February 22, 2023
Kenya: Hustler Fund Disbursement Hits U.S.$71 Million in Two Months
NAIROBI Kenya, Feb 22 - The Hustler Fund kitty has so far disbursed Sh19 billion, and the number of Kenyans who have opted for the fund stands at 18 million in the two months since… Read more »
Kenya: MFA Orders 18-Hour Closure of JKIA's Terminal II for Jill Biden's Arrival, Departure
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has ordered the clearance of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport's (JKIA's)Terminal II for six hours on Friday to facilitate the arrival of US First… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Morocco Ink Cooperation Bid to Tackle Transnational Organized Crime
Kenya and Morocco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at establishing and strengthening cooperation in the field of prosecution and in the fight against Transnational… Read more »
February 21, 2023
Kenya: Police Raid Illegal Abattoirs Where Stolen Livestock Is Slaughtered
Police in Kisumu have raided an illegal abattoirs where suspected stolen livestock are slaughtered. Read more »
East Africa: Ruto Urges EU to Conclude Economic Partnership Pacts With EAC to Expand Kenya's Export Base
President William Ruto has urged the European Union to conclude Economic Partnership Agreements with EAC, so as to enable Kenya expand its export base. Read more »
Kenya: UON Council Gags VC Prof Kiama Amid Harassment Claims
The University of Nairobi Council has restrained Vice Chancellor Prof Stephen Kiama from instituting changes affecting any office holder following harassment claims. Read more »
Kenya: More East African Rally Drivers Expected to Make Bow in Safari Rally
Kenya Motorsports Federation (KMSF) CEO Phineas Kimathi hopes that more drivers from the East African region will be able to participate at this year's Safari Rally set for… Read more »
Kenya: Unbelievable! Kenya Open Golf Return Leftover Funds From Magical Kenya Ladies Open Budget
The Kenya Open Golf Limited (KOGL) have revealed that they returned Ksh 365,000 to the Ministry of Sports from the monies meant to be spent at the Magical Kenya Ladies Open, which… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Kenya: Tourism Minister Says Budget Cut Will Cripple Efforts to Market Kenya
The Ministry of Tourism has decried impending budget cuts saying they risk crippling its efforts to market the country's tourism sector. Read more »
February 19, 2023
Kenya: Unease As Dangerous Mosquito Vector Detected in the Country
Kenya Medical Research Inistitute (KEMRI) researchers have detected a new dangerous mosquito vector dubbed 'Anopheles Stephensi' that thrives in urban and rural areas. Read more »
Kenya: Al Shabaab Attacks Increased By 26% in 2022 - Report
A recent survey on the Al Shabaab terror group in Kenya, has revealed that attacks by the militant group increased by 26 percent last year. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Reiterates Need for Reforms in Electoral Processes
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance has reiterated its unrelenting push to have reforms in the electoral processes. Read more »
Kenya: Land Offices in Awasi Razed By Fierce Inferno
Land offices at Awasi, Nyando Sub County went up in flames on Saturday evening. Read more »
Kenya: Don't Join Raila Demos, It Is a Shame - Gachagua to Kenyatta
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta fiercest critic, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has implored him not to join the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya demonstrations, terming the move a… Read more »
Kenya: 4 Other Firearms Surrendered As Govt Seeks to Quell North Rift Bandit Attacks
Four other firearms from villagers in the volatile North Rift region have been returned in response to calls by President William Ruto and disarmament efforts by multi-agency… Read more »
Africa: President Ruto Asks AU to Find Ways of Stopping Terrorism, Coups in Africa
President William Ruto has asked the African Union to find ways of stopping the spread of terrorism and coups in Africa. Read more »
February 18, 2023
Kenya: 'I Had Lost All Hope for Gold,' Chebet Says of Dramatic Finale At World Cross Country Championships
Newly-crowned World Cross Country champion Beatrice Chebet admits she had given up all hope of securing gold before the dramatic collapse of world 10,000m champion Letesenbet Gidey… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says New Paradigm Shift Needed in Funding Climate Action
President William Ruto has called for a new paradigm shift in the financing of climate action. Read more »
February 17, 2023
Kenya: Billions Set Aside for Drought Response, Says Ruto
President William Ruto has called for scalling up initiatives and interventions to counter the nation's worsened drought and food shortage. Read more »
Kenya: Six Million People Facing Acute Food Shortage in 32 Counties - Drought Report
A recent survey shows that an estimated 6 million people in 32 counties have been affected by the prolonged drought following a fifth consecutive poor rainfall season especially in… Read more »
Kenya: Murang'a Farmers to Export Avocados
A Murang'a farmer's union has commenced construction of an aggregation house which will enable them pack and export their avocado directly to international buyers. Read more »
Kenya: Raila Odinga to Lead Anti-Govt Protest Rally
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya brigade is scheduled to hold its anti-government protest rally in Kisii County on Friday. Read more »
Africa: Ruto in Ethiopia for 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of AU
President William Ruto has arrived in Ethiopia to attend the 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU). Read more »
Kenya: Security Beefed Up At Gusii Stadium As Boda Boda Operators Plan Parralel Meeting With Azimio
Tension is high in Kisii town as a group of Boda boda riders plan for a parallel meeting along the stadium road ahead of Raila Odinga's visit to the area. Read more »
Kenya: Narok Farmers Registered in Digital Farmers' Registration Exercise
About 98,600 farmers in Narok County have registered in the ongoing National Household Farmers Registration exercise that started early this year. Read more »