August 03, 2022
Kenya: Activists Launch Online Petition Over Facebook's Noncompliance With Hate Speech Guidelines
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and its partners have launched an online petition to hold Facebook accountable for allowing the publication of hate speech content on its… Read more »
Kenya: Majority of Kenyans Have Confidence IEBC Will Conduct Credible Polls - Tifa Poll
With the election only days away, substantially more Kenyan have "a lot of confidence" that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will conduct an honest and… Read more »
Kenya: Presidential Candidates, Running Mates Have Adequate Security, Kibicho Says
Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho has affirmed that security has been accorded to all presidential candidates and their running mates describing claims to harm any of… Read more »
Kenya: Commonwealth Games - No Double for Moraa, Korir Disqualified
Mary Moraa will not compete for a double at the Commonwealth Games after she literally jogged down her 400m Heat while 800m World Champion Emmanuel Korir endured disqualification… Read more »
Kenya: Wajackoyah Never Endorsed Odinga - Roots Party
With only five days to the elections, the Roots Party has denied that its presidential candidate George Wajackoyah ever endorsed Azimio La Umoja - One Kenya presidential candidate… Read more »
Kenya: KNCHR Warns of Violence If Politicians Fail to Accept Poll Outcome
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called on political leaders to conduct themselves within the confines of the law ahead of next week's general election. Read more »
Kenya: Christine Ongare's Commonwealth Games Medal Hopes Dashed
Kenya's hopes of a boxing medal at this year's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom were dashed after Christine Ongare lost to Canadian Priyanka Dhillon in the minimum… Read more »
Kenya: Nzoia Sugar to Resume Operations After Sh500 Million Government Bailout
Sugar miller Nzoia Sugary Company is expected to resume production this Sunday after President Uhuru Kenyatta announced a Sh500 million bailout that will help the firm pay arrears… Read more »
Kenya: Integrity Alert - Activists in Court to Bar Gachagua, Sakaja, Waiguru, Arama From Elections
A group of activists have filed an urgent application in the High Court seeking orders to bar 13 politicians from contesting in next week's election. Read more »
Kenya: 'Mine Is Not an Easy Job. I Pray Every Time I Return Home Safe' - Chebukati
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Chairperson Wafula Chebukati is the man on the limelight in the next week's election as he bears the weight of responsibility on the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Private Sector Activity Sinks to 15-Month Low Amid Elevated Inflation
Kenya's private sector activity hit a 15-month low in July as PMI survey data signaled a decline in new orders and muted business confidence. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Should Be Concerned About Ruto's Character, Tuju Says
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Executive Director Raphael Tuju has cautioned Kenyans against voting for Kenya Kwanza Alliance Presidential candidate William Ruto saying he is unfit to… Read more »
Kenya: Birmingham Medalists Simiu, Kandie Cite Fatigue During Men's 10,000m Final
Newly crowned Commonwealth Games 10,000m silver and bronze medalists Daniel Simiu and Kibiwott Kandie believe they could have performed even better had they not been fatigued. Read more »
Kenya: Omanyala Now Sets Sights on World Title After Historic Commonwealth Games Win
He likes making history! does he? Africa's fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala is now motivated to go one better and bag a world title next year. Read more »
Kenya: Ferdi Time and Gold at Last - Omanyala is Commonwealth Games Champion
Ferdinand Omanyala promised and he has delivered. The 26-year old has become the first ever Kenyan in 60 years to win the Commonwealth Games 100m title after blistering through the… Read more »
Kenya: KRA Extends Deadline for ETR System Migration to September 30
Traders can heave a sigh of relief after the Kenya Revenue Authority extended the compliance deadline to switch the new Electronic Tax Registers(ETRs) to September 30. Read more »
Kenya: Second Fugitive on U.S. Most Wanted List Arrested in Meru
Detectives drawn from the Serious Crimes Unit have arrested Abdi Hussein Ahmed alias Abu Khadi, a suspect wanted in the United States, for wildlife and drug trafficking. Read more »
Kenya: Nzoia Sugar Factory to Resume Production as President Kenyatta Announces Kshs 500 Million Bailout
The Nzoia Sugar Factory is set to resume production this coming Sunday following President Uhuru Kenyatta's announcement of Kshs 500 million bailout to offset arrears owed to… Read more »
Kenya: Former Mozambique President Chissano in 30-Member Observer Mission in Next Week's Election
Former President of Mozambique Joaquim Chissano and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Ambassador Johnnie Carson have been named in a 30-member joint… Read more »
Kenya: Cornelius Entered to Replace Wanyonyi in 800m, Kibiwot in 3000m Steeple
Kenya's men 800m and 3000m steeplechase teams have been boosted after the organisers of the Commonwealth Games accepted the entries of Cornelius Tuwei and Abraham Kibiwot. Read more »
Kenya: Change Tack in Delivery of Higher Education, President Kenyatta Challenges Universities
President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged universities to change tack in the delivery of higher education in the country to cope with the market demands. Read more »
August 02, 2022
Kenya: Second Company Flags Off First Batch of Fresh Avocados to China
Sunripe Vertical Agro has flagged off its first batch of fresh avocados that will be exported to China. Read more »
Kenya: 'Persecuted, but Not Forsaken - Struck Down, but Not Destroyed' - Ruto Weeps
Amateur footage showing Deputy President William Ruto in tears emerged on Tuesday as the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) prepared for the final stretch of his presidential… Read more »
Kenya: East African Portland Cement Commences Kiln Upgrade
East African Portland Cement Plc has commenced the replacement of its kiln shell as it seeks to increase its productivity to over 1400 tonnes per day. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Ahead of Ruto in Nairobi, Kajiado - TIFA Poll
Azimio La Umoja - One Kenya Presidential candidate Raila Odinga has been placed ahead of Deputy President William Ruto in Nairobi and Kajiado, by the latest survey conducted by… Read more »