January 27, 2023
Kenya: Supreme Court Anchors Split of Matrimonial Property On Individual Stake
Couples seeking a share of matrimonial property after dissolution of marriages will now have to prove their contribution, the Supreme Court has ruled. Read more »
Kenya: Supreme Court Orders Million-Dollar Award for 7 Women Brutalized By Moi Regime
The Supreme Court has ordered the State to pay reparations seven women brutalized during a 1992 protest at Uhuru Park Sh2.5 million each after a successful appeal against a case… Read more »
Kenya: Energy CS Appoints Isaac Kiva Ketraco New Boss
Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Davies Chirchir has appointed Isaac Kiva as the new acting managing director of the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco). Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Tasks ICT Ministry to Issue Kenyans With Digital IDs to Replace Huduma Namba
President William Ruto tasked the Ministry of ICT to revive the government's effort to give Kenyans digital identities. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto in Shauri Moyo to Launch Construction of Affordable Housing Units
President William Ruto was in Nairobi's Shauri Moyo on Friday to launch the construction of 3,0000 affordable housing units. Read more »
Kenya: High Inflation, Taxes Depress EABL's Sales in Kenya
The rising cost of living coupled with a steep taxation environment in Kenya saw East African Breweries Limited (EABL) record a drop in sales in its largest market, as struggling… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall to Dispose 292 Unclaimed Bodies Next Week
The Nairobi County Government has announced that it will be disposing of 292 unclaimed bodies on Friday next week if not collected. Read more »
Kenya: German Shoe Company Steps Up Kenya Expansion
German shoe manufacturer Josef Seibel is expanding its base into Kenya as it eyes a piece of the country's booming shoes industry. Read more »
Kenya: Shujaa Off to False Start in Sydney With South Africa Thrashing
Shujaa started their Sydney Sevens campaign on a wrong footing Friday morning after going down 31-5 to South Africa in their Pool C opener at the Allianz Stadium. Read more »
Kenya: 'Nervous' Walter Keen to Enjoy Kenya Ladies Open Despite Inexperience
The latest Kenyan entrant at next week's Magical Kenya Ladies Open, Jacqueline Walter, says her main focus will be to enjoy her first major competition although she feels jittery. Read more »
January 26, 2023
Kenya: Relief for IEBC Deputy CEO Kulundu After Court Rules She Was Wrongfully Interdicted
It was a sigh of relief for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer Ruth Kulundu after the Employment and Labor relations court on… Read more »
Africa: Kenya Ranked 13th in Governance Across Africa
Kenya's ranking in overall governance across Africa has improved significantly over the last decade with the country's score improving by 3.1 points to 58.7 out of 100, a new… Read more »
Kenya: Cop Who Killed 2 Boys in Eastleigh Ordered to Report to Dci
The High Court has ordered police officer Rashid Ahmed accused of killing two boys in Eastleigh to surrender to nearest Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) office. Read more »
Kenya: Crack Down On Illicit Brew, DP Gachagua Orders Administrators
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has directed the national government administrators at the county and regional levels to crackdown on illicit liquor, saying alcoholism and drug… Read more »
Kenya: Lake Region Counties to Benefit Ftom Blue Economy After MV Uhuru II Completion
The lake region counties are set to fully benefit from Blue Economy with the completion of the MV Uhuru II which will be launched by President William Ruto in May this year. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua, Governors,CRA Fail to Agree On Equitable Revenue Share to Counties
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Governors and the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) have failed to agree on equitable revenue share to counties, following a day long… Read more »
Kenya: Ibec Forms Committee to Advise On Revenue Allocation
The Inter-Governmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) on Thursday established a committee to advise on the amount of revenue to be allocated to counties. Read more »
Kenya: Revamped Cruise Terminal Boosts Tourist Arrivals At the Coast
The Kenyan coast is benefiting from the newly revamped cruise terminal at the port of Mombasa receiving 3,000 visitors in the last two months. Read more »
Kenya: Media Council Seeks Strategy to Lock Out Extortionists From News Events
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) will meet with several stakeholders on Friday to formulate strategies to counter the rise of fraudsters posing as journalists. Read more »
Kenya: Did You See That Ingwe? - On Song Gor Send AFC Derby Message With Talanta Drubbing
Record FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia warmed up for Sunday's Mashemeji Derby with a flawless performance, thrashing FC Talanta 3-0 at the Moi Sports Centre Kasarani on… Read more »
Kenya: First Lady Rachel Ruto Launches Sh1.7bn Grant for Youth, Women-Led Enterprises
Youth and women will soon access grants worth Sh1.7bn to finance poultry, horticulture and aquaculture businesses. Read more »
Kenya: Kengen Approves Sh1.32bn Dividend Payout to Shareholders
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has announced a Sh1.32 billion dividend payout to its shareholders for the year ending June 30, 2022. Read more »
Kenya: Njaanuary for Who? Naivasha Man Turns Overnight Millionaire With Sh45 Stake On Odibets
A lucky man in Naivasha is the latest millionaire in town after winning Sh1.6mn from bets he placed on local firm on Odibets. Read more »
January 25, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Railways Phases Out Cash Payment for Tickets Starting Feb 1
The Kenya Railways has phased out the use of cash in paying for tickets at all the Madaraka Express stations. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Seeks to Double Electricity Tariffs in Changes Set for April
Kenyans are staring at a higher electricity costs starting April after Kenya Power proposed upward revision of domestics retail tariff rates. Read more »