April 19
Kenya: Ruto Says Gen. Ogolla's Appointment As CDF Among His Best Decisions
President William Ruto has described the appointment of the late Chief of Defense Forces General Francis Ogolla as the best decision he ever made. Read more »
Kenya: Raila Leads Azimio Leaders in Condoling With CDF Ogolla's Widow Aileen
Opposition leader Raila Odinga on Friday led Azimio leaders in condoling the wife of the late Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla Aileen at his Nairobi home. Read more »
Kenya: AU Commission Chairperson Faki Lead Regional Leaders in Mourning CDF Ogolla
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat has joined a list of leaders who have sent messages of condolences as Kenyans mourn the Chief of Kenyan Defence… Read more »
Kenya: Captain Hillary Litali, KDF Soldier in Elgeyo Marakwet Chopper Crash Mourned By Family
Captain Hillary Litali, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Officer who died among nine others in a chopper crash in Elgeyo Marakwet has left a gaping gap in his his family as he was… Read more »
Kenya: Olympics Champion Nowicki Elated to Return to 'Second Home' in Nairobi
Olympics hammer throw champion Wojciech Nowicki says he has enjoyed competing in Kenya in the past three years and that is why he keeps coming back. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Starts Three Days of Mourning Military Chief Killed in Helicopter Crash
Kenya has started three days of mourning the death of its military chief General Francis Ogolla following a helicopter crash Thursday. Read more »
April 18
Kenya: 'Really!' - Ruto Expresses Shock Over Governors Endorsing Medics' Strike
President William Ruto has expressed his dismay over county chiefs supporting a nationwide strike by medical professionals despite a majority of whom fall under devolved units. Read more »
Kenya: Oparanya, Joho Downplay 'Unnecessary Excitement' Over Raila Succession
ODM Deputy Party Leaders Wycliffe Oparanya and Hassan Joho have downplayed 'unnecessary excitement' over Raila Odinga's succession as ODM convened a National Governing Council… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Tax Transparency Gets 'Largely Compliant' Rating
Kenya has received a 'largely compliant' rating on the implementation of international standard for transparency and exchange of information on request (EOIR) for tax transparency. Read more »
Kenya: Uhuru Mourns Gen Ogolla As a Devoted Patriot
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned Chief of Defence Forces Gen Francis Ogolla as a devoted patriot who dedicated his life to serving and protecting his beloved country. Read more »
Kenya: General Francis Ogolla, Kenya's Military Chief Who Died in a Chopper Crash
General Francis Omondi Ogolla, who died in a helicpter crash on Thursday, was named Kenya's military chief in April 2023. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Declares 3 Days of Mourning Following Gen Ogolla's Death
President William Ruto has declared three days of national mourning following the death of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Francis Ogolla and nine other Kenya Defence Forces… Read more »
Kenya: KDF Dispatches Air Crash Investigation Unit to Ogolla Chopper Crash Site
The Kenya Defence Forces has dispatched a team of air crash Investigators to probe the cause of the tragic air crash that led to the death of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF)… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Military Chief General Francis Ogolla Dead in Plane Crash
Kenya is in mourning following the death of its military chief, General Francis Omondi Ogolla in a plane crash. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Convenes Urgent Security Council Meeting After Military Plane Crash
President William Ruto convened a National Security Council meeting at State House Nairobi on Thursday evening following a helicopter crash that killed top military commanders in… Read more »
Kenya: Nanyuki Train Suspended As Heavy Rains Render a Section of Railway Line Inaccessible
Kenya Railways has announced the suspension of the Nairobi -Nanyuki train services following heavy rains across the country which have destroyed a section of the railway. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki, Linturi, Chelugui, Miano Top Performing CSs - Politrack
Interior cabinet secretary Kithure Kindiki has topped a list of top performing cabinet secretaries according to a new report released by Politrack Africa under the starleaders… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's GDP Projected to Grow By 5pc, EY Tax Advisors
Kenya's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to grow by around 5 percent in 2024, according to global tax advisors Ernst & Young (EY). Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Pledges Enhanced Collaboration With UN Agencies for Development Goals in Kenya
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reiterated the Government's unwavering commitment to enhancing its partnership with United Nations agencies in Kenya for the implementation of… Read more »
Kenya: Defending Champions City Suffer Penalty Exit in Champions League
Manchester City's hold on the Champions League was wrestled away by Real Madrid as they were beaten on penalties in a dramatic quarter-final at Etihad Stadium. Read more »
Kenya: Boda Boda Riders Petition Parliament to Be Included in the Bnpl Probe
The Boda-Boda Safety Association of Kenya has petitioned Parliament to be included in the ongoing probe into the regulation of the Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) credit sector. Read more »
Kenya: Preparation Key As Kenya Marks 100 Days to Paris Olympic Games
Kenya has marked 100 days to this year's Olympic Games, with the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) saying it will do the best it can to ensure teams are best prepared. Read more »
April 17
Kenya: Govt Lists 17 Counties At Risk of Flooding, Evacuation Orders Likely
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has said the government is likely to order evacuations in seventeen counties at high risk of flooding in an early-warning alert issued… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Home to 4,400 Super-Rich
The number of super-rich in Nairobi grew by 25 percent to 4,400 last year compared to more than 10 years ago, indicating a growing preference for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs)… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Odede Among Time100 Most Influential People in 2024
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) Founder and CEO Dr. Kennedy Odede has been named among Time100 most influential people globally. Read more »