June 01, 2023
Kenya: Talks Stall Again as Ruto's Side Refuses 'Extra-Legal' Demands By Odinga's Camp
The bipartisan talks between the Azimio and Kenya Kwanza teams have hit a snag against over a contest on fresh demands by the opposition side. Read more »
Kenya: Cohesion Commission Cautions Against Azimio-Led Cessation Calls
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has expressed concern over the recent calls for cessation by a section of the political class in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Monthly Inflation Rises Slightly to 8% in May
Kenya's monthly inflation increased slightly to 8 percent in the month of May, attributed to high prices of food and non-food items. Read more »
Kenya: Bobasi Residents to Push for Recall of MP Obiri Over False Road Promise
Residents of Bobasi constituency have announced plans to push for the recall of their local Member of Parliament over failure to tarmac the pathetic 20-kilometre Igare-Nyacheki… Read more »
East Africa: Leading Firms in 10 East African Countries to Be Honoured in Nairobi
Leading firms from 10 countries in the larger East African are set to be honored in a major International Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Mid-sized institutions… Read more »
Kenya: Tackling Predator Lenders - Govt to Unveil Low-Cost Financing for e-Motorbikes
The Government is set to unveil low-cost financing for electric motorbikes in a bid to shield boda boda operators from predatory lenders. Read more »
East Africa: EAC Summit Extends Regional Force Mandate in DR Congo to September 8
The East Africa Community Regional Force (EACRF) in the Democratic Regional Congo will remain in place until September 8 after an EAC Summit in Bujumbura resolved to extend its… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Kwanza MPs to Defend Ruto's Fiscal Reform Agenda - Gachagua
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said Kenya Kwanza Members of Parliament will defend President William Ruto's legislative agenda in Parliament, including new tax measures. Read more »
Kenya: China Media Group Launches 'Twinkle Star Project' to Screen Chinese Cartoons in Africa
China Media Group (CMG) has launched an animation tour titled "Twinkle Star Project" in Nairobi, Kenya, to screen its original cartoons in Kenyan schools. Read more »
Kenya: Chinese First Lady Partners With Kenya's First Lady to Support Disadvantaged Children
It was joy at Mama Fatuma Goodwill Children's home in Eastleigh on Wednesday when they received donations through an initiative of Kenya and Chinese First Ladies. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto in Embu for Kenya's 60th Self-Rule Anniversary Themed on SMEs
President William Ruto was expected in Embu on Thursday to lead the country's 60th anniversary celebration since attainment of internal self-rule. Read more »
Kenya: We Will Not Tolerate Resurgence of Proscribed Groups - Kindiki
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has warned that the government will not tolerate the resurgence of proscribed groups in the country, including the outlawed Mungiki sect. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Kenya: No Omanyala vs Jacobs Showdown in Florence As Olympic Champ Pulls Out Again
African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala's hope of competing against Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs has gone up in smoke again, after the Italian pulled out of this Friday's 100m… Read more »
Kenya: South African Budget Carrier Airlink Unveils Nairobi-Joburg Flights
South African budget carrier Airlink today officially launched its flights between Kenya and South Africa. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Drops Faith Harrison From Principal Secretary Nominees List
Faith Njeri Harrison has been dropped from the Principal Secretary nominees list. Read more »
Kenya: Looming Health Crisis as Garbage Cartels Convert Public Roads Into Dumping Sites in Dagoretti North
In the heart of Dagoretti North constituency within Nairobi, a looming public health crisis has taken root, fueled by the rampant illegal dumping of solid waste. Read more »
Kenya: Over 4 Million Farmers Registered in 5 Months
A total of 4,287,713 farmers have been registered in the past five months in the ongoing farmers registration drive, data from the Agriculture and Interior Ministry shows. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Process New Passports Within 7 Days From July, Urgent Cases in a Day
The Immigration Department will process new passport applications within seven days beginning July, the Interior ministry has announced. Read more »
Kenya: Central Bank Governor Disputes Dollar Bond Will Mop Up Excess Cash
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Patrick Njoroge has said that the dollar bond will not mop up excess American currencies. Read more »
Kenya: Elephant Tusks Valued at Sh5.3 Million Seized in Nyeri, 2 Arrested
Detectives in Nyeri County have recovered 52 kilograms of elephant ivory, estimated to have a market value of Sh 5.3 million. Read more »
Kenya: Adoption of Circular Economy Will Create Jobs, Keep Environment Clean - PS Ng'eno
Environment and Climate Change Principal Secretary Festus Ng'eno says Kenya was accelerating the adoption of circular economy as part of its sustainable waste management so as to… Read more »
Kenya: Nyanza, Central, North Eastern Regions Achieve Over 100% Transition to Secondary School
Some regions in the country have surpassed their targets on the 100 percent transition to Junior Secondary School and Form One, latest data from the Ministry of Education has… Read more »
Kenya: Clearing and Forwarding Experts Root for Tech in Operations
Clearing and forwarding experts are rooting for the adoption of technology in the sector to enhance efficient service delivery. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki Visits Isebania, Migori to Address Security Concerns
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki is conducting a visit to Isebania, Migori County to address security concerns following last week's attack on the local police station in… Read more »
Kenya: Pending Passport Applications to Be Cleared By June 30 - Kindiki
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has promised the restoration of a broken passport printer within seven days further committing to the clearing of the current backlog by… Read more »