May 08, 2023
Kenya: We're Not At War With Religion - Cabinet Secretary Kindiki
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the constitutional right of freedom of worship amid investigations on cult activities in Shakahola forest where more than… Read more »
Kenya: KenGen to Add 40MW Geothermal Energy Through the Support of Germany
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has announced plans to add 40 megawatts (MW) of geothermal power to the grid after the German Chancellor launched an uprating project… Read more »
Kenya: City Stars Ask Parliament for Tougher Legislation as Match Fixing Suspects Get Slap-On-the-Wrist Judgement
Nairobi City Stars Chief Executive Officer Patrick Korir has urged Parliament to speed up the process of formulating tougher legislation to curb match fixing, after three suspects… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Spend Sh1 Billion to Reindustrialize Prison Workshops - Kindiki
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki says the government will spend Sh1 billion to modernize prison workshops in the country in a bid to promote industrialization. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Sets Sights on Value-Added Products for Export
Cabinet Secretary for Trade Moses Kuria has said that his ministry is looking at making the country a value-added commodity export market. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Prison Decongestion Plan to Halve Inmate Population - Kindiki
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki says his ministry is working with the Judiciary to develop alternative sentencing programs including suspended sentences for petty… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Hosts Outgoing UK Envoy Marriott
Kenya is boosting its collaboration with the United Kingdom in rolling out programmes to develop and beef up security in the Northern parts of the country. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Secretary Kuria to Lead Kenya Delegation to Indonesia for Bilateral Ties
Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria is set to embark on a three-day visit to Indonesia to engage in bilateral ties. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Bureau of Standards Bets on New Tech, Research to Eradicate Fake Basmati Rice
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is working with researchers and industry players to tame rising cases of fake basmati rice. Read more »
Kenya: PricewaterhouseCoopers Says Proposed Tax Bill Will Hurt Low-Income Earners
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) now says that the proposed Finance Bill 2023 will lead to a higher cost of living, coming at a time when the economy is recovering slowly from the… Read more »
Kenya: 'Not Scared of You,' Kcb Coach Munala Tells Rivals Ahead of Africa Club Championships in Tunisia
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) women's volleyball team head coach Japheth Munala believes the team will not wilt under the pressure of defending their Africa Club Championships in… Read more »
Kenya: Tea Farmers Ask the Government to Fund KTDA
Smallholder tea factories in Kirinyaga have appealed to the Government to find alternative funding for Kenya Tea Development Agency Management Services (KTDA-MS) and similar… Read more »
May 07, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Reaffirms Kenya-UK Ties After Witnessing King's Coronation
President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the United Kingdom. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Pipeline Corporation to Take Over Defunct Kenya Petroleum Refineries
The Kenya Pipeline Corporation (KPC) is set to take over the defunct state-owned Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited (KPRL) to increase its storage capacity and diversify… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto's Call on Climate Change - Work Together or Perish Together
President William Ruto has urged the Western world to stop finger-pointing and work together to confront climate change. Read more »
Kenya: Chinese Martial Arts Kungfu Gaining Popularity in Kenya
The Chinese martial arts popularly known Kungfu is fast gaining popularity in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Equity Bank Offers Leadership Skills to It's Scholarship Students in South Nyanza
1,238 students sponsored by Equity Bank's wings to fly and Elimu scholarship in Nyanza region are being mentored to enhance their leadership skills at Kisii high school. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Oil Jetty Operationalized
Kenya Pipeline Corporation (KPC) has rolled out operations at the Sh2 billion Kisumu oil jetty. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Gets Moniker 'Riggy G' Trademark
The Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) has accepted the application by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to trademark the moniker 'Riggy G.' Read more »
Kenya: Pastor Odero Back on Pulpit for First Time Since Arrest
Pastor Ezekiel Odero conducted a church service on Sunday at his New Life Prayer Centre and Church, marking his first service since being arrested and subsequently released from… Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Visits Pastor Ezekiel Odero Amid Shakahola Massacre Probe
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga has visited Pastor Ezekiel Odero of the New Life Prayer Centre, amid probe on religious cult activities following Shakahola massacre. Read more »
East Africa: Regional Leaders Key to Achieving Lasting Peace in DR Congo, Sudan - Mudavadi
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has lauded the country member states of the Peace, Security, and Co-operation Framework (PSC) in their quest towards restoring peace,… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Fast-Track Construction of Koru-Soin Dam to Contain Nyando Floods
The government is set to fast-track the construction of Koru-Soin multi-purpose dam in Kisumu County to curb flooding in Nyando. Read more »
Kenya: Narok Residents Warned Against Bribing Government Officials
Narok County Criminal Investigation department has warned residents against giving money in order to receive services from government offices. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Wants Funeral Ceremony of Dedan Kimathi's Widow Mukami at Uhuru Gardens
Azimio La Umoja Coalition Leader Raila Odinga says the Funeral Ceremony Of Dedan Kimathi's Widow Mukami should be held At Uhuru Gardens. Read more »