May 28, 2023
Kenya: Nyeri's 'Village of Darkness' Sees Light
Residents of Ndugo village in Nyeri's Mukurweini sub-county have a reason to smile after the area hitherto described as "the village of darkness" was hooked to the national grid on… Read more »
Kenya: Omtatah Faces Ruto on Mandatory Housing Fund, Threatens Court Action
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has threatened to move to court over the proposed mandatory contribution to Housing Fund in the Finance Bill. Read more »
Kenya: A Spot Check on the Route Ahead of 2023 Wrc Safari
As rally enthusiasts from across the world countdown to the biggest motoring event on the African continent, officials and volunteers at the WRC Safari secretariat have been busy,… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Warns Azimio Against Incitement, to Go for Mungiki Financiers
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has warned leaders against inciting the youth and recruiting them to outlawed groups such as Mungiki. Read more »
Kenya: Lionesses Erase Pain of South Africa Beating By Mauling Cameroon in Rugby Women's Cup
The national women's rugby team concluded their Rugby Africa Women's Cup campaign on a high note when they demolished Cameroon 52-3 in their Sunday afternoon encounter at the Stade… Read more »
Kenya: Police Raid Illegal Liquor Plant in Murang'a, 3 Suspects Arrested
Three people have been arrested after police in Murang'a's Kambiti location area raided an illegal liquor packaging operation and seized 83 crates of various brands of illicit… Read more »
Kenya: Why the Finance Bill Might Spell Death Knell for Kenya's Fledgling Middle Class
Kenya's middle class is the center that holds the country together. If it falls apart, the country too inevitably falls apart. Read more »
Kenya: Fire Razes Down Boys' Dormitory at Nyando's Kochogo Mixed School
A fire incident at Kochogo Mixed Secondary School in Nyando razed down the dormitory housing boys Saturday night, authorities said on Sunday. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto in Busia for Thanksgiving Service Attended By Otuoma, Local Leaders
President William Ruto was in Busia on Sunday to attend an interdenominational Thanksgiving Prayer Day. Read more »
Kenya: Nyanza's Chamber of Commerce Endorses Businessman for Top Job
Businessman Ken Onditi has been endorsed for the position of Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Nyanza Regional Director. Read more »
Kenya: 'I Will Make It Happen' - Pastor Dorcas Promises Security Forces Free Weddings
Second Lady Dorcas Rigathi has promised to roll out a financial aid programme to allow uniformed forces to formalize their marriages. Read more »
May 27, 2023
Kenya: Three Mombasa Startups Awarded U.S.$50,000 for Innovative Solutions in Plastic Pollution
Three startups in Mombasa county have been awarded $50,000 (Sh7.2 million) for their unique innovations designed to curb plastic pollution in the coastal region. Read more »
Kenya: Free Wi-Fi Will Boost E-Commerce, Spur Jobs Creation, President Ruto
The Government is committed to delivering 25,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots across the country. Read more »
May 26, 2023
Kenya: Kindiki Blames Judiciary Loopholes for Emboldening Mackenzie, Derailing Security Agencies
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki is now blaming the Judiciary for the loopholes and the devastating effects in the religious Shakahola religious cult that has so far… Read more »
Africa: African Hidden Champions Hosts First Regional Reception in Nairobi
African Hidden Champions (AHC), an initiative that promotes African companies, held its first regional event in Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Flies First Clean Long-Haul Flight Between Nairobi and Amsterdam
Kenya Airways (KQ) became the first African airline to fly a sustainable, friendly commercial long-haul flight from Nairobi to Europe yesterday. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Warns KRA Against Corruption As He Files Tax Returns
President William Ruto has warned staff at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) against engaging in corruption. Read more »
Kenya: Kakamega Detectives Launch Hunt for Suspects Who Escaped From Police Custody
Kakamega detectives are currently in pursuit of two suspects involved in robbery with violence who managed to escape from police custody at the Kakamega police station. Read more »
Kenya: Kericho Court Sentences 2 Convicts to Death for Violent Robbery
A court in Kericho has handed down a death sentence to two individuals, for their involvement in a violent robbery that took place in 2019 at Rai Cement premises in Kipsitet. Read more »
Kenya: Court Freezes Sh537 Million Wealth of City Hall Procurement Official Earning Sh21,000
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has obtained orders from the High Court to freeze Sh537 million unexplained wealth belonging to an employee of the Nairobi City… Read more »
Kenya: IG Koome Meets Retired Police Officers Keen On Medical Cover
Retired police officers are mulling establishing a medical cover to ease challenges many officers face after retirement. Read more »
Kenya: 4 Shot Dead in Daring Attack on Police Station in Migori
At least four people were shot dead during a daring raid on a police station in Migori. Read more »
May 25, 2023
Kenya: Govt Destroys Over 15,000 Litres of Illicit Brew
Over 15,000 litres of illicit brew destroyed in Chamanek forest, Nyahururu Read more »
Kenya: High Court Orders Forfeiture of U.S.$737,000 to Student By Belgian Boyfriend
The High Court has ruled that Sh 102 million gifted to a Kenyan college student by her Belgian boyfriend are proceeds of crime. Read more »
Kenya: Cult Leader Was Rearing Bees, Planting Food Crops as Followers Starved to Death
Controversial televangelist Paul Mackenzie, of the Good News International Church was engaged in activities that contradict his own teachings on food deprivation. Read more »