March 23, 2023
Kenya: Border Points Under Surveillance to Deter Marburg Virus Spillover - Health Chief Amoth
The Ministry of Health has announced increased surveillance at all crossing points following the outbreak of the Marburg Virus Disease in neighboring Tanzania. Read more »
Kenya: Truck House, Kenya's First Tiny Home Built on Wheels
Airbnb has become one of the most popular listings among travelers seeking affordable accommodation, convenient location and household amenities all around the world. Since the… Read more »
Kenya: Take a Break From Ugali, Consume Rice, Potatoes - Linturi to Kenyans on Maize Shortage
Kenyans have been implored to consume other foodstuffs away from maize due to the current shortage being witnessed across the world. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Did Not Follow Proper Procedure for Their Protests - Police
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Adamson Bungei now says that the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition failed to follow the proper procedure when notifying his office of its… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Recruitment Process Is Invalid, I Am Going to Court - Omtatah
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has threatened to move to court over the passage of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Act of 2023 saying it was invalidly passed by the Senate. Read more »
March 22, 2023
East Africa: CEOs Optimistic About the Region's Economic Growth
CEOs in East Africa are optimistic about the region's economic growth in the next twelve months, with around 60 percent of them expecting an improvement. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Vows Action Against 'Economic Terrorists' to Protect Kenya's Economy
President William Ruto has promises full accountability against "economic terrorists" out to destabilize the country's business environment. Read more »
Kenya: Omanyala Vows to Shatter African Record At May's Kip Keino Classic
African record holder and Commonwealth Games 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala has vowed to shatter his own African record of 9.77 at the Kip Keino Classic World Athletics… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Dollar Demand Will Ease
President William Ruto expects dollar demand in the country to ease as the government plans to import fuel in Kenya shillings. Read more »
Kenya: Hit Squad's Ongare Vows to Come Back a 'Wounded Lioness' After Painful Defeat At World Boxing Champs
The 2018 Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Christine Ongare says her resolve for a first ever gold medal at the international stage remains unshaken despite bowing out of the… Read more »
Kenya: Inspiring Reason Why Shujaa Star Jeff Oluoch Will Jersey Number 24 At Hong Kong, Singapore Sevens
National men's sevens team player Jeff Oluoch says he will be wearing jersey number 24 for the upcoming Hong Kong Sevens and the Singapore leg set early next month because of its… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto to Visit Kisii, Nyamira Counties With Basket of Goodies
President William Ruto is set to make his maiden three-day visit to Gusii region since he was elected in August last year and launch several projects and tour Kuria in Migori… Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Serves Notice to Police on Upcoming Protests
The Azimio Coalition on Wednesday formally served the police with the notice of their planned demonstration scheduled for February 27 and 30, 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Approves Privatization Bill 2023
The Cabinet approved the Privatization Bill 2023 yesterday, which gives the Treasury the authority to sell off publicly held companies without Parliamentary approval. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Reinstates TVET Curriculum Certification Council
Cabinet has restored the operation of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training - Curriculum Development Assessment and Certification Council (TVET-CDACC) Read more »
Kenya: We Will Provide a Conducive Environment for Investment, President Ruto Says
The Government will provide a sound and predictable investor environment in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Rights Lobby Expresses Concern Over Delays in Prosecuting Pangani Cop Ahmed Rashid Over Brutality
The Independent Medico-Legal Unit, a human rights group has expressed its dissatisfaction over the delay by the courts to prosecute Pangani cop Ahmed Rashid who is facing murder… Read more »
Kenya: M-Pesa, Safaricom Most Brands Loved By Women
M-Pesa and Safaricom are the two most popular brands among women in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Prisons Target 10 Million Trees in Decongestion Drive to See Petty Offenders Freed
The State Department for Correctional Services will start engaging petty offenders in tree planting exercises under Community Service Orders (CSO) in a bid to decongest prison… Read more »
Kenya: You Must Pay for UDA Kisumu Office Damage, UDA Tells ODM
The Orange Democratic Movement party should be held responsible for the destruction of the United Democratic Alliance offices in Kisumu, the UDA secretary general Cleophas Malala… Read more »
Kenya: Rights Lobby Condemn Excessive Force By Police During Azimio Protests
A Human rights lobby has condemned what they described heavy handedness by police during Monday's anti-government protests led by Opposition stalwart Raila Odinga. Read more »
Kenya: Police Open Probe Into Fatal Shooting of Maseno University Student
Police have commenced probe into the shooting of the Maseno University student during Monday's anti-government protests in the Lakeside City of Kisumu. Read more »
Kenya: Raila Claims There Was an Attempt On Life and Kalonzo's
Opposition Leader Raila Odinga now claims that attempts were made to assassinate him and Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka during the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya demonstrations. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio to Hold Protests Every Monday, Thursday, Raila Announces
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition will now hold their resistance protest every Monday and Thursday to agitate the President William Ruto administration to address their demands… Read more »
Kenya: 238 Arrested, 31 Police Officers Injured During Azimio Protests - IG Koome
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome says 238 people were arrested in Nairobi and Nyanza during Monday's nationwide anti-government protests. Read more »