August 13
Kenya: Five People Die in Morning Road Accident Along Nairobi-Nakuru Highway
Five people were Tuesday killed in an early morning road accident along the Nairobi- Nakuru highway. Read more »
Kenya: Hundreds Troop to Limuru Golf Club for Golf Tournament for the Blind
Limuru County Golf Club will be a battlefield on Friday as hundreds of golfers compete in the Kenya Society for the Blind Golf Tournament. Read more »
Kenya: Auditor Questions Loan Enhancement in Edible Oil Importation Scandal
The Kenya Commercial Bank has been named in the Sh24 billion edible oil deal in a latest report by the Auditor General. Read more »
Kenya: KWS Refutes Claims of Mining Activities At Tsavo National Park
The Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) has denied allegations of mining activities taking place in Tsavo East National Park. Read more »
Kenya: Strathmore University Alumni Gather for an Unforgettable Evening of Reflection and Celebration
On Saturday, August 10th 2024, over 200 Strathmore University alumni gathered for a memorable black-tie dinner at the JW Marriott Hotel in Nairobi, an event aptly named… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Met Forecasts Intermittent Cold Weather
The Kenya Meteorological Department has predicted that intermittent cold and cloudy conditions will affect several parts of the country until Monday next week. Read more »
Kenya: High Court Sets Aside Its Orders Barring Issuance of Maisha Card
The High Court has overturned an order halting the roll out of Maisha Card following an appeal by the government. Read more »
Kenya: Understanding Your Chest Ct Scan, Pet Scan for Lung Cancer Detection
The World Health Organization recently observed World Cancer Day on August 1 to raise awareness about lung cancer and the need for increased research funding. Despite recent… Read more »
Kenya: 'Test of My Faith' - Kipyegon Admits Olympics Disqualification Was Emotionally Draining
Three-time Olympics champion Faith Kipyegon says her disqualification in the women's 5000m at the Paris Games was the toughest point of her career thus far. Read more »
Kenya: Power to the Girlies! - Trailblazer Jackie Juma Hopes to Trounce As First Female FKF Pl Coach
Kenya's Under-15 girls' team tactician Jackline Juma has made history, becoming the first ever woman to be named a head coach in the FKF Premier League after being named the boss… Read more »
August 12
Kenya: Judiciary Takes Lead in Prisons Decongestion
The Judiciary has taken the lead in spearheading critical reforms in the criminal justice system to stem overcrowding in Kenya's prisons, as part of efforts to foster proper… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Kwanza, ODM Have No Coalition Agreement - President Ruto
The Kenya Kwanza Alliance and the Orange Democratic Movement have not entered into a coalition agreement but have agreed to unite the country and serve Kenyans, President William… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom 5G Network Sites Grow to 1,114
Safaricom 5G network sites have reached 1,114 across the country as part of the telco's goal to offer Kenyans ultra-speed internet speeds. Read more »
Kenya: Kws Calls for Harmonised Coexistence Between Humans, Elephants
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has called for a harmonized coexistence between humans and elephants following rise in jumbo mortalities in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Davinci Gourmet Unveils Inaugural Barista Craft Championship 2024
Beverage manufacturer DaVinci Gourmet has announced its inaugural Barista Craft Championship 2024. Read more »
Ethiopia: Safaricom Ethiopia Active Customers Hit 4.6mn in Q2
Safaricom Ethiopia customer base grew by about 250,000 subscribers to 4.6 million in the quarter two (Q2) ending July as the telco rolls out an aggressive plan to grow user base. Read more »
Kenya: 2 Men Arrested With Grenades Near Wanjigi's Home to Be Detained for 7 Days
A Nairobi Court has granted police seven days to detain two men arrested with hand grenades outside businessman Jimi Wanjigi's home in Muthaiga for further investigations. Read more »
Kenya: As Azimio We Have Lost Direction and Have Sinned Against the People of Kenya - Wamalwa
Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) party leader Eugene Wamalwa now says Azimio has reached a point of dissolution citing betrayal by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Read more »
Kenya: 12,000 Msmes Benefit From USAID's Ink Fund
Over 12,000 micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) have so far benefitted from the Impact for Northern Kenya (INK) Fund financed by USAID Kuza, which lends capital to… Read more »
Kenya: Scam Cases in Kenya On the Rise Despite Digital Fraud Awareness
The latest study by TransUnion, an information and insights company, has revealed that 72 percent of consumers reported being targeted by digital fraud schemes but avoided falling… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Refutes Claims 10 DMU Trains Have Broke Down
The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has refuted claims that 10 out of its 11 Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trains bought in 2020 have broken down and only one is operational. Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Affirms Commitment in Supporting Youth-Led Projects
Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Kipchumba Murkomen has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting youth-led projects that improve the lives of our… Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi Urges Youth to Leverage On Meta's Features to Earn Revenue
Prime Cabinet secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged the youth to leverage on Meta's features to earn revenue from short-form videos through advertising. Read more »
Kenya: GSU Officer Killed in Kisumu Under Unclear Circumstances
A General Service Unit (GSU) officer, was last night killed in Manyatta slums in Kisumu under unclear circumstances. Read more »
Kenya: Teachers Strike Looms Amid Calls for the CBA Agreement Be Fulfilled
The Kenya Nation Union of Teachers (KNUT) says tutors will not go back for third term unless the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is fully implemented. Read more »