January 21
Kenya: Ruto Warns School Managers Against Exploiting Parents
President William Ruto has cautioned school managers against exploiting parents on the pretext of delayed capitation. Read more »
Kenya: ECD Teachers Seek to Delink From Counties Due to Poor Wages
Early Childhood Development (ECD) teachers are calling for delinking from counties, citing poor terms of service and a lack of retirement benefits. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Ally Claims Pact for Ruto to Reciprocate Support
East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member Maina Karobia has claimed the existence of a deal for President William Ruto to reciprocate support for Deputy President Rigathi… Read more »
Kenya: ICJ Kenya Cautions Judiciary Against Talks With the Executive
The Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya) has warned the judiciary against engaging in dialogue with the Executive saying such talks could inhibit… Read more »
Kenya: Ministry of Health Activates Donor Registration Drive to Replenish Blood Banks
The Ministry of Health has launched a donor registration drive in a bid to replenish the country's blood banks. Read more »
Kenya: Rigathi Urges Central Region to Unite, Says 'Scheme' to Divide the Bloc Will Fail
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked Mt Kenya leaders to unite, shun divisive politics and promote greater participation of the youth in productive socio-economic… Read more »
Kenya: Much of My Father's Efforts Have Gone Unappreciated - Raila Odinga
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has said much of the work done by his late father Jaramogi Oginga Odinga has not been appreciated. Read more »
January 19
Uganda: IGAD Urges Sudan Generals to Dialogue, End War
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development Heads of State meeting has called on the warring parties in Sudan to agree to a ceasefire, end the war and a face-to-face meeting… Read more »
January 15
Kenya: Business College Founder Liz Wanyoike Dies at 73
Lizz Wanyoike, the founder of the popular Nairobi Institute of Business Studies (NIBS) is dead. Read more »
Kenya: Shock As Another Woman Murdered in AirBnB in Nairobi
Police in Nairobi are investigating the murder of a woman whose body was found at an Airbnb located in Roysambu at the weekend. Read more »
January 12
Kenya: Commonwealth Law Associations Denounce Ruto's Onslaught on 'Corrupt' Judges
Three Commonwealth law associations have denounced President William Ruto's onslaught on the Judiciary warning the move could erode confidence in courts. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Kenyans Not to Allow Anyone to Derail Their Home Ownership Dreams
President William Ruto has urged Kenyans not to allow anyone to derail their home ownership dreams. Read more »
Kenya: Karen Residents Decry Destruction of Mbagathi River, Ololua Ridge
Karen residents are calling on the government to stop the destruction of Ololua Ridge and Mbagathi Ridge by a developer who is putting up a construction project. Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo Joins LSK Demos Protesting President Ruto's Attacks on Judiciary
Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Friday joined lawyers from the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and other regional bodies in demonstrations against President William Ruto's attack… Read more »
Kenya: Malkia Legendary Setter Wanja Honored to Make National Team Return
Legendary Malkia Strikers setter Janet Wanja has made a return to the national team, almost six years after announcing her retirement, but she comes back on a new capacity as the… Read more »
Kenya: Stars Defender 'Marcelo' Joins Polish Champions in Multi-Million Move
Harambee Stars defender Eric 'Marcelo' Ouma has been unveiled at new Polish top tier club Raków Częstochowa after completing a multi-million transfer from Swedish side AIK. Read more »
January 11
Kenya: Kenya's Passport 6th Strongest in Africa
Kenyan passport holders can travel to 76 countries globally visa-free, a new data shows, indicating its growing prominence worldwide. Read more »
Kenya: We Want Guaranteed Minimum Return Now, Nyeri Farmers Tell Ruto Minister
Coffee farmers in Nyeri have demanded the immediate implementation of Guaranteed Minimum Returns (GMR) for their produce as promised by President William Ruto's campaign in 2022. Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo Slams Kenya Kwanza for 'Hiked' Electricity Fee
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has protested what he terms as a 16 percent electricity price increase saying it will affect Kenyans adversely. Read more »
Kenya: Affordable Housing Projects to Generate Over 10,000 Jobs for Youth, Women
The recently launched Affordable Housing Projects are poised to create substantial employment opportunities, particularly for the country's youth and women. Read more »
Kenya: Bamburi Takes Measures to Limit Coal Dust Pollution in Mombasa
Bamburi Cement has adopted environmental measures to prevent coal dust pollution in Mombasa County. Read more »
Kenya: BUWASCO Staffs Down Tools Over 10 Month Salary Arrears
The Busia Water and Sewerage Company has today downed their tools of trade and locked up the offices main door in protest of unpaid salary arrears accusing the county government of… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Hosts Jubilee MCAs at State House
The leadership wrangles in the former ruling party Jubilee have been renewed after Nominated Member of Parliament Sabina Chege Thursday led 120 Members of the County Assemblies… Read more »
Kenya: Ex-Safaricom CEO Anwar Soussa Joins Airtel Africa
Former Safaricom Ethiopia CEO Anwar Soussa has joined Airtel Africa as its Regional Operations Director for the Franco markets. Read more »
Africa: Relief as Supersport Announces It Will Broadcast All Afcon Matches
Sub-Saharan African football fans can breathe a sigh of relief after South African broadcaster Supersport announced it will broadcast all 52 matches of the 2023 Africa Cup of… Read more »