May 19
Kenya: President Ruto Embarks On Historic State Visit to the United States
President William Ruto has departed for a three-day state visit to the United States. Read more »
Kenya: Lake Turkana Wind Power Picks New CEO
Max Schiff has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP). Read more »
Kenya: Ministry of Health Urges Action to Protect Students Amid Floods and Heavy Rains
The Ministry of Health has called on school administrators and management boards to take immediate action to safeguard children's health and safety amid ongoing heavy rains and… Read more »
Kenya: LSK Declares Planned Police Deployment to Haiti Unlawful
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has declared the planned deployment of police officers to Haiti unlawful, days after the move was challenged in court. In a statement, the LSK urged… Read more »
Kenya: Usyk Beats Fury to Become Undisputed Heavyweight Champion
Tyson Fury suffered a split-decision points defeat on a dramatic night in Saudi Arabia as Oleksandr Usyk became boxing's first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion. Read more »
Kenya: Copia to Lay Off 1,060 Employees Amid Financial Constraints
Online retailer Copia Kenya has announced plans to lay off 1,060 employees due to financial constraints. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya 180 Minutes Away From First Ever World Cup Qualification
Kenya is 180 minutes away from sending a team to the FIFA World Cup for the first time ever, after the Rising Starlets walloped Ethiopia 3-0 at the Ulinzi Sports Complex to qualify… Read more »
May 17
Kenya: Bekele & Kipchoge - Will Paris 2024 Be Final Showdown?
One of the great athletics rivalries of all time will be renewed at Paris 2024 after Kenenisa Bekele was named in Ethiopia's marathon squad. Read more »
Kenya: 6 Nyanza Governors Distance Themselves From Investment Conference
Six Governors in the Nyanza region have distanced themselves from a planned Nyanza International Investment Conference, scheduled to take place next month. Read more »
Kenya: Gor Mahia Head Coach Mckinstry to Leave After Muhoroni Match
Gor Mahia head coach Jonathan McKinstry will leave the country after Sunday's FKF Premier League match against Muhoroni Youth, where they will potentially clinch their record… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Protests 'Ill-Advised' Rights Assessment By U.S. Diplomat
Ethiopia has labeled a recent speech by resident United States Ambassador Ervin Massinga as "ill-advised" faulting "uninformed assertions" contained in the statement. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Urged to Relook Proposed 16% VAT On Financial Transactions
Kenyan bankers are against a proposal by the government to introduce a 16 percent VAT on financial transactions under the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Rwanda: President Ruto in Kigali for 2024 Africa CEO Forum
President William Ruto has arrived in Rwanda's Capital Kigali for the 2024 Africa CEO Forum. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto's State Visit to the U.S. Affirms Shared Values - Sing'oei
Kenya's Foreign Office has described President William Ruto's impending State Visit to the United States as an affirmation of the solid ties between the two nations. Read more »
Kenya: 16% VAT Proposal On Bread Arrived On Diabetes Concerns
The Chairman of the National Assembly Finance Committee, Kuria Kimani, has said that the proposed 16 percent tax on bread was recommended by the National Treasury based on diabetes… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Coastal Beach Properties Rise 400%, Knight Frank
The price of beachside properties along the Kenyan coast continues to grow, with some locations recording more than 400 percent, a new report by Knight Frank has revealed. Read more »
Kenya: Germany, Sweden Express Caution On Tariffs On Chinese EVs
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson have cautioned against tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) following Washington's announcement of… Read more »
Kenya: Maraga Taskforce Reforms Hit Snag Over Budgetary Cuts
The implementation of recommendations of the taskforce on reforms chaired by former Chief Justice David Maraga are now in limbo after the National Treasury failed to allocate… Read more »
Kenya: MP Urges Kenyans to Take to the Streets to Oppose Heavy Taxation
Alego/Usonga Member of Parliament, Samuel Atandi has urged Kenyans to take to the streets if the Kenya Kwanza regime insists on heavy taxation. Read more »
Uganda: Kenya, Uganda Sign Pact On Importation, Transit of Petroleum Products
Kenya and Uganda on Thursday signed a tripartite agreement on the importation and transit of petroleum products through the two countries. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Push for Budget Cuts On Sh1.5b Statehouse Renovation Expenditure
Details have shown how Statehouse intends to expend Sh1.5 billion in the financial year 2024/2025 for the construction and renovations of state house and lodges which commenced in… Read more »
Kenya: Bitok Steps Down As Malkia Strikers Assistant Coach After Public Fury
Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) vice president Paul Bitok has announced he is stepping down from an offered role as the Malkia Strikers assistant coach heading to the Olympic… Read more »
Kenya: CAF Inspectors Expected in the Country to Re-Assess Nyayo, Says Sports PS
Sports Principal Secretary Peter Tum has said CAF will send a team to Nairobi 'in the next one or two weeks' to re-assess Nyayo Stadium to ascertain whether it can host the… Read more »
May 16
Kenya: Employment Court Orders Counties to Engage Striking Clinicians
The Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) Wednesday ordered the Council of Governors (CoG) to continue scheduled talks with the Kenya Union of Clinical Nurses (KUCO) in… Read more »
Kenya: Heavy Taxation Not a Solution to Kenya's Debt Problem - Tax Experts
Tax and exchange control experts have called on the government to employ innovative revenue generation strategies as it seeks to settle the ballooning debt to avoid overburdening… Read more »