May 24
Kenya: Safaricom 5G Customers to Enjoy 1 Month Free Internet
Capital FM
Safaricom 5G users will enjoy free internet services for one month starting this month. Read more »
Kenya: USTR Releases Summaries from U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership Negotiations [press release]
State Department
Consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to the highest levels of transparency in trade agreement negotiations, the Office of the United States Trade… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Says Nairobi River Restoration Process on Track
Capital FM
The Nairobi river is set to receive a new look after a planned restoration to its former state in order to support ecosystem as well as provide recreational opportunities,… Read more »
Kenya: More Than 20 Children Benefit From Cleft Lip and Palate Surgeries
Capital FM
Over twenty children from less privileged families suffering from cleft lips and cleft palates are set to undergo free surgeries at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Private Sector Alliance Lauds President War on Graft, Commit to Fight the Vice
Capital FM
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has welcomed President William Ruto's war on graft. Read more »
Kenya: Racewalker Shikuku Dreams of Budapest, Paris After Conquering Poland
Capital FM
World Masters Indoor racewalking champion Erick Shikuku is hopeful of gracing August's World Championships in Budapest, Hungary as well as next year's Olympics in Paris. Read more »
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Kenya: New Study by inABLE and Technoprise Global Explores Design Challenges Young Kenyans with Disabilities Face When Working Online
Mastercard Foundation
The study emphasizes design challenges and the need to think about digital platforms as inclusive workplaces. It also highlights success stories that show the potential of online… Read more »
May 23
Kenya: Battle for Jubilee Party Control Spills to the Streets After Parties' Registrar Ratifies Kioni, Murathe Expulsion
Capital FM
The fight for control of the Jubilee Party will now head to the streets, the embattled President Uhuru Kenyatta-led faction has now warned. Read more »
Kenya: Former Polls Boss's Wife Lands Top Job in President's Ruto's Govt
Capital FM
President William Ruto has nominated Mary Wanyonyi, the spouse of former Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Wafula Chebukati for appointment… Read more »
Kenya: Bipartisan Talks Suspended for MPs to Consult Ruto, Odinga
Capital FM
Bipartisan talks aimed at resolving a political stand-off between President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga have been suspended for consultations. Read more »
Kenya: Total, Africa Oil Quit Kenya Oil Project
Capital FM
Total and Africa Oil have quit Project Oil Kenya in Turkana County. Read more »
Kenya: The Rebirth of Anti-Elite Land Politics in Ruto's Kenya [analysis]
African Arguments
If the invasion of the Kenyatta property resurrected the ghosts of Mau Mau, where did it leave the land question in central Kenya? Read more »
Kenya: Police Recover RPGs, Machine Gun, Hand Grenades From Suspected Al-Shabaab Militants
Capital FM
The Special Operations Group (SOG), the Administration Police elite unit on Monday successfully recovered a cache of weapons after engaging in a fierce gun battle with suspected… Read more »
Kenya: Research Reveals Most SME's Are Women, Youth-Owned
Capital FM
A majority of small businesses in Kenya are managed by women and youth, a new report has shown, shining a spotlight on their roles in economic growth. Read more »
Kenya: Correctional Services PS Esther Ngero Resigns
Capital FM
The Principal Secretary for Correctional Services Esther Ngero has resigned from President William Ruto's administration citing personal reasons. Read more »
Kenya: Parties Registrar Nderitu Ratifies Suspension of Murathe, Kioni, Kagwe
Capital FM
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta Jubilee faction has been dealt a blow after the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties ratified disciplinary process by the National… Read more »
Kenya: Cherargei Says Kenyatta Should Not Get Retirement Benefits After Pledging to Stay Put in Politics
Capital FM
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei says the government should stop giving former President Uhuru Kenyatta benefits entitled to a retired head of state following his declaration to stay… Read more »
Kenya: National Assembly Majority Leader Ichung'wa Tells Off Kenyatta Over Intimidation Claims
Capital FM
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wa has dismissed claims by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta that President William Ruto's allies have been making attempts to… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Summons Ex-Mungiki Leader Maina Njenga Over Firearms, Marijuana Possession
Capital FM
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives in Nakuru County are hunting down former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga for questioning over the alleged recovery of two… Read more »
Kenya: Sabina Chege Attends Kenya Kwanza PG Chaired By President Ruto
Capital FM
The tug of war for the heart and soul of the Jubilee Party has continued to intensify with the newly installed Jubilee Party Chairperson Sabina Chege by the Kanini Kega-led faction… Read more »
Kenya: Kisii Detectives Arrest Bishop Who Defrauded Youth of Sh1.48 Million
Capital FM
Police in Kisii County are holding a bishop on suspicion of defrauding youth of Sh1.48 million. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Chairs Kenya Kwanza PG Meeting at State House
Capital FM
President William Ruto on Tuesday chaired a Kenya Kwanza Parliamentary Group meeting at State House Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Bread Prices Rise Sh10 on Increased Input Costs
Capital FM
The price of a 400-gram loaf of bread has increased by Sh10 amid the rising cost of sugar and fuel. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Nominates George Mutiso to Sit in Refugee Marshall Plan Technical Committee
Capital FM
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja Johnson has nominated Social Services Sub Sector Chief Officer George Mutiso to sit in the Refugee Marshall Plan Technical Committee. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Runner Shadrack Chesir Disqualified in Poland After Positive Anti-Doping Test
Capital FM
Kenya's Shadrack Chesir has been disqualified from the Poznan Half Marathon after in-competing anti-doping tests revealed that he had tested positive for a prohibited substance. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Nominates Phylis Wambui Wagacha as an SRC Member
Capital FM
President William Ruto has nominated Dr. Phylis Wambui Wagacha for appointment as a member of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) representing the Public Service… Read more »