March 04, 2023
Kenya: ODM County Leaders Endorse Odinga's Mass Action Call
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga's call for mass action has received a boost from his Orange Democratic Party. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Warns Farmers Against Hoarding Maize
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pleaded with farmers in the country's breadbasket to release the maize they are hoarding to avoid massive losses. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Resolve Land-Related Challenges in Lamu, Build 3,000 Affordable Housing Units
The Government has embarked on an ambitious effort to resolve the perennial land problems and also construct 3000 affordable housing units in Lamu to pave the way for the growth of… Read more »
Kenya: Why Steeplechase Specialist Leonard Bett Performed Poorly in 2022
National 3000m steeplechase champion Leonard Bett has revealed that his underwhelming performance last year was due to lack of self-confidence. Read more »
Kenya: Lugari Traders Warned Not to Sell Counterfeit, Expired Goods
Retail and wholesale shops in Lugari Sub County have been cautioned against selling fake and expired goods that threaten the consumers' health. Read more »
Kenya: How a Kenyan Built a Payroll, HR Solutions for Air France and KLM
Peter Muchemi's passion has always been to help firms ease their work through digital. Read more »
Kenya: Defending Champions Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards Seek Cup Honors As League Action Halts
The FKF Premier League will take a break this weekend, with focus shifting temporarily to the FKF Cup which kicks off with the round of 32 matches across various venues. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Among Leaders Expected at Burial of Luo Council of Elders Chairman Ker Otondi
The Chairman of Luo Council of Elder Ker Willis Otondi is set to be buried at his home in Nyahera on Saturday. Read more »
March 03, 2023
Kenya: Private Sector Activity Deteriorates in February As Inflation Bites
Kenyan businesses recorded a sharp decline in activity in February as cost of living pressures coupled with cash flow problems reduced customer spending, PMI survey data shows. Read more »
Kenya: UDA Opens Kisumu Office to Enlist New Members
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has opened its office in the lakeside city of Kisumu to enlist new members. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Directs Four Ministries to Allocate 30% of Vacancies to NYS Graduates
President William Ruto has directed some ministries to allocate 30 percent of their vacancies to National Youth Service (NYS) servicemen and women. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says 2,800 Govt Services Fully Digitized
President William Ruto has announced that 2,800 government services can now be accessed online. Read more »
Kenya: Tana River Farmers Asked to Plant Early Maturing Crops Ahead of Depressed March-May Long Rainy Season
Farmers in Tana River County have been urged to plant early maturing crops after the weather forecasted a depressed March-Mat long rainy season. Read more »
Kenya: Whitman Says Sh16 Billion Grant Not Meant to Sway Kenya's Stance on Gay Rights
The United States has clarified that the Sh16 billion aid granted to Kenya is not linked to the policies on LGBTQ rights in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Court Nullifies Victory of Lagdera MP Abdikadir Hussein Mohammed
It is a blow to Lagdera Member of P Abdikadir Hussein Mohammed after the High Court nullified his victory. Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Ambassador Meg Whitman Says Her Country Respects Kenya's Position on LGBTQ Rights
United States of America Ambassador Meg Whitman says her country respects Kenya's position on gay rights, a day after President William Ruto stated that it remains outlawed in the… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Extends Term of Police Reforms Taskforce to Include NYS
President William Ruto has extended the term of Taskforce on Police Reforms by two months to include National Youth Service (NYS) terms and conditions. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Govt to Double NYS Intake to Reduce Unemployment
President William Ruto says his government will double the number of youths joining the National Youth Service (NYS) to reduce unemployment. Read more »
Kenya: High Court Upholds Victory of Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi
The High Court has upheld the victory of Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi's in the August 9 election. Read more »
Kenya: UDA Plots Merger of Over 12 Political Parties Before 2027 Polls
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party is set to merge with all the parties within the Kenya Kwanza fold to form a big political machine in preparation for the 2027 general… Read more »
Kenya: Kuria Announces 'Kenya Square' for Hustler Traders
Trade and Investment Cabinet Moses Kuria says the government has set aside 17 acres of space and is now urging small-scale traders to apply to be allocated stalls in the area… Read more »
Kenya: Senators Fault CS Kuria Over China Square Tiff, Call for Structured Talks
Senators have urged the Ministry of Trade to have a structured engagement with investors so as to resolve the ongoing tiff between local and foreign investors that has led to the… Read more »
Africa: Five Key Areas That Africa Must Work On to Become a Global Leader
Without a shadow of a doubt, Africa has a huge potential of becoming a world leader on various aspects, ranging from economy, to technology, and culture. There are a number of… Read more »
Kenya: Russia Lauds Kenya for Shunning 'Western Values' in Gay Rights Debate
The Russian Embassy in Nairobi has backed the stance taken by top Kenyan government officials against homosexuality, and urged the country to remain firm. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Investors Swoop Into Rented Residential and Retail Properties
Wealthy Kenyans ramped up their investments in rented residential and retail properties and reduced their positions in industrial property and development land as they sought… Read more »