News Tracker

Tue, 21 January 2025

4:20 pm An annual assessment by Global Firepower has ranked Kenya's military as the 11th strongest in Africa and 83rd in the world in terms of financial capacity, logistical resources, and strategic positioning.
3:30 pm Governor Susan Kihika has allocated Sh.440M to 46,345 students despite warnings to counties to stop issuing bursaries to students in primary schools, secondary schools and universities.
3:14 pm China has slammed United States President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw America from the World Health Organisation (WHO) terming it a catastrophic move.
2:30 pm Motorists have demanded the expansion of Narok-Mahi Mahiu-Suswa road after Narok residents protesting the killing of their livestock by a speeding vehicle blocked the road for hours last Friday, January 17, 2025.
2:14 pm A Bungoma school has been closed indefinitely following a vicious attack on the principal's home and damage to her car over poor KCSE results.
1:43 pm Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has pleaded with his constituents to accord President William Ruto a warm welcome during his scheduled visit to the county on Wednesday, January 22, to launch the construction of a market project.
1:23 pm The Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations, Erastus Ekitela Lokaale, has been appointed as co-facilitator of a panel tasked with the review of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society.
12:53 pm MCSK CEO David Omwoyo announces significant changes to this year's Annual Journalism Excellence Awards (AJEA) by the introduction of new thematic special categories including the Tourism Reporting Award, National Cohesion/Developing Story Award, and the Animal Welfare Award.
12:15 pm One person lost his life following a shootout between police officers and bandits in Isiolo County on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
11:45 am The government is fast tracking the completion of a mobile payment system, Fast-Payment System (FPS) that will allow Kenyans to send and receive money instantly irrespective of the type of bank a customer belongs to.
11:05 am Amani National Congress (ANC) members have threatened to withdraw from the party accusing Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi of betrayal in the merger with United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
10:43 am Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has told off former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his continued attacks on the Kenya Kwanza Administration.
10:05 am Kiambu County has authorised doctors, nurses, and health practitioners to use Artificial intelligence (AI) in treating patients in their hospitals.
9:45 am The National Treasury plans to sell shilling-denominated bonds abroad to diversify the country’s investor base without elevating foreign currency risks.
9:26 am The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced a vacancy for the Vice-Chancellor position at the University of Nairobi and instructed applicants to submit their papers before February 11, 2025.
8:55 am Senior Counsel Paul Muite has said Gen Zs are beyond incitement and are educated enough to hold leaders accountable and make the right decisions
8:14 am Kenya Power has asked all customers who use electricity bills to claim Value Added Tax (VAT) returns to update their records.
7:50 am US President Donald Trump has ordered a 90-day pause in foreign development assistance pending assessments of efficiencies and consistency with his foreign policy.
7:25 am President William Ruto has lauded National Police officers under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti for restoring order in several towns.

Mon, 20 January 2025

7:45 pm A fire incident was on Monday evening reported at Moi Girls High School, Nairobi.
6:46 pm Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has echoed the concerns of several other Governors over the Controller of Budget's (CoB's) decision to stop counties from issuing bursaries.
6:39 pm The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has confirmed the capture of a lioness in Rimpa after she was previously spotted in CCTV footage predating on dogs around Masai Lodge.
5:50 pm An unknown number of people are feared dead after an accident involving a 14-seater matatu and a bus along the Ndori-Lwanda Kotieno road in Siaya County.
5:23 pm Mathew Nyamlori, the man who went viral for sitting the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCPE) nine times, has passed away.
4:50 pm Kenyan-born photojournalist Polly Irungu, who was the first person to hold the position of photo editor in the Office of USA Vice-President Kamala Harris at the White House, has resigned.
4:19 pm President William Ruto has directed the ministries of Agriculture, Energy, and Treasury to immediately begin drafting regulations that will see Kenya start producing fuel products such as ethanol from molasses.
3:55 pm The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) commenced a nationwide strike on Monday following the government’s failure to meet their demands.
3:25 pm Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has hit out at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of double standards and plotting a witch-hunt against former President Uhuru Kenyatta and ex-CS Fred Matiang'i.
2:57 pm COTU SG Francis Atwoli slams former President Uhuru Kenyatta's call to Kenyan youth to fight for their rights noting that he is worried about his property.
2:14 pm The Kenya Tea Growers Association (KTGA) calls on President William Ruto to step in after incurring large-scale losses of up to Ksh30 million every month after people invaded tea farms for illegal harvests.