June 20, 2023
Kenya: Mudavadi Urges International Community, Donor Groups to Support Kenyan Local Farmers
The Government has urged the international community, donor groups and development partners to commit higher purchases of relief food for refugees to local farmers. Read more »
Kenya: Alten Kenya Commissions 40 MW Kesses Solar Facility
Alten Kenya Solarfarms (Alten) has commissioned a 44 megawatt (MW) solar facility in Kesses, Uasin Gishu County. Read more »
Kenya: Two Rivers Land Gazetted Private Special Economic Zone
Centum Investment Company has established the Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Centre (TRIFIC) following the gazettement of the Two Rivers land as a private… Read more »
Kenya: Let Humanitarian Agencies Work Freely, President Ruto Tells Warring Sudan Parties
President William Ruto has asked warring parties in Sudan to allow humanitarian agencies to operate freely. Read more »
Kenya: IGAD Quartet Sets Roadmap for Sudan Peace Talks Amid Resistance in Khartoum
Foreign Ministers drawn from the IGAD quartet of Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti and South Sudan have endorsed a roadmap to Sudan peace talks amid resistance from Khartoum's General… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi to Host IGAD-Mandated Sudan Peace Talks in August - Ministers
The IGAD-mandated Sudan peace talks under Kenya's leadership will convene in August, the bloc's quartet of foreign ministers has indicated. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Assured of End to Religious Extremism, Radicalization
Kenyans have been assured that a lasting solution will be found to root out religious extremism, cults and radicalization as the government takes firm action to control a repeat of… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Begins Daily Flights to New York
Kenya Airways (KQ) will be flying to the United States of America (USA) daily as it ramps up upcoming demand for air travel in the summer season. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Says Media Should Be Allowed to Do Its Job
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says the media should be allowed to do its job even as he called out Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria attacking the Nation Media Group (NMG). Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Increase Funding to the School Feeding Programme
The school feeding programme will be intensified to boost performance of learners. Read more »
Kenya: Baraza Media Lab to Unveil Two-Day Storytelling Production
Baraza Media Lab, a leading hub for Kenya's media practitioners, is set to revolutionize the art of storytelling with its highly anticipated two-day live production, Story Sosa. Read more »
Kenya: Unilever Opens Sh500 Million Warehouse Facility in Nairobi
Unilever East Africa today opened a Sh500 million warehouse facility to serve the East African (EA) market. Read more »
Kenya: Unga Wa Dola Bridging Technology Gap for Gender Equality
Unga wa Dola has announced the completion of an acceleration programme that trains girls on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Public Institutions to Shift to Cleaner, Sustainable Energy Options
Public institutions have been urged to shift to cleaner and sustainable energy options. Read more »
Kenya: Sh63.7 Million Lost in Mosquito Nets Procurement Delay, CS Nakhumicha Says
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has said Sh63.7m ($455,000) has been lost due to delayed process of securing grants from Global Fund in mosquito nets procurement. Read more »
Kenya: PR Practitioners Elect New Officials to Push for Legislative Recognition
Members of the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) have elected new officials for the positions of Vice President, Secretary General, Assistant Treasurer, and Council Members… Read more »
Kenya: LSK Faults DCI for Arresting Advocates While Executing Their Duties
The Law Society of Kenya has condemned the police and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for arresting advocates while undertaking their mandate. Read more »
Kenya: Malkia Strikers Handed Financial Injection Injection to Boost Preps for Olympic Ticket Hunt
The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) has handed the national women's volleyball team a sponsorship boost to help them prepare towards Paris 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Diaspora Alliance Lauds Njogu's Efforts to Promote Welfare of Kenyans Abroad
An alliance of Kenyans living abroad has lauded efforts spearheaded by the newly created State Department for Diaspora Affairs in the protection and promotion of the interest of… Read more »
Kenya: Seek Legal Opinion on Differences, CS Kindiki Tells IG, National Police Service Commission Over Public Spat
The High Court might be forced to interpret the Constitutional mandate of the National Police Service(NPS) and National Police Service Commission (NPSC) when it comes to… Read more »
June 19, 2023
Kenya: Court Stops Transcentury's Takeover By Equity Bank Over Debt
A court in Nairobi has stopped the takeover of TransCentrury (TC) by Equity Bank over debt. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Goods Set to Access EU Market Duty-Free
Kenyan goods will soon access the European Union (EU) market duty-free, helping boost exports to the huge market. Read more »
Kenya: Interior Cabinet Secretary Kindiki Warns Politicians on Calling for Demonstrations
Politicians who will not be happy with the passing of Finance Bill 2023, have been told to seek legal action instead of calling for demonstrations. Read more »
Kenya: Health CS Suspends NHIF Officials in Fraud Scheme Probe
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha Monday suspended National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) branch managers accused of defrauding Kenyans. Read more »
Kenya: Scholars Unveil 11-Country Campaign to Promote STEM Courses Among Girls
Scholars holding a week-long symposium at Kenyatta University (KU) today launched an 11-country campaign that targets girls to make science, technology, engineering, and… Read more »