November 21
Kenya: Kenya Boasts Substantial National Stocks, President Ruto Says
President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that they don't have to worry about their next meal stating that the Nation's food reserves are fully stocked. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Projects a 5% GDP Growth in 2024 - President Ruto
President William Ruto now says that the government projects a 5 and 5.6.percent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in 2024 and 2025 respectively after Kenya's economy recorded a… Read more »
Kenya: Social Health Authority to Pay All October Claims By Next Week - President Ruto
President William Ruto has assured that all health claims for October will be paid by next week, citing the efficiency gains brought about by the Digital Health Act. Read more »
Kenya: Inflation Dropped to 2.7%, Lowest in the Last 17 Years - President Ruto
President William Ruto has boasted of his administration's economic turnaround in the last two years following the drop of the inflation rate from 9.6 percent in September 2022 to… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Fears for His Life, Alleges State Surveilance, Possible Abduction
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised the alarm over alleged surveillance and intimidation by state agents, claiming that unmarked cars have been tailing him and… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto - All Questions Raised By Kenyans Must Be Addressed
President William Ruto has stated that all issues raised by Kenyans on the State of the Nation deserve meaningful engagement and thoughtful response including Education and Health. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Defends Taifa Care Health Reform, to Prioritize the Poor and Vulnerable
President William Ruto has defended his health reform plan under Taifa Care citing the need to cater to the poor and vulnerable through Universal Health Coverage. Read more »
Kenya: LSK Expresses Concern Over Consent Gaps in Polio Vaccination
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised concerns over an apparent failure to obtain consent in polio vaccination campaigns, urging immediate corrective measures to ensure… Read more »
Kenya: PricewaterhouseCoopers Warns of Impact of New Tax Laws
Audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has warned Kenyans of the potential impacts of new tax laws proposed in the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Tax Procedures… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Vaccinate 22 Million Animals in Nationwide Campaign
Kenya is set to roll out a nationwide Animal Vaccination Campaign starting January 2025, targeting 22 million livestock to curb transboundary diseases, including foot-and-mouth… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Reject Energy Levy Hikes, Endorse Strict Penalties for Vandalism
Lawmakers have rejected a proposed amendment to the Energy Act, 2019, which sought to increase levies on electricity and petroleum. Read more »
Kenya: No Climate Deal in Sight As COP29 Ends Friday in Baku
COP29 is ending on Friday in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, but there is no deal in sight as negotiators remain deadlocked over climate finance--the summit's central issue. Dubbed the… Read more »
Kenya: First Lady Rachel Ruto Launches Initiative to Combat Hunger in Schools
First Lady Rachel Ruto has pledged to establish kitchen gardens in all public schools as part of her efforts to support the school feeding program. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Looks to 'Alternative Partners' After Cancelling Adani Deals
President William Ruto has directed the cancellation of infrastructure and energy deals with Indian billionaire Gautam Adani following criminal charges in the US. Read more »
November 20
Kenya: Besigye's Abduction in Nairobi - Accountability Demanded
National Rainbow Coalition (NARC) Kenya Party leader Martha Karua has demanded accountability from Kenyan security agencies regarding the alleged abduction of Ugandan opposition… Read more »
Kenya: Central Bank Rolls Out New Notes for 50, 100, 200 and 500 With New Signatures
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the rollout of newly redesigned banknotes, following the retirement of former CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Promises People-Centred Foreign Policy
Kenya's foreign policy will be reviewed and aligned with emerging global realities and complexities, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: KNHRC Says 1,376 Arbitrary Arrests Documented Since June
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) recorded a total of 1,376 arbitrary arrests and 610 cases of injuries between June 18 and November 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Parliament Mediation Team Settles On Sh387bn for Counties
Lawmarkers have reached an agreement on the revenue allocation for devolved units proposing Sh 387 billion for the Financial Year 2024/2025. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Spent Sh2.1 Billion On Haiti Security Mission Despite U.S. Funding Pledge
The National Government has spent Sh2.1 billion on multinational security operations in Haiti, despite earlier assurances from the United States to fund the mission. Read more »
Kenya: Foreign Policy Review - Ruto Roots for Whole-of-Society Approach to Diplomacy
President William Ruto has commended the Foreign Policy draft review by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stating that economic transformation is dependent on forward-looking… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Commits Sh100mn to 16-Day Women-Led Camapign Against Femicide
President William Ruto has announced a Sh100 million allocation to support a 16-day campaign against femicide spearheaded by women leaders. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Affirms Commitment to Sustain Economic Growth
President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government's commitment to containing inflation and driving economic growth. Read more »
Kenya: 7 Killed, Dozens Displaced in Nairobi's Majengo Slums Fire
Seven people, including three family members, perished in a fire that broke out in Majengo slums, Nairobi on Tuesday night. Read more »
Kenya: Besigye's Demands Release of His Husband Reportedly Abducted in Nairobi
Winnie Byanyima, wife of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, has called on the Ugandan government to release her husband, whom she claims was abducted in Nairobi. Read more »