May 23, 2023
Kenya: Former Polls Boss's Wife Lands Top Job in President's Ruto's Govt
President William Ruto has nominated Mary Wanyonyi, the spouse of former Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Wafula Chebukati for appointment… Read more »
Kenya: Bipartisan Talks Suspended for MPs to Consult Ruto, Odinga
Bipartisan talks aimed at resolving a political stand-off between President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga have been suspended for consultations. Read more »
Kenya: Total, Africa Oil Quit Kenya Oil Project
Total and Africa Oil have quit Project Oil Kenya in Turkana County. Read more »
Kenya: Police Recover RPGs, Machine Gun, Hand Grenades From Suspected Al-Shabaab Militants
The Special Operations Group (SOG), the Administration Police elite unit on Monday successfully recovered a cache of weapons after engaging in a fierce gun battle with suspected… Read more »
Kenya: Research Reveals Most SME's Are Women, Youth-Owned
A majority of small businesses in Kenya are managed by women and youth, a new report has shown, shining a spotlight on their roles in economic growth. Read more »
Kenya: Correctional Services PS Esther Ngero Resigns
The Principal Secretary for Correctional Services Esther Ngero has resigned from President William Ruto's administration citing personal reasons. Read more »
Kenya: Parties Registrar Nderitu Ratifies Suspension of Murathe, Kioni, Kagwe
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta Jubilee faction has been dealt a blow after the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties ratified disciplinary process by the National… Read more »
Kenya: Cherargei Says Kenyatta Should Not Get Retirement Benefits After Pledging to Stay Put in Politics
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei says the government should stop giving former President Uhuru Kenyatta benefits entitled to a retired head of state following his declaration to stay… Read more »
Kenya: National Assembly Majority Leader Ichung'wa Tells Off Kenyatta Over Intimidation Claims
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wa has dismissed claims by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta that President William Ruto's allies have been making attempts to… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Summons Ex-Mungiki Leader Maina Njenga Over Firearms, Marijuana Possession
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives in Nakuru County are hunting down former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga for questioning over the alleged recovery of two… Read more »
Kenya: Sabina Chege Attends Kenya Kwanza PG Chaired By President Ruto
The tug of war for the heart and soul of the Jubilee Party has continued to intensify with the newly installed Jubilee Party Chairperson Sabina Chege by the Kanini Kega-led faction… Read more »
Kenya: Kisii Detectives Arrest Bishop Who Defrauded Youth of Sh1.48 Million
Police in Kisii County are holding a bishop on suspicion of defrauding youth of Sh1.48 million. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Chairs Kenya Kwanza PG Meeting at State House
President William Ruto on Tuesday chaired a Kenya Kwanza Parliamentary Group meeting at State House Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Bread Prices Rise Sh10 on Increased Input Costs
The price of a 400-gram loaf of bread has increased by Sh10 amid the rising cost of sugar and fuel. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Nominates George Mutiso to Sit in Refugee Marshall Plan Technical Committee
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja Johnson has nominated Social Services Sub Sector Chief Officer George Mutiso to sit in the Refugee Marshall Plan Technical Committee. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Runner Shadrack Chesir Disqualified in Poland After Positive Anti-Doping Test
Kenya's Shadrack Chesir has been disqualified from the Poznan Half Marathon after in-competing anti-doping tests revealed that he had tested positive for a prohibited substance. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Nominates Phylis Wambui Wagacha as an SRC Member
President William Ruto has nominated Dr. Phylis Wambui Wagacha for appointment as a member of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) representing the Public Service… Read more »
Kenya: SMEs Get Sh4.64 Billion in Govt Credit Guarantee Scheme
A total of 2,997 small businesses have received Sh4.64 billion under a state credit guarantee scheme (CGS). Read more »
Kenya: Detectives Arrest 3 Suspects in Connection With Theft of Sh8 Million From Kiambu Businessman
Detectives have apprehended three suspects in connection to the disappearance of Sh8 million, stolen from a Kiambu-based businessman. Read more »
Kenya: Marjolen Nekesa - Kenya's Goalscoring Machine Who Topped Scoring Charts in Czech League
Kenya's Marjolen Nekesa finished as the top scorer in the just-concluded Czech First Women's in the Czech Republic. Read more »
Kenya: Detectives Arrest 3 Suspects in Connection With Theft of Sh8 Million From Kiambu Businessman
Detectives have apprehended three suspects in connection to the disappearance of Sh8 million, stolen from a Kiambu-based businessman. Read more »
Kenya: Siaya DG Oduol Should Just Resign, Wandayi Says
National Assembly Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi, has urged Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol to step down so that Governor James Orengo, can pick a successor who can get along… Read more »
Kenya: Turkana Police Arrest 2 Suspects Linked to Robbery With Violence Along Kitale-Lodwar Highway
Police in Turkana have apprehended two individuals in connection with a series of robberies and violent incidents that have plagued the Kitale-Lodwar Highway. Read more »
May 22, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Says 3% Housing Levy is Nation's Collective Business
President William Ruto has defended the proposed 3 percent Housing levy for Kenyans saying it is a collective business of Kenyans. Read more »
Kenya: We Will Stop Corruption at Lands Commission - President Ruto
President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Lands to take over duties of valuation of land from the National Land Commission (NLC). Read more »