October 14, 2022
Kenya: Army to Deploy Additional Troops to the Peace Keeping Mission in DR Congo
The Kenya Signals Company (KENSIG) of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is set to deploy to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as part of the United Nations Organisation… Read more »
Africa: Airlines Resume Operations to 99% of Routes Operated Before Covid-19
African airlines have now resumed operations to 99.2 per cent of routes operated before the Covid-19 pandemic as more regions reopen following eased movement restrictions. Read more »
Kenya: Kiambu Politician Gladys Chania Arrested Over Husband's Murder in Their Bedroom, Body Found in the Forest
Prominent Kiambu politician Glady's Chania has been arrested for allegedly planning the murder of her husband whose body was found in a thicket. Read more »
Kenya: Felix Koskei Appointed President Ruto's Chief of Staff
President William Ruto has appointed Felix Koskei as his new Chief of Staff replacing Joseph Kinyua. Read more »
Kenya: David Mugonyi to Head Presidential Communication Service, Hussein Mohamed State House Spokesman
David Mugonyi has been appointed as the Head of the Presidential Communication Service in the new appointments made to the Executive Office of the President. Read more »
Kenya: Boston Marathon Champ Among Two More Kenyan Athletes Suspended Over Doping
The doping menace is once again sweeping through the Kenyan athletics scene, with two more marathoners being handed provisional suspensions by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU)… Read more »
Kenya: Sarah Cohen Calls for Kinoti's Prosecution After Evidence Falsification Claim
Sarah Wairimu Cohen, the wife of murdered Dutch businessman Tob Cohen, is now calling for the investigation and prosecution of ex-DCI boss George Kinoti over his role on alleged… Read more »
Kenya: KTDA Tea Prices in Slight Rise as Volumes Surge
Tea farmers selling their produce to KTDA-managed factories recorded improved earnings in the July to mid-October period as volumes sold increased. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Denies Surge in Maternal Mortality Blamed on Referral Delays
Kisumu County Government has denied claims that its referral hospital, the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and Teaching Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has recorded seven maternal deaths in just… Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi's Office as Prime CS Stationed at 'Noisy' Kenya Railways Headquarters
Prime Cabinet Secretary nominee Musalia Mudavadi Office will be stationed at the Kenya Railways Headquarters. Read more »
Kenya: Sonko Helps Woman Stuck, Tortured in Saudi Arabia Return Home, Pays Medical Bills
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has assisted a Kenyan woman who was tortured and stuck in Saudi Arabia for five months return to the country, after paying her flight ticket. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Ranks Eighth in the 2022 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index
Kenya has moved up two positions in the latest Absa Financial Markets Index (AFMI) attributed to better environmental, social, and governance (ESG) market frameworks in the… Read more »
Kenya: Confusion Rocks Nairobi County Assembly as UDA, Azimio Claim Majority in House
Confusion has rocked the Nairobi County Assembly after both the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party and Azimio One Kenya coalition party in the house. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Invites Memoranda on Proposal to Allow Hawking in Nairobi CBD
The Nairobi County Government has invited members of the public to give their views on hawking within the city's Central Business District. Read more »
Kenya: Ida Odinga's Police Bodyguard Shot Dead, Clash Over Woman Suspected
A police bodyguard assigned to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's spouse, Ida, has been shot dead near Uzima University in Kisumu. Read more »
Kenya: Recall of Moi's Cars Done Procedurally in 2020, Ruto Had No Role - State House
State House has demanded the retraction of a Daily Nation report suggesting President William Ruto had recalled late President Daniel Moi's cars and staff after taking over the… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges KDF to Take Lead in Human Security Needs
President William Ruto has urged Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) to take the lead in addressing human security needs of the citizenry, like food security and affordable housing. Read more »
October 13, 2022
Kenya: National Assembly Releases Schedule for Vetting of President Ruto's Cabinet Secretary Nominees
The National Assembly has released a schedule for vetting President William Ruto's Cabinet nominees, Secretary to the Cabinet and the Attorney General, starting Monday next week. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Re-Brands Presidential Communication Team in First Executive Order
President William Ruto on Thursday issued his first Executive Order outlining the structure of his administration. Read more »
Africa: Gachagua Challenges Youth in Africa to Take Up Leadership Roles
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged the youth of Africa to take up leadership roles so that they can drive Africa's socio-economic development. Read more »
Kenya: Museveni's Son Muhoozi Asks President Ruto to Forgive Him Following Kenya Invasion Tweets
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's son Muhoozi Kainerugaba has asked President William Ruto to forgive him following his Kenya invasion tweets that elicited huge public outcry. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Urged to Collaborate With Mauritius to Strengthen Economic Growth
Kenya has been urged to collaborate with Mauritius in order to achieve robust economic growth that is both inclusive and sustainable. Read more »
Kenya: Farmers Count Losses as Drought Destroy Coffee Bushes
Coffee farmers in Nyeri County are set to earn less as prolonged drought ravages bushes. Read more »
Kenya: Environment Court Dismisses Mau Forest Petition By 40,000 Evictees
The Mau Forest evictees have suffered a major setback after a three-judge bench sitting at the Narok Environment and Land Court (ELC) dismissed their petition. Read more »
Kenya: Hustler Lobby Demand Fair Share of Government Slots in Ruto Govt
Hustler Women Brigade Movement (HWBM) wants the government to not only appoint leaders who understand the plight of Mama Mbogas but also do effective representation across all… Read more »