July 03, 2023
Kenya: Unprotected Sex With Multiple Partners Widespread, KNBS Survey Shows
Kenyan men and women are continuing to have unprotected sex with multiple partners - despite numerous national media campaigns to sensitise the public to the dangers of sex without… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi County Alcoholic Drinks Control Board Sets Sh1 Billion Revenue Target
The Nairobi City County Alcoholic Drinks Control and Licensing Board has set a revenue target of Sh1 billion during the 2023/2024 Financial Year. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Kwanza Leaders Fault Court for Suspending Implementation of Finance Bill
A section of leaders allied to Kenya Kwanza administration have faulted the court for suspending implementation of recently assented finance bill 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Jubilee Health Flags Off Afya Mashinani Initiative to Nakuru County
Jubilee Health Insurance has today launched a one week Afya Mashinani initiative in a bid to advance accessible and affordable healthcare services to underserved communities. Read more »
Kenya: How Commonwealth Champ Chebet Beat Bad Weather, Ethiopian Threat to Triumph in Sweden Diamond League
Commonwealth Games 5000m champion Beatrice Chebet admits she had to cope with the existential Ethiopian threat and bad weather on her way to victory at the Stockholm Diamond League… Read more »
Kenya: 43% of Women Believe Husband Justified in Beating Wife for Burning Food, Arguing, Refusing Sex
A recent survey has revealed that 43 percent of Kenyans believe that a husband is justified in beating his wife for among other things burning food and arguing with him. Read more »
Kenya: Remittances From Uganda to Kenya More Than Doubles to Sh3.3 Billion
Money sent to Kenya from Uganda increased to Sh3.3 billion in the five months to May this year, compared to a similar period last year, official data shows. Read more »
Kenya: FaidiHR Unveils Casualpay Platform to Facilitate Casual Workers Payments in Kenya
Over the past few decades, ghost workers have proven a thorn in both private and public institutions, costing firms and government bodies billions, as they lack proper management… Read more »
Kenya: Lawyer Ahmednassir Abdulahi Says SRC Doesn't Need President Ruto's Concurrence, Refusal on Pay Hike Recommendations
Senior Counsel Ahmednassir Abdulahi has backed the move by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), to press on with the planned review of salaries for all public sector… Read more »
Kenya: Mwananchi Credit to Educate Borrowers On Responsible Borrowing
Microfinance Mwananchi Credit has rolled out a campaign to educate borrowers on responsible borrowing of loans. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu County Assembly Loses Hansard Equipment, TVs in Night Raid
Police in Kisumu have launched investigations into the break-in at Kisumu County Assembly by unknown thugs. Read more »
July 02, 2023
Kenya: Naom Jebet Overcomes Odds to Win Nairobi City Marathon
The 2020 Sofia Marathon champion Naom Jebet was over the moon after she clocked 2:24:33 to win the women's 42km race at the second edition of the Nairobi City Marathon on Sunday… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Efforts to Reclaim Water Towers to Proceed Unhindered
The Government is committed to reclaiming and conserving all water catchment areas in the country, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: 2 Children, 18 Women, 31 Men - Londiani Crash Toll Rises to 51
The death toll from the Londiani Junction market accident has risen to 51. Read more »
Kenya: Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi, Ruto MPs Fault Decision Halting Finance Act Implementation
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has criticized a High Court decision suspending the implementation of the the Finance Act 2023 terming it as insensitive. Read more »
Kenya: 'Hope Was Everything for Me,' Kipkemboi Says After Win At Nairobi City Marathon
Newly crowned winner of the men's 42km race at the Nairobi City Marathon, Robert Kipkemboi, says he had his mind fixed on a podium place at the second edition of the road race on… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Turns Out in Thousands for the Inaugural Bob Collymore International Jazz Festival 2023
Music is often described as the art of sound. It expresses the ideas and emotions of the musician in different forms. You end up feeling the emotion the musician is conveying. In… Read more »
Kenya: Chepkurui Flirts With Full Marathon After Epic Win at Nairobi City Marathon
After crossing the finish line to win the women's 21km race at the Nairobi City Marathon, Gladys Chepkurui says she is tempted by the allure of competing in the 42km race at next… Read more »
Kenya: We've Had 7 Million Kenyans Removed From Credit Reference Bureau Blacklist - Ruto
President William Ruto has said seven million Kenyans have been removed from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) blacklist. Read more »
Kenya: Court to Determine Fate of Ruto's 50 Cabinet Administrative Secretaries Amid Push to Formalize Assistants
The 50 Cabinet Administrative Secretaries (CAS) appointed by President William Ruto will know their fate Monday when court makes its pronouncements on the matter. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Rallies for Harmonized Regional Motor Vehicle Inspection Protocol
Kenya will lead consensus talks on the development of a harmonized regional motor vehicle inspection protocol following tragic Londiani crash Friday that involved a trailer… Read more »
Kenya: Tusker Coach Matano Admits Team Need to Grow Some 'Balls' After FKF Cup Heartbreak
Tusker FC head coach Robert Matano admits his charges need to develop nerves of steel if they are to overcome high-pressure situations and reign over the opponents. Read more »
Kenya: Senator Omtatah Vows More Trouble for EPRA Over Contempt of Court
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has vowed to file contempt proceedings against the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) for violating a court order suspending the Finance… Read more »
July 01, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Consider Striking Khat From List of Hard Drugs to Spur Trade
Government is looking into reexamining the classification of Miraa (Khat) as a harmful substance to facilitate its exclusion from adverse classification by anti-drug abuse agency,… Read more »
Kenya: Renowned Kenyan Poet Professor Micere Mugo Passes Away
Kenya's respected author and poet Professor Micere Githae Mugo is dead aged 80. Read more »