March 01, 2023
Kenya: EPRA Against Electricity Payments in Dollars, Euros
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has rejected a plan by the Kenya Power plan to charge some clients with dollars as well as euros. Read more »
Kenya/Burundi: Back in the Hot Seat - Harambee Stars Coach Firat Arrives in Time for Duel With Burundi
Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat arrived in the country last night ahead of a double-header international friendly against Burundi later this month. Read more »
East Africa: Out of Sync Regional Laws on Sandalwood Fueling Illicit Trade - Whitman
United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has termed a lack of uniformity in regional regulations as a key enabler of sandalwood trafficking in East Africa region. Read more »
Kenya: Fact-Checking Senator Cherargei Twitter Post on Reduced Commodity Prices
Nandi County Senator Kiprotich Cherargei claimed on his Twitter handle that prices of some commodities had dropped, coming on the back of high food prices in the country. Read more »
Kenya: PSC to Interview 48 Chief Administrative Secretary Candidates Per Day
The Public Service Commission (PSC) will be interviewing 48 Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) per day, so as to finish interviewing all the 240 candidates in 5 days. Read more »
Kenya: Francis Gachuri of Citizen TV Lands Top Communications Job at Interior Ministry
Journalist Francis Gachuri of Citizen TV has been appointed head of Communications at the Ministry of Interior. Read more »
Kenya: Two Children Among 3 People Killed in Suspected Bandit Attack Within Marsabit
At least three people among them two children were killed early today when unknown number of armed suspected livestock thieves staged an attack at Korolle grazing area, Kargi… Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Confirms President Ruto's Attempt to Fire Him as AU Envoy
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Leader Raila Odinga has lifted the lid on the intrigues that led to his termination as the African Union (AU) envoy for Infrastructure and Development. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Destroys 13.5 Tonnes of Sandalwood in War Against Illicit Trade
Authorities Tuesday destroyed 13.5 tonnes of endangered sandalwood valued at Sh54 million seized during various sting operations in Samburu County. Read more »
Kenya: Court Upholds Mutula Kilonzo Junior Election's Victory
The Makueni High Court on Tuesday upheld the victory of Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr in a ruling delivered by Justice John Onyiego. Read more »
Kenya: LSK Questions Legality of Office of the Spouse to the Prime Cabinet Secretary
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) now wants the Public Service Commission (PSC) to certify the legality of the establishment of the office of the spouse to the Prime Cabinet Secretary… Read more »
Kenya: Evangelist Gilbert Deya Denies Being Involved in Child Trafficking
Evangelist Gilbert Juma Deya has denied having been involved in child trafficking. Read more »
Kenya: MP Wants Govt to Explain Tax Exemption on Sanitary Pads
Nominated Member of Parliament Umulkher Harun wants Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu to state the tax exemption measures the government has imposed on sanitary pads. Read more »
Kenya: Kabarnet Court Convicts Bandit to 10 Years Imprisonment
A Kabarnet court has convicted a notorious bandit to 10 years imprisonment after being found guilty of possessing an illegal firearm. Read more »
Kenya: EACC in Court to Recover Sh1.6 Billion Grabbed Egerton University Land
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has filed an urgent case in Nakuru, seeking to recover Sh1.6 billion Egerton University grabbed land. Read more »
Kenya: Matiangi Has Not Fled the Country, Expect Him Back - Lawyer
Lawyer Danstan Omari now says former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi has not fled the country but out to attend on a family matter. Read more »
Kenya: They're Terrorists Not Bandits, Kindiki Says of Cattle Rustlers
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kindiki Kithure has now described cattle rustlers as terrorists. Read more »
Kenya: Kisii High Court Dismisses Petition Challening Win of Woman Rep Aburi
A High Court in Kisii has dismissed an election petition challenging the win of Kisii County Woman Representative Dorice Donya Aburi in the August General elections. Read more »
Kenya: Industrialize Agriculture to Bolster Economic Growth, Government Urged
Manufacturers are calling on the government to revive and industrialize Kenya's agriculture sector. Read more »
Kenya: Nakuru's Informal Settlements to Get Facelifts
Nakuru County's Murogi and Lakeview informal settlements are set to get a facelift under the second phase of the Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Programme II (KISIP). Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Approves Further Sh4 Billion to Mitigate Drought Situation
The Cabinet has approved a further Sh4 billion to mitigate the drought situation in the country. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua to Meet With Local Traders Over China Square Row
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is Wednesday set to meet with a group of local traders to discuss the China Square row. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Ditches Sh10 Trillion Debt Cap for GDP Percentage
The Cabinet has approved a legislative proposals seeking to replace the nominal debt ceiling of Sh10 trillion with a debt anchor set at 55 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Elevates Mudavadi's Powers in Latest Govt Restructuring
President William Ruto has elevated the powers of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi in the latest government restructuring to better delivery of services to Kenyans. Read more »
February 28, 2023
Kenya: MPs Committee to Probe Claims Kenyatta Govt Spent U.S.$430 Million Illegally
National Assembly's Public Petitions Committee is today expected to begin hearing a claim that retired President Uhuru Kenyatta's administration illegally spent Sh55 billion in the… Read more »