May 22
Kenya: Raila Says to Champion Free Movement Under an African Passport
Raila Odinga has promised to champion free movement within the African continent to promote trade. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Kenya Breaks Silence On Sunday's Coup Attempt in DRC
Kenya has condemned Sunday's coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) terming it a violation of established norms. Read more »
Kenya: Omtatah Files Urgent Bid to Stop Parliament From Considering Finance Bill
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has filed a petition at Milimani Law Courts seeking orders to refrain the National Assembly from considering the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Facebook, WhatsApp Dominate Kenya's Social Media Landscape
Facebook and WhatsApp stand out as the top social media platforms used in Kenya, with YouTube and TikTok following closely in popularity. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Students Heads to China for Huawei ICT Competition Global Final
Eighteen Kenyan students have left the country to compete in the prestigious Huawei ICT Competition Global Final in China. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Entrepreneur Wandia Gichuru Expands Vivo Fashion to Atlanta, U.S.
In a landmark event celebrating African innovation and entrepreneurship, President William Ruto officially inaugurated Vivo Fashion Group's first U.S. store in Atlanta, Georgia at… Read more »
Kenya: Kisii Administration CECM Faces Ouster Over Forgey, Skewed Hiring
Kisii County Assembly has constituted a Select Committee to probe the County Executive Committee Member in charge of Administration over forgery. Read more »
May 21
Kenya: Extreme Winds Blow Off Roofs At the Coast
The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has reported extreme winds in various parts of the Coastal region of Kenya linked to Tropical Storm IALY with roofs blown off and electric poles… Read more »
Africa: President Ruto Roots for Local Manufacturing of Vaccines in Africa
President William Ruto is rooting for the local manufacturing of vaccines in Africa. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Says He Retreated to Mt Kenya Forest to Pray, Fast
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has explained his week-long absence from the public, saying he was in Mt Kenya Forest praying and meditating. Read more »
Kenya: Legislators Commence Probe On Inflated KICC Renovations Contract
Questions have emerged over the actual tax utilized during the renovations conducted at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in preparation for the Africa Climate… Read more »
Kenya: Court Rules Budget Cuts On Political Parties Fund Illegal
The High Court has declared the reduction of money allocated for the Political Parties Fund under a 2023 supplementary budget illegal. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Says Anyone Opposed to One Man-One Vote-One Shilling Push Is a Traitor
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says any leader from the Mt Kenya region who is opposed to the implementation of the One Man-One Vote-One Shilling formula should be considered a… Read more »
Kenya: I Will Never Fight My Brother, Gachagua Says As He Rallies Mt Kenya Leaders to Unite
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has continued to push for unity among leaders in the Mt Kenya region stating that as a leader he will never fight his brother. Read more »
Kenya: 422 Witnesses to Testify in Manslaughter Case Against Shakahola Cult Leader Mackenzie, 94 Others
The prosecution has lined up 422 witnesses in the manslaughter case against Shakahola cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 94 others. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto's Health Projects Suffer Setback After Treasury Declines to Prioritise Funding
President William Ruto's directive on the construction and upgrading of various health projects across the country amounting to Sh8.2 billion have suffered a major setback after… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Waive Coffee Farmers' Debts to Cooperative Societies, Saccos
The Government will write off debts owed by coffee farmers' cooperative societies and unions as part of the intervention of revamping the sub-sector, Deputy President Rigathi… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Triple TVET Enrollment As Kenya Marks Centenary Celebrations
The government plans to triple enrollment in Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) institutions from 350,000 to a million over the next five years, according to new… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Reaffirms One-China Principle, Dismisses Taiwan Independence Claims
Kenya has reiterated its steadfast support for the one-China principle, firmly dismissing Taiwan's claims for independence. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Intensifies Efforts to Complete Itare Dam Project
The government has intensified efforts to complete the Itare Dam project in Nakuru County, aiming to address the critical water shortages faced by the region. Read more »
Kenya: Passport Issuance Down 5.2% in 2023 Amid Printer Problems
Passport issuance in Kenya last year dropped by 5.2 percent, coming on the back of printing machine breakdowns that impacted production. Read more »
Kenya: NGAAF-Led Initiative Donates 70 Wheelchairs, Tricycles in Kisii
Persons with disabilities in Kisii have received additional mobility assistive devices funded under the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF). Read more »
Kenya: LemFi Gets Extra Approval to Operate Remittances in Kenya
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued additional regulatory approval to LemFi to offer remittance services in Kenya. Read more »
May 20
Kenya: Ruto Makes Crucial State Visit To U.S.
President William Ruto is set to arrive in the USA later today to begin a three-day state visit at the invitation of President Joe Biden. Read more »
Kenya: Importers of Dirty Palm Oil for Repackage to Face 25% Tax
Individual and firms importing dirty palm oil for repackaging before selling will face higher taxes as the state moves to introduce new taxes on such commodities. Read more »