December 11, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Roads Board Identifying Black Spots Due to Rising Road Accidents
The Kenya Roads Board has started an exercise of identifying black spots due to the alarming fatalities of road accidents. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Originals Wins at the World Beverage Innovation Awards in Germany
Kenyan Originals (KO), the brand under the African Originals umbrella, has been named the best producer of local gin, ciders, and mixers in Kenya at this year's World Beverage… Read more »
Kenya: House Security Team Wants Banditry, Livestock Rustling Classified as Acts of Terrorism
The National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security and Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wesley Rotich want banditry and cattle rustling to be classified under acts of… Read more »
Kenya: Muneria Wins Malaga Marathon in Spain as Kenyans Rule Road Races in Busy Weekend for Athletics
The 2016 Africa Cross Country bronze medalist Charles Muneria clocked a personal best of 2:08:54 to win the Malaga Marathon on Sunday as part of what was a plentiful harvest for… Read more »
Kenya: Coast Water Works Restores Bulk Supply to Voi After Consensus On Unpaid Bill
The Coast Water Works Development Agency has restored bulk water supply to Taita Taveta's Voi sub-county following consensus on unpaid bills by TAVEVO, the county's water service… Read more »
Kenya: Wetangula Urges Western MPs to Forge United Front
Western Member of Parliament from across the political divide have been urged to set aside their political differences and unite under one umbrella to boost their bargaining power… Read more »
Kenya: Milicent Omanga, Pastor Ezekiel Odero Lead Google's Top Search List for 2023
Former nominated Senator Milicent Omanga and televangelist Ezekiel Odero are the top searched individuals in this year's Google Search List. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Assents to the NG-CDF Bill
President William Ruto has assented to (NG-CDF) Amendment Bill that is set to allow use of the fund to finance extra projects such as climate mitigation as well as school feeding… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Increases School Bursaries
The Government has increased bursaries under the Constituencies Development Fund to ensure smooth learning. Read more »
East Africa: Over 300 Kenyan MSMEs Showcase Products at EAC Trade Fair
Over 300 MSMEs from all 47 counties are representing Kenya during the ongoing 23rd Edition of the East African Community (EAC) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade… Read more »
Kenya: Kisii, Nyamira Residents to Benefit From Treated Mosquito Nets
Residents in Nyamira and Kisii are set to benefit from treated mosquito nets in line with the malaria elimination campaign. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Prioritizes Dueling of Malaba - Eldoret Highway to Boost Business Efficiency, Revenue Collection
The government has prioritized dueling of Malaba-Eldoret highway as a legacy project to enhance its trade thus boosting revenue collection beyond Sh7 billion at Malaba OSBP. Read more »
Kenya: Energy CS Chirchir Attributes December 10's Nationwide Blackout to Transmission Overload
Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Davis Chirchir has attributed Sunday's countrywide blackout to a transmission overload along the Kisumu-Muhoroni line in the western part of Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Mabati Rolling Mills Unveils Winners of 2023 Photography Competition
Roofing manufacturer Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM) has announced the winners of its 2023 Safal Eye in the Wild photography competition. Read more »
Kenya: Traffic Police Officer Run Over At Koteko Road-Block By Vehicle Carrying Smuggled Goods
A police officer based at Amagoro Patrol base was last night killed by a runaway vehicle at Koteko Road Block along Malaba-Bungoma Road in Teso North Sub County. Read more »
December 10, 2023
Kenya: Raila Odinga Calls for Reduction of Fuel Prices By U.S.$0,33
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga has called for the reduction of fuel prices by between Sh45 and Sh50 saying that global oil prices have reduced. Read more »
Kenya: Army Says Troops to Continue Exiting DR Congo in an Orderly Manner
The Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) says it will continues withdrawing troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in an orderly manner. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Defends Decision to Seek Jobs Abroad
President William Ruto has defended his decision to seek employment opportunities for the youth abroad saying this will reduce unemployment. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta Airport Experiences Blackout After Generators Fail Once Again
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has once again experienced another blackout after generators failed to immediately pick up during the Nationwide power outage. Read more »
Kenya: Atwoli Calls for Sacking of CS Ndung'u Over Remarks on Govt 'Brokenness'
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has urged President William Ruto to sack Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u over his… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Spokesman Mwaura Urges Kenyans to Avoid Night Travels, Unnecessary Trips Due to Heavy Rains
Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has urged Kenyans to avoid night travels and unnecessary trips due to the challenges posed by heavy rains which have rendered some roads… Read more »
Kenya: Ichung'wah Dismisses Odinga Call for Fuel Prices to Be Reduced By Sh50
National Assembly Majority leader Kimani Ichung'wah has dismissed calls by Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga for the government to reduce fuel costs by Sh50. Read more »
Kenya: Economy Was in ICU but It's Now Alive Thanks to Us - Gachagua
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended the government's endeavors to revive the economy in the face of concerns about its perceived shortcomings. Read more »
Kenya: Wanyonyi, Nyoro, Didmus Barasa, and Babu Owino Top Impactful MPs - Survey
Westlands Member of Parliament Tim Wanyonyi and his Kiharu constituency counterpart Ndindi Nyoro are the top most impactful lawmakers of 2023 according to a recent survey. Read more »
Kenya: CS Murkomen Makes Formal Request to NPS to Investigate Possible Sabotage in JKIA Blackout
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has made a formal request to the National Police Service (NPS) to investigate possible sabotage and coverups due to the frequent… Read more »