June 10
Kenya: 1,200 Reformed Addicts to Graduate From Rehabilitation Centres
The Office of the Spouse of the Deputy President Pastor Dorcas Rigathi is set to graduate 1,200 who have successfully undergone rehabilitation in various parts of the country. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Assents to Supplementary Appropriation, Division of Revenue Bills
President William Ruto has signed into law the Supplementary Appropriation Bill to release funds for government expenditure for the financial year that is ending June 30. Read more »
East Africa: Comesa Warns Member States of Unsafe Electrical Appliances
The COMESA Competition Commission has warned its member states against the distribution of certain electrical appliances and other products for non-compliance. Read more »
Kenya: Govt, Tea Board of Kenya Not to Front Candidates in Elections
The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) and the Government will not be fronting candidates in the forthcoming elections of directors of small holder tea factories, chairman, Jacob Kamau has… Read more »
Kenya: Four Police Officers, Two Civilians to Be Detained for Four Days to Allow Probe Into Theft of Sh2mn
Four police officers and two Civilians are to remain in police custody for a period of four days to allow investigations into the theft of Sh2 million in Utawala to be completed. Read more »
Kenya: Mama Ngina's Security Not Reinstated, Spokesperson Says
The Office of former President Uhuru Kenyatta has refuted claims that the security of Former First Lady Ngina Kenyatta was reinstated after its withdrawal in June 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Cheruto Banking On 'Growing Pains' to Shine At Billie Jean King Cup
Kenyan youngster Cynthia Cheruto believes her experience at last year's Billie Jean King Cup Group III will come in handy at this year's edition. Read more »
June 07
Kenya: Court Suspends Ruto's State Corporations Reform in Urgent Suit
The High Court has suspended a directive by President Ruto on the management of state corporation staff and board members. Read more »
Kenya: Permanent Council Grants Kenya Status of Permanent Observer to the Organization of American States (OAS)
The Permanent council has granted Kenya the status of permanent observer to the Organization of American States (OAS), a regional forum for political discussion, policy analysis… Read more »
Kenya: Nyayo House Survivors Sue Over Denied Access to Moi-Era Torture Chambers
The survivors and victims tortured at Nyayo House during the regime of late President Daniel Moi have filed a petition against the government for denying public access to torture… Read more »
Kenya: Military Academy Boss Maj. Gen Kiugu Calls for Review of Frameworks to Protect Civilians in Peacekeeping Missions
Kenya Military Academy (KMA) Commandant, Major General Aphaxard Kiugu has emphasized the need for a comprehensive assessment of existing frameworks governing the Protection of… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Pushes for More Civil Registration Services in Counties
The Civil Registration Services (CRS) department has committed to putting up a 3-year plan to ensure smooth operations of the offices in all 290 constituencies across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Is the Clubbing Culture Dying in Kenya?
Back in the '80s and early '90s, there was a popular club named Boomerang at the former Ainsworth Hotel near Museum Hill. This was the place to hang. It was by no means an upscale… Read more »
Kenya: Treasury Calls for Human Capital Investment Amid Rising Youth Population
Treasury cabinet secretary Njuguna Ndu'ngu has stressed the need for pumping adequate human capital development facilitation to the youth population following their rapid… Read more »
Kenya: Higher Education Funding Portal to Be Opened June 15 - CS Machogu
The High Education Funding portal is set to be opened on Saturday next week to allow eligible students apply for funding. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Issues Auction Notices to Land Rate Defaulters
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 7 - Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has revealed that City Hall has issued auction notices to land rate defaulters within the city. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall in Bid to Recover 5 Acres of Grabbed Land in Karen
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 7 - The Nairobi County Government has launched a joint bid with the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) to recover a 5 acre piece of land in Karen for… Read more »
Kenya: Ex-Kenya Pipeline Md Tanui, 15 Others Acquitted of Corruption Charges
Former Kenya Pipeline managing director Charles Tanui and fifteen others have been acquitted of corruption charges related to incidents at the State Corporation. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Signs IGAD Protocol On Transhumance
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 7 - Kenya on Thursday signed the Inter-governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Protocol on Transhumance. Read more »
June 06
Kenya: Transparency International-Led Civil Groups Faults Govt On Proposed 2024/25 Finance Bill
Civil society organizations under the banner of Okoa Uchumi have expressed concerns over the recently released budget estimates for the financial year 2024-2025. Read more »
Kenya: A Kenyan Traveler's Dream - Exploring the MSC Splendida Cruise Ship in South Africa
South Africa has often been hailed as the star of Africa, offering an unparalleled array of attractions that captivate the heart and soul of any traveler. Read more »
Kenya: Taita Taveta On Course to Reforest 360,000 Hectares - Official
Taita Taveta is on course to achieve its climate action plan objective to restore 360,000 hectares of land by 2032 through an aggressive tree-planting campaign. Read more »
June 05
Kenya: Kenya Formally Joins International Vaccine Institute
Kenya has formally joined the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) as a Member State. Read more »
Kenya: Place Film At the Centre of the Fight Against Climate Change
As the world marks the Word Environment Day today, it is important to note that in recent months, Kenya has faced two extreme climate events - devastating droughts and deadly… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Initiates Talks for County Aggregation and Industrial Parks
The government has begun consultations with the Council of Governors to facilitate the operationalization of County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs). This collaborative… Read more »