September 27, 2022
Kenya: Govt Says Does Not Intend to Stop Flights From Uganda After Ebola Outbreak
The government says it does not intend to stop flights from Uganda following the Ebola outbreak in Mubende district. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Chairs First Cabinet Meeting At State House
President William Ruto on Tuesday chaired his first cabinet meeting in State house, Nairobi with the outgoing cabinet secretaries. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi County Exempts Filmmakers, Photographers From Business Permit Fees
The Nairobi County Government has exempted freelance photographers and filmmakers from paying business permit fees. Read more »
Kenya: Health Ministry Says Misconceptions On Contraceptives Barrier to Use
The Ministry of Health says myths and misconceptions surrounding contraception are significant barriers to the modern use of contraceptives. Read more »
Kenya: Director of Criminal Investigations Boss George Kinoti Resigns
President William Ruto on Tuesday announced that he had received and subsequently accepted the resignation of Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss George Kinoti. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto's New Cabinet Line Up
President William Ruto has named his Cabinet, effectively setting the stage for vetting of his nominees ahead of a formal appointment. Read more »
Kenya: Health Ministry Maps Out 20 Counties at Risk of Ebola Virus Infection
The Ministry of Health now says twenty counties are at high risk of the Ebola Virus Disease. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Host First Web Bootcamp in Africa
Kenya is set to host the first web boot camp and hackathon in Africa that intends to equip developers with requisite knowledge on blockchain development. Read more »
Kenya: Death Toll in Homa Bay-Kendu Bay Road Accident Rises to 10
The death toll of Homa Bay horrific road accident that occurred on Monday has risen to ten. Read more »
Kenya: CMA, KDC Partner to Advance Access of Financial Services to SMEs
The Capital Market Authority (CMA) and Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that aims to ease the accessibility of financial services… Read more »
Kenya: Malkia Make Mince Meat of Cameroon at World Volleyball Championships
Captain Mercy Moim and Sharon Chepchumba were the stars of the show as Malkia Strikers overcame Cameroon in straight sets at the ongoing women's World Volleyball Championships in… Read more »
Kenya: KenGen Managing Director Rebecca Miano Appointed EAC and Regional Development Cabinet Secretary
President William Ruto has appointed KenGen's Managing Director(MD) Rebecca Miano as the Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of East African Community (EAC), Arid and Semi-Arid Lands… Read more »
Kenya: Nock Elated After Nomination of 'Youthful' Ababu as Sports Cabinet Secretary
National Olympic Committee-Kenya secretary general Francis Mutuku has hailed the appointment of former Budalangi legislator Ababu Namwamba as a masterstroke and Godsend for… Read more »
Kenya: Japheth Koome Nominated as IG After Mutyambai Resigns
President William Ruto has nominated former Nairobi County Police boss Japheth Koome to the position of Inspector General of Police. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Retains Monica Juma in New Cabinet Appointments
President William Ruto has retained immediate former Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Monica Juma in his government as he named the new Cabinet Secretaries Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: Former Communications Authority Boss Mercy Wanjau Named Secretary to the Cabinet
Former Acting Communications Authority of Kenya Director-General Mercy Wanjau has been nominated as the new Secretary to the Cabinet. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power to Spend Sh40 Million in Electric Mobility Rollout
Kenya Power is set to spend Sh40million in the initial phase of its electric mobility rollout as it seeks to phase out fossil fuel-powered vehicles and motorbikes from its fleet. Read more »
Kenya: Duale, Murkomen, Alice Wahome Cabinet Appointments to Lead to Three By-Elections
The cabinet appointment of legislators Aden Duale, Kipchumba Murkomen and Alice Wahome into President William Ruto’s cabinet is likely to lead to three by-elections. Read more »
Kenya: Crowded in-Tray for Ababu on Return as Sports Cabinet Secretary
Newly-nominated Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba is no stranger to the ministry having served as head of the institution in 2012-2013. Read more »
Kenya: Peninah Malonza Takes Over From Najib Balala as Tourism CS
President William Ruto has appointed Peninah Malonza as the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage. Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Named Roads, Transport Cabinet Secretary
Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen has been named the new Cabinet Secretary for Roads, Transport, and Public works, by President William Ruto. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki to Hold Powerful Interior Ministry Docket After Appointment By President Ruto
Former Tharaka Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki has been appointed in the powerful Interior and National Administration taking the mantle from the outgoing Cabinet Secretary Fred… Read more »
Kenya: Kandara MP Alice Wahome Named Water and Sanitation CS
Kandara Member of Parliament Alice Wahome has been named as the new Cabinet Secretary for Water and Sanitation, by President William Ruto. Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Named Roads, Transport Public Works Cabinet Secretary
Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen has been named the new Cabinet Secretary for Roads, Transport and Public works, by President William Ruto. Read more »
Kenya: Met Agency Forecasts Rains in Parts of Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin and Coast
The Kenya Meteorological Department has predicted rainfall in parts of the country including Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin and the Coast beginning Tuesday. Read more »