December 15, 2022
Kenya: Universities Urged to Reinvent Higher Education
Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ezekiel Machogu has challenged universities to continuously reinvent themselves in order to provide the intellectual framework and meet the demands… Read more »
Kenya: Fitch Downgrades Kenya Rating on High Debt, Fiscal Deficit
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Kenya's credit rating to B from B+ citing the country's persistent twin fiscal and external deficits, high debt, and deteriorating external liquidity. Read more »
Kenya: Nakuru County Govt Finally Swears in County Executive Committee Members After Court Battle
Nakuru County Government has finally sworn it's County Executive Committee Members after a winding court battle. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Says Govt to Replace Police Manning State Offices With NYS
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed plans to have the National Youth Service (NYS) operate as a private security firm in a bid to make it profitable and provide… Read more »
Kenya: "I Am Not Scared of Big Names Despite Being a Newcomer in Athletics"
For a star-studded start list that consisted of former Half Marathon world record holders and world champions, it was a completely different name that crossed the finish line first… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Import 1.5 Million Metric Tons of Duty Free Maize, Rice
Kenyan Government will allow millers and traders to import 1.5 million metric tons of duty free maize and rice to bridge the food deficit in the country. Read more »
December 14, 2022
Kenya: Govt Asks Teachers to Be Realistic With Salary Hike Push
The government has asked teachers to be realistic in their new push to call for salary increment. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto's Daughter Raises Brows With 'Office of the First Daughter' Role
President William Ruto's thirdborn child who has raised eyebrows in months following her father's assumption taking various international and local assignments has revealed part of… Read more »
Kenya: Charlene Says 'Office of First Daughter' Privately Funded
First Daughter Charline Ruto has clarified that the Office of the First Daughter is a private entity and that it is not funded by the State. Read more »
Kenya: Relief for Kenyans As Fuel Prices Remain Unchanged
Fuel prices will remain unchanged for the month of December offering Kenyans a slight relief as they head into the Christmas season filled with long-distance travel. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Security Guard Dies After Falling at the Lusail Stadium on December 10
A Kenyan security guard working at the Lusail Stadium in Doha has died from injuries sustained after a fall, organizers at the FIFA World Cup have announced on Wednesday afternoon. Read more »
Kenya: Makadara Sub-County Police Commander to Be Sanctioned Over Terror Threat Letter, IG Koome Says
The Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome now says the Makadara Sub-County Police Commander Timon Odingo will face sanctions over the unauthorized circulation of the terror… Read more »
Kenya: Narok Detectives Nab Five Suspects Masquerading as KRA Officials
Narok-based detectives have apprehended five suspects masquerading as Kenya Revenue Authority officials as they terrorized businessmen dealing in the liquor business. Read more »
Kenya: Lionesses' Mwanja Named November's Startimes/SJAK Coach of the Month
Kenya Lionesses head coach Dennis Mwanja is the first recipient of the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK)/StarTimes coach of the month award, rewarded after leading the… Read more »
Kenya: Skyward Starts Sh6,000 Nairobi-Kakamega Flight Route
Western Kenya travellers have received a boost after Skyward Express Airline introduced Nairobi-Kakamega flight route. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Declares Nationwide Crackdown on Illicit Drugs Ahead of Festivities
The government has declared a nationwide crackdown on counterfeit alcoholic drinks and drugs ahead of the festive season. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Launches First Commercial Flight From Nairobi to Kakamega
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday launched the first commercial flight from Nairobi to Kakamega town as he pledged government's support to the local airline industry. Read more »
Kenya: Murang'a Government to Engage Youth in Revitalization of Coffee Sector
Murang'a county government in partnership with Murang'a Farmers Cooperative Union is working on plans to bring the youth on board in revitalizing the coffee sub-sector. Read more »
Kenya: KeNHA to Install Jersey Barriers at Accident-Prone Ngata Bridge
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to install jersey barriers at accident-prone Ngata Bridge Read more »
Kenya: 2 Trailer Trucks Burst Into Flames in Morning Crash on Mai Mahiu Road
Two trailers have burst into flames in a head on collision crash at Governor area along Mai Mahiu-Naivasha Road. Read more »
Kenya: Teachers Push for a 60% Pay Rise
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has launched a new push to increase teachers' salaries by 60 percent, citing the high cost of living. Read more »
Kenya: Chantou Kwamboka Crowned Miss World Kenya 2022/23
Chantou Kwamboka is the new Miss World Kenya 2022/23. Read more »
December 13, 2022
Kenya: Union Seeking 60% Salary Increment for Teachers
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), is once again pushing for a 60 percent salary increment. Read more »
Kenya: Olympic Champion Rudisha Says He Is Okay After Surviving Plane Crash
Two-time Kenyan Olympic champion and 800m World Record holder David Rudisha said Monday he was grateful to be alive after surviving a plane crash on the weekend in southern Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: 8 People Killed in Fatal Road Accident Along Nakuru-Eldoret Highway
Eight people have been killed in an accident involving two matatus and a truck at Ngata Bridge along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway. Read more »