Kenya: Foreign Affairs PS Nominee Sing'oei Pledges to Institute Austerity Measures on Foreign Travel Expenditure

Principal Secretary Nominee for Foreign Affairs Abraham Korir Sing'oei on Tuesday pledged to institute austerity measures on foreign travel expenditure to aid the government reduce… Read more »

Kenya: NHIF CEO Kamunyo Says Sh3.8 Billion Paid Last Financial Year for Cancer Treatment

The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) says Sh3.8 billion in cancer treatment was paid for over 47,000 patients in the last financial year. Read more »

Kenya: KRA Commissioner General Appointed Vice Chairman of OECD Global Forum

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner General Githii Mburu has been appointed as the Vice Chairman of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)… Read more »

Kenya: German Foundation Keen on Enhancing Democracy in Kenya

Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has urged the German Foundation which has been in the country since 2015 to continue helping the country strengthen its democracy which has come a long… Read more »

Kenya: 4 Petitions Seeking Removal of Four IEBC Commissioners Presented to National Assembly

Four petitions seeking the removal of 4 commissioners at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) have been presented before the National Assembly. Read more »

East Africa: Digital Trade Platform Launched to Support Small Business in East Africa

The East African Business Council (EABC) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have launched an online platform designed to boost the competitive edge of small businesses in the… Read more »

Kenya: Kisumu City Management Bans Car Washing in the CBD

Kisumu City Management has banned car washing in the lakeside city in a bid to save the environment. Read more »

Kenya: Court Acquits Businessman Chris Obure in Firearm Case for Lack of Evidence

The court has acquitted controversial businessman Chris Obure of the charges of failing to secure his firearm which was allegedly used by his co-accused to fatally shoot city… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans to Get Cheaper, Faster Internet Through ICANN New Investment

American non-profit organization that coordinates the Domain Name System (DNS), the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has unveiled Africa's first Root… Read more »

Kenya: Shioso Takes Over as National Police College Main Campus Kiganjo Commandant

Former Police Spokesperson Bruno Shioso has assumed his new role as the Commandant National Police College Main Campus Kiganjo Read more »

Kenya: Marathon Goat Kipchoge to Battle Steeplechase Champ Bakkali for 'Best Athlete' Award

World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge has been nominated in the final five-man list for the male World Athlete of the Year award. Read more »

Kenya: 21-Year-Old Man Linked to a Spate of Murders in Migori Arrested Disguised as a Woman

Police in Migori county on Monday arrested a 21-year-old man blamed for a several murders after his concealed identity was blown up. Read more »

Kenya: Karangatha Humbled to Be Among Motorsport Bigwigs After Roaring in Machakos

Young rally driver Sam Karangatha says competing among motorsport bigwigs and emerging winner of the Sunday's Rally Training programme is a memory he will savour for many years to… Read more »

Kenya: Honour Your Payment Obligations, Central Bank Urges Loan Borrowers

The Central Bank of Kenya CBK has urged the public to honor their payment obligations on their credit facilities when they fall due. Read more »

Kenya: Okaniwa Hints at Direct Tokyo-Nairobi Flights in Talks With House Speaker

Direct flights from Tokyo to Nairobi could soon be a reality, Japanese Ambassador to Kenya Okaniwa Ken has hinted. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans Urged to Submit 2023/24 Budget Proposals

The National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u has urged Kenyans to submit proposals on tax policy measures to the National Treasury for… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, Japan Set to Introduce Direct Flights

Kenya could soon enjoy direct flights to and from Tokyo, Japanese Ambassador to Kenya Okaniwa Ken has hinted. Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Offers U.S.$10 Million for Leads on Al-Shabaab's Financial Flows

The United States government has offered a $10 million (Sh1.2 billion) for any leads on illicit financial flows in a bid to degrade the capabilities of Al-Shabaab. Read more »

Kenya: History Maker Ndolo Admits Being Teary-Eyed After Fencing Debut for Kenya

German-born Kenyan fencer Alexandra Ndolo says she felt quite emotional to see the Kenyan flag being raised at the Fencing World Cup in Tallinn, Estonia. Read more »

Kenya: Fuel Prices Drop By Sh1 in Latest EPRA Review

The Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has reduced the prices of fuel by Sh1 in its latest price review with a subsidy being retained on kerosene. Read more »

Kenya: We Have Had It - Kindiki Warns Bandits in the North Rift

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has vowed a renewed fight against cattle rustlers and bandits that have continued to wreak havoc in parts of the North Rift region. Read more »

Kenya: Number of Aspirants Eying Kandara MP Seat Reaches 40

The number of people eying the Kandara parliamentary seat has risen to 40 by the end of last week. Read more »

Kenya: No Changes Should Be Made on CBC, KNUT Maintains

Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary General Collins Oyuu has said that nobody should interfere with the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). Read more »

Kenya: Concern Over Action to Be Taken Against Hustler Fund Defaulters

Participants in a public consultation workshop on the hustler fund that was held at Meru Teachers college on Monday raised concern over the measures set to be taken against… Read more »

Kenya: Trouble in Paradise - Simbas Boycott Training Over Non-Payment of Allowances

Reports from Dubai indicate that the national rugby 15s team have downed their tools over what they term as non-payment of allowances. Read more »