June 13, 2023
Kenya: Police Gun Down 4 Suspected Gangsters Linked to Cross-County Crime
Detectives have gunned down four individuals believed be behind a string of armed robberies in Machakos, Mombasa and Kwale Counties over the past few months. Read more »
Kenya: Transport Operators Go Tech to Reduce Jam in Ticket Booking
Transport operators are increasingly adopting modern technologies to offer ticketing efficiencies and provide comfort to commuters across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Judiciary Constitutes Team to Unlock Stalemate Over Pro-Bono Services
The Judiciary has constituted team to unlock stalemate with the Law Society of Kenya over the provision of pro-bono services. Read more »
Kenya: Emirates to Access More African Countries in New Deal With KQ
Emirates customers will now be able to fly to more African countries after signing an agreement with Kenya Airways (KQ). Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Calls on Kenyans to Help the Poor When Capable
President William Ruto has urged able Kenyans to assist the destitute and underprivileged. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Committee to Present Revised Version of Finance Bill to House
The National Assembly Finance Committee is Tuesday scheduled to present the revised version of the Finance Bill 2023 following the conclusion of the public participation phase. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Wants CJ Koome to Review Order Barring Removal of Sabina Chege as Deputy Minority Whip
In a letterpenned by Raila Odinga's counsel Paul Mwangi, they cited non-inclusion and jurisdiction violation in the order National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula cited while… Read more »
Kenya: Demand for Beauty, Furniture, Phone, TV Products High in Rural Areas, Jumia New Report
Kenyans living in rural areas are buying beauty, home, phones, and TVs on Jumia's e-commerce platform, highlighting its importance in last-mile delivery. Read more »
Kenya: Messi Can Be Born Here in Kenya and Nobody Will Find Him - Firat Berates Kenya's Scouring System
Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has berated Kenya's scouting system, saying it needs a major improvement if the country is to make strides in international football. Read more »
Kenya: FKF Premier League Holders Tusker FC Step Up Plans to Acquire Women's Team
FKF Premier League defending champions Tusker FC are in talks with three women's football clubs to tie down a partnership as a place in continental football next season beckons. Read more »
Kenya: Rwanda's Davite Unveils 2023 WRC Safari Colors
With an apparently insatiable appetite for success, Giancarlo Davite has displayed the elegant livery that his Ford Fiesta Rally2 will wear during the 2023 WRC Safari Rally Kenya… Read more »
Kenya: Bolt Condemns Kidnap of Two Passengers By Driver, Affirms Commitment to Passenger Safety
Taxi-hailing firm Bolt has issued a statement in response to the recent abduction and subsequent rescue of two girls who were kidnapped by a Bolt driver. Read more »
Kenya: Bolt Issues Statement After Kidnapping Incident Involving Own-Driver
Taxi-hailing firm Bolt has issued a statement in response to the recent abduction and subsequent rescue of two girls who were kidnapped by a Bolt driver. Read more »
Kenya: Job Majuu Spearheads Recruitment of Skilled Kenyan Caregivers to Meet Growing Demand in the UK
Leading recruitment agency, Job Majuu, has begun recruiting skilled Kenyan professionals to fill caregiver roles in the United Kingdom. Read more »
Kenya: Tabitha Karanja Steps Down as Keroche CEO After 25 Years At the Helm
Keroche Breweries Ltd. CEO and founder Tabitha Karanja has called it a day at the firm after 25 years at the company. Read more »
Kenya: EACC Detectives Arrest Thika MCA for Soliciting Sh130,000 Bribe
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives have apprehended Kiambu Deputy Speaker John Njue Njiru, for soliciting a Sh130,000 bribe. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Work With Counties to Ensure Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - President Ruto
The national government will work with county governments to transform healthcare in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Kega-Led Jubilee Faction Gives Notice of Withdrawal From Azimio
The Kanini Kega-led Jubilee party has now officially withdrawn from the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition. Read more »
Kenya: What Next for Faith Kipyegon After Smashing World Records in 1500m and 5000m?
Double Olympic and world 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon says she wouldn't mind specializing in the women's 10,000m after she broke the world records for the 1500m and 5000m. Read more »
Kenya: Twiga Foods Sacks 130 Sales Agents, Cites Poor Performance
Agri-tech firm Twiga Foods sacked 130 sales agents last month for what it attributed to poor performance, Business Daily reported, quoting the firm's Chief Executive Officer Peter… Read more »
Kenya: DPP Seeks to Withdraw Charges Against Ex-PS Omollo in NYS Graft Case
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji has filed an application seeking to withdraw graft charges against former PS for youth and gender affairs Lilian Omollo. Read more »
Kenya: Barack Obatsa Picked to Lead Britam Asset Managers
Insurance company Britam has appointed Barack Obatsa as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Britam Asset Managers. Read more »
June 12, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Bows to Pressure, Slashes Housing Levy By Half
President William Ruto on Monday succumbed to pressure and slashed the Housing Fund levy by half, from the current three percent to 1.5 percent. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Review All Licenses of Those Manufacturing, Selling Second Generation Alcohol
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki says the government will will undertake a fresh review of all the licences of those involved in the manufacturing, sale and distribution… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua's Ruthless War on Illicit Brews - Even President Ruto and I Don't Take Alcohol
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vowed a ruthless crackdown on illicit brews and drug abuse which have destroyed thousands of youth. Read more »