March 18
Kenya: Govt Faces Hurdle Financing Free Education Over Increased Student Population
The Ministry of Education has decried resource constraints triggered by the increasing student population. Read more »
Kenya: Detectives Seize 300 KG Consignment of Cannabis in Migori
The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) on Monday confiscated a 300kg consignment of bhang with an estimated street value of Sh9 million. Read more »
Kenya: JSC Begins Interviews to Hire Amadi's Successor
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has kicked off interviews for seven candidates shortlisted for the position of Chief Registrar of the Judiciary following the retirement of… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Vows Needs-Based Approach in Resource Allocation to Ministries
The government will allocate funds according to the needs of ministries, departments and agencies to curb wastage, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Ng'eno Coasts to Victory At Los Angeles Marathon As Ndiwa Defends Women's Title
Kenya's Dominic Ng'eno edged a thrilling race to win the Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, ahead of fellow countryman, Cosmas Kiplimo. Read more »
Kenya: Okutoyi Marches On in African Games With Easy Win Over Zambian Opponent
The 2022 Wimbledon Open doubles junior champion Angella Okutoyi continued her bright start to her African Games campaign with an easy triumph over Zambia's Naomi Chileshe in Accra… Read more »
March 17
Kenya: Kenyans Warned Against Eating Lake Nakuru Fish Due to Harmful Chemicals
The Nakuru County government has warned citizens against the consumption of fish harvested from Lake Nakuru following the high pesticide pollution presence in the lake. Read more »
Kenya: NTV Journalist Rita Tinina Found Dead in Her House in Kileleshwa
Popular NTV Journalist Rita Tinina is dead. Read more »
Kenya: Radio, TV Remain Media Kings Despite Growing Threat From Social Media, Video Streaming
Radio and TV have remained the two top giants in media consumption, despite the rapidly evolving competition from social media and video streaming. Read more »
Kenya: NGO Council Calls On Transport Operators to Lower Fares After Drop in Fuel Prices
The Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) council is calling on transport operators to lower their fares after the price of fuel dropped significantly during this month's pump price… Read more »
Kenya: 5 Counties to Experience Power Black-Outs
Five Counties are set to experience power blackouts on Sunday due to a systems maintenance. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Rolls Out Crack Down On Illegal Mining
The government has flagged off 10 vehicles that will speed up the spotting of illegal mining operations across the county. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Rallies Local Leaders, Elders to Find Lasting Solution to Narok Clashes
President William Ruto has implored local leaders, church leaders and elders to engage in discussions in a bid to find a lasting solution to the clashes within Narok County. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Abel Kipchumba Cruises to New York Half Marathon Crown
Boston Half Marathon champion Abel Kipchumba won the New York City Half Marathon on Sunday morning after clocking 1:00:25. Read more »
March 16
Kenya: Kenya Denies Involvement in Russia-Ukraine War Amid Mercenary Claims
Kenya has denied any military involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict amidst allegations surfaced in the Russian Federation's report titled "Number of Foreign Mercenaries in… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Leverage On Kenya Power Lines for Last Mile Internet Connectivity - CS Owalo
The government will use the existing Kenya Power infrastructure to take fiber optic cable to the rural areas, cabinet secretary for Information, Communication and the Digital… Read more »
Kenya: Eldoret International Airport Resumes Cargo Flights After 1-Year Hiatus
Eldoret International Airport has resumed cargo flights following a one-year break. Read more »
March 15
Kenya: Kenya to Deploy Reconnaissance Mission to Haiti Before Sending Police
President William Ruto says Kenya will deploy a reconnaissance mission to Haiti once a stable administration is established. Read more »
Kenya: Kisii Deputy Governor Monda Becomes First to Be Impeached
Robert Monda, the Deputy Governor of Kisii County, has been ousted from office through impeachment, ending a protracted power struggle with Governor Simba Arati. Read more »
March 14
Kenya: Kenya Identified As Best Destination for Wildlife Photography
A recent study by Cape Town-based travel portal Go2Africa has identified Kenya as the best destination for wildlife spotting and photography in the world. Read more »
Kenya: Patients Stranded As Nationwide Doctors' Strike Kicks Off
Patients have been stranded in various hospitals across the country as the doctors' strike by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) kicked off Thursday despite a… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Assures Blinken Kenya to Take Leadership of UN Security Mission in Haiti
President William Ruto has assured United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Kenya will take the lead in the United Nations Security Support Mission in Haiti once a… Read more »
Kenya: KEG-Led Caucus Faults Memo Restricting Govt Adverts to KBC
Kenya Media Sector Working Group (KMSWG) member associations have faulted a memo restricting government advertising to the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) as an inexcusable… Read more »
Kenya: Mobile Money Subscriptions Drop 3.1 Percent in Latest CA Data
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has disclosed that there has been a 3.1 percent drop in mobile money subscriptions in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Kempes Urges Delegates to Put Interests of Players First Ahead of FKF AGM
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) presidential hopeful Sammy Owino "Kempes" says Saturday's Annual General Meeting of the federation holds significant implications for the future… Read more »