July 01, 2023
Kenya: Makueni Begins Digitizing Indigenous Kamba Knowledge on Climate Change
Makueni County has announced plans to digitize indigenous Kamba knowledge on climate change as part of efforts to enhance locally-led response and resilience building. Read more »
Kenya: Public Service Vehicle Operators Plying Upcountry Routes Mull Fare Hikes to Cope With Fuel Prices
Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators plying upcountry routes were mulling fare hikes on Saturday in light of an eight per cent increment in fuel prices. Read more »
Kenya: CS Murkomen Says Roadside Markets to Relocated After Deadly Londiani Accident
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced plans to relocate roadside markets following an accident that left at least 50 people dead in Kericho. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto - Smallholder Farmers to Attain New Yield Targets After Tax Reliefs
President William Ruto Saturday said Kenya is on course to attain new milk production and coffee yield targets as a result of duty waivers under the Finance Act 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Multichoice Increases DStv, Gotv Charges
MultiChoice has increased prices for all its DStv and Gotv packages amid currency depreciation and rising inflation. Read more »
Kenya: Luo Elders Pick Randa as New 'Ker' at Consensus Meeting Supervised By Odinga
The Luo Council of Elders has picked Odungi Randa as its "Ker" after proceeding with an election suspended by the court on Friday. Read more »
Kenya: UK High Commission Expresses Sympathy Over Friday's Londiani Crash
The British High Commission Kenya has sent messages of condolence to families of the victims of a horrific road accident that claimed the lives of more than 50 people late Friday. Read more »
Somalia: ATMIS Concludes First Phase Troop Drawdown, 7 Bases Handed to Somalia
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has concluded the first phase of the troop drawdown after handing over two Forward Operating Bases (FOBs). Read more »
June 30, 2023
Kenya: Court Suspends Finance Bill Implementation
The High Court of Kenya has stopped the implementation of the Finance Bill 2023 pending the hearing and determination of a lawsuit that was sponsored by Okiyah Omtatah. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Freezes Pay Rise for Top Officials, Clears Wage Hike for Cadres Below Principal Secretaries
President William Ruto has halted a Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) - recommended pay rise for public servants above the rank of Principal Secretaries demanding… Read more »
Kenya: Ex-Treasury Official Tom Osinde Was Slashed, Body Dumped in a River
Former Treasury official Tom Osinde was slashed to death before his body was dumped in a river, an autopsy shows. Read more »
Kenya: Fuel Shoots Up Despite Court Order Against Finance Act
The government has reviewed fuel prices upwards despite a court order that temporarily halted the implementation of the Finance Act 2023 in a case filed by activists and a Senator. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Digital Revolution On the Roll - Over 5,000 Government Services Now Available Online
Kenya's vision of going fully digital in the delivery of government services is rapidly gathering pace with more than 5,000 services now available online. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Unveils Online Government Services
Kenyans can now access over 5,000 Government services online. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Bottlers Changes Name to Coca-Cola Kenya Nairobi
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has changed the name of its Kenyan subsidiary, Nairobi Bottlers Limited, to Coca-Cola Beverages Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Don't Cushion Me, Cushion Kenyans, Ledama Tells SRC on Proposed Pay Increase
Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina has opposed the salary reviews announced by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) stating that he does not need a salary increment. Read more »
Kenya: Supreme Court Rejects Claim Over Moi-Era Detention By Ex-Spy Chief Stephen Muriithi
The Supreme Court has dismissed a claim for damages by an ex-spy chief over his 1982 detention under the administration of then President Daniel arap Moi. Read more »
Africa: Medal Number Four! - 3x3 Women's Basketball Team Storm Final at Africa Beach Games
Mary Lisa Omondi scored eight points, all from beyond the arch, as Kenya's 3x3 women's basketball team powered into the final of the Africa Beach Games in Hammamet on Friday with a… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto, Gachagua Salaries Increased By SRC as Wage Bill Soars
State Officers are expected to enjoy a salary increase after the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) proposed salary increase by 14 percent starting next month subject to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Businesses Experience 82% Increase in Cyber-Attacks
Cyber-attacks on Kenyan businesses increased by 82 percent last year, latest report shows, highlighting growing vulnerabilities in firms. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Signs Revenue Allocation and Equalization Funds Into Law
President William Ruto has signed into law the County Allocation of Revenue Bill and Equalization Fund Appropriation Bill 2023 at State House, Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Global Tech Firm Digital Jewels Makes Foray Into Kenyan Data Protection Market
The evolving data protection environment in Kenya is attracting foreign technology firms, with the latest entrant Digital Jewels establishing its presence in the local market. Read more »
Kenya/Tunisia: We Paid for Inexperience, Say Harambee Sand Stars After Fourth Place Finish in Hammamet
Harambee Sand Stars finished fourth out of five participating teams at the second edition of the Africa Beach Games in Hamammet, Tunisia, in what was their debut in the quadrennial… Read more »
Kenya: It's for You My Love! - Wrestler Mahabila Gushes Over Wife After Winning Bronze in Hammamet
Behind every successful man, there is a woman, and for wrestler Mathayo Mahabila, this saying has an absolute truth beneath it. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Paybill Numbers Merged to '222222' to Enhance Transparency
President William Ruto has unveiled a dedicated government pay channel, 22222 to enhance transparency and revenue collection. Read more »