Kenya: Tea Farmers to Receive 99,000 Metric Tonnes of Subsidised Fertiliser

It is a relief for thousands of tea farmers in the country as the government in collaboration with Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA) imports close to 100,000 metric tonnes of… Read more »

Kenya: Moroccan Surgeons At KNH to Conduct Cochlear Implant Surgeries On 50 Children

A team of surgeons from the Kingdom of Morocco has arrived in Kenya for a week-long medical mission to perform Cochlear Implant surgeries on more than 50 children with hearing… Read more »

Kenya: Emirates Transports 6.6mn Kenyans, Lifts 16,000 Tons of Flowers

Emirates has revealed that it has flown over 6.6 million passengers on more than 34,000 flights to and from Kenya since it began operations in October 1995, underscoring its role… Read more »

Kenya: Ombudsman CEO Faces Disciplinary Action Over Aoma Fund Mismanagement

The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Mercy Kalondu Wambua, is facing disciplinary action over allegations of mismanagement of… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Launches $800 Million Green Fertiliser Plant At Olkaria

Kenya took a key step towards achieving food security with the launch of a mega fertiliser project at Olkaria in Naivasha Constituency, Nakuru County, on Monday. Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Advisor Urges Boda Boda Operators to Invest Collectively

President William Ruto's Special Advisor on Economic Empowerment and Sustainable Livelihoods, Jaoko Oburu Odinga, has urged boda boda operators to pool their resources and build… Read more »

Kenya: At Least Two Killed As Landslide Hits Kibendo in Elgeyo Marakwet

At least two people have been confirmed dead after a landslide struck the Kibendo area in Elgeyo Marakwet County. Read more »

Kenya: Farmers Protest Machakos County's Sh20 Chicken Movement Fee

The Kenya Poultry Breeders Association (KPDA) has raised alarm over a new Machakos County law imposing a Sh20 fee on every chicken moved out of the county, warning that the… Read more »

Kenya: EACC Obtains Orders Blocking Sh166mn Payout in Fraudulent Kiambu Tender

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has obtained interim court orders restraining the County Government of Kiambu from paying Sh166,295,500 to Filtronic International… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Congratulates Suluhu On Re-Election As Tanzanian President

President William Ruto has congratulated Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on her re-election, even as he emphasised the need to uphiold peace and the rule of law. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Sets Aside Sh1bn to Complete Kakamega Referral Hospital

The government has allocated Sh1 billion to complete the construction of the Kakamega Teaching and Referral Hospital, which will be upgraded to a national referral facility serving… Read more »

Kenya: National Exams in Marakwet East to Proceed Despite Landslide Tragedy

Ministry of Education says it has put in place adequate measures to ensure candidates in Marakwet East continue their National exams on Monday without disruption. Read more »

Kenya: Sonko Pays Sh1.6mn to Free 100 Mothers Detained At Mama Lucy Hospital

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has paid hospital bills amounting to Sh1.6 million to secure the release of more than 100 mothers detained at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital's… Read more »

Kenya: Major Changes Made to 'Wicked' Sequel

The upcoming musical sequel would have started with another rendition of the blockbuster song which concluded 2024's Wicked, but the 46-year-old director ultimately cut the track… Read more »

Kenya: Nairobi United Pooled in Tough Group B in Confederations Cup Debut

 Confederation Cup debutants Nairobi United have been placed in a tough Group B that includes African giants Wydad Casablanca of Morocco, Tanzania's Azam FC and AS Maniema of… Read more »

Kenya: Kengen to Earn Sh1.8bn Annually From Green Fertilizer Plant in Olkaria

The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is set to earn an additional Sh1.8 billion annually in net profit from a new green fertilizer plant powered by geothermal energy… Read more »

Kenya: 'Make Me a Three-Star American General,' Kenya's Kipruto Jokes After Winning New York Marathon

Newly-crowned New York Marathon champion Benson Kipruto joked that he deserves a special award for clinching his third major race on American soil. Read more »

Kenya: City Hall, Kidogo Early Years Partner to Transform Childcare Services

The Nairobi City County Government (NCCG), in partnership with social enterprise Kidogo Early Years (KEYs), has unveiled a new blueprint to transform childcare in the city through… Read more »

Kenya: Ocholla's Verdict - '1-1 Draw Against Mighty K'ogalo a Big Win for Ulinzi Stars'

Ulinzi Stars head coach Stephen Ocholla was an ecstatic man after watching his team grind out a 1-1 draw against Gor Mahia at the Kasarani Stadium on Sunday evening. Read more »

Kenya: What Raila Odinga's Legacy Teaches Kenya

Arguments abound about the late Rt Hon Raila Odinga as a political maestro whose imprint on Kenya's history is both profound and, at times, enigmatic. It is fair to say Raila was a… Read more »

Kenya: Tour Operators Decry 'Hidden' 5pc Charge in New Kws Park Fees

The Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF) has pushed back against recent changes introduced by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to its park-entry payment portal, terming the new system… Read more »

Kenya: Tourism Players Protest Gateway Charges Under New Kws Payment System

The Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF) has raised objections to recent changes introduced by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to its park-entry payment system, terming the new model… Read more »

Kenya: Gor Coach Akonnor Rages Against Poor Officiating in Ulinzi Draw

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has criticised the level of officiating in Sunday's draw against Ulinzi Stars at the Kasarani Stadium. Read more »

Kenya: Road Race Queen Obiri Reveals Strategy for Victory At New York Marathon

Newly-crowned New York Marathon champion Hellen Obiri has credited Sunday's win to patience, tactical nous and thorough training. Read more »

Kenya: Death Toll From Marakwet East Landslide Rises to 26 As Search Continues

Nov 2 - The death toll from the Marakwet East landslide has risen to 26 after five more bodies were recovered on Sunday, the government has said, as rescuers continue to search for… Read more »