December 23, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Railways Increases Nanyuki, Kisumu Trips Due to Passenger Spike
Kenya Railways has introduced daily trips to and from Nanyuki and Kisumu due to passenger spike during the festive season. Read more »
Kenya: Kws Prohibits Use of Plastics in National Parks
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has discouraged the use of plastics in National parks by visitors, especially during the festive season. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Seeking E-Citizen Services to Pay Nominal Administrative Fee Per Transaction
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 23 - Kenyans seeking e-citizen services are now set to pay nominal administrative fee per transaction on the e-citizen portal following an announcement by… Read more »
Kenya: James Tembur Appointed NYS Director General to Replace Matilda Sakwa
President William Ruto has appointed James Kipsiele Tembur as the new Director-General of the National Youth Service (NYS). Read more »
December 22, 2023
Kenya: Former Tourism Boss Balala Over Arrested Over Construction Funds Corruption
Former Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala has been arrested over Sh8.5 billion alleged corruption in the construction of the Kilifi Utalii College. Read more »
Kenya: Balala Denies Abuse of Office Charges, Awaits Bail Ruling in Malindi
Former Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala has denied abuse of office charges following his arrest Thursday night over his decision to engage private consultants against a… Read more »
Kenya: General Ogolla Heaps Praises on KDF for Successful Mission in Eastern DR Congo
Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla has lauded the Kenyan troops for their contribution to the peace efforts in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more »
Kenya: Kerugoya County Referral Hospital Conducts Its First Spinal Surgery
The Kerugoya County Referral Hospital in Kirinyaga has successfully conducted its first Spinal Surgery. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Reforms at NHIF Are Intended to Protect Universal Healthcare for All
President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that reforms in the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) are aimed at ensuring universal healthcare for all. Read more »
Kenya: 47 Injured Following Traffic Crash Along Londiani-Muhoroni Road
Forty-seven passengers were injured Friday following an accident involving a 62-seater bus along the Londiani - Muhoroni Road in Kericho County. Read more »
Kenya: Jogoo House Slashes CBC Lessons as Proposed By Munavu Taskforce
The Ministry of Education has reduced the number of lessons under the Competency Based Curriculum in line with recommendations of the Presidential Working Party on Education… Read more »
Kenya: KeNHA Warns Motorists of Nairobi-Nakuru Highway Traffic Snarl-Up
Motorists have been warned of a heavy traffic snarl-up along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway. Read more »
Kenya: Shanzu Court Allows Detention of Shakahola Cultists for 130 Days
A Shanzu court has granted a 130-day extension for the detention of 66 suspects linked to the Shakahola forest massacre, pending ongoing investigations and formal charges. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Customer Base Grows 3.3% to 9.21 Million
Kenya Power grew its customer base by 3.3 percent to 9.21 million in the year ending June this year. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Kenya: Women MPs Pledge to Champion for Gender Equality in Politics
Women lawmakers have pledged concerted efforts in achieving the elusive two-thirds gender rule in the political landscape. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Suspends Intra-City Commuter Train Services
The Kenya Railways has suspended Nairobi city commuter rail services to align to diminished passenger traffic on intra-city routes during the festive season. Read more »
Kenya: Discover Airlines to Increase Flights to Mombasa From Frankfurt
Discover Airlines, a leisure airline of Lufthansa, has announced that it will be increasing flights between Frankfurt (Germany) and Mombasa. Read more »
Kenya: Kisii Women Rep Aburi Drills Four Boreholes Relieving Women From Walking for Kilometers in Search of Water
Residents in Daraja Mbili Kitutu chache south, Kisii town are set to benefit from a water project of a borehole which was drilled at Daraja Mbili secondary by the county Woman Rep… Read more »
Kenya: Kisii MCAs Question Arati Over the Construction of ECDE Classrooms
A section of Members of County Assembly (MCA) in Kisii have questioned Kisii Governor Simba Arati to physically show the residents the 128 ECDE classrooms he has constructed in the… Read more »
Kenya: eCitizen Hits New Single-Day Collection Milestone After Realizing Sh903.6 Million
The government's single payment system - eCitizen - marked a new milestone on Wednesday after realizing Sh903.6 million on a single day. Read more »
Kenya: Ichung'wah Trashes Ruling Disallowing Public Participation on Housing Levy
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has trashed a High Court order staying planned public participation on the revised housing levy law. Read more »
Kenya: Traffic Commandant Says Traffic Crashes on the Decline
The Traffic Department has reported a decline in road accidents over a two-day period following the activation of a nationwide crackdown against unroadworthy vehicles. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Expressway Exit Into CBD to Be Completed Mid-January - Murkomen
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has said the Nairobi Expressway exit into the Central Business District will be completed in mid-January. Read more »
Kenya: Linturi Flags Off 45,000-Tonne Fertilizer Consignment for Tea Farmers
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi has flagged off a 45,000-tonne subsidized fertilizer consignment for tea farmers at the Port of Mombasa. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Last KDF Contingent Exits DR Congo Ending EACRF Mission
The East African Community Regional Force (EACRF), that was deployed to the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to battle the M23 rebels, formally ended its mission to the… Read more »