May 03
Kenya: Whatsapp Edges Tiktok As Most Popular Social Media Site in Kenya
WhatsApp remains the most popular online platform in Kenya, leading with 22 percent of the market share, according to the latest report on the state of the media in the country… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Postpones Schools Reopening Until Further Notice Due to Heavy Rains
The government has postponed the countrywide reopening of schools until further notice due to the heavy rains that have caused devastation and deaths. Read more »
Kenya: Get Ready, Nairobi! Weatherman Sounds Alarm for Heavy Rain Friday
The Kenya Meteorological Department on Friday cautioned residents of the Nairobi metropolitan area about the likelihood of "heavy to very heavy rainfall" and advised exercising… Read more »
Kenya: Regional Transport Ministers Commit to 6 SGR Corridors
Transport Ministers from four countries under the Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIPs) have endorsed joint resource mobilization for construction of 6 Standard Gauge… Read more »
Kenya: 115 Camps Set Up in 19 Counties to Accommodate Those Displaced By Floods
The government has set 115 camps across 19 counties to accommodate those displaced by floods. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Commits to Start Construction of Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba SGR Line
The government has committed to start the construction of the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba and Malaba-Kampala Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line by December. Read more »
Kenya: Leaders Must Embrace Media Scrutiny for Press Freedom
In order for press freedom to flourish, leaders must be willing to endure scrutiny and criticism from the media. Read more »
May 02
Kenya: Kenyans Urged to Invest in South Sudan
The Bank of South Sudan Governor, James Alic Garang, has urged Kenyans to invest in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Blame Health Authoraties for Prolonged Doctors' Strike
47 percent of Kenyans who participated in a the survey conducted by the Trends and Insights For Africa (TIFA) believe Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha is the most… Read more »
Kenya: 11-Member Committee to Probe Allegations Against CS Linturi
Members of the National Assembly have approved the select committee investigating the removal of Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi paving way for investigations on the… Read more »
Kenya: 56pc Want County Govts to Oversee Flood Response Efforts
A just released survey by the Trends and Insights For Africa (TOFA) shows that 37 percent of Kenyans feel it is the responsibility of Governors and their County Governments to… Read more »
Kenya: Press Freedom Is Near Yet Too Far, It's Time to Turn the Tide
Resilience and strength are not without burdens. This, perhaps, is the biggest lesson we can learn as we mark this year's World Press Freedom Day. Read more »
Kenya: Top U.S. Congressmen Petition House Speaker for an Address By President Ruto
Two high-ranking members of the US Congress have written to House Speaker Mike Johnson to have President William Ruto address a joint session during his impending visit to the… Read more »
Kenya: Migori Court Assistant to Be Charged With Obtaining a Bribe
The Public Prosecutor has approved charges against a Court Assistant in Migori who obtained a Sh20,000 bribe promising an accused person a lenient sentence Read more »
May 01
Kenya: Fuel Contamination Risk Leads to Closure of Flooded Petrol Stations in Nairobi
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has directed retail fuel stations affected by flooding to temporarily cease operations due to the risk of fuel contamination. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Striking Doctors to End Paralysis, Citing Financial Constraints
President William Ruto has called on striking doctors to end their industrial action, citing financial constraints that hinder the resolution of the remaining two out of 19 issues… Read more »
Kenya: More Heavy Rainfall Predicted Amid Deaths and Destruction
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that the heavy rains are likely to persist for the entire month of May, raising fears of more devastating effects in the coming days. Read more »
Kenya: Doing It for Kiptum! - Benson Kipruto Says He Will Dedicate Olympics Performance to Fallen Friend
Benson Kipruto says he will be competing at the Olympic Games in Paris, in honour of his great friend, departed world record holder Kevin Kiptum. Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Unveils Plans for New Airport Terminal At JKIA to Tackle Flooding
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has unveiled plans for a new terminal at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to combat future flooding. Read more »
Kenya: Six Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed Following KDF-Led Ambush in Lamu
Six Al-Shabaab fighters were on Wednesday killed in Kumba, Lamu County, following a multi-agency security operation led by the Kenya Defence Forces. Read more »
Kenya: Tourists Evacuated As Camps Flooded in Maasai Mara
A search and rescue operation was underway Wednesday for tourists stranded by floodwaters in over 14 tourist camps in Talek, Narok County. Read more »
Kenya: Top Officials Arrested Over Fake Fertilizer
Top officials of the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) are set to face charges Thursday in the fake fertiliser scandal. Read more »
Kenya: Pope Francis Offers Prayers for Kenya Amid Devastating Floods
Pope Francis has expressed solidarity with Kenya as floods wreak havoc, claiming numerous lives. Read more »
Kenya: Woman Dead As Building Under Construction Collapses in Kirinyaga
Tragedy struck in Karia area, Kirinyaga County, on Wednesday morning when a 4-storey building under construction collapsed, killing one person. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Red Cross Rescues 11 People Stranded in Kitengela Floods
Eleven people and a dog were rescued by the Kenya Red Cross in Kitengela on Wednesday morning as floodwaters marooned several homes. Read more »