May 25, 2023
Kenya: Maize Flour Prices to Rise on 10% Tax on Kraft Liner, Manufacturers Warn
Kenyans are set for more pain as the prices of maize flour are expected to rise when the government plans to introduce a 10 percent tax on kraft paper. Read more »
Kenya: Isuzu Officially Unveils D-Max After Marathoner Eliud Kipchoge
Local vehicle assembler Isuzu East Africa has officially launched the limited edition Dmax that is named after marathoner Eliud Kipchoge. Read more »
Kenya: Shakahole Death Toll at Over 240 as Another Person Dies of Starvation
The death toll from the Shakahola Forest starvation cult linked to controversial televangelist Paul Mackenzie currently stands at 241, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki… Read more »
Kenya: You Will Bear Your Own Load, President Ruto Warns Corrupt State Officials
President William Ruto has read the riot act to his Cabinet and the state officials at the Ministries, Department, and Agencies (MDA) that they will carry their own cross should… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Dismisses Reuters Report on Chinese Hackers, Terms It Sponsored Propaganda
The Kenyan government has dismissed a news report by Reuters that Chinese hackers had attacked State House and other government ministries and departments. Read more »
Kenya: We Must Make the Learning Environment Conducive for Better Results - President Ruto
The Government will intensify funding in schools to upgrade their infrastructure and human resource. Read more »
Kenya: Digital Lenders Reject 20% Excise Duty Proposal on Loan Interests
Digital lenders have rejected a proposal requiring them to remit a 20 percent excise duty on loan interest. Read more »
Kenya: Legendary Rally Champion Ian Duncan Set for Rhino Charge in June
Multiple Kenya National Rally champion Ian Duncan is among drivers who have been slated for this year's Rhino Charge, set for June 3 in Laikipia County. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Kwanza Says Azimio's Move to Suspend Bi-Partisan Talks Premature
The Kenya Kwanza Bipartisan team has accused their counterparts in Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition of erecting roadblocks to impede the ongoing talks between the two opposing… Read more »
Kenya: We Will Enhance Training on Emerging Threats, President Ruto Says
The National Defence College (NDC) will be equipped to train more decision-makers in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Appellate Court Dismisses Govt Suit Seeking to Allow Importation of GMO Foods
A three judge bench has dismissed an application by government seeking to allow Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) foods into the country. Read more »
Kenya: Sifuna, Ole Kina Main Obstacles in Bi-Partisan Talks, Khalwale Says
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has alleged that Edwin Sifuna and Ledama Olekina are the main obstacles to the bipartisan negotiations. Read more »
Kenya: 'I Am Still a Student of the Game,' Marathon Goat Kipchoge Says As He Vows Strong Comeback After Boston Loss
World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge says last month's poor showing at the Boston Marathon jolted him into the reality that he needs to work harder if he is to attain the… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Extends Dusk-to-Dawn Curfew at Chakama Ranch By a Further 30 Days
The government has extended the dusk-to-dawn curfew at the Chakama Ranch where search and rescue efforts and exhumation exercise of victims of the Shakahola Starvation cult is… Read more »
Kenya: Accurate Citizen Data Will Shape Govt Policy, President Ruto
The Government is committed to documenting all citizens to enhance service delivery. Read more »
Kenya: How Mackenzie Feasted Like a King as Shakahola Followers Starved to Death
Shocking details have emerged on how Shakaola cult pastor Paul Mackenzie feasted like a king as his followers starved to death. Read more »
Kenya: Scrap Metal Council Threaten to Revoke Licenses of Dealers Involved in Theft, Vandalism
The Scrap Metal Council (SMC) has threatened to revoke licenses of dealers involved in cases of theft and vandalism targeting critical public and private sectors infrastructure in… Read more »
Kenya: Jemutai 'Flirts' With Steeplechase After Blissful First Date at KDF Championships
The 2021 World Under 20 1500m bronze medalist Winny Jemutai admits she is tempted to transition to the 3000m steeplechase after competing in the water-and-barrier race for the… Read more »
Kenya: Burger Consumption Rises 173%, New Report Reveals
Orders for burgers increased by 173 percent in Kenya last year, a new report has revealed, highlighting the growing demand for western food in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Be Partners in Locally-Led Interventions Not Just Financiers, Donors Told
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) Founder and CEO Dr. Kennedy Odede has called on international aid organisations to shift their mindset from being just donors to being… Read more »
Kenya: Police Lob Teargas to Disperse Maina Njenga's Supporters at the DCI HQs
Police on Thursday lobbed teargas to disperse former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga’s supporters who had gathered at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)… Read more »
May 24, 2023
Kenya: Opposition Azimio Demands Resignation of Political Parties Registrar Ann Nderitu
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition party has called for the resignation of the Registrar of Political Parties (RPP) Ann Nderitu over what they termed as her way of handling… Read more »
Kenya: Chinese Embassy Dismisses Reuters Report on Hacking Govt Ministries
The Chinese Embassy in Kenya has dismissed as "groundless, far-fetched and sheer nonsense" a report published by Reuters that Chinese hackers attacked Kenyan government ministries… Read more »
Kenya: Ordeal of Intersex People as Human Rights Body Pushes for Intersex Bill 2023
Intersex people in African countries face a lot of challenges including employment and education discrimination, access to health care services, social stigma and prejudice and… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Threatens to Expel Kenyan Turkanas Over Cattle Rustling, Gun Smuggling
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has threatened to expel all Kenyan Turkanas if the Kenyan government fails to hand over the suspected killers of five Ugandan nationals and put an… Read more »