January 27
Kenya: First Assurance, Icpak to Boost Professionals Insurance Uptake
First Assurance, a Kenyan-based insurance firm, has partnered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) to enhance insurance penetration among ICPAK's… Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Calls for Expeditious Completion of IEBC Recruitment Process
Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for a swift completion of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) recruitment process. Read more »
January 26
Kenya: Ruto Backs City Cleanup Campaign, Says Nairobi Must Give Right Impression
President William Ruto has commended the Nairobi City County Government for its ongoing cleanup efforts. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Alleges Plot to Unseat Koome Amid a Standoff With Police
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed there is a plot by the state to remove Chief Justice Martha Koome from office, alleging that the recent withdrawal of her… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Endorses Trump's Policy Shift On Gender, Says 'Men Must Remain Men'
President William Ruto has praised US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize only two genders --male and female -- reversing to repeal policies that advance LGBTQ+ rights. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Welcomes Moody's Positive Rating, Says 'God Healing Our Economy'
President William Ruto has expressed confidence in the future of Kenya's economy, citing a recent upgrade by global credit rating agency Moody's, which revised the country's… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Flaunts Trump Support for Haiti Mission, Hails Kenya-U.S. Relations As a 'Blessing'
President William Ruto has hailed President Donald Trump's administration for supporting the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti. Read more »
Kenya: Sonko Adopts Boy Orphaned After Thugs Stabbed His Father
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 26 - Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has adopted Baby James, a young boy who witnessed his father's brutal murder in Mathare's Area 4 while being taken to… Read more »
January 24
Kenya: Murkomen Faults CJ Koome for Going 'Too Public' On Recall of 3 Bodyguards
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has criticized Chief Justice Martha Koome's handling of the recall of three officers of her security detail citing the leaking of a… Read more »
Kenya: 'Who Are You Lecturing?' - Ruto Takes Veiled Jab At Gachagua, Labels Him 'Conman'
President William Ruto has criticized his former Deputy President, following Rigathi Gachagua's recent interractive session on social media in which he accused the Kenya Kwanza… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Records 45,000 New Cancer Cases Annually, Urges Shift to Preventive Healthcare
Kenya Records 45,000 New Cancer Cases Annually, Urges Shift to Preventive Healthcare Read more »
Kenya: Climate Crises Disrupted Education for a Quarter of a Billion Children in 2024 - Unicef
A new analysis from UNICEF reveals that climate-related disasters, including heatwaves, cyclones, floods, and storms, severely disrupted education for nearly a quarter of a billion… Read more »
Kenya: Judges, Magistrates Condemn 'Unilateral' Withdrawal of Koome's Security Detail
The Kenya Magistrates' and Judges' Association (KMJA) has condemned the " unilateral and arbitrary" withdrawal of the security detail of Chief Justice Martha Koome. Read more »
Kenya: Sonko Bails Out Woman Arrested for Storming Health Ministry Over Shah Hitches
A woman who stormed Health CS Debra Barasa's briefing over SHAH hitches, has been freed on a Sh10,000 cash bail paid by Mike Sonko, who has vowed to help her get justice. Read more »
Kenya: Grace Njoki Narrates Ordeal of Being Dragged, Bullied By Police During Arrest
Grace Njoki Mulei, who was arrested after storming Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa's press briefing at Afya House last week, has narrated how she was dragged and bullied by… Read more »
Kenya: Cohen's Widow Wairimu Remanded As Court Considers Mental Assessment Ahead of Fresh Murder Charges
Sarah Wairimu Kamotho will be remanded at Lang'ata Women's Prison as she awaits a ruling by the court on January 29 regarding whether she will undergo a mental assessment before… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Defends Ruto's Leadership, Emphasizes Transformative Decisions Over Popularity
President Kithure Kindiki has strongly defended President William Ruto's leadership amidst growing public criticism, asserting that the President is prioritizing "transformative… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Clears IEBC Selection Panel List for Presidential Appointment
The High Court has given the green light for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel list to be forwarded to President William Ruto for… Read more »
Kenya: KCB, Mastercard Launch Kenya's First Platinum Multi-Currency Card
KCB Bank Kenya, in partnership with Mastercard, has introduced Kenya's first multi-currency prepaid card, supporting 11 global currencies to simplify international transactions and… Read more »
Kenya: Sarah Wairimu Faces Fresh Murder Charges Over Tob Cohen's Death
Sarah Wairimu Kamotho arrived at the Kibera Law Courts Friday morning, where she is expected to plead afresh to murder charges in connection with the death of her husband, Dutch… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Police Deployment Strengthens Security in Haiti, Aiding Reopening Schools and Police Academy
The Haitian National Police has expressed gratitude to their Kenyan counterparts, who they say have contributed to improving the security and stability situation in Port-au-Prince,… Read more »
Kenya: Public Outcry As Woman Arrested Over Afya House Protest Against Health Insurance Hitches
The arrest of one of the women who stormed Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa's press briefing at Afya House last week, has sparked uproar on social media, with many… Read more »
Kenya: Koome Protests Security Detail 'Withdrawal' As NPS Denies Claim
Chief Justice Martha Koome has raised concerns over the withdrawal of her security detail termin the move a threat to judicial independence. Read more »
Kenya: Burial Date Confirmed for Kenyan Athlete Joan Jepngetich
Kenyan athlete Joan Jepngetich, who passed away on December 26 in a road crash in the United States, will be laid to rest on January 28 (Tuesday next week). Read more »
Kenya: Chinese National Fined Sh6 Million for Tax Fraud in Kenya
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured a conviction after the Milimani Law Court sentenced Chinese national Cai Rongui to pay a fine of Sh6 million for tax fraud. Read more »