November 15, 2022
Kenya: Labour Court Bars National Assembly From Vetting President Ruto's 51 PS Nominees
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has issued a conservatory order stopping the vetting of 51 Principal Secretaries by the National Assembly. Read more »
Kenya: Fact Check | Widely-Circulated Street Mugging Footage an Incident in Guyana, Not Nairobi
A viral video clip showing an apparent street mugging in Nairobi, Kenya, suggesting spiraling crime in recent weeks is false. Read more »
Kenya: Betting Firm Odibets Gifts First Winner in World Cup Ticket Promo
Barely two months after Odibets launched a promotion to take their loyal fans to Qatar, the betting firm has started rewarding the winners, one of them being Radio Maisha… Read more »
Kenya: Comedienne Awinja Suprises Odibets' World Cup Ticket Winner in Rongai
Ongata Rongai based businessman Ogoti is going to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar courtesy of betting firm Odibets. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Review Terms of Service for the Police - Kindiki
The government will soon conduct a public participation exercise with a view to relook into the terms and conditions of service of police officers in the country. Read more »
Kenya: 'Breathless' Asumwa No Longer Scared of Opponents After Tennis Tour Win
Kenya's top tennis player Roselinda Asumwa says she has developed nerves of steel ever since her last competition and is no longer scared of facing the who-is-who in the sport. Read more »
Kenya: Foreign Affairs PS Nominee Sing'oei Pledges to Institute Austerity Measures on Foreign Travel Expenditure
Principal Secretary Nominee for Foreign Affairs Abraham Korir Sing'oei on Tuesday pledged to institute austerity measures on foreign travel expenditure to aid the government reduce… Read more »
Kenya: NHIF CEO Kamunyo Says Sh3.8 Billion Paid Last Financial Year for Cancer Treatment
The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) says Sh3.8 billion in cancer treatment was paid for over 47,000 patients in the last financial year. Read more »
Kenya: KRA Commissioner General Appointed Vice Chairman of OECD Global Forum
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner General Githii Mburu has been appointed as the Vice Chairman of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)… Read more »
Kenya: German Foundation Keen on Enhancing Democracy in Kenya
Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has urged the German Foundation which has been in the country since 2015 to continue helping the country strengthen its democracy which has come a long… Read more »
Kenya: 4 Petitions Seeking Removal of Four IEBC Commissioners Presented to National Assembly
Four petitions seeking the removal of 4 commissioners at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) have been presented before the National Assembly. Read more »
East Africa: Digital Trade Platform Launched to Support Small Business in East Africa
The East African Business Council (EABC) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have launched an online platform designed to boost the competitive edge of small businesses in the… Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu City Management Bans Car Washing in the CBD
Kisumu City Management has banned car washing in the lakeside city in a bid to save the environment. Read more »
Kenya: Court Acquits Businessman Chris Obure in Firearm Case for Lack of Evidence
The court has acquitted controversial businessman Chris Obure of the charges of failing to secure his firearm which was allegedly used by his co-accused to fatally shoot city… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans to Get Cheaper, Faster Internet Through ICANN New Investment
American non-profit organization that coordinates the Domain Name System (DNS), the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has unveiled Africa's first Root… Read more »
Kenya: Shioso Takes Over as National Police College Main Campus Kiganjo Commandant
Former Police Spokesperson Bruno Shioso has assumed his new role as the Commandant National Police College Main Campus Kiganjo Read more »
Kenya: Marathon Goat Kipchoge to Battle Steeplechase Champ Bakkali for 'Best Athlete' Award
World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge has been nominated in the final five-man list for the male World Athlete of the Year award. Read more »
Kenya: 21-Year-Old Man Linked to a Spate of Murders in Migori Arrested Disguised as a Woman
Police in Migori county on Monday arrested a 21-year-old man blamed for a several murders after his concealed identity was blown up. Read more »
Kenya: Karangatha Humbled to Be Among Motorsport Bigwigs After Roaring in Machakos
Young rally driver Sam Karangatha says competing among motorsport bigwigs and emerging winner of the Sunday's Rally Training programme is a memory he will savour for many years to… Read more »
Kenya: Honour Your Payment Obligations, Central Bank Urges Loan Borrowers
The Central Bank of Kenya CBK has urged the public to honor their payment obligations on their credit facilities when they fall due. Read more »
Kenya: Okaniwa Hints at Direct Tokyo-Nairobi Flights in Talks With House Speaker
Direct flights from Tokyo to Nairobi could soon be a reality, Japanese Ambassador to Kenya Okaniwa Ken has hinted. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Urged to Submit 2023/24 Budget Proposals
The National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u has urged Kenyans to submit proposals on tax policy measures to the National Treasury for… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Japan Set to Introduce Direct Flights
Kenya could soon enjoy direct flights to and from Tokyo, Japanese Ambassador to Kenya Okaniwa Ken has hinted. Read more »
November 14, 2022
Somalia: U.S. Offers U.S.$10 Million for Leads on Al-Shabaab's Financial Flows
The United States government has offered a $10 million (Sh1.2 billion) for any leads on illicit financial flows in a bid to degrade the capabilities of Al-Shabaab. Read more »
Kenya: Health Ministry Urges Kenyans to Go for Diabetes Screening
The Ministry of Health is urging Kenyans to go for diabetes screening in government hospitals. Read more »