October 11, 2022
Kenya: 3 MPs Clash With Agencies for Embarrassing Rigathi Through Retractions
Three lawmakers have told off technocrats in leading government institutions over what they termed as attempts to embarrass Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua by seeking to clarify… Read more »
Kenya: KCB Foundation in Sh38.7 Million Deal to Promote the Use of Electric Motorbikes
KCB Foundation and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research(UNITAR) are set to invest Sh38.7million to promote the use of electric motorbikes by bodaboda riders in… Read more »
Kenya: NOC-K Eyeing Strategic Partnerships in Early Preps for Paris Olympics
The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) is eyeing strategic partnerships with different entities to prepare Team Kenya for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Read more »
Kenya: Tennis Star Angella Okutoyi Earns Fully Paid Scholarship in the United States
Kenyan tennis teen sensation Angela Okutoyihas earned a fully paid scholarship and is set to join Auburn University in theUnited States as part of their tennis program. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Visits Harambe House Office for the First Time Since His Inauguration
President William Ruto on Tuesday visited the Harambe House Office for the first time since his inauguration on September 13, 2022. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Support Privatization of State Owned Firms to Boost NSE Listings
The Kenyan government is seeking to increase the number of listed State Owned Enterprises at the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE). Read more »
Kenya: Little Increase Bike Messengers Earnings By 10%
Kenyan taxi-hailing app Little Cab will increase bike messengers earnings for more than 5 kilometers covered. Read more »
Kenya: CBK Announces Airtel Money Split From Parent Company
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the successful separation of the mobile money business from the telecommunications business which were previously under Airtel… Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Says County to Float Green Bond to Finance Projects
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja says the County is currently considering ways to partner with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) to finance various infrastructure projects in… Read more »
Kenya: Reprieve for Households as Cooking Gas Prices Drop Sh150
Kenyan households can now breathe a sigh of relief as prices of cooking gas drop by over Sh100. Read more »
October 10, 2022
Kenya: President Ruto Says Kenya to Increase Trade Volume With Tanzania
President William Ruto has pledged to increase the trade volume with Tanzania so as to foster strong bilateral ties between the two neighboring countries. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya and Tanzania Seek to Eliminate Trade Barriers
President William Ruto and President Samia Suluhu Hassan have agreed on working formula that will eradicate trade barriers between Kenya and Tanzania. Read more »
Kenya: Voter Seeks Law Changes to Allow Second-Runner-Up in Presidential Election Become MP
A Kenyan voter has proposed changes to the Constitution key among them seeking to reward the runner-up in a presidential election with a slot in the National Assembly. Read more »
Kenya: Police Re-Arrest Escaped Inmate From Kerugoya Prison, 2 Accomplices Still at Large
Police in have re-arrested an inmate from Kerugoya Prison who escaped in an early morning incident. Read more »
Kenya: Another Kenyan Marathoner Slapped With Doping Ban
Kenyan marathoner Philemon Kacheran has been slapped with a three-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for presence/prohibited use of Testosterone. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto to Hold Talks With Tanzania President Suluhu On Strengthening Ties
President William Ruto is on Monday scheduled to hold talks with his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu. Read more »
East Africa: President Ruto Says EAC to Achieve Potential By Eliminating Trade Restrictions
President William Ruto has said the East African Community (EAC) will achieve its full potential if it eliminates restrictions inhibiting free trade and movement of citizens across… Read more »
October 09, 2022
Kenya: Why Mudavadi Is the Man to Watch in President Ruto's Govt
After being out in the cold for ten years, Amani National Congress (ANC) party leader Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi is back-and-big in government. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Holds Talks With Museveni Days After Son's 'Invasion' Tweets
President William Ruto has held talks with Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni whose-big-military son threatened Nairobi on Twitter last week sparking outrage from netizens. Read more »
Kenya: Why Mudavadi Is the Man to Watch in President Ruto's Govt
After being out in the cold for ten years, Amani National Congress (ANC) party leader Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi is back-and-big in government. Read more »
Kenya: Amos Wangora Exits KenTrade After Six Years At the Helm
The Board of the Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) has announced the exit of Amos Wangora as the Chief Executive Officer following the end of his tenure. Read more »
Kenya: 10 Top Cops in Race to Succeed Kinoti At DCI
The National Police Service Commission has shortlisted 10 candidates for interviews in the epic race to succeed George Kinoti who resigned as the Director of Criminal… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Says Border Restrictions Hampering Free Trade, Movement
President William Ruto has said the East African Community (EAC) will only achieve its potential if it eliminates restrictions at the borders inhibiting free trade and the movement… Read more »
Kenya: Sugar Prices Rise On Reduced Factory Output
A two-kilo of sugar has risen by Sh12, at a time when the country is facing a 34 per cent decline in cane production. Read more »
Kenya: Majestic Benson Kipruto Strides to Chicago Marathon Title
Benson Kipruto won his second Major Marathon title Sunday as he majestically commanded the final 5km of the race to clinch the Chicago Marathon title in 2:04:24, beating defending… Read more »