February 01, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Prisons Service Wants Salaries Increased By 150%
The Kenya Prisons Service wants the basic salary of their members increased by 150 percent in their recommendations to the ex-Chief Justice David Maraga-led National taskforce on… Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Okays Supplementary Budget to Cut Billions From Govt Spending
President William Ruto's Cabinet has approved a Supplementary Budget aimed at cutting government spending by Sh300 billion shillings as a measure of containing the fiscal deficit. Read more »
Kenya: Technology Trends to Watch Out for in 2023
Since the pandemic struck in 2020, our reliance on technology has increased dramatically. With all the optimism that comes with the start of a new year, 2023 is expected to… Read more »
East Africa: Horn of Africa Leaders Back Somalia's Quest to Completely Lift Arms Embargo By End of 2023
Horn of Africa leaders now want the international community to repeal the existing United Nations arms embargo in Somalia allowing President Hassan Mohamud led government better… Read more »
East Africa: President Ruto Calls for Concerted Efforts to Disrupt Financial Networks of Terrorist Groups in the Horn
President William Ruto has challenged Horn of Africa leaders to work together towards disrupting the financial infrastructures and weapons supply networks to combat terrorism in… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta Expresses Concern Over Violation of Luanda Pact in the DRC Conflict
Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has expressed concern over what he described as a serious violation of the Nairobi Principles and the Luanda Agreement in the ongoing… Read more »
Kenya: Elections Chief Threatens Odinga With Legal Action Over Alleged Visit
Outgoing Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati has given Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga a seven-day ultimatum to release video… Read more »
Kenya: Detectives Rescue University Student After 5 Days in Captivity
Detectives in Nakuru have rescued a female university student who was kidnapped five days ago. Read more »
Kenya: Governors, Treasury, CRA to Hold Meeting Over Equitable Revenue Share to Counties
The Council of Governors (CoG) is on Wednesday set to meet with the National Treasury and the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) over equitable revenue share to counties. Read more »
Kenya: New Report Shows Women in Legal Profession Making Strides but Challenges Still Exist
Women in the legal profession in Kenya have made great strides in leadership but challenges still exist, a new report launched by Chief Justice Martha Koome Tuesday morning shows. Read more »
Kenya: UK to Put Up a Sh2.3bn Irish, Sweet Potato Factory in Elgeyo Marakwet
The UK government will construct a Sh2.3 billion irish and sweet potato factory in Iten, Elgeyo County. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Starts Digital Payments At Madaraka Express Stations
The Kenya Railways has phased out the use of cash in paying for tickets at all the Madaraka Express stations, starting today. Read more »
Kenya: Uproar As Section of MPs Plot to Kick Out Journalists From Covering Parliament
Proposals by a section of Members of Parliament to have journalists kicked out from covering House proceedings over allegations of poor dress code and inadequate coverage have… Read more »
Kenya: Detectives in Nairobi Arrest 'Notorious' Suspect
A robbery with violence suspect who has featured constantly in the list of Nairobi's most wanted was arrested Monday night by the OCS Huruma police station, after an attack on a… Read more »
Kenya: They Came, They Slayed, They Vibed. Polo Season Ends With a Fashion Bang in Nairobi
Nairobi polo grounds has been the place to be every Saturday and Sunday, in the month of January. The Polo tournaments have proven to be the most popular premier social events in… Read more »
Kenya: Ex-President Kenyatta Says Magoha Restored Integrity in National Exams
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned the late George Magoha as a leader of integrity, who brought sanity to national examinations. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Goes Cashless Starting Today
The Kenya Railways has phased out the use of cash in paying for tickets at all the Madaraka Express stations. Read more »
Somalia: President Ruto in Somalia for Heads of States Security Summit
President William Ruto is in Somalia's Capital Mogadishu for a joint Heads of State and Government summit convened by his East African counterpart Hassan Mohamud as part of efforts… Read more »
Kenya: Retail Investors At the NSE Hit 300,000 On Digitalization
The number of retail investors participating in Unit Trusts has risen significantly over the past decade driven mainly by the use of technology that has seen market players attract… Read more »
Kenya: He Was As a Forgiving Person, Caring Husband - Magoha's Wife Barbara
Professor George Magoha's wife, Barbara Odudu Magoha, revealed the humorous side of the famous academician and former cabinet secretary for education who passed away last Tuesday. Read more »
January 31, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Formally Recognizes Pemba Community As an Ethnic Community in Kenya
President William Ruto has formally recognized the Pemba as an ethnic community in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Start Issuing Digital Death, Birth Certificates From March 1
The government has announced that it will start issuing digital death and birth certificates from March 1. Read more »
Kenya: Jacktone Odhiambo, Prime Suspect in LGBTQIA+ Activist Chiloba's Murder, to Face Murder Charge
A court in Eldoret has freed four suspects linked to the murder of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) activist Edwin Kiprotich Kiptoo alias Chiloba. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Unveils Plans to Accede the Establishment of a Green Growth Institute
The Government of Kenya has unveiled plans to accede to the establishment of a Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) that will support green investments in the country. Read more »
Kenya: LSK Decries Few Women Rising to Power Despite Heavy Credentials
The Law Society of Kenya has decried the low number of women rising to powerful posts despite their credentials. Read more »