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 »
Kenya: You Are Saying Jubilee Party is Dead but Who is Interested in a Corpse? - Kenyatta
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has asked those who are tired with Jubilee Party to exit the party instead of causing rebellion within the political outfit. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Rugby Union Respond After Shujaa Relegation From World Rugby Sevens Series
The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) have promised to work tirelessly to restore the lost glory of the national rugby Sevens side following the team's relegation from the HSBC World Sevens… Read more »
Kenya: New University Funding Model to Solve Cash Crisis in Public Institutions - Monari
The new university funding regime announced by President William Ruto will see the current scenario of cash crisis bedeviling public universities dwindle. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Bureau Of Standards MD Njiriani, 7 Others Charged With Stealing Sh20 Million Brown Sugar
Kenya Bureau Of Standards (KEBS) Managing Director Benard Njiraini and seven others have denied a criminal charge of stealing condemned brown sugar valued at Sh20 million. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta-Backed Jubilee NDC Expels 12 Officials, Kega Among Those Axed
A Jubilee Party faction led by Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has expelled a dozen officials in an attempt to reconstitute a National Executive Committee (NEC) dominated by… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta Says to Defer Retirement From Politics Over Rebellion in Jubilee
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday said he had elected to defer his retirement from politics over surging inter-faction rivalry in Jubilee Party. Read more »
Kenya: Pastor Ezekiel's Church, School Allowed to Access Accounts as Court Declines to Extend Freeze Orders
Members of New Life church and Kilifi international school are now free to access their respective bank accounts after the High Court declined to extend the freeze order. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Records Vandalism Rise Machakos
Kenya Power Eastern Region Manager Mutegi Mbai has decried an upsurge in vandalism of Kenya Power property in Machakos and its environs for the past two months. Read more »
Kenya: Delegates Stream to Ngong Race Course for Kioni-Led Jubilee Faction National Delegates Conference
Delegates are streaming to the Ngong Race Course grounds for the Jeremiah Kioni-led Jubilee faction National Delegates Conference (NDC) to be presided over by former President… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta Arrives for Jubilee Party's National Delegates Convention Amidst Tight Security
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has arrived at Ngong Racecourse to lead the Jubilee Party's National Delegates Convention (NDC) aimed at gaining control of the party from the… Read more »
Kenya: Govt is Serious About Public Service Fiscal Discipline, Mudavadi
The government has reiterated its commitment to entrench fiscal discipline in the public sector in a move to enhance efficiency, transparency, accountability and prudent management… Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo Says Azimio to Quit Bi-Partisan Talks If Kega-Led Faction Holds Parrallel NDC
Azimio La Umoja Co-Principal Kalonzo Musyoka has said the opposition coalition will quit bipartisan talks if the Kanini Kega-led Jubilee faction holds National Delegates Convention… Read more »
Kenya: Civil Society Group Faults Proposed Housing Fund
A civil society organization comprising 25 players has faulted the proposed Housing Fund that will see employed Kenyans taxed at three percent. Read more »
Kenya: Environment CS Tuya Shares Ministry Priorities With Development Partners
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya on Monday hosted a development partners meeting during which she shared her Ministry's focus areas inline… Read more »
Kenya/Djibouti: Harambee Stars to Face Pakistan, Djibouti in International Friendly Matches
National football team Harambee Stars is set to take part in a four-nation international football tournament in Mauritius during next month's FIFA international friendly window. Read more »
Kenya: Parliament to Host 3rd National Symposium on Public Participation
The 3rd National Annual Symposium on Public Participation is scheduled to be held in Naivasha, Kenya beginning May 26, 2023. Read more »
Kenya: I Will Not Be Intimidated, Kenyatta Says of Northlands Family Farm Attack
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta says the invasion of his family's Northlands farm was an intimidation ploy to keep him off politics. Read more »
Kenya: DPP Launches Web System for Kenyans to Request Case Reviews
Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji has launched a digital platform for Kenyans to raise complaints and request case reviews online. Read more »
Kenya: Revised Law to Centralize University Placement Regardless of Sponsorship
The Ministry of Education is mulling an amendment to the Universities Act to allow centralized placement of both State-sponsored and self-sponsored students to higher learning… Read more »
Kenya: KCB 'Heal' From Kenya Cup, Enterprise Cup Heartache With Win at Great Rift 10-Aside
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) rugby team captain Martin Owila says they have put behind their Kenya Cup and Enterprise Cup heartbreaks and are instead focused on winning more… Read more »
Kenya: Procurement Body Urges Fair Procurement Processes
The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has asked procuring agencies to follow rules and regulations that guide the process of procurement. Read more »
May 21, 2023
Kenya: Blow to Kenya as Shujaa Loses World Sevens Series Core Status
Kenya suffered a major blow in the World Rugby Sevens Series after Shujaa was relegated from the prestigious competition where they have been participating since 2022-2003 season,… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto in First Isiolo Visit Since August Polls As Jubilee Leaders Troop in
President William Ruto was visiting Isiolo County on Sunday as he moved to consolidate support from the region whose top leadership is dominated by Jubilee Party despite… Read more »