June 08, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Power Begins Smart Poles Pilot Project for Provision of High Speed Internet
Kenya Power has commenced a pilot project to install special utility poles (Smart Poles) that will support the provision of high-speed internet connectivity as part of its revenue… Read more »
Kenya: Wandayi - Azimio Won't Amend Finance Bill, Flawed Beyond Redemption
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya has said they will not introduce any amendments to the proposed Finance Bill 2023 arguing that the bill is too flawed to be redeemed through amendments. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom, Kenya Water Institute Partner to Deploy Smart Water System
Safaricom has partnered with the Kenya Water Institute (KEWI) to build capacity in the water sector, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 6, which seeks to ensure the… Read more »
Kenya: Withdraw the Finance Bill and Apologize - Odinga to President Ruto
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Leader Raila Odinga has implored his erstwhile rival President William Ruto to withdraw the contentious Finance Bill 2023 immediately. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Urges Azimio Affiliated MPs to Vote Against the Finance Bill
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga has urged Members of Parliament affiliated to the coalition to vote against the Finance Bill 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Schools to Receive Sh28 Billion Capitation Funds By Tomorrow - CS Machogu
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu says schools will start receiving capitation money tomorrow. Read more »
Kenya: At Least Seven Officers Injured in Mandera Improvised Explosive Device Attack
At least seven police officers sustained injuries when the vehicle they were traveling in ran over an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Mandera South on Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: Government Welcomes More Local Vehicle Assemblers to Boost Economy
Kenya is committed to hosting more automotive players to increase local production of vehicles. Read more »
Kenya: 7 More Bodies Exhumed From Shakahola Forest
Seven more bodies were on Wednesday exhumed in the ongoing exhumation exercise in Kilifi's Shakahola forest. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Security Agencies to Buy Locally Assembled Vehicles
President William Ruto has asked security agencies to purchase locally assembled vehicles to encourage and sustain the operations of local motor vehicle manufacturers. Read more »
Kenya: If You See Odinga Opposing Something, It Is Very Good - Gachagua on Finance Bill
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed Azimio's opposition to the Finance Bill saying it has no basis. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Completes 5.8 Cubic Metres Borehole Project at New Eastleigh Primary School
The Nairobi County Government has completed a 5.8 cubic metres borehole project at New Eastleigh Primary School. Read more »
Kenya: CBK, Bankers Association Roll Out Financial Literacy Campaign to Encourage Saving Culture
The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) is working with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to encourage a saving culture among Kenyans. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Rolls Out Smart Poles for Internet Supply
Kenya Power is looking to diversify its income by venturing into the distribution of the internet through smart poles. Read more »
Kenya: EACC Pledges to Reclaim Public Grabbed Land
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has started investigations into the irregular land allocations in Kisumu County. Read more »
Kenya: KAM Opposes 10% Levy on Imported Raw Materials, Intermediate Goods
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) is opposed to the introduction of a 10 percent levy on imported raw materials and intermediate goods, arguing it will make Kenyan… Read more »
Kenya: Police in Kisii to Summon Leaders Who Caused Chaos in South Mugirango Attacks.
Police officers in Kisii are investigating incidents of attacks that happened in South Mugirango during the burial ceremony which was graced by Kisii Governor Simba Arati and South… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto to Attend 22nd COMESA Summit in Lusaka
President William Ruto will Thursday attend the 22nd Summit of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)Heads of State and Government in Zambia's Capital Lusaka. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Enhance Trade and Investment Partnerships With Other Nations
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to working with other countries for the prosperity of its citizens. Read more »
Kenya: 35 Witnesses to Testify During Inquest on Jeff Mwathi's Death
The Inquest into the death of Jeff Mwathi who died in February this year at the home of DJ faxto Will now be heard in August 10 this year. Read more »
Kenya: Ad-Hoc Committee Probing Siaya DG Oduol Says Allegations Substantiated
The Siaya County Assembly Committee probing the conduct of deputy Governor William Oduo says it has substantiated all the allegations against him that include abuse of office and… Read more »
June 07, 2023
Kenya: Those Opposed to the Housing Levy Are Selfish - Ruto
President William Ruto did not waste the opportunity to pitch for the 3 percent Housing Fund levy at National Prayer Breakfast, saying those opposed to it are selfish. Read more »
Kenya: Nine More Bodies Exhumed From Shakahola Forest, Total Now 251
Nine more bodies have been exhumed from Shakahola forest within the Chakama ranch bringing the total of those recovered so far to 252. Read more »
Kenya: Former Health Principal Secretarty Mburu Denies Involvement in Global Fund Mosquito Net Tender
Former Health Principal Secretary Josephine Mburu is calling for justice and vindication over the Sh 3.7 billion Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) Malaria net tender scandal… Read more »
Kenya: How Tables Turn! Ruto Recalls When He Asked for Forgiveness From Kenyatta
President William Ruto reminisced over the outcome of last year's General Election, recounting how he asked for forgiveness from his former boss Uhuru Kenyatta in the spirit of… Read more »