the Wasanii Corner, an outdoor space for… Read more »
Kenya: Ingwe Begin Search for New Coach After 'Break-Up' With Aussems
FKF Premier League side AFC Leopards have commenced the search for a new head coach after the departure of Belgian Patrick Aussems. Read more »
Kenya: Interior Cabinet Secretary Kindiki Ranked Best Performing CS in Tifa Survey at 34%
A recent survey has ranked Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindki as the best preforming Cabinet Secretary at 34 percent. Read more »
Kenya: Harambee Stars Back on the Fray as FIFA 2026 World Cup Africa Qualifiers Draw is Out
The national football team Harambee Stars has been drawn in Pool F in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers in a draw released Thursday. Read more »
July 12, 2023
Kenya: Odinga Cancels Kamukunji Rally, Accuses Police of Using Force on Protesters
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has accused police of using excess force on protesters, and claimed that several have been shot. Read more »
Africa: Africa Climate Summit to Showcase Continent's Climate Action Potential
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has said the September 4th to 6th Africa Climate Summit (ACS) in Nairobi will be a platform for the continent… Read more »
Kenya: Iran Agrees to Establish a Vehicle Assembly Plant in Mombasa
Iran has agreed to setup a vehicle assembly plant in Mombasa after signing an agreement with the Kenyan Government. Read more »
Kenya: One Person Shot in Hand With Arrow as Protesters Attacked
One person was shot on his hand by an arrow at industrial area in Kisii by goons who were attacking protesters who had lit tyres while protesting the high cost of living. Read more »
Kenya: Protesters Block Mombasa Road Near Mlolongo As They Bring Down Nairobi Expressway Barrier
Motorists on Mombasa road have been urged to approach Mlolongo area with caution. Read more »
Kenya: New Deal Will Allow Kenyan Nurses, Midwives to Work in Saudi Arabia
Kenyan nurses and midwives will soon be able to work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) through a new deal. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Largely Deserted As Police Patrol Streets, Most Businesses Closed
Nairobi was largely deserted Wednesday, with most businesses closed due to planned demonstrations called by Azimio leader Raila Odinga and other civil society groups to protest the… Read more »
Kenya: At Least 7 Dead in Kenya Protests Against High Cost of Living
At least seven people were killed in Wednesday's protests in Kenya, as demonstrators took to the streets to protest the high cost of living. Read more »