November 25, 2023
East Africa: Kenya, Uganda Hailed for Availing Additional Funding to Aid Crafting of EAC Confederation
The East African Community (EAC) Heads of State have commended Kenya and Uganda for providing extra budgetary support to aid consultations on EAC the proposed political… Read more »
Kenya: FKE Says 70,000 Formal Jobs Lost Since October 2022
Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) says 70,000 employees in the formal private sector have lost their jobs since October 2022. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Red Cross Launches Sh3 Billion IFRC-Backed Appeal for Flood Response
The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has launched a joint appealed with the The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to raise 18 million Swiss… Read more »
Kenya: Masinga Dam Overflow Holding Capacity Minimizes Flooding Risks - KenGen
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has clarified that the ongoing rains in the country is unlikely to fill the Masinga dam, the main reservoir in the Seven Forks… Read more »
Kenya: Spike in Hydro-Power Production Capacity to Cut Electricity Costs - Chirchir
The Ministry of Energy Saturday announced an expected rise in hydroelectric output as a result of improved water inflows at the Seven Forks Dams, which will lead to reduction of… Read more »
Kenya: Kamburu Dam Overflow Imminent, Chirchir Urges Locals Downstream to Move to Higher Grounds
Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Davis Chirchir has warned of the imminent overflow of 1,006.5-metre deep Kamburu dam in Machakos County. Read more »
Kenya: Women MPs Push for Inclusion of Two-Thirds Gender Principal in National Dialogue Committee Report
Women MPs under the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) have urged National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) to take cognizance of the entrenchment of the two-thirds gender… Read more »
Kenya: SHOFCO-Run Low-Cost Schools in Kibra, Mathare Post Stellar Performance in KCPE
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) schools in Kibera and Mathare slums posted outstanding performances of 100 percent pass mark in the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary… Read more »
Kenya: 354 Stolen Mobile Phones Recovered in Raid By Kayole-Based Police Officers
Detectives in Nairobi have recovered 354 mobile phones following a targeted operation in Kayole area as security agents intensify operation on mobile phone theft in the City. Read more »
Kenya: Floods Cut Off Kilifi's Mbogolo Bridge, Kenha Diverts Traffic to Mavueni Route
Floods arising from ongoing heavy rains have cut off the Mbogolo Bridge along Mtwapa-Kilifi (A7) Road affecting traffic to and from the coastal city of Mombasa. Read more »
November 24, 2023
Southern Africa: EAC, SADC Chiefs of Defence Forces to Discuss the Next Steps for the Nairobi Process On DRC
The Chiefs of Defence Forces from the East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) States have been mandated to discuss the next steps for the… Read more »
East Africa: EAC Summit Admits Somalia as the Bloc's 8th Member, Kiir to Oversee Accession
The East African Community (EAC) Heads of State Summit has endorsed the admission of Somalia into the bloc paving the way for its inclusion as the eighth Member State. Read more »
November 23, 2023
Kenya: North Eastern MPs Want El-Nino Declared a National Disaster
North Eastern region lawmakers have implored the government to declare the El Nino rains coupled with floods that has so far affected 2 million people a national disaster. Read more »
Kenya: World Freestyle Football Championship to Electrify Nairobi at Bomas
The World Freestyle Football Association (WFFA) is thrilled to announce the culmination of its competitive season with the highly anticipated World Freestyle Football Championship,… Read more »
Kenya: Embracing Saving Culture Will Strengthen the Economy, President Ruto
The government is committed to enhancing financial inclusivity in the country. Read more »
Kenya: NCIC Concludes Project on Promotion of Peace and Cohesion in Kenya
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has concluded Project on Promotion of Peace and Cohesion in Kenya by preventing and mitigating Electoral Conflicts (Pro-… Read more »
Kenya: Family Bank CEO Rebecca Mbithi's Term Ends After 5 Years At the Helm
Rebecca Mbithi, who has been the Managing Director and CEO of Family Bank for five years, has ended her term. Read more »
Kenya: Over 9,000 Candidates Who Did Not Sit for KCPE to Do Special Exams in January 2024
Students who missed the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) will have a chance to sit a special examination in January 2024. Read more »
Kenya: PS Kipsang Says School Calendar Back to Normal After Covid-19 Disruptions
Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang says the school calender is back to normal following the COVID-19 disruption. Read more »
Kenya: Only 2 Cases of Exam Malpractice Recorded in 2023 KCPE - CS Machogu
Cabinet Secretary for Education Ezekiel Machago has stated that only two cases of exams malpractices were recorded in the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exams. Read more »
Kenya: KCPE Candidates to Get Results Via SMS Code 40054
The Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) candidates can now get their examination results via SMS code 40054. Read more »
Kenya: Government Enhances Cash for Fertilizer
Food production could rise further following the Government's move to expand its budget for subsidised fertilisers. Read more »
Kenya: Why Africa's Fastest Sprinter Will Not Be Competing in Many Local Races as Opposed to Previous Seasons
The African record holder for the men's 100m, Ferdinand Omanyala, reveals that he will not be competing in many local races in the new season as he sets sights on international… Read more »
Kenya: ODM Postpones Mass Recruitment Drive in Nairobi
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has postponed the members recruitment drive in Nairobi to December 7. Read more »
East Africa: Mutua Urges Single EAC Tourism Circuit to Grow Tourist Numbers
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua says there is a need for the East African Community to foster a single regional tourism circuit to become Africa's leading sustainable… Read more »