April 15, 2023
Kenya: Street Protests Can't Solve Kenya Challenges - President Ruto to Odinga
President William Ruto has said challenges facing Kenyans cannot be solved through street protests. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Assures Police IG Koome of Support After Azimio Petition to ICC
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has told off the Opposition on plans to have the Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome charger in The Hague for war crimes. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto, Odinga Headed to Rocky Path as Opposition Rolls Out Public Baraza's
The political standoff between Azimio leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto has taken a new turn days after they agreed on a truce following street protests by the… Read more »
Kenya: ODPP Integrates Case Tracking System With Judiciary
The ODPP Uadilifu case management system and judiciary case tracking system will be integrated to create a one stop shop platform for case filling geared towards an enhanced… Read more »
Kenya: 'Good News' Church Pastor Mackenzie Arrested After Followers Starved to Death
Controversial pastor Paul Mackenzie of Good News International Church has been arrested after 4 of his followers died while starving to "meet Jesus." Read more »
Africa: Access to Digital Technology Remains a Huge Challenge in Africa - Report
Access to digital technology in Africa remains a huge challenge, especially for persons with disabilities and underserved communities, a new report highlighting the state of… Read more »
April 14, 2023
Kenya: Eliud Kipchoge - Making History Is What Drives Me
"Many people break records, many people win Olympic Gold medals and major marathons. That is normal. But very few think of making history and breaking barriers." Read more »
Kenya: 4 People Starve to Death, 11 Hospitalised in Shocking Religious Cult
Four people were found dead and eleven others were hospitalized in Kilifi, Kenya after being rescued from a forest where they were starving to death in what appears to be a… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Cautions U.S. Dollar Hoarders
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has cautioned financial speculators hoarding dollars to release them or prepare for losses. Read more »
Africa: African Airlines Record Increased Traffic in March
African airlines are on a steady recovery recording increased traffic and capacity in March, new data shows. Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo Says Govt Must Explain Attack on Odinga During Azimio Protests
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka says the Azimio coalition will not stop at anything in seeking an explanation from the government on the attack on its leader Raila Odinga during… Read more »
Kenya: Employers to Pay 9.5pc Penalties for Late Disbursement of NHIF Deductions
The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) has warned employers who submit their employees' monthly deductions late that they will be liable for a 9.5 percent penalties. Read more »
Kenya: Standard Chartered Unveils Sh60mn Fund to Support Women Entrepreneurs
Standard Chartered Kenya in partnership with Somo Africa has unveiled a Sh60 million 'Access to Finance Programme' that will support disadvantaged women by giving them access to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Reports 'Minor Injuries' From Head-On Collision Involving Commuter Trains
Four train passengers sustained what the Kenya Railways (KR) described as "minor injuries" following a crash on Nairobi's eastern section of the Meter Gauge Railway on Friday. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Receives First Consignment of Fuel
Kenya received its first consignment of fuel consisting of petrol, diesel, and jet A-1 fuel used in the aviation industry from the Middle East on Thursday. Read more »
Kenya: FC Talanta Player Mandela Undergoes Skull Surgery After Freak Injury at Ruaraka
FC Talanta defender Shela Mandela has undergone successful skull surgery and will miss the rest of the season after picking up a freak injury in the team's 2-0 win over Wazito FC… Read more »
Kenya: Harambee Stars Defender Okumu Puts Up Decent Shift as Gent Hold West Ham in Conference League
Harambee Stars defender Joseph 'Crouch' Okumu put up a decent performance Thursday night as his Belgian club Gent played to a 1-1 draw at home against English Premier League side… Read more »
April 13, 2023
East Africa: Kenyatta Calls for Backing EAC Regional Force in Congo to Aid Nairobi-Led Mediation
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has called for support from the East African Community (EAC) regional force in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as a neutral force to… Read more »
Kenya: 'South Africa Is My Second Home,' Omanyala Says After Dominant Win in Pretoria
Commonwealth Games 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala admits he is slowly falling in love with South Africa after a dominant win in the men's 100m at the Athletics South Africa (ASA)… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Warns Residents Against Invading Private Land
Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Abdi Hassan has cautioned Naivasha residents against invading private land, adding that those doing so will face the full force of the law. Read more »
Kenya: Keroche CEO Tabitha Karanja to Initiate Out of Court Settlement in Sh14bn Tax Evasion Case
Keroche Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Tabitha Karanja has been charged afresh in a Sh14 billion tax evasion case after the prosecution amended the charge sheet. Read more »
Kenya: Kisii Resident Wants Entire County Public Service Board Sacked
A resident has petitioned Kisii County assembly labor committee to sack the entire public board over ghost workers. Read more »
Kenya: Basigo to Deliver 15 Electric Buses to Nairobi's Public Transport Operators
Kenyan electric vehicle startup BasiGo will deliver 15 electric buses to public service vehicle (PSV) operators in Nairobi. Read more »
Africa: Econews Africa Wants Kenya, USA Trade Deal Halted for Lack of Consultations
The not-for-profit organization Econews Africa (ENA) now wants trade negotiation between the Kenyan and American governments stopped to allow stakeholders to engage. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio to Hold First Town Hall Meeting Ahead of IEBC Bi-Partisan Talks
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya supporters will Thursday converge in Ufungamano House for the first town hall meeting by the opposition coalition. Read more »