April 24, 2023
Kenya: Deaths From 'Pastor' Mackenzie's Cult Now at 58
At least 58 people, believed to be members of Good News International Church, have been confirmed dead in Kilifi's Shakahola Forest even as exhumations continue. Read more »
Kenya: Controversial 'Pastor' Mackenzie Belongs to Jail, That's Extremism - Ruto
President William Ruto has likened controversial pastor Paul Mackenzie of Good News International Church to a terrorist who uses religion to advance what he described as "weird and… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Admits Fund Mismanagement Before Parliament
The National Assembly's Committee on Public Petition heard the defenses from the Ministry of Roads and Transport, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Statehouse Comptroller… Read more »
Kenya: Hundreds Displaced in Kisumu After Heavy Downpour
Hundreds of families have been displaced in Kisumu following heavy rains in the region since last week. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Evacuates Citizens From Sudan Amid Escalating Crisis
Kenya has launched an operation to evacuate its citizens from Sudan due to the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Expands 5G Coverage to 21 Counties
Safaricom has increased its 5G coverage to 28 towns across 21 counties, allowing its customers to enjoy ultra fast Internet services. Read more »
Kenya: Former Commonwealth Champ Makwala Relishes Return to 'Homeland' Kenya for Kip Keino Classic
Decorated Botswana sprinter Isaac Makwala says he is ready for a hair-raising atmosphere at the fourth edition of the Kip Keino Classic set for May 13 at the Moi International… Read more »
Kenya: Clergy Wants Govt to Remove 'Extremist' Pastors After Shakahola Mass Graves
Religious leaders have urged the government to step up its surveillance in order to root out shady characters who masquerade to fleece unsuspecting followers. Read more »
Kenya: Where Was Kenya's Intelligence System During Months of Shakahola Massacre - Azimio
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition leaders have faulted security agencies for failing to detect and deter the Shakahola cult killings. Read more »
Kenya: Airtel Rolls Out Data, SMS, Call Plans for Heavy Users
Airtel Kenya today rolled out postpaid services that will offer its customers cheaper calls, SMS, and data. Read more »
Kenya: 'Nothing I Could Do to Stop Him,' Kamworor Says After Finishing Second to Kelvin Kiptum at London Marathon
Former world half marathon record holder Geoffrey Kamworor believes there is nothing much he could have done to catch up to fellow countryman, Kelvin Kiptum, on his way to second… Read more »
Kenya: Fireworks Expected in Nairobi as Top Table Tennis Players Reignite Rivalry at Africa Tourney at Kasarani
Kenya's top table tennis player Josiah Wandera anticipates a titanic battle when the creme-de-la-creme of the sport in Africa congregate in Nairobi for the Africa Festival of Table… Read more »
Kenya: IG Koome Visits Shakahola Forest Cult Site as Exhumations Continue
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome was scheduled to visit Shakahola forest in Kilifi where over 40 bodies have been exhumed following cult activities by notorius Pastor Paul… Read more »
Kenya: Dutch Superwoman Sifan Hassan Can't Believe She Beat Olympics Champ Jepchirchir At London Marathon
Olympics 10,000m and 5000m champion Sifan Hassan admits beating Olympic women's marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir at the London Marathon was beyond her wildest dreams before she… Read more »
Kenya: Governors Threaten to Shut Counties in 2 Weeks Over Funds Delay
Governors have threatened to shut down counties in the next two weeks over lack of funds from the national government to run operations. Read more »
April 23, 2023
Kenya: Kenyans to Contribute 3% of Income to Housing Fund As Investment - President Ruto
President William Ruto has said the government will further strengthen the Housing Fund to help more Kenyans purchase affordable housing units. Read more »
Kenya: 8 More Bodies Exhumed in Kilifi Cult Massacre, Raising Total to 29
Eight more bodies have been exhumed so far in Shakahola forest, Kilifi raising the total number to twenty-nine. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Offers to Send Police Offices to Haiti to Fight Gangsters - CS Mutua
Foreign and Diaspora Affaires Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua says Kenya has offered to send police officers to Haiti to aid in the fight against gangsters. Read more »
Kenya: Marathon Queen Jepchirchir Back to Reclaim Her Throne After Finishing Third at London Marathon
Olympic women's marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir believes a third-place finish at Sunday's London Marathon was the best result she could hope for after recent injury woes. Read more »
Kenya: 'Man of the Moment' Kiptum Still in 'Dreamland' After Historic Feat in London Marathon
Newly-crowned London Marathon champion Kelvin Kiptum says it is going to take a while before he comes to terms with his new status as the king of one of the most prestigious road… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Blames Previous Govt for Kenya Airways' Financial Woes
Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua has blamed the previous government for mismanaging Kenya Airways (KQ). Read more »
Kenya: Kiptum Obliterates Field to Clinch London Marathon Title, Smashes Kipchoge's Course Record
Kelvin Kiptum, in only his second career marathon, completely obliterated the field as he clinched the London Marathon title on Sunday and on the way smashed Eliud Kipchoge's… Read more »
Kenya: Olympic Champion Peres Finishes Third in London as Sifan Wins on Marathon Debut
Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya finished third at the London Marathon on Sunday, as debutant Sifan Hassan clinched victory on her first ever marathon, making use of her… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Recycle Nairobi Waste to Generate Electricity, President Ruto Says
President William Ruto has said the government has committed Sh1 billion to identify effluent emitters and cleaning of Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki to Visit Kilifi Cult Grave Site Tuesday As Shakahola Forest Cordoned As Crime Scene
The Ministry of Interior and Coordination has sealed the entire Shakahola forest as a crime scene with Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki expected to visit the area on Tuesday. Read more »