Kenya Headlines

Sun, 19 May 2024 11:00:00 +0300
State priorities in sharp focus as Executive splurges on luxuries
Proposal to allocate Sh3 billion to renovate State House and Deputy President residences has irked Kenyans.

Sat, 18 May 2024 20:00:00 +0300
Limuru III: The return of Uhuru as leaders form Haki coalition
Thirty one parties from Mt kenya region pick retired president as the coalition leader, outfit to push for the regions agenda.

Fri, 17 May 2024 20:00:00 +0300
State asks Kenyans to contribute Sh150m and save man facing execution in Saudi
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said under the prevailing circumstances Kenya has no money to secure the release of Stephen Munyakho who was to be executed on May 15.

Thu, 16 May 2024 19:00:00 +0300
Queries as DP Gachagua seeks Sh1.2bn to renovate offices, buy medals
Gachagua's office wants Sh1.12 billion to repair Karen residence and Harambee Annex as his office says the request also covers 'increased functions' of the Deputy President's spouse.

Wed, 15 May 2024 20:50:00 +0300
Treasury demand for more taxes will hurt Kenyans
Analysts says that Treasury should have considered outcomes of Finance Act, 2023.

Sun, 12 May 2024 20:15:00 +0300
Inside the battle within Kenya Kwanza as new blocs spring up
Critics say Ruto is organising politically for the 2027 elections since the hustler movement has collapsed with Gachagua consolidating support to remain formidable in future contests.

Wed, 08 May 2024 18:00:00 +0300
Miraa farmers sue Murkomen, KAA over Sh4,000 levy at JKIA
Miraa farmers have sued the Transport Cabinet Secretary and the Kenya Airports Authority over alleged excessive levies charged at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Tue, 07 May 2024 20:30:00 +0300
Fuliza: Kenya eyes Sh160 billion loan from World Bank
The government has reported to the World Bank that it has concluded implementing reforms under the sixth Development Policy Operation (DPO6).

Sat, 04 May 2024 20:50:00 +0300
Pay judges in 90 days or face jail, court orders Judiciary registrar
The court in 2020 ruled that all Judges should be treated equally regardless of where they were recruited from. Judiciary boss and Judicial Service Commission on the spot for contempt of court

Fri, 03 May 2024 20:40:00 +0300
Ruto upholds Tonje rules in KDF changes
Tonje rules say the rank of Chief of Defence Forces shall rotate between the Kenya Army, Kenya Navy and the Kenya Air Force.

Thu, 02 May 2024 19:04:38 +0300
Several parts of Kenya in the dark
Kenya Power says blackout experienced in most parts of the country due to a system disturbance, technical team working to restore normalcy.

Wed, 01 May 2024 20:00:00 +0300
One body recovered as KDF joins Mai Mahiu rescue operation
KDF are now collaborating with the National Youth Service (NYS) and the Kenya Red Cross Society even as lack of proper equipment poses a challenge to the operation.

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:20:00 +0300
Mathee wa Ngara ordered to return Sh13.4 million to government
The anti-corruption High Court has ordered Nancy Indoveria Kigunzi to forfeit Sh13.4 million that was confiscated from her house during the drugs raid by the police.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:52:11 +0300
Three dead, 11 rescued after lorry swept by floods in Makueni
Three people have been reported dead after a lorry they had on-boarded was swept by floods at River Kwa Muswii in Sultan Hamud, Makueni County.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +0300
"You are insensitive," Waiguru tells doctors after skipping meeting
CoG directs all county governments to take requisite action to ensure health services are no longer crippled; chair Anne Waiguru terms doctors' union absence from Monday meeting as "insensitive".

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:02:52 +0300
Only KDF can investigate military aircraft accidents, says CS Murkomen
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen says international and domestic laws do not give civilians authority to investigate military aircraft accidents.

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 20:40:00 +0300
Ruto: How I settled on General Francis Ogolla as CDF
President Ruto says CDF Gen. Ogolla confessed to visiting Bomas during the 2022 election; asked to be court-martialed, forgiven, or allowed to retire.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:50:46 +0300
Who is General Francis Ogolla?
Kenya is to observe three days of mourning starting tomorrow following the death of CDF Francis Ogolla; the national, military and EAC flags are to fly at half-mast.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:26:35 +0300
Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla dies in KDF chopper crash
Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla, nine other military personnel were killed in a chopper crash at Sindar area in Elgeyo Marakwet; two survive, President Ruto confirms.

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:51:00 +0300
MPs reject nomination of Charles Githinji as consul general for Goma
The National Assembly Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations on Tuesday rejected the nomination of Charles Githinji Kiiru as the Consular General for Goma, DRC.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:50:55 +0300
Health unions announce peaceful procession tomorrow, request for security
The route of the procession will be from Kenyatta National Hospital-Ministry of Health-Council of Governors and ultimately, the Treasury.

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 20:30:00 +0300
Striking doctors demands are unfair, unaffordable, says SRC
SRC chairperson Lyn Mengich says majority of doctors are at the top of the market in terms of pay compared to other civil servants.

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:55:00 +0300
Kenya recalls Benylin cough syrup over safety concerns
Pharmacy and Poisons Board has directed outlets countrywide to stop distribution of Benylin, a popular brand of children's cough syrup.

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +0300
Chiloba murder suspect went on a spending spree using victim's money, court told
The court heard that Odhiambo left the 26-year-old students decomposing body in his house and begun squandering his (Chiloba) money.

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:43:16 +0300
Ruto going against KK manifesto, unions say
KMPDU Secretary General Davji Bhimji Atella on Monday claimed that it is clear the government has refused to address perennial ills ailing the health sector.

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 20:30:00 +0300
CoG wants doctors CBA reviewed, blames political incitement for strike
The council said the current CBA between the doctors union (KMPDU) and national government contains components that are not only difficult to implement but unreasonable.

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 20:30:00 +0300
Why Kenyans may have eaten donkey meat over Easter holiday
The lack of sanitary conditions and inspection during slaughter allows the meat to enter Kenyan households, often misrepresented as beef.

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 20:50:00 +0300
ODM demands resignation of Antony Mwaura, Joy Mdivo
The Orange Democratic Party (ODM) has faulted a move by President William Ruto led- United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party to appoint public officials to oversee its grassroots polls.

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:50:00 +0300
Government calls on KMPDU to end strike
Government calls on KMPDU to stop strike, says it will pay doctors' arrears, post interns, provide grants and scholarships to postgraduate medical officers.

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:50:00 +0300
Ruto's tax nightmare
Deputy President has been hosting the traders and in some meetings, taxes are waived. Farmers are the latest to have their requirement to move to E-TIMS delayed

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