Kenya
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:28:58 GMTInnovations at the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit
[allAfrica] AllAfrica Global Media is launching the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit from May 8-10 in Nairobi, Kenya. The Summit will feature innovations to leverage the ever-changing media landscape revolutionized by emerging technologies like artifi...
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:38:02 GMTKenyan Govt Threatens to Halt Salaries of Striking Doctors
[VOA] Nairobi, Kenya -- The Kenyan government is threatening to withhold the salaries and union remittances of striking doctors after failing to reach an agreement with doctors' union.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:22:11 GMTFarmers Who Bought Substandard Fertilizer Get Compensation
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Cereal and Produce Board (NCPB) has began compensating farmers who received substandard fertilizer under the government subsidy program.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:38:56 GMTHigh-Level Meeting Between Somali and U.S. Defence Officials Takes Place in Nairobi
[Shabelle] Nairobi -- In a significant development for regional security and cooperation, a high-level meeting was recently held in Nairobi between officials from the Federal Government of Somalia's Ministry of Defence and their counterparts from the...
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:36:22 GMTKPA Issues Evacuation Notice for Idle Equipment At the Port
[Business Day Africa] In a bid to optimise operational efficiency and ensure safe harbour operations, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has initiated a comprehensive port clean-up exercise that would require owners of empty containers and idle equipmen...
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:20:07 GMT8 Counties to Experience Power Black-Out Due to Maintenance Works
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Eight counties are set to experience power interruption Wednesday following maintenance works by the Kenya Power Company.
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:32:35 GMTKenyans to Buy Cars in Shillings With the Launch of Japanese Auction in Naivasha
[Business Day Africa] Kenyans now have the opportunity to procure Japanese automobiles using the local currency, shillings, with the inauguration of a car auction at the Naivasha Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:32:34 GMTWillem Hondius, Architect of Low Cost Air Travel in Kenya Passes Away
[Business Day Africa] Jambojet founding chief executive Willem Alexandar Hondius has died, Kenya's budget carrier has announced.
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:34:28 GMTKenya On Course to Become a Global Industrial Powerhouse - President Ruto
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's journey to becoming a global industrial powerhouse is on course, President William Ruto has said.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:08:07 GMT1 Million Kenyans to Undergo AI, Cybersecurity Training
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- At least 1 million Kenyans will be trained on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, offering digital job opportunities for the youth.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:37:02 GMTGovt to Release Ksh26m Owed to Dairy Farmers By New KCC
[Business Day Africa] The government has unveiled plans to disburse Ksh26 million in payment to dairy farmers nationwide to clear the debt owed to milk farmers.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:24:34 GMTKenya Railways Suspends Commuter Services Following Heavy Rains
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Railways company has suspended commuter train services in the city following heavy rains that has led of flooding in various parts of the country.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:21:15 GMTEACC Raids Home of Former Treasury CS Ukur Yatani
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives have raided the home of former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:18:16 GMTHealthcare Sector Leaders Call for Connectivity to Boost Patient Outcomes, Cut Costs
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- M-Tiba, a healthcare app, has urged the government to leverage more technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence, in the medicalcare sector to boost connectivity and cut healthcare costs.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:20:48 GMTTraffic Disruptions in Various Parts of the Country After Heavy Rains
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned of traffic disruptions on various roads across the country, following the flooding situation that has been caused by yesterday's heavy downpour.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:43:19 GMTKenya Issues Flood Warning As Rains Cause Death, Displacement
[VOA] Nairobi -- Kenya has issued flood warnings as heavy rains pound the region.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:57:59 GMTPresident Ruto Says Kenya Still an Investment Destination of Choice
[Capital FM] Machakos -- President William Ruto has said Kenya remains a competitive investment destination of choice.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:23:28 GMTFriday Memorial Service for Late CDF Ogolla Postponed Indefinitely
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The memorial service for the late General Francis Ogolla that set for Friday has been postponed indefinitely the Kenya Defence Forces has announced.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:01:32 GMTGovt Commits Sh6.1bn to Settle Issues Raised By Striking Medics
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received Sh3.5 billion for health workers salary arrears from 2017 to June 2024 which will be cleared in 5 installments each year.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:10:24 GMTFirst Lady Rachel Ruto Launches World Vision's 'Enough' Campaign to Combat Child Hunger in Kenya
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- World Vision Kenya has embarked on a campaign aimed at combating child hunger and malnutrition in Kenya.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:30:03 GMTRescue Operation Underway for Several People Trapped in Nyamira Building Collapse
[Capital FM] Nairobi Kenya -- Several people have been trapped in a five-storey building that has collapsed in Gesima, Nyamira County.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:06:45 GMTAga Khan University Gets Funding for Cervical Cancer Testing
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Aga Khan University has been awarded Sh19.6 million by the National Institute of Health to advance cervical cancer testing in the country.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:06:41 GMTPresident Ruto to Be the Chief Guest At Zimbabwe International Trade Fair
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto is set to embark on a state visit to Zimbabwe this week.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:59:49 GMTTwo Police Officers Arrested Over Illegal Sale of Ammunition in Laikipia
[Capital FM] Nairobi Kenya -- A Chief Inspector of police and Police Constable have been arrested in Laikipia in connection with the recovery of 2,658 bullets.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:13:54 GMTKenya's Chipu Eyes Second Straight Win in Rugby Africa Barthes Trophy
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Following their opening win against Namibia, the national under-20 team will be out to pick a second straight win when they face Tunisia on Wednesday in the Rugby Africa Barthes Trophy.
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:14:51 GMTKenya Pays Military Homage to Army Chief Killed in Crash
[New Era] Nairobi -- With a 19-gun cannon salute and a religious ceremony, Kenya on Saturday paid a military tribute to its army chief who died in a helicopter accident this week. Kenyan president William Ruto, along with deputy president Rigathi Gac...
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:48:54 GMTEx-IEBC Chairperson Issack Hassan, Grace Nzioka Among 41 Shortlisted for Court of Appeal Judge Slots
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson Issack Hassan is among forty one candidates short listed for Court of Appeal Judges.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:00:43 GMT12 African Ministers of Education to Convene in Nairobi for Paset's 6th Forum On Skills and Industrialization
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- At least 12 African Ministers of Education are expected to gather in Nairobi for the 6th Forum of the Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (PASET).
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:42:32 GMTKigali Airport Outranks JKIA in Latest Rankings
[Business Day Africa] Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is slipping from its once-held position as the premier regional hub, trailing two spots behind Kigali in the latest rankings.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:42:31 GMTUN Set to Establish Humanitarian Hub At Kenya's JKIA
[Business Day Africa] The United Nations will establish a humanitarian logistics hub at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), elevating Kenya to the status of the second African nation to host such critical infrastructure.