January 11
Kenya: Kalonzo Slams Kenya Kwanza for 'Hiked' Electricity Fee
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has protested what he terms as a 16 percent electricity price increase saying it will affect Kenyans adversely. Read more »
Kenya: Affordable Housing Projects to Generate Over 10,000 Jobs for Youth, Women
The recently launched Affordable Housing Projects are poised to create substantial employment opportunities, particularly for the country's youth and women. Read more »
Kenya: Bamburi Takes Measures to Limit Coal Dust Pollution in Mombasa
Bamburi Cement has adopted environmental measures to prevent coal dust pollution in Mombasa County. Read more »
Kenya: BUWASCO Staffs Down Tools Over 10 Month Salary Arrears
The Busia Water and Sewerage Company has today downed their tools of trade and locked up the offices main door in protest of unpaid salary arrears accusing the county government of… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Hosts Jubilee MCAs at State House
The leadership wrangles in the former ruling party Jubilee have been renewed after Nominated Member of Parliament Sabina Chege Thursday led 120 Members of the County Assemblies… Read more »
Kenya: Ex-Safaricom CEO Anwar Soussa Joins Airtel Africa
Former Safaricom Ethiopia CEO Anwar Soussa has joined Airtel Africa as its Regional Operations Director for the Franco markets. Read more »
Africa: Relief as Supersport Announces It Will Broadcast All Afcon Matches
Sub-Saharan African football fans can breathe a sigh of relief after South African broadcaster Supersport announced it will broadcast all 52 matches of the 2023 Africa Cup of… Read more »
Kenya: Obiri Back to Defend Title As Boston Marathon Announces Field
Hellen Obiri will return to defend her title in April, as the Boston Marathon organizers announced the field for the 2024 showpiece, one they have said is the strongest in the… Read more »
Kenya: MP Nyoro Unveils Masomo Bora Program to Enhance Education
Kiharu Member of Parliament, Ndindi Nyoro, has launched an education support program in which learners will pay as little as Sh1,000 for fees. Read more »
Kenya: Siaya Family in Panic After Girl Called to Lenana School, a Boys' Institution
A female student in last year's Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) in Siaya County was shocked to learn that she has been picked to join Lenana School, a boys'… Read more »
Kenya: 5 Things to Expect At Polo This Weekend - Elite Networking, Fab Fashion, Electrifying Music, Dynamic Sport & Non-Stop Entertainment
Polo is quickly becoming Nairobi's must attend sport and event. From the allure of elite networking and the showcase of fabulous fashion to the pulsating beats of electrifying… Read more »
Kenya: Relief for Girl Admitted to Lenana Boys After She Gets Placement At Ng'iya Girls High School
It was a sigh of relief for a Siaya girl who was admitted to Lenana Boy's High School after she was issued with another calling letter to Ng'iya Girls High School. Read more »
January 10
Kenya: Gor Mahia Slap Hefty Price On the Head of On-Demand Omalla
For anyone wishing to sign Gor Mahia striker Benson Omalla, then they will have to part ways with at least 100,000 US Dollars (Approx Sh15.8mn) to entice the club into selling,… Read more »
Kenya: I Will Crush Vested Interest in All Arms of Government - Ruto
President William Ruto has singled out vested interest and incompetent leadership in successive regimes as key impediments of development. Read more »
Kenya: International Team Endorses Kenya's Nuclear Research Roadmap
Kenya's plan to commission its first nuclear research reactor by 2030 has received a major enforcement following the successful conclusion of an international review mission. Read more »
Kenya: 'What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger - ' Kenya Lionesses Motivated By Past Failures in Pursuit of World Rugby 7s Series Ticket
National women's rugby 7s team captain Grace Adhiambo says past failures to qualify for the World Rugby 7s Series have only increased their hunger to make it to the prestigious… Read more »
Kenya: Kakuzi's Unionized Employees Get 16% Pay Raise
Kakuzi unionisable employees will be rewarded with a 16 percent wage increment following the signing of an updated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Kenya Plantation… Read more »
Kenya: Cut-Throat Display Awaits as Ksh 52 Million Up for Grabs in Magical Kenya Ladies Open
For the fourth year running, the season- opening Ladies European Tour (LET) event will return to the picturesque Vipingo Ridge PGA Baobab course and is sure to treat fans to some… Read more »
Kenya: Omondi Motivated to Lead Shujaa 'Young Turks' Back to World Rugby 7s Series
National men's rugby 7s team co-captain Tony Omondi says he will be the proudest man on earth to lead the side back to the World Rugby Sevens Series. Read more »
Kenya: Food for Education Expands School Feeding Program in 5 Counties
Food for Education has expanded its school feeding program in five counties, including Nairobi, Kiambu, Muranga, Mombasa, and Kisumu. Read more »
Kenya: Girl, 15, Launches Vaccination Campaign for Dogs and Cats to Protect Nairobi Residents Against Rabies
Nina Ng'ang'a, a fifteen-year-old and the creative mind behind the acclaimed children's book "Nina and Rocksoft Adventures: The Helpless Zebra" is spearheading a vaccination… Read more »
Kenya: NHC to Construct 20,000 Affordable Housing Units in Changamwe
The National Housing Corporation (NHC) has announced the construction of twenty thousand housing units in Changamwe, Mombasa, to address the current housing shortage in the coastal… Read more »
Kenya: Governors Reject Ruto's Education Reforms Citing TSC Control Over ECDEs
The Council of Governors (CoG) has rejected proposed education reforms by the Presidential Working Party on Education Reform (PWPER) terming the as a claw back on devolution. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Orders KCC to Pay Sh50 Per Litre of Milk in a Bid to Enhance Earnings
President William Ruto has said the government is committed to reforming the dairy sector to boost farmers' earnings. Read more »
Kenya: ODM to Disband National Elections Board in Favor of County-Based Poll Bureaus
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has proposed the disbandment of the National Elections Board in favor of county-based poll bureaus. Read more »