February 19
Kenya: Britam, Partners Introduce Cover Against Flooding
Britam, Swiss Re, and Oxfam have joined forces to expand flood insurance coverage for 20,000 families in Tana River County. Read more »
Kenya: Betting Regulator Enforces Court Order Against Speed Dial Feature On Internet Browsers
The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has initiated the enforcement of a High Court order prohibiting all gaming operators from utilizing the speed dial feature on… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Tells Off Kenyatta Over 'Rear-View' Mirror Remarks
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has told off former President Uhuru Kenyatta over his 'rear-view mirror' remarks. Read more »
February 18
Africa: Africa Targets to Produce 60 Percent of Vaccines By 2040
The African Union has resolved that by 2040, 60 percent of vaccines used in Africa will be produced locally. Read more »
February 16
Kenya: Anti-Childbirth Bleeding Drug Drops in Price After Govt Negotiations
The Ministry of Health has negotiated the price of Heat Stable Carbetocin, a medicine used for preventing excessive bleeding during and after childbirth, from Sh1,444 to Sh92 per… Read more »
Kenya: National Crackdown On Illegal Brew Announced
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has announced a nationwide crackdown on illicit brew sellers following the tragic deaths of 23 individuals in Kirinyaga who consumed… Read more »
Kenya: Repeat Offender Chepchirchir Slapped With Eight-Year Ban for Doping
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has slapped an eight-year ban on 2017 Tokyo Marathon winner, Kenyan Sarah Chepchirchir after being found guilty of a second offence of doping. Read more »
Kenya: All You Need to Know About State of Kenya's Afcon 2027 Readiness
Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba on Thursday presented before the National Assembly Committee on Sports the status report of Kenya's preparations towards hosting the 2027… Read more »
Kenya: I Look Forward to Engaging Biden On Mutually Beneficial Issues - President Ruto
President William Ruto now says that he is looking forward to engaging with his American counterpart Joe Biden on a broad range of matters of mutual interest to our nations ahead… Read more »
Kenya: State Enters a Deal With UK's Firm to Revive Fluorspar Mining in Elgeyo Marakwet
Kenya has signed a contract with the United Kingdom's Soy-Fujax Mining Company for the revival of fluorspar mining in Elgeyo Marakwet County. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Calls for Global Efforts to Tackle Climate Change
President William Ruto has called for global collective action to tackle climate change effects. Read more »
Kenya: MCK Highlights Significant Role Played By Radio
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has highlighted the significant role of radio as a tool for disseminating information to the public. Read more »
February 15
Kenya: Campaign to Combat Malaria in Kenya Unveiled
Kenya is seeking to combat malaria through a new coalition involving the Zero Malaria Campaign Coalition (ZMCC) and the Ministry of Health's National Malaria Control Program. Read more »
Kenya: Police Brutality and Excessive Force Do Not Occur in Kenya - Mudavadi
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, has defended Kenya's human rights record and the integrity of the National Police Service. Read more »
Kenya: Multiple World Record Holder Henry Rono Dead At 72
The athletics fraternity is once again in mourning after the passing away of Kenyan legend and multiple world record holder Henry Rono. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Shilling Significantly Appreciates Against American Dollar
The Kenyan shilling has significantly strengthened against the American dollar amid an inflow of greenback from global lenders as well as the buyback of the Eurobond by the… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Calls for Bipartisan Support for Affordable Housing Bill to Boost Job Creation for Youth
President William Ruto has urged members of Parliament to rally behind the Affordable Housing Bill, emphasizing its potential to generate employment opportunities for the youth. Read more »
Kenya: Mbagathi Hospital Successfully Performs First Brain Surgery
Nairobi City County's Mbagathi Level 5 Hospital has successfully conducted the first-ever brain surgery with the team being led by neurosurgeon Dr Tom Mboya. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya National Qualifications Authority Says Implementing Recognition of Prior Learning Policy to Reduce Academic Certificate Fraud
The implementation of Recognition of Prior learning Policy (RPL) will be crucial in addressing the problem of fake and academic fraudulent certificates in the county, Kenya… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Urges Kenyans to Apply for 50-Page Passports
Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has advised Kenyans with urgent passport needs to apply for the 50-page document due to delayed delivery of the 34-page one. Read more »
Kenya: Police Disperse Lawyers Protesting Nakuru War Memorial Hospital Saga
Police teargassed Law Society of Kenya (LSK) members protesting government's continued disobedient to court orders in Nakuru War Memorial Hospital saga. Read more »
Kenya: Owner of Tanker That Exploded in Embakasi to Be Held for 14 Days
The owner of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tanker that exploded in Embakasi killing 7 people is set to be detained for fourteen days pending investigations into the incident. Read more »
Africa: Obasanjo Backs Raila for Top AU Job
Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo has backed opposition leader Raila Odinga as a viable candidate for the African Union Commission top job. Read more »
February 14
Kenya: Human Rights Council Files Case to Stop National Exams Until KCPE, KCSE Results Audit
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Elimu Bora Working Group (EBWG) have filed a petition to stop national examinations until the 2023 KCPE and KCSE results are… Read more »
Kenya: Men Who Visited Kiptum's Home Before Accident Detained By Police
Police in Elgeyo Marakwet are holding three of four people who are alleged to have visited fallen marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum's home before he died in a tragic… Read more »