Kenya Headlines
Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:41:58 +0300CBK announces return of bank-to-mobile money transfer charges
CBK announces return of charges on transactions between mobile money and banks starting Jan. 1; says fees slashed by half compared to pre-Covid charges.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:05:52 +0300Ruto; We will deploy enough security during Azimio protests
President William Ruto now says he has instructed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kindiki Kithure to deploy enough security to the opposition as they carry out demonstrations across the country.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 19:15:00 +0300Millions of Kenyans risk being stranded due to passport delays
Kenyans planning to fly back home ahead of the festive season are likely to cancel trips.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 19:49:39 +0300IEBC commissioner Justus Nyang'aya resigns
IEBC Commissioner Justus Nyangaya resigns, says his actions misconstrued; he is among four commissioners being probed for alleged gross misconduct.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:11:49 +0300Sakaja: I won't close noisy churches
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja says he won't shut down churches located in residential areas in the city.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:48:36 +0300Hustlers Fund to be launched on Wednesday
Cabinet approves plan to enable Moderna Inc to establish a vaccine and pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Kenya.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0300Is this the return of Raila-led mass action?
ODM leader Raila Odinga says the opposition will organise nationwide meetings from Wednesday to checkmate President William Rutos administration.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 17:30:00 +0300Raila rallies Azimio governors against 'undemocratic' regime
The Azimio la Umoja Leaders deliberated on various issues, including the high cost of living and August 9 poll results.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 20:30:00 +0300Sakaja bans nightclubs, wines and spirits in residential areas
Nairobi County Government prohibits nightclubs, wines and spirits from operating in residential areas to avert noise pollution.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 20:15:06 +0300Cherera four say committee lacks jurisdiction to hear petitions on ouster
Four petitions have been filed to remove the IEBC officials from office.
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:26:54 +0300Treasury pushes out Kenya Power board chair Vivienne Yeda
In a November 18 letter, National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u directed Kenya Powers board to include a special notice recommending her removal at the AGM.
Tue, 22 Nov 2022 19:36:12 +0300Bandits fire in the air near Kithure Kindiki security meeting
Kindiki was shocked when armed suspected camel herders shot in the air several times, a few kilometres from the meeting point.
Sun, 20 Nov 2022 15:55:17 +0300GMO Imports: Raila calls Ruto a puppet of the West
Raila Odinga criticizes the government for authorizing the importation of GM maize without public participation; wants it to provide the research relied on before the decision.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:10:00 +0300Winnie, Kalonzo son: Political scions cut from different cloth
Opponents argued that they were favoured because they are the daughter and son of Azimio la Umoja One Kenya alliance partners Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:27:25 +0300Former President Uhuru, EAC Heads of State commit to ending hostilities in DRC
Presidents Evariste Ndayishimiye, Felix Tshisekedi and Former Pres. Uhuru Kenyatta commit to immediately cease hostilities in Eastern DRC and restore peace.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 18:52:23 +0300Sakaja bans hawking on Nairobi's footbridges
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has banned hawking on Nairobi's footbridges.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:47:23 +0300What the first Ruto-appointed Cabinet discussed
President William Ruto chaired the Cabinet in State House, and the team made a number of resolutions.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 16:06:53 +0300Jubilee threatens to ditch Azimio over PSC slots
Jubilee leaders led by Sabina Chege accuse ODM of greed after it takes 2 out of 3 Parliamentary Service Commission slots leaving it with none and Wiper Party 1.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:45:00 +0300Fernandes Barasa appears before EACC over Sh18b Ketraco scandal
Investigators interrogated Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa over Sh18 billion alleged loss at Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) where he served as CEO.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 19:05:52 +0300Kenyatta University council gets new management
Education CS Machogu appoints Shem Adholla as chairperson of the KU council for one year effective Nov 4, Eric Sila and Mary Mugo named members.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:19:05 +0300In death, 'lion of Nzatani' has never known peace
When he died, he hoped for a quiet exit from the earth and join his ancestors without a delay, surrounded by his family and friend. After all, he had nothing remaining to do around.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 16:45:00 +0300We don't need you, Gachagua tells Raila to keep off government
The President, his Deputy and other Kenya Kwanza leaders attended a church service at Kandara Constituency, Murang'a.
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:35:00 +0300Churches on the spot over noise pollution, court order them to cease or be prosecuted
Court orders 4 churches Salvation Hope, Restoration, Jesus Manifestation Centre, Holistic Mission in Kisauni, Mombasa to stop loud preaching or be prosecuted.
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:39:29 +0300Meru resident files petition to impeach Governor Kawira Mwangaza
Salesio Thuranira has laid grounds upon which he wants the MCAs to impeach the governor.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:23:15 +0300President Ruto appoints 22 Cabinet Secretaries, Attorney-General and Secretary to the Cabinet
President Ruto appoints 22 Cabinet Secretaries, Attorney-General and Secretary to the Cabinet, all to assume office tomorrow
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:11:56 +0300Photos: Car Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif was in when he was shot dead
The Standard has obtained photos of a vehicle Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif was being driven in, when he was fatally shot on Sunday
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 20:21:54 +0300Ruto gazettes vacancies in positions of IEBC Chair, two commissioners
President William Ruto gazettes vacancies of positions of IEBC chairperson and two members of the commission from Jan 17, 2023.
Tue, 18 Oct 2022 20:13:07 +0300Hope as city hospital puts up first bone marrow transplant facility
The unit performed the first bone marrow transplant on October 10. The patient, according to doctors, is responding well to treatment.
Mon, 17 Oct 2022 19:00:33 +0300George Mcgoye appointed as Rigathi Gachagua's Chief of Staff
President William Ruto has appointed George Ng'ong'a as Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Chief of Staff.
Sun, 16 Oct 2022 19:33:45 +0300Museveni on whether he would endorse his son Muhoozi for presidency
Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has spoken on whether he will endorse his son Muhoozi Kainerugaba once he retires.