December 29, 2022
Kenya: Alarm Raised Over Rare Disease Affecting Fishermen Within Lake Victoria
An alarm has been raised of a rare disease attacking fishermen in two beaches within Lake Victoria in Nyando Sub County. Read more »
Ethiopia: Retired Presidents Kenyatta, Obasanjo in Ethiopia to Evaluate Tigray Peace Deal
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta landed in Ethiopia on Thursday evening where he is expected to join other African Union (AU) negotiators to evaluate the Tigray peace deal. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Donates Sh2.4 Million to Aid in the Reconstruction of Gikomba Market
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Thursday donated construction materials worth Sh2.4 million in support of traders who had their stalls razed down during an inferno at the… Read more »
Kenya: Record Holder Chepkoech to Spark Fireworks On New Year's Eve in Spain
World 3000m steeplechase record holder Beatrice Chepkoech will be hoping for the perfect ending to her season when she competes in the women's 10km at the San Silvestre Vallecana… Read more »
Kenya: Nakuru MCAs Defy Court Order to Approve 21 Chief Officers Nominees
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has appointed 23 Chief Officers after they were approved by MCAs despite a court order halting the process pending the determination of a case. Read more »
Kenya: 2 People Die of Suspected Cholera in Kiambu
Two people died of suspected cholera and 15 others hospitalised with symptoms at Ruiru Level 4 hospital in Kiambu County. Read more »
Kenya: MP to Sponsor New Bill to Increase Universities Funding
Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse seeks to sponsor a new Bill at the National Assembly to increase funding to universities. Read more »
Kenya: Police Arrest Two Men Who Gave Minor Alcohol During a Christmas Party
Two revelers who gave a three-year-old child alcohol at a Christmas party have been arrested. Read more »
Kenya: Police Recover Stolen Livestock in Turkana
Police in Turkana county yesterday recovered 47 livestock (goats and sheep) stolen by suspected bandits from a neighbouring community. Read more »
Kenya: MP Roots for Bill in Parliament to Increase Funding to Universities
Kibwezi West Member of Parliament (MP) Mwengi Mutuse intends to bring a Bill and an amendment to increase funding to the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and Universities in… Read more »
Kenya: Why Chess Champ Njoroge is Unhappy With Performance at National Championships
National champion Martin Njoroge admits his performance at the ongoing Kenya National Chess Championships has not worked out to perfection as he had envisaged. Read more »
Kenya: Mwangaza to Know Fate on December 30 as Brawl With MCAs Intensify in Final Submissions Before Senate
Besieged Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza will know her fate Friday even as the 11-member Senate Committee probing her conduct retreated to write its report which set to be tabled… Read more »
Kenya: Norwegian Firm Wakandi Gets CBK Nod to Offer Online Payment Services
Norwegian start-up Wakandi has secured a regulatory licence from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to provide digital payment services. Read more »
Kenya: Lionesses Eyeing Stellenbosch, Doha Camps for 2023 Preparations
The National rugby women's team, the Kenya Lionesses, are looking towards training camps in either Stellenbosch, South Africa, or Doha, to prepare for an expectedly busy 2023. Read more »
Kenya: 2 Italians Among Four People Rescued From Suspected Al-Shabaab Militia in Witu Forest, Lamu
Four people including two Italian women who were being held hostage by suspected militia in Witu Forest have been rescued. Read more »
Kenya: Water Firms to Subsidize Water Connection Fee for Low-Income Earners
Five water firms in Kenya will undertake a program to connect water to low income earners at a subsidized tariff through a five-year social connection policy initiative starting… Read more »
Kenya: Wake Up! Abok Rallies Misfiring Machine Ahead of Kenya Cup Resumption
Kenya Cup rugby side Mean Machine need to adapt quickly to the top-tier if they are to win matches and avoid the drop into the second-tier, coach Nick Abok has warned. Read more »
Kenya: Al-Shabaab Terrorists Disguised as KDF Officers Kill 2 People in Lamu
At least two people were on Wednesday shot and killed by suspected Al-Shabaab terrorists who had disguised themselves as Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) officers and erected an illegal… Read more »
Kenya: Over 85,000 Kenyans From 5 Counties to Receive Food Donations Courtesy of Wakenya Tulindane Campaign
The National Steering Committee on Drought Response will distribute food hampers to over 85,000 residents of Samburu, Meru, Marsabit, Kilifi and Kitui Counties. Read more »
Kenya: Western MP Urges Locals to Minimize Funeral Expenses
Butula Member of Parliament, Joseph Oyula has advised residents to cut on costs incurred during funerals, saying it disadvantages bereaved families. Read more »
Kenya: Cellulant Voted Kenya's Leading Online Payment Platform
Pan-African digital payments provider Cellulant has been named Kenya's best online payment platform during this year's Top Star Brand Awards. Read more »
Kenya: Orengo Vows to Deal Firmly With Rogue County Officials
Siaya Governor James Orengo has vowed to fully implement the task force report on the county's financial operations. Read more »
December 28, 2022
Kenya: Senate Convenes Special Sitting Friday to Determine Governor Mwangaza's Impeachment Fate
The Senate will convene on Friday for a special sitting to determine the impeachment fate of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza. Read more »
Kenya: Introvert DJ Joe Mfalme on His Journey to Success in the Music Industry
In the recent episode of the iMarket podcast, hosted by Carolyne Kendi and Paula Kerre, DJ Joe Mfalme shared his journey to success in the music industry. Despite being an… Read more »
Kenya: Nandi Senator Cherargei Wants EACC, DCI Involved in Fight Against Doping
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei wants the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) as well as the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) involved in the fight against… Read more »