News Tracker

Mon, 18 September 2023

  • 1:45 pm Alarm after thousands of ex-NYS officers turn up for only 350 positions advertised by Kenya Defence Forces (KDF)
  • 1:06 pm Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to cut more allowances paid to civil servants and other State officials. 
  • 12:56 pm Cases of Kenyan motorists in border towns crossing into neighbouring countries for cheaper fuel are on the rise after last week's review that saw petrol hit Ksh211 in Nairobi
  • 12:10 pm Kisilu Mutua Kitundu who was accused of killing freedom fighter Pio Gama Pinto and was convicted to 36 years behind bars buried in Machakos
  • 11:45 am Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wa has tabled a Bill detailing the breaking of NHIF and the formation Social Health Authority to take over.  
  • 11:15 am COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli accuses Daily Nation publication of blackmail over reportage. 
  • 10:47 am Sports CS Ababu Namwamba orders Kenya Aquatics to hold elections and stop the ban on Kenya from international swimming competitions
  • 10:04 am President William Ruto's govt increases the 2023/24 budget from Ksh3.7 trillion to Ksh3.9 trillion; and revises foreign borrowing. 
  • 9:58 am Blogger Pauline Njoroge leaks alleged plan by Dennis Itumbi to coach government-allied MPs taking part in media interviews on the rising cost of living.
  • 9:10 am Google report reveals Kenyans' online search for AI-related topics has increased by 5,000 per cent. 
  • 8:56 am President William Ruto visits Swahili Village Restaurant in the United States owned by a Kenyan living in the North American country
  • 8:02 am Trade CS Moses Kuria fires back at Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying his remarks are "based on science and not truthful voodoo". 
  • 7:47 am Interior CS Kithure Kindiki orders the arrest of rowdy locals who stormed Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza's event. 
  • 7:08 am Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga released 24 hours after unknown people abducted him

Sun, 17 September 2023

  • 6:44 pm Kenya's Shujaa qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics after beating South Africa 17-12 at the Africa Rugby 7s in Harare, Zimbabwe.
  • 6:04 pm Rowdy youth burn mattresses and a cow Governor Kawira Mwangaza was planning to donate to residents during event the county chief was presiding over in Meru.
  • 5:47 pm Second lady Dorcas Rigathi advises the youth to embrace agriculture as a means to cut overreliance on white collar jobs.
  • 5:07 pm Azimio Coalition demands immediate release of Maina Njenga who was allegedly abducted on Saturday.
  • 4:48 pm Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi tables bill seeking to fine Cabinet Secretaries who ignore Parliamentary summons Ksh2 Million.
  • 4:30 pm Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna dismisses Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's move to criticize Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria and Economic Advisor David Ndii over their remarks on high fuel prices; says the two are directly under his and the President's command.
  • 3:38 pm ACK Archbishop Jackson ole Sapit calls for the regulation of social media to protect children from inappropriate content.
  • 3:30 pm Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale calls on President William Ruto to sack Cabinet Secretaries; Davis Chirchir (Energy) and Moses Kuria (Trade) as well as Economic Advisor David Ndii over high fuel prices and failure of the government to government oil deal signed between Kenya and Gulf countries.
  • 2:47 pm Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi hints at a possible cabinet reshuffle.
  • 2:10 pm Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua criticises Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria and President William Ruto's Economic Advisor David Ndii for their recent remarks on high fuel prices; says their opinions don't represent the official govt position or that of President William Ruto.
  • 1:56 pm Kakamega Senator Boniface Khalwale calls for tougher penalties on rogue Boda Boda riders
  • 1:16 pm Kisumu Girls closed indefinitely following a sustained period of student unrest.
  • 12:48 pm National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula lauds residents of Garsen, Tana River County for believing in youthful leaders.
  • 12:05 pm Government introduces 2 mandatory exams for Kenyan nurses seeking to work in Saudi Arabia.
  • 11:48 am Former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter faults the government over the high cost of living; says the current situation is worse than during former President Uhuru Kenyatta's time.
  • 11:30 am Kenyans will not be required to register afresh for Maisha Number - Immigration and Citizen Services PS Julius Bitok.