March 08, 2023
Kenya: City Hall to Rename Mutuini Hospital After First Lady Rachel Ruto
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that Mutuini Hospital situated in Dagoretti South Sub-County will be renamed after First Lady Racheal Ruto. Read more »
Kenya: Each County to Set Up an Economic Zone, President Ruto Says
Each of the 47 counties will set up an industrial park in its economic activity of specialisation. Read more »
March 07, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Faces Fuel Shortage Amid a Dollar Crisis
Kenya is currently facing a fuel shortage at various fuel service stations in Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: National Carrier Launches Trafficking in Persons Policy
National Carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ)on Monday launched its Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Policy and Public Awareness Campaign in collaboration with the United Nations Office on… Read more »
Kenya: Kibera Fashion Week Takes the Stage At the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre Australia
Kibera Fashion Week, an innovative initiative that showcases the beauty of Kibera, aims to challenge exploitative global supply chains and change the discourse around fashion from… Read more »
Kenya: Africa's Fastest Man Omanyala Reacts After World Athletics Fails to Ratify World Lead of 9.81
Commonwealth Games 100m Ferdinand Omanyala says he is unfazed by the latest setback in his career after World Athletics (WA) failed to ratify his world lead of 9.81 clocked at the… Read more »
Kenya: Kisii Residents Protest Over Questioning of Matiangi By DCI
A hundred of residents in Kisii went into the Streets of Kisii town to protest the questioning of former interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi at the Directorate of Criminal… Read more »
Kenya: Controller of Budget Nyakang'o Says She Released Sh15 Billion Under Duress
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has unearthed details of how the retired President Uhuru Kenyatta's regime pushed her to approve Sh15.5 billion funding under duress. Read more »
Kenya: High Court Halts Recruitment of New Media Council of Kenya Board Members
The High Court has upheld the petition challenging the recruitment of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) Board. Read more »
Kenya: Matiangi to Face Conspiracy to Commit a Felony, Publishing False Information Charges
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi is set to face various charges including a conspiracy to commit a felony following allegations of a raid at his Karen home. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Denied Access to Matiangi at the DCI Headquaters
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga has been denied access to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters where he had gone to express solidarity with… Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Castigates Kingi for Allowing Politics to Influence Decision on House Leadership
The Opposition Leader Raila Odinga has castigated the Speaker of the Senate Amason Kingi for exercising his mandate under the whims of political influences. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Meteorological Department Says Rainfall Expected Over Few Areas in the Country
The Kenya Meteorological Department has predicted occasional rainfall over a few areas in the country starting Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: Matiangi Trapped at DCI Headquarters as Scattered Supporters Mill Around
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi was trapped at Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters on Tuesday as agents pressed him over misinformation on an… Read more »
Kenya: Nakuru Hit By Flower Shortage Due to Prolonged Drought
The prolonged drought and drying up of river Molo and Rongai has negatively affected the production of flowers in Nakuru county. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Reap Big in Road Races Across the World
Kenya's Roncer Kipkorir led a 1-2 Kenyan finish to clinch the Paris Half Marathon in the French capital over the weekend. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Visits Parliament for First Time After Election Loss
Opposition Leader Raila Odinga has today made his first visit to Parliament Buildings after he lost the August 9 polls. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury Faces Sh720 Billion Fiscal Deficit in 2023/24 Budget Amid Rising Public Debt Stock
National Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo says the country currently has a fiscal deficit of Sh720.1 billion in the next fiscal year slated to begin on July 1. Read more »
Kenya: Machogu Outs Meru University Council and Reinstates Vice Chancellor
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has ordered the immediate reinstatement of Meru University Vice-Chancellor Professor Romanus Odhiambo. Read more »
Kenya: Small Traders Face Higher Taxes as KRA Moves to Tax Every Single Product
Small businesses are set to pay more in taxes as the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) moves to tax every single product. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Engaging Neighboring Countries to Curb Smuggling of Illicit Firearms
Kenya is now engaging her neighbours to rein in cross-border smuggling of illegal firearms that have been fuelling violent conflicts and crimes in the region. Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Chair and Member Applications Due March 28
Kenyans seeking to be the next Chairperson and members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) have until March 28, 2023, to apply for the posts. Read more »
Kenya: Matiangi Honors DCI Summons Accompanied By 12 Lawyers
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi on Tuesday honored summons by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over his Karen home raid claims. Read more »
March 06, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Declares Zero Tolerance to Sexual Exploitation of Women in Construction Sites
President William Ruto has declared zero tolerance to sexual exploitation of women working in construction sites. Read more »
Kenya: UK Visas to Be Printed in Kenya With 15 Days Waiting Time
Visas to the United Kingdom are now set to be printed in Kenya following the launch of the upgraded TLSContact Visa Application Centre in Nairobi. Read more »