May 31, 2023
Kenya: Kindiki Orders Transfer of All Police Officers in Isebania to Aid Probe
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has ordered the transfer of all police officers stationed in Isebania, following an attack on the local police station in which five… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Role in Affordable Housing Is Indispensable, CS Njeru Says at World Bank Housing Conference
Lands Cabinet Secretary Zachariah Njeru has said that Governments and policymakers have an indispensable role in making affordable housing a reality. Read more »
Kenya: Carrefour Opens Its 20th Store in Eastleigh
Retail chain Carrefour has opened its 20th store at Business Bay Square Mall (BBS) in Eastleigh, Nairobi, as it seeks to tap the area's growing population and businesses. Read more »
Kenya: Malkia Strikers Set for Morocco Camp Ahead of Continental Campaign in Cameroon
The national women's volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, will undergo a residential training camp in Morocco ahead of the Federation of International Volleyball (FIVB) Challenger Cup… Read more »
Kenya: Busia County to Host Second Leg of National Beach Games
Busia County will host the next leg of the national beach games on a yet-to-be-announced date. Read more »
Kenya: BetNare Daily Jackpot Winner to Use Money to Pay School Fees
Christopher Musembi over the weekend walked away with Ksh 500,000 after predicting 11 Games correctly in the BetNare Daily jackpot. Read more »
Kenya: Mukumu Deaths - State-Funded Edu Afya Scheme to Make Sh1.2 Million Payout
The government has announced a Sh1.2mn payout under a State-funded insurance scheme to compensate families of three students who died at Mukumu Girls High School. Read more »
Kenya: 'Bring Your Girls to the World Cup of Tennis,' Kenyans Urged Ahead of Billie Jean Cup
Tennis enthusiasts across Kenya and beyond have been encouraged to bring their girls along for the Billie Jean King Cup, Africa Group III set for June 12-17 at the Nairobi Club in… Read more »
Kenya: Govt's Farmer Registration Exercise Registers Over 4 Million
A total of 4.3 million farmers have been registered under a government initiative that seeks to collect their data. Read more »
Kenya: No Official Implicated in Probe Over Deadly Mukumu Outbreak - Machogu
Families of students who succumbed to an epidemic linked to food poising at Mukumu Girls High School will wait longer for justice after a preliminary probe yielded no incriminating… Read more »
Kenya: Rescue Operation at JKIA After Plane Overflying Nairobi Encounters 'Incident' - KAA
The Kenya Airports Authority has explained that that the ‘incident’ at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) was a security drill. Read more »
Kenya: Rwandese Ride-Sharing Firm Yego Enters Mombasa
Rwandese ride-sharing company Yego has expanded its services to Mombasa, allowing locals to book online taxis affordably. Read more »
May 30, 2023
Kenya: Opposition Azimio Withdraws From Bi-Partisan Talks Until Finance Bill is Revoked
Azimio - One Kenya Coalition Parliamentary Group says it will not take part in the bipartisan talks until the contentious Finance Bill is withdrawn. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Expressway Seeks Views on Proposed Haile-Selassie Exit Expansion
The Nairobi Expressway is seeking public views on the construction of the new Haile-Selassie Exit consisting of five lanes. Read more »
Kenya: Siaya Deputy Governor Oduol Says He is Innocent of Impeachment Allegations
William Oduol, the deputy governor of Siaya, now states that he will ultimately be found innocent of the charges brought against him. Read more »
Kenya: Annual National Prayer Breakfast Postponed to June 7 - Wetangu'la
The 2023 annual National Prayer Breakfast that was due to take place on May 31 has been postponed to June 7. Read more »
Kenya: HFC, Athletics Kenya Partner to Provide Athletes With Affordable Homes
HFC has announced a partnership with Athletics Kenya (AK) to enable thousands of Kenyan athletes to afford homes. Read more »
Kenya: USIU-Africa's Team Tawi Win the 2023 Microsoft Imagine Cup World Championship
A team of student tech innovators from USIU-Africa in Kenya have won the 2023 Microsoft Imagine Cup World Championship competition after a final round judging of three finalists… Read more »
Kenya: British American Tobacco Steps Up Sustainable Agriculture With Own Farmers
Cigarette manufacturer British American Tobacco has rolled out an avocado planting programme to ensure food and financial security for its farmers across the country. Read more »
Kenya: FKF Pl Title Run-in - Here is Who Gor and Tusker Face in the Last Three Matches of the Season
After Sunday's barren draw between leaders Tusker FC and record champions Gor Mahia FC at the Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, the fate for the FKF Premier League title remains in… Read more »
Kenya: FKF Premier League Final Lap - Wazito, Mathare in Close Fight to Avoid Relegation
With three matches to go in the FKF Premier League, the fight for survival has grown more intense, with two sides, Wazito FC and Mathare United in a close fight to avoid automatic… Read more »
Kenya: Director of Public Prosecutions Haji Put on the Spot Over Withdrawal of High Profile Cases
Nominee for National Intelligence Service Director General Noordin Haji found himself on the spot during his vetting as he tried to wriggle himself out from controversial decisions… Read more »
Kenya: Migori, Isiolo, Kajiodo Ranked Least Budget-Transparent Counties
Migori, Isiolo, Kajiado, and Wajir have been ranked as the least budget-transparent counties in 2022. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, India Stage Joint Naval Drill to Foster Interoperability
Kenya Navy Ship (KNS) Jasiri and Indian Navy Ship (INS) Trishul has conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) outside the Port of Mombasa. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Picks Mwenje for Deputy Whip as Kenyatta-Led Jubilee Faction Thins Out
Azimio Parliamentary Group has resolved to have Embakasi West Member of Parliament Mark Mwenje (Jubilee) replace Nominated MP Sabina Chege as the House Minority Deputy Whip. Read more »