May 05, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Mourns Dedan Kimathi's Widow as an Outstanding Woman
President William Ruto has eulogised Mukami Kimathi as an outstanding woman who championed for cohesion in the country Read more »
Kenya: Kibochi to Hand Over Chief of Defence Forces Mantle to Ogolla
Outgoing General Robert Kibochi is expected to officially hand over the command of the military to his successor the Chief of Defence Forces Designate General Francis Ogolla who… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Mourns Mukami Kimathi as Pillar of Mau Mau Freedom Struggle
President William Ruto has paid tribute to Mukami Kimathi, heroine of Kenya's independence struggle and widow of Field Marshall Dedan Kimathi. Read more »
Kenya: Exhume Kimathi's Body for Joint Burial With Widow - Moses Kuria
Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has touched off a new controversy on Dedan Kimathi's body which he wants exhumed for a joint burial with his widow who died on Thursday night. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Blocked From Shakahola Mass Graves Site
Opposition leader Raila Odinga was denied entry into the Shakahola forest Friday, with police saying access was restricted due to the ongoing operation. Read more »
Kenya: Kwale Farmers to Benefit From Sh335.5 Million Australian Fund
Smallholder farmers will benefit from a research initiative from the Australian government to the tune of Sh335.5 million (AUD3.65 million). Read more »
May 04, 2023
East Africa: United Nations Secretary General Guterres Praises Kenya's Role in Fostering Regional Peace
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has praised the role played by Kenya in fostering regional peace. Read more »
Kenya: State to Meet Cost of DNA Tests for Shakahola Victims
The relatives of the Shakahola massacre victims will not be required to pay for DNA tests, Chief Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor said Wednesday. Read more »
Africa: YALI, Microsoft Africa Development Centre Partner to Improve Youth Digital Skills
The Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) has partnered with the Young African Leaders Initiative Regional Leadership Centre East Africa (YALI) to improve digital skills among… Read more »
Kenya: Wetangula Says Over 2,500 Guests to Attend National Prayer Breakfast
More that 2,500 guests are expected to attend this year's National Prayer Breakfast slated to be held on May 31 at the Safari Park Hotel. Read more »
Kenya: 40% of Women in the Country Have Experienced Physical, Sexual Violence - Health Survey
According to World Vision, Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases are rife in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom, KCB Roll Out 'Fuliza Ya Biashara' Overdraft Facility for Businesses
Safaricom and KCB Bank Kenya (KCB) have rolled out an overdraft facility that will enable business owners to access goods on credit. Read more »
Kenya: IMF Hails Kenya's Economic Recovery Program
International Monetary Fund (IMF) has exuded confidence in the government's economic recovery program. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom, Elgeyo Marakwet County Sign Deal to Digitize County Services
Safaricom has signed an MOU with the County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet to digitize the county's operations through the myCounty App. Read more »
Kenya: Devolution PS Forced to Abandon Function As MCAs Demand Pay Rise
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 - Devolution Principal Secretary Teresia Mbaika was on Wednesday forced to abandon a function by Members of County Assembly (MCAs) at the Kenyatta… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Mapping Out Storm Water Drainage to Ease Movement
The Nairobi County Government has mapped out drainage hot spots to enable better flow of water to the local streams and rivers to ease movement. Read more »
Kenya: Data Protection Office Begins Countrywide Awareness Campaign
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has launched a countrywide awareness campaign that seeks to inform members of the public on their rights to data protection. Read more »
Kenya: Us Govt Announces Increase in Visa Processing Fees
The United States has announced an increment in visa processing fees countrywide. Read more »
Kenya: Digital Economy Solution to Youth Unemployment, President Ruto Says
The Government is investing in the digital economy to create more opportunities for the youth. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury CS Ndung'u to Read Budget Statement On June 8
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u is set to read the budget statement for the 2023/2024 financial year to Parliament on June 8. Read more »
Kenya: National Assembly Speaker Wetangula Urges MPs to Avoid Toxic Politics
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged Members of Parliament to moderate their political rhetoric and refrain from engaging in "toxic politics" amid the rising… Read more »
Kenya: Bring Sabina Chege's Replacement Then I Will Effect Changes, Wetangula Tells Azimio MPs
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition has faced a major setback after National Assembly Speaker declined to affect the communication of their leadership changes over procedure… Read more »
Kenya: Wetangula Directs Reinstatement of Security Detail of Azimio MPs
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has directed the House Majority Leader Kimani Ichungw'ah to liaise with the Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki and ensure the… Read more »
Kenya: Pastor Ezekiel Odero Freed on Sh1.5 Million Cash Bail, After Application to Detain Him Thrown Out
New Life Church Leader Pastor Ezekiel Odero has been released on a Sh1.5 million cash bail after the court found that there was no compelling reason to detain him. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury CS Njuguna Ndungu to Deliver Budget Statement on June 8
The National Treasury Secretary Njuguna Ndugu is expected to deliver the 2023/2024 Budget Statement in Parliament on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Read more »