July 07, 2023
Kenya: Police Grant Permission for Cost of Living Rally at Kamkunji Grounds
Police in Nairobi have confirmed having given the go-ahead to the organizers of the highly anticipated Saba Saba meeting. Read more »
Kenya: Logging Ban Lifted in Commercial Forests Only - Environment Boss
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has reiterated that the lifting of a logging moratorium announced recently by the Government only applies to… Read more »
Africa: President Ruto Urges Countries to Work Together to Solve Common Challenges
President William Ruto has asked African countries to work together to confront their challenges. Read more »
Kenya: Security Tight As Raila Odinga Calls for Protests on Saba Saba Day
Opposition leader Raila Odinga is expected to hold a major rally at the Kamukunji grounds later Friday, to rally Kenyans for protests against the high cost of living. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga's Security Vehicle Hit By Live Bullet During Anti-Govt Demos
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga has alleged that his vehicle was hit with a live bullet during anti-government protests in Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Several Admitted At Kisumu's JOOTRH as Saba Saba Protests Turn Chaotic
Several people were admitted at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu on Friday following Saba Saba protest called by the Azimio brigade. Read more »
Kenya: One Shot Dead, Several Injured in Kisumu Saba Saba Protests
At least one person was shot dead and several injured during Saba Saba protests in Kenya Friday as Opposition leader Raila Odinga re-ignited demonstrations against the high cost of… Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Orders March to Central Park in Renewed Challenge to Ruto's Mandate
Azimio leader Raila Odinga ordered a mass march to Nairobi's Central Park on Friday in renewed agitation against President William Ruto's presidency. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Kicks Off 10 Million Signature Collection at Kamukunji Rally
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has kicked off the collection of 10 million signatures, saying Kenyans are tired after the Finance Bill was approved leading to the skyrocketing… Read more »
Kenya: Protesters Block Roads in Kisii as Police Overwhelmed
Police officers in Kisii were overwhelmed to disperse a hundreds of protestors who staged demos at different joints in Kisii town protesting high cost of leaving. Read more »
Kenya: Airtel Rolls Out First 5G Network in Kenya
Airtel Kenya yesterday rolled out its first 5G network, which the company says is anchored towards seamless connectivity. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Invites Bids for Construction of Industrial Parks in 25 Counties
Plans to construct aggregation and industrial parks across 25 counties have commenced after the Ministry of Trade and the Council of Governors issued a tender notice inviting bids… Read more »
Kenya: Police Lob in Nairobi CBD to Disperse Demonstrators
Police on Friday lobbed teargas within the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) to disperse Saba Saba protestors. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Protesters Teargassed While Marching to CBD
Hundreds of demonstrators were dispersed by police in Kisumu on Friday in protests replicated in Nairobi, Kisii, Mombasa and other towns. Read more »
Kenya: Police in Mombasa Lob Teargas to Disperse Saba Saba Demonstrators After Meeting Is Outlawed
Police in Mombasa lobbed teargas to disperse Saba Saba demonstrators after the meeting was outlawed. Read more »
Kenya: Security Beefed Up in Kisumu Ahead of Saba Saba Demonstrations
Security has been beefed up in the lakeside city of Kisumu as locals converge at Kondele for the Saba Saba demonstration. Read more »
Kenya: Man Who Stole Sh780 Jailed for 20 Years for Robbery With Violence
A man who stole Sh780 has been jailed after being convicted of robbery with violence. Read more »
Kenya: First Private Security Training Institute Opened in Eldoret
A first private security institute has been launched in Eldoret to equip locals with advance security training. Read more »
Kenya: Need for Speed - Chebet to Scale Down to 1500m At National Trials
Beatrice Chebet will step down from her 5,000m specialty to compete in the 1500m at the Athletics Kenya (AK) National Trials for the 2023 World Athletics Championships this weekend… Read more »
Africa: NBA, FIBA's Basketball Without Borders Camp Returns to South Africa
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced that the 19th edition of Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa will be held… Read more »
Kenya: Police Disperse Saba Saba Protestors in Kisumu
Police in Kisumu have dispersed Saba Saba protesters ending the walk that kicked off at Kondele through Jomo Kenyatta Highway. Read more »
Kenya: Police Enhance Patrols Across the Country as Anti-Govt Rally Gets Underway
Police have intensified patrols in different parts of the country including Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa and Nakuru ahead of the anti-government rally in Nairobi's Kamukunji Grounds… Read more »
July 06, 2023
Kenya: Lawyers in Kisii Teargassed While Protesting Removal of Lands Registrar
Police in Kisii lobbed tear gas canisters to disperse advocates who were having a peaceful protest on the streets against the land registrar Read more »
Kenya: Government Told to Allow Millers to Import Sugar
The Kenya Union of Sugarcane Plantation Workers have called upon the government to allow millers to be part of the importation of sugar into the country so as to forestall laying… Read more »
Comoros: Kenya to Abolish Visa Requirements for Republic of Comoros Citizens By Year End
The government is set to abolish visa requirements for people holding valid travel documents issued by Union of Comoros traveling to Kenya before the end of the year. Read more »