March 17
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 »
March 13
Kenya: Govt Hits Pause On Peacekeeping Mission to Haiti
The Kenyan government has halted its intended deployment of police officers to Haiti for a peacekeeping mission. Read more »
Kenya: Irungu Sentenced to Death for Monica Kimani's Murder
Joseph Irungu, popularly known as 'Jowie' has been handed a death sentence in the September 2018 murder of Monica Kimani. Read more »
Kenya: Irungu's Mother Insists Her Son Didn't Kill Monica Kimani
Joseph Irungu's mother Wednesday vouched for her son's innocence saying he had never killed anyone. Read more »
Kenya: NSE Plans Hybrid Bond to Boost Trading
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has announced that it is in the process of launching a proposed hybrid bond market that is set to boost a more informed trading system. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Endorses Mass Delisting of Second-Generation Alcohol Distillers
The Cabinet has endorsed measures the government has taken in the fight against illegal brews and narcotic drugs. Read more »
March 12
Kenya: Will Kenya Send Troops Now That Haiti PM Has Resigned?
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned amid deadly gang violence in the country even as Kenya plans to send police officers there. Read more »
Kenya: EACC Obtains Freeze Order for 106 Properties in Probe On Thika Land Registrar
The High Court has granted a request by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to freeze the assets of former Thika Land Registrar Felix Mecha Nyakundi under a graft… Read more »
South Sudan: Kenya Denies Role in Abduction of South Sudan Activist Mabior
The Kenyan government on Tuesday refuted any involvement in the disappearance of South Sudan activist Moris Mabior, who vanished in the country in 2023. Read more »
Kenya: Export Authority Picks New CEO
Richard Ipero Omelu has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA), succeeding Aden Hussein, who had been serving in an… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Vows to Tackle Foodborne Illness With Hygiene, Standard Push
Kenya has pledged to strengthen its food safety regulations and advance hygiene practices to combat food-related illnesses in the country. Read more »