November 14, 2022
Kenya: Treasury PS Nominee Chris Kiptoo Pledges to Widen Tax Base, Increase Compliance
The National Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo has pledged to robustly engage in formulating framework to widen the taxbase and increase tax compliance as fiscal… Read more »
Kenya: Tea Prices Dip Slightly As Demand Shrinks
Tea prices dipped slightly at last week's Mombasa auction amid irregular demand for the commodity. Read more »
November 13, 2022
Africa: Former President Kenyatta in Kinshasa for Talks With Tshisekedi On DR Congo Insecurity
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is in Kinshasa for talks with Felix Tshisekedi on the escalating security situation in east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more »
Kenya: Two Rivers Mall Unveils the Largest Screen in the Region
Two Rivers Mall has unveiled the biggest screen in East and Central Africa, marking yet another milestone for the largest shopping mall in East and Central Africa. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja to Meet IG Koome Over Rising Insecurity in Nairobi
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson says he will meet the Inspector General of police this week to address cases of growing insecurity in the city. Read more »
Kenya: DPP Haji Calls on Garissa Youth to Take Up Teaching Courses
The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Noordin Haji has added his voice among the leaders calling on locals in the North Eastern region to take up the teaching profession in… Read more »
Kenya: Stop or You Will Be Forced to - President Ruto to Leaders Fueling Conflict in the North Rift
President William Ruto has assured that the government will crack down on individuals fanning conflict that has contributed to insecurity in North Rift. Read more »
Kenya: We Are At the Nuptial Stages but We Will Hack It - Mudavadi to Critics as 100 Days in Govt Beckons
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has defended the performance of the Kenya Kwanza Government under President William Ruto's initial stages of leadership as the 100 days… Read more »
Kenya: Withdraw All Politically Instigated Cases, Gachagua Tells DPP Haji
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has advised the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji to withdraw all the wrongly instituted cases due to what he termed as political… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Vows Fight Against Illegal Brew, Counterfeit Stamps
President William Ruto has vowed to fight againstillegal brews,counterfeit stamps and uncertified products that are harmful. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto to Rally Kenya Kwanza Legislators Behind 5 EALA Nominees
President William Ruto will on Tuesday tighten the list of nominees set to join the East African legislative assembly (EALA) ahead of the vote before the National Assembly on… Read more »
Kenya: Kibwana Quits Elective Politics After 30yrs
Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana has quit elective politics after 30 years. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Keen on Restoring Security in Kerio Valley - President Ruto
President William Ruto has said the Government will take firm measures to restore security in Kerio Valley. Read more »
November 12, 2022
Kenya: Kenya Kiss World Cup Chance Goodbye After Humiliating Loss to Portugal
Kenya's hopes of qualifying for the 2023 Rugby World Cup billowed up in smoke after they suffered a humiliating 85-0 loss to Portugal at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai. Read more »
West Africa: Kenya Heads to West Africa for Arab International SMEs Conference and Expo
Five Kenyan SMEs are exhibiting at the Arab International SMEs conference and expo (SMEX ALGERIA) scheduled for 12th to 14th November 2022 in Algiers, Algeria. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Urges ELRC Court to Expedite Pending Cases Within 100 Days
Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged the newly elected Principal Judge of the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) Justice Byram Ongaya and his team to focus on the 2,843… Read more »
Kenya: First Lady Rachel Ruto Urges Clergy to Support Famine Mitigation Measures
First Lady Rachel Ruto has urged the Church and faith-based organizations to support efforts to address the famine in the country. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Govt to Postpone Some Election Pledges as Economy Stabilizes
President William Ruto says the government will have to postpone some of the projects yet to be launched and relook at certain interventions in a bid to stabilize the economy. Read more »
Kenya: Shops Suspected of Selling Underweight Goods in Lodwar Closed
Turkana County Government has closed down five shops in Lodwar town following a crackdown on unscrupulous traders who are suspected of selling underweight goods. Read more »
Kenya: Presidential Working Party on Education Reform Conclude Public Hearing
The Presidential Working Party on Education Reform tasked to review the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) Friday accomplished hearing the public views and is expected to give out… Read more »
Kenya: Treasury Launches Regulations for Sh50 Billion Hustler Fund Operationalization
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u has published regulations that will govern the Sh50 billion Hustler's Fund under the Public Finance Management Act. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi to Host Climate Action Conference Next Year, Sakaja Announces
Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that Nairobi will next year host the Climate Action conference. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Peacekeepers Arrive in DR Congo's Volatile East
Kenyan soldiers landed in the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on reporters saw, as part of regional peacekeeping mission to the troubled region. Read more »
Kenya: Court Allows EACC to Recover Sh8.9 Million Embezzled By Former PS Nabutola
The High court has allowed the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to recover Sh8.9 million embezzled from the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) by former Tourism Principal… Read more »
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 »