Kenya

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:47:26 GMT
Extreme Weather Events in Kenya Linked to Climate Change
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Climate change has made extreme weather events like drought, higher temperatures, and heavy rainfall become common and severe in Kenya, the Kenya Meteorological Department has said.

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:15:01 GMT
Finance Bill 2024 Dead, Buried After Public Outcry That Led to Protests
[Capital FM] The contentious Finance Bill 2024 has been effectively nullified after Members of Parliament agreed with President William Ruto's reservations, which called for the deletion of all clauses in the bill.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:21:23 GMT
National Assembly Rejects Senate's 'Mutilation' of Corruption Bill
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly has rejected the Senate's amendments to the Conflict of Interest Bill 2023, accusing Senators of undermining the country's efforts to combat corruption.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:31:22 GMT
Opposition Party 'Not in Govt' Despite Ruto's Cabinet Picks
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Is the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party in government or not?

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:22:47 GMT
Ruto Orders Release of Protesters Wrongly Arrested
[Independent (Kampala)] Nairobi, Kenya -- Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday directed the country's justice system to release all protesters who were wrongfully arrested during the month-long anti-government protests across the country.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:59:33 GMT
Ruto Names Masengeli Acting Police IG Pending Kanja's Vetting
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has named Gilbert Masengeli as the Acting Inspector General of Police, pending the consideration of Douglas Kanja's nomination as the substantive IG.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:58:28 GMT
Ruto Appoints Lagat, Masengeli DiGs After Police Commission Interviews
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has appointed Eliud Lagat as the Deputy Inspector General, Kenya Police Service, following interviews conducted by the National Police Service Commission (NPSC).

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:55:44 GMT
From Today Henceforth I Am the 'Chief Opposition Leader' - Babu Owino
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- EmbaKasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has expressed disappointment after 4 Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party members accepted their Cabinet Secretary Position nominations from President William Ruto.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:36:38 GMT
Ruto Names New Base, Fleet Commanders in KDF Promotions
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has promoted Colonel Bernard Markie Oluoch from the Kenya Air Force (KAF) to Brigadier and appointed him Moi Air Base Commander in the latest changes within the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) announced Wedne...

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:48:37 GMT
Safaricom Shareholders Approve Sh26.04bn Final Dividend
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Safaricom shareholders have approved a Sh0.65 dividend per share, amounting to Sh26.04 billion for the financial year ended March 31, 2024.

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:01:29 GMT
Ruto Falsely Accuses Ford Foundation of Funding Violence in Kenya
[VOA] As civil unrest continues spreading across Kenya, protesters led by Generation Z, a demographic cohort of educated unemployed youth, are calling on President William Ruto to resign over his poor leadership.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:58:55 GMT
Kalonzo Says Azimio Still Strong Despite 4 ODM Members Joining Cabinet
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Azimio Co-Principle Kalonzo Musyoka has maintained that the Opposition coalition is still strong despite four Orange Democratic Movement(ODM) party members individually accepting the decision to take Cabinet Secretary posts fr...

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:44:20 GMT
Kenya's Gen-Z Protest and Nigeria's Proposed Days of Rage
[Premium Times] Instead of reactionary protests, African youths must plan ahead, while fostering political leaders with clear agendas and strong values within established parties.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:59:13 GMT
PSC Advertises Fresh Jobs Despite Austerity Measures
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Public Service Commission has announced 106 fresh government job vacancies despite declaring that it has halted the recruitment of public servants.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:08:56 GMT
Bolstering Ties in Sight As New Kenyan High Commissioner Presents Credentials to Minister Mulimba
[Nile Post] The newly appointed Kenyan High Commissioner to Uganda, Joash Arthur Maangi has presented copies of his Letters of Credence to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Regional Affairs, John Mulimba.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 07:55:22 GMT
Ruto's 'Broad-Based' Cabinet Seen As Strategy for 2027 Reelection
[Business Day Africa] Kenya's President William Ruto has appointed the remaining members of his cabinet, in what appears to be a strategic move ahead of his re-election bid in 2027.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:15:35 GMT
Ruto Includes Opposition Party in Cabinet - Naming Joho, Oparanya, and Mbadi
[Capital FM] President William Ruto has included members of the Opposition in his government, appointing key figures from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to the Cabinet in an effort to form a broad-based administration.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:02:51 GMT
Kenya's Green Economy Could Create Nearly 240,000 Jobs By 2030
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Africa's green economy has the potential of creating up to 3.3 million new direct green jobs on the continent by 2030, with the majority particularly in the renewable energy solar sector.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:37:26 GMT
9 in 10 Kenyans Oppose Tax Hike On Petroleum Products - Survey
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- 9 out of 10 Kenyans oppose any government's move to increase taxes on petroleum products.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:28:05 GMT
Police Divert Protesters Marching to Airport
[Business Day Africa] Kenyan security forces thwarted plans by protesters to march and disrupt activities at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Tuesday, in an attempt to pressure President William Ruto to resign.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:33:13 GMT
Transfer Updates - Kiyovu Striker Leku Agrees Terms With Kenya Police
[New Times] Striker Alfred Leku has agreed terms over a move to Kenya Police FC, Times Sport has learnt.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:37:37 GMT
Public Urged to Submit Written Statements On Suitability of 10 CS Nominees
[Capital FM] Nairobi Kenya -- The National Assembly has asked the public to submit their memoranda regarding the 10 Cabinet Secretaries nominees ahead of their vetting process.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:35:52 GMT
KQ Expands Portfolio to Include Hotel, Tour Package Booking Services
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Airways (KQ) has relaunched KQ Holidays, an online platform that allows customers to book for holiday packages in various countries.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:18:11 GMT
FKF Includes Women Premier League Awards in This Year's Foya Gala
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Football Kenya Federation will host the annual Footballer of the Year Awards this coming Friday, making a return after a two-year hiatus.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:41:46 GMT
Journalists in Nairobi to Stage Protest Against Police Brutality
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Journalists in Nairobi were on Wednesday set to hold a peaceful protest against police brutality targeting reporters covering anti-government demonstrations and other forms of intimidation.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:41:24 GMT
Patrick Aranduh Sworn in As Commissioner General of Prisons
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Patrick Arandu has been sworn in athe Commissioner General of Prisons in a ceremony observed by President William Ruto at State House on Wednesday.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:45:03 GMT
No Evidence BBC Reported That Kenyan Police Used 'Poisonous Gas' Against Anti-Government Protesters - Viral Graphic Fabricated
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A graphic doing the rounds on social media in Kenya appears to show the BBC reporting that Kenyan police used toxic gas against protesters. But there is no evidence that the news agency reported this.

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:37:27 GMT
JKIA Not Being Sold, Mudavadi Says
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has allayed fears that the government is mulling the sale of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) saying no such plans have been made.

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:37:10 GMT
Police Lob Teargas to Disperse Protestors in Mombasa
[Capital FM] Mombasa -- Police were on Tuesday forced to use teargas to disperse anti-government protesters on Moi Avenue in Mombasa.

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:12:03 GMT
Kenya's Former President Daniel Arap Moi Mastered the Art of Silencing Critics - Why His Tactics Wouldn't Work Today
[The Conversation Africa] Countrywide protests, police killings, mass arrests and calls for the president to stand down. This is Kenya in 2024 - and, for many, it's evoking memories of another era: the 24-year-rule of Daniel arap Moi.

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