December 21, 2022
Kenya: Railways Adds More Trains to Kisumu, Nanyuki to Cater for Holiday Rush
The Kenya Railways Corporation has announced the addition of trains plying Nairobi to Kisumu and Nairobi to Nanyuki routes, so as to accommodate the increased number of passengers… Read more »
Kenya: Duale Blames 'Religious Hypocrisy' for Rising Extremism
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has singled out religious hypocrisy as the root cause of extremism across the globe. Read more »
Kenya: SUPKEM Defends Duale's Stance on Hijabs in Public Spaces, Denounces 'Biased' Media Report
The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) has defended remarks byDefence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale who said those running public institutions must allow Muslim women and… Read more »
Kenya: Khalwale, Kavindu to Lead 11-Member Committee Probing Mwangaza Ouster
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale will chair the 11-member Special Senate Committee that will consider the impeachment of Governor Kawira Mwangaza by the Meru County Assembly. Read more »
December 20, 2022
Kenya: NGO, Save the Children, Unveils Sh500,000 Digital Innovation Contest
Save the Children, a humanitarian organization for children, has rolled out its first digital innovation challenge in Kenya targeting Kenya's youth and students from institutions… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Toasts New Dubai, Mombasa Non-Stop Flight
Travel/ tourism is one of the largest and strongest pillars of the modern economy, globally. Read more »
Kenya: Major Boost for HIV Response as Kenya Elected Vice Chair of Key UNAIDS Agency
The country's HIV war has received a major boost after the country was elected vice chair of the UNAIDS Programme Coordination Board, putting it firmly on the decision table of the… Read more »
Kenya: Malkia Strikers Setter Esther Mutinda Joins KCB Volleyball Club
KCB has completed the signing of Setter Esther Mutinda from Kenya Pipeline ahead of the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) league playoffs slated for January 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Masit Faces Muchelule Tribunal Appointed to Probe Cherera-Led IEBC Faction
The Justice Aggrey Muchelule-led tribunal has commenced hearings to consider a petition for removal of the four IEBC commissioners. Read more »
Kenya: Capital FM's Digital Director David Muba Recognized Among Top 25 Men in Digital 2022
Capital FM's Digital Director David Muba, has been named among this year's top 25 Men in Digital. Read more »
Kenya: World Cup Campaign Makes Opera Mini Number One Downloaded App in Kenya
Opera Mini, the data-saving browser that already boasts over 100 million users across Africa - became the number one downloaded app in Kenya the past weekend thanks to the… Read more »
Kenya: Another Kenyan Banned for Doping, Sidelined for Five Years
Purity Cherotich Rionoripo has become the latest Kenyan to be banned over doping by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). Read more »
Kenya: Senate Endorses 11-Member Committee to Probe Mwangaza Ouster
Eleven Senators will spearhead Senate's trial of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza after the Senate approved the establishment of a select committee to investigate and file a report on… Read more »
Kenya: New Betting Firm Joins Growing Kenyan Market
MossBets is the newest betting firm to join the growing Kenyan market and will be offering low minimum bets, sign-up offers and bonuses, free bets, competitive odds, and… Read more »
Kenya: Odibets Rolls Out 'Mbuzi Ya Krisi' Campaign Ahead of Festivities
Betting firm Odibets has announced that it will be giving out 100 goats daily to lucky winners starting from December 20 to January2 2023 in apromotion dubbed 'Shinda mbuzi ya… Read more »
Kenya: Lionesses 'Tik-Tok Star' Grace Adhiambo Named November's Best Sports Personality
Kenya Lionesses tik-tok dance queen, and Administration Police recruit Grace Adhiambo has been named as the LG/Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) Sports Personality of… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta's Niece Nana Exits KICC After 7-Year Tenure as CEO
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta's niece Nana Gecaga has left the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) after seven years at the helm. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Enhance Road Surveillance, Stalled Vehicles to Be Towed Within an Hour
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki and his Transport counterpart Kipchumba Murkomen have launched Festivity Enforcement Initiative as part of efforts to curb road accidents… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Opposes Sakaja's Move to Eject PSVs From CBD, Says Move Will Hurt Business
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has opposed the move by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to relocate Public Service Vehicles from Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD), saying… Read more »
Kenya: Council of Governors Seeks Revised Impeachment Law to Tame 'Unprocedural' Ouster Motions
The Council of Governors (CoG) has proposed a reviewed legal framework to protect county chiefs from what it termed as "unprocedural impeachments" by Members of County Assemblies. Read more »
Kenya: Early Christmas Gift for Detained Patients in County Hospitals as Sakaja Orders Their Release
It's an early Christmas gift to hundreds of patients detained in county hospitals over unpaid bills, after Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja ordered that they be released. Read more »
Kenya: Mother to Baby Sagini's Assailant Arrested in Nairobi
The mother to the prime suspect in Baby Sagini's assault was arrested Monday evening in Nairobi hours after the court authorized continued detention of her son arrested on Sunday. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's 9 EALA Reps Formally Assume Roles After Swearing in Arusha
All the nine members representing Kenya at the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) have formally assumed their roles, following their swearing in at a sitting in the… Read more »
Kenya: Police Seek Woman Behind FGM Event in Njoro's Ewaat Village
Police in Njoro are looking for a circumciser who was caught taking youthful women through Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Read more »
Kenya: Fire Razes Down Food Courts Outside Kisumu's Kibuye Market
A Monday evening fire razed down food courts in Kisumu burning properties of unknown value. Read more »