November 12, 2022
Kenya: President Ruto Directs Police to Tackle Insecurity Including Frequent Muggings
President William Ruto has asked the police to tackle insecurity in the country including muggings and cattle rustling. Read more »
Kenya: Game Over! Kenya's Kiprop Slapped With Hefty Five-Year Ban for Doping
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has slapped Kenyan runner Kenneth Kiprop Renju with a five-year ban for the use of the prohibited substance methasterone. Read more »
November 11, 2022
Kenya: President Ruto Directs Public Institutions to Clear All Pension Liabilities
President William Ruto has tasked all public institutions to develop a framework that will ensure all outstanding pension liabilities are paid up in full within the next two years. Read more »
Kenya: Lawmaker Sponsors Bill to Increase Counties to 52
A lawmaker is seeking to amend the constitution to increase the number of counties from the current 47 to 52 devolved units through a referendum. Read more »
East Africa: Kenya Lauds the Removal of Indian Ocean From Classification as High-Risk Area
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has removed the Indian Ocean from the list of High-Risk Areas (HRA) giving a major boost to trade for Kenya and the wider Eastern… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Export Earning to China Hits Sh1.7 Billion
Despite climate change challenges affecting the horticulture sector, Kenya was able to hit the Sh1.7 billion mark in export earnings to China in three months. Read more »
Kenya: Suspect in Willie Kimani Murder Trial Asks for Special Diet
One of the convicted police officers in the Willie Kimani murder case on Friday asked the court to order the prison provide him with a special diet. Read more »
Kenya: Police Officers Justified to Use Firearms in Only 5 Instances - Koome
When is a police officer justified to shoot? Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom to Introduce Mobile Numbers for Juniors
Safaricom will introduce mobile numbers for juniors, allowing them to save money on M-Pesa, text or make calls. Read more »
Kenya: I Have No Blood Relations With CJ Koome, Newly Sworn IG Says
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has clarified that he is not in any way related to Chief Justice Martha Koome as some people have alleged. Read more »
Kenya: IG Koome Vows Decisive Action Against Criminals After Taking Office
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has put criminals on notice following increased crime in the parts of the country. Read more »
Kenya: Avocado Farming Gains Root in Kanduyi Constituency
Farmers in Kanduyi constituency of Bungoma County have embraced avocado farming as the high cost of inputs has made maize farming unprofitable. Read more »
Kenya: Thika Sports Club to Host First Leg of Nairobi Junior Golf Tour
The newly-launched Nairobi Junior Golf Tour is set to kick off Sunday at the Thika Sports Club. Read more »
Kenya: Japhet Koome Sworn in as New Police Inspector General
Japhet Koome has been sworn in as the new Inspector General of Police. Read more »
Kenya: Secondary, Primary School Calendar Resumes to Normal From January
The calendar for Primary and Secondary schools is set to resume to normal starting January 2023, the Education Ministry has announced. Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Ethiopia Generates Sh98.3 Million in First Month
Safaricom Ethiopia generated a Sh98.3 million in first month of operation, coming just one month after it officially launched its telecommunication services in the horn of African… Read more »
November 10, 2022
Kenya: Court Throws Out U.S.$60 Million Corruption Case Against DP Gachagua
The Anti-Corruption Court has terminated the Sh7.3 billion corruption case against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Noordin withdrew the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Lionesses Up Two Places in Latest World Rugby Rankings
The Lionesses are the biggest movers in the latest World Rugby women's world rankings. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Manufacture Sh5,000 Smartphones, President Ruto Says
President William Ruto has announced that Kenya is set to manufacture the cheapest smartphone in Africa within a year, whose cost will be less than five thousand shillings. Read more »
Kenya: 7 MPs Elected to Powerful PSC Sworn in
The seven Members of Parliament elected to the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC)have been sworn in following house approval. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Threaten to Boycott House Business If National Government Constituency Development Funds is Not Disbursed
Members of Parliament have threatened to boycott house business if the National Treasury will not disburse the National Government Constituency Development Funds. Read more »
Kenya: Blow to Jubilee as National Assembly Approves 7 Party-Sponsored PSC Members
The National Assembly has approved seven party-sponsored Parliamentary Service Commission members dealing a blow to Jubilee. Read more »
Kenya: Faulu Bank Expands Digital Services as It Eyes a Youthful Customer Base
Faulu Bank is set to expand its digital offering as it seeks to boost customer experience, offer convenience, and tap into the youthful customer base. Read more »
Kenya: J.M Kariuki's Daughter Rosemary to Head Business and Hustler Opportunities Docket in Sakaja's Cabinet
Rosemary Kariuki, the daughter to the late socialist politician Josiah Mwangi popularly referred as J.M, is set to head the Business and Hustler opportunities docket, in Governor… Read more »
Kenya: Jubilee Threaten to Exit Azimio Coalition Over Dullo's Removal From PSC List
Jubilee legislators have protested the move by the Senate to delist to Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo from the Parliamentary Service Commission terming it political deceit and… Read more »