February 17, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Appoints Former MP Alfred Khang'ati Board Chair Nzoia Sugar Company
President William Ruto has appointed politician Alfred Khang'ati the Chair Board of Directors of Nzoia Sugar Company. Read more »
Kenya: Kerio Valley - Armed Civilians Defy Order to Surrender Firearms, Only 3 Ceded
Armed civilians in possession of unlicensed firearms in the Kerio Valley have defied a government directive to surrender them as a three-day ultimatum lapsed on Thursday. Read more »
Africa: African Philanthropy Forum Appoints New Board Chair
African Philanthropy Forum (APF) has appointed Gbenga Oyebode as its new Board Chair. Read more »
Kenya: Luo Council of Elders Chairperson Opiyo Otondi Is Dead
Luo Council of Elders Chairman Willis Opiyo Otondi is dead. Read more »
February 16, 2023
Africa: Moraa Runs New Indoor Personal Best As Ethiopian Girma Breaks Komen's 25-Year Old Record
Commonwealth Games champion Mary Moraa ran a new 800m indoor personal best as she finished second behind World and Olympic silver medalist Keeley Hodgkinson in the Lievin World… Read more »
February 15, 2023
Kenya: In the Form of His Life! - Omanyala Beats Olympic Champion to Set New National, African Record
For the second time in a week, Kenyan sprint sensation Ferdinand Omanyala has shattered his own record, chipping off a hundredth of a second as he won the Lievin World Indoor Tour… Read more »
Kenya: Why Eliud Kipchoge and Faith Kipyegon Are 'Always Fighting' in Kaptagat Camp
Double World and Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon and Marathon World Record holder Eliud Kipchoge are massive football fans, and this has been their source of banter and heated… Read more »
Nigeria: Uhuru Kenyatta to Lead AU Election Observer Team for Nigeria Polls
The African Union (AU) has named former President Uhuru Kenyatta to lead its Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) to Nigeria for this month's elections. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Approve Muthama to Serve As Parliamentary Service Commission Member
The National Assembly has unanimously approved United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Chairman Johnson Muthama to be appointed to serve as a member of the Parliamentary Service… Read more »
Kenya: National Assembly to Debate President Ruto Memorandum On Constitution Review
The National Assembly is set to commence debate on President William Ruto's memorandum seeking to review the Constitution. Read more »
Kenya: Why Karen Nyamu Was Kicked Out of Senate
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu was on Tuesday kicked out from the Senate chambers for dressing unparliamentarily. Read more »
Kenya: Chitembwe Files Notice of Appeal Against Tribunal Recommendation to Remove Him From Office
Suspended High Court Judge Said Juma Chitembwe has filed a notice of appeal against the decision of the 12-member tribunal that unanimously recommended his removal from office for… Read more »
February 14, 2023
Kenya: Google Arts & Culture Unveils Exhibit On Maasai Community
It is hard to think of Kenyan communities without the Maasai coming to mind. They are one of Kenya's most well-known communities, renowned for red shukas, beaded jewellery, and… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Maintains Plan to Cut State Spending Amid Warnings
President William Ruto says he is focused on reorganizing the economy amidst the warnings that the government might fail to implement its manifesto due to a cash crisis. Read more »
Kenya: First Lady Rachel Ruto Among Officials At Nyayo Stadium for National Prayers
First Lady Rachel Ruto and Second Lady Pastor Dorcas Gachagua, are among high-ranking government officials who have arrived at Nyayo Stadium for National Prayer Day. Read more »
February 12, 2023
Kenya: Jubilee Party Wrangles Persist As 32 MPs Join Ruto in Nakuru Meeting
The leadership wrangles in the former ruling party Jubilee has persisted after East African Legislative Assembly MP Kanini Kega insisted he is the bonafide Secretary General… Read more »
Kenya: Sonko Wants Ruto to 'Fire' Uhuru As Peace Envoy for Disrespecting Him
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has urged President William Ruto to fire his predecessor as his peace envoy to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Ethiopia if he… Read more »
Kenya: Ndindi Nyoro Says Raila Rallies Won't Stop Ruto From Delivering
Kenya Kwanza leaders have told off Opposition leader Raila Odinga on his sustained attacks on the government and fresh calls for rallies and demonstrations. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Tells Uhuru, Raila to Stop Running Political Cults
President William Ruto has told off Azimio la Umoja coalition to stop what he describes as "personality cult politics" and allow MPs work with whoever they want. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Kibet Sets World Leading Time As Coleman Wins 60m Crown At Millrose Games
Kenya's Noah Kibet won the men's 800m at the Milrose Games in 1:44.98, a personal best and earning him the fastest time over the distance this season. Read more »
February 11, 2023
Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta Steers Off Politics At Magoha Burial
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta steered off politics at the burial of former Education Cabinet Secretary Professor George Magoalate who was buried on Saturday in Siaya. Read more »
Kenya: Jailbird Who Escaped Prison 9 Years Ago to Serve 7 More Years
A fugitive who has been on the run for 9 years after escaping from prison in Mombasa has been arrested and will now serve a fresh 7-year jail term. Read more »
February 10, 2023
Kenya: Opposition Moves to Deregister MPs Who Visited President Ruto
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party has decided to flex its muscles on the party's renegade Members of Parliament. Read more »
Kenya: Two Kenya Airways Employees Detained in India for Illegal Possession of Precious Metals
The Mumbai Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) has detained two Kenya Airways (KQ) employees for lack of proper documentation relating to precious metals found in their possession. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Clamps Down On Social Media Amid Protests
Facebook, Telegram and TikTok has been restricted in Ethiopia amid protests over the split of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewhado Church. Read more »