December 31, 2023
Kenya: 5 Dead, Several Injured in Fuel Tanker Collision With Two Vehicles in Nakuru
At least five people died on Sunday morning, with several others sustaining injuries in a tragic road accident in Nakuru. Read more »
Kenya: KQ Eyes South America With a Codeshare Deal With South African Airways
Kenya Airways (KQ) has expanded its codeshare partnership with South African Airways (SAA) to include direct flights from South Africa to South America. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Welcomes New Year 2024 With Spectacular Fireworks at Old Mutual Tower
Kenyans embraced the arrival of the New Year 2024 with a dazzling fireworks exhibition at the Old Mutual Tower in the capital Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Fire Erupts at Old Mutual Tower Following New Year Fireworks Display But Quickly Put Out
Shortly after a spectacular New Year fireworks display illuminated the city's skyline from the iconic old mutual tower, the building caught fire. Read more »
Kenya: Chebet Closes Out 2023 on a High With World Record in Barcelona
Commonwealth Games 5000m champion Beatrice Chebet ended her year on a high when she set a world record for the women's 5km at the Cursa dels Nassos race in Barcelona yesterday… Read more »
December 30, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Egypt, and Three Others to Join Brics On January 1, 2024
Ethiopia and Egypt, along with three other nations, are set to formally join the BRICS bloc on January 1, 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Methu Crowned New King of Kenyan Chess After Scintillating Nine-Round Battle
Joseph Methu is the new national champion after edging a scintillating battle at the Kenya National Chess Championships at Charter Hall on Saturday. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury Invites Views on Draft Budget Statement for 2023-2024
Kenyans have until January 5, 2023, to submit their views on the 2023-2024 budget draft, according to a notice published by the National Treasury. Read more »
Kenya: Interior CS Kindiki Vows Justice for Sniper-the Slain Meru Blogger
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has pledged to ensure that those responsible for the murder of Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani Benard, popularly known as Sniper, will face… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Butcheries Under Scrutiny as Police Burst Illegal Donkey Meat Ferried From Makueni
Police in Makueni County have thwarted an illicit donkey meat business, seizing 25 carcasses en route to butcheries in Shauri Moyo, Nairobi. Read more »
December 29, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's Interior Minister Kindiki Declares War on Cattle Rustling
Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kithure Kindiki, has declared war against the persistent problem of banditry and livestock theft that has plagued the nation for far too long. Read more »
Kenya: 7 in 10 Kenyans Hold 2023 Worse Than 2022 - Survey
A year-end survey conducted by the polling firm TIFA has revealed that 7 out of 10 Kenyans believe that 2023 presented more challenges than the previous year. Read more »
Kenya: 'Chess Is the Cheapest Sport to Learn'
Parents across the country have been urged to take advantage of various chess initiatives to enroll their children and help grow the sport by producing more talents. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Borrow Sh23 Million From Aspira's Soma Loan Facility to Pay School Fees
Kenyans have accessed a total of Sh23 million from Aspira's Soma Loan facility to support the education of their children over the past year, the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) firm has… Read more »
Kenya: Boda Boda Riders Up in Arms Over Perceived Senate Attack Against Lenders
The Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya has cautioned the Senate against unfairly targeting higher purchase institutions that that advance credit to boda boda riders saying the… Read more »
Kenya: Faith Kipyegon, Babu Owino Ndindi Nyoro Top Kenya's 40 Under 40 List
Faith Kipyegon, the world record holder, headlines Kenya's top 40 under 40 list. Read more »
Kenya: Majority of Kenyans Believe Employment Opportunities Declined in 2023, Survey Finds
A recent survey conducted by TIFA Research between November 25 and December 9 has revealed that a significant number of Kenyans feel that employment opportunities in 2023 declined… Read more »
Kenya: December Inflation Drops Slightly to 6.6%, Driven By Key Price Increases
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics has reported a slight decline in the country's inflation rate, which stood at 6.6% year-on-year in December, down from 6.8% in November. Read more »
Kenya: Seven Lives Lost in Tragic Collision on Nyeri-Nyahururu Highway
Seven people died on Thursday night in a head-on collision that involved a saloon car and a matatu at Solio area along the Nyeri-Nyahururu Highway. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi County Extends Land Rate Penalty Waiver Deadline to January 31 to Boost Compliance
Nairobi County has extended the waiver on penalties for land rates, a move aimed at improving compliance and increasing revenue for the devolved unit. Read more »
December 28, 2023
Kenya: Govt Backs Out On Pledge to Redeem Portion of Eurobond By December 31
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njunguna Ndugu says the government has made a payment of Sh10.8 billion in interest on its $2 billion Eurobond, ditching its initial plan for a… Read more »
Kenya: Bright Brains At Work As National Chess Championships Enter Day Two
The battle to be crowned Kenya's top chess player continues on Thursday at the Charter Hall, Nairobi as 250 competitors pit their wits against each other in 22nd edition of the… Read more »
Kenya: Supreme Court Confirms Tribunal Decision on Justice Chitembwe's Removal
The Supreme Court has confirmed the tribunal decision on the removal of Justice Said Chitembwe over gross misconduct. Read more »
Kenya: Keninvest Reveals Ambitious 5-Year Strategic Plan 2023-2027 to Boost Kenya's Investment Climate
Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) has unveiled comprehensive measures to enhance investment climate through the launch of its Strategic Plan. Read more »
Kenya: Police Arrest 7 Suspects Linked to Multi-Billion Shilling Gold Scam
Seven suspects in a Sh2.85 billion gold syndicate in Kileleshwa have been arrested. Read more »