February 28, 2023
Kenya: Kcb to Open 12 New Branches in Kenya, Tanzania
KCB Group will open 12 new branches in Kenya and Tanzania, increasing its presence in the region. Read more »
Kenya: CS Machogu Says Govt to Partner With Microsoft to Align Education System With Digital Technology
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has said that the Government will step up its partnership with Microsoft Company to align the education system with digital technology. Read more »
Kenya: Why Kenyan Football Needs Media to Rise From the Ashes
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) CEO Barry Otieno has appealed to the media and other stakeholders in the football industry to help resurrect the game by attracting more sponsors… Read more »
Kenya: Baringo Targets 2.5 Million Coffee Bushes to Boost Bean Production
Baringo governor Benjamin Cheboi has committed to spearheading a campaign that will ensure all coffee potential areas in the county benefit from high quality coffee seedlings. Read more »
February 27, 2023
Kenya: Supreme Court Ruling On LGBTQI+ Lobby 'Will Lead to Unintended Consequences'
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has poked holes on the Supreme Court judgment that granted the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community the rights… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Bans Use of Firearms By Pastoralists to Herd Livestock
President William Ruto has banned the use of firearms by pastoralists to herd their livestock. Read more »
Kenya: China Square Closure Sparks Mixed Reactions
China Square yesterday extended its Kenyan operations closure, citing public safety concerns. Read more »
Kenya: Court Lifts Injunction Stopping Media Council of Kenya Recruitment Exercise
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has lifted the injunction on the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) board selection committee pending a full hearing. Read more »
Kenya: Jill Biden' Motorcade Creates Excitement At Fuel Station
The vehicles used by US First Lady Jill Biden and her entourage during her visit to Kenya this weekend, caused a stir at a fuel station in Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Lawyer Paul Mwangi Says Raila Free to Travel Amid Sanction Threats
City Lawyer Paul Mwangi has dismissed calls by President William Ruto's supporters to urge western countries to impose sanctions on Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader, Raila Odinga,… Read more »
Kenya: Norfund Unveils Sh1.7bn Fund to Support Hela Apparel Grow Its East African Operations
Norfund, the Norwegian government's investment fund, has signed a USD14 million(Sh1.7 billion) financing agreement with Hela Apparel Holdings PLC to support the development of the… Read more »
Kenya: Small Claims Court a Game-Changer in Access to Justice
The Hon. Chief Justice Emeritus, Hon Justice Willy Mutunga's Vision; Judiciary Transformation Framework (JTF) 2012-2016 set the Judiciary on a reform trajectory. In the vision,… Read more »
Kenya: Kakuzi Showcases Market Diversification Plan At Muranga's Avocado Expo
Local agribusiness company Kakuzi PLC showcased its marketing diversification plan at the Avocado Society of Kenya expo held at the Gen. Matenjagwo Stadium in Kandara Constituency,… Read more »
February 25, 2023
Kenya: Supreme Court Decision Reaffirms That Human Rights Protection Is for All in Kenya
The 2010 Constitution is constantly quoted as a rich menu of rights and freedoms that are intended to ensure human dignity of all persons and communities is protected. The… Read more »
Kenya: Who Will Stop This Man? Super-Fast Omanyala 'Edits' His World Lead At Nyayo
Barely 24 hours after running the fastest 100m time in the world this year, Ferdinand Omanyala just can't stop, as the Commonwealth Champions shaved 0.02secs off to set a new fast… Read more »
February 24, 2023
Kenya: U. S. First Lady Jill Biden in Nairobi, Kenya
US First Lady Dr Jill Biden arrived in Nairobi on Friday for a landmark visit, one that The White House says, strengthens the United States' partnerships on the African continent,… Read more »
Kenya: Employers Want New NSSF Rates Delayed to Restructure Cash Flows
Employers are now asking for more time before the new National Social Security Fund (NSSF) rates are implemented, to enable them restructure their cash flows. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Directs All Public Institutions to Transition to LPG By 2025
President William Ruto has directed all public institutions, schools, households using biomass as primary cooking fuel to transition to Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) by 2025. Read more »
February 23, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Dismisses Odinga Call for Electoral Commission Servers to Be Opened
President William Ruto has dismissed calls by opposition leader Raila Odinga for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to open servers. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi County to Roll Out Physical Addressing System
The Nairobi City County will soon have precise location addresses for streets, residentials and other property, as its set to roll out an address system giving each location a… Read more »
Kenya: Parliament Shortlists Applications for Elections Commission Posts
Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commissioner Yusuf Nzibo and chairman of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Wilfred Mutubwa are among 11 applicants who have been… Read more »
Kenya: Ex President Uhuru Kenyatta Meets AU Election Observer Group In Nigeria
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday met the 90-member African Union election observers' mission (AUEOM) group, appointed from the 55 African Union (AU) member states to… Read more »
Kenya: Raila's Continental Role Discontinued After Nepad Transition to AU Development Agency
The African Union Commission has discontinued Raila Odinga's continental role as the High Representative for Infrastructure Development following the coming into force of the… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Kenya: Kericho Governor Mutai Directs Hospitals to Offer Free Private Counselling to Sexual Abuse Victims in Tea Plantations
Kericho Governor Eric Mutai has directed the county's health facilities to offer free private counselling services to victims of sexual abuse in tea plantations. Read more »
Kenya: Obama's Sister Rita Auma in Land Tussle With German National
A close relative of former US President Barack Obama is embroiled in a land ownership dispute with a German national within the Kilifi/Jimba settlement scheme in Kilifi County. Read more »