12:35 pm
Governor Susan Kihika has broken her silence after concerned Kenyans questioned her whereabouts,demanding an explanationof why she had been missing in action.
12:04 pm
Governor Anyang' Nyong'o has threatened to head to the International Criminal Court (ICC)over alleged delays in resolving Baby Pendo case.
11:45 am
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced new tax rates for the Fringe Benefits Tax, Deemed Interest Rate and Low-Interest Benefit.
11:10 am
CMC Motors Group has announced its gradual exit from Kenya and the EAC region overrising operational costs, economic pressures and currency depreciation.
10:45 am
The US Embassy in Kenya will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025 to mark the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
10:15 am
The Ministry of Health has issued an alert to schools over rising cases of Mpoxin the country.
9:50 am
Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture and Livestock Development), William Kabogo, (Information, Communication and Digital Economy) and Lee Kinyanjui (Investment, Trade and Industry) set to be sworn in as Cabinet Secretaries today.
9:00 am
NSSF has rolled out a mobile phone platform to enroll less-privileged Kenyans in remote areas to easily register and contribute to the fund.
8:19 am
KUPPET has given the government a 7-day ultimatum to release capitation funds or they will close schools by next week Thursday.
8:00 am
The Judicial Service Commission has confirmed receiving a petition seeking to remove Chief Justice Martha Koome, DCJ Philomena Mwilu and all supreme court judges from office.
7:45 am
Babu Owino has criticised Raila Odinga over plans to support Governor Johnson Sakaja's gubernatorial bid in 2027.
Thu, 16 January 2025
6:49 pm
The National Assembly approves the nomination of Mutahi Kagwe as Agriculture CS, William Kabogo as the CS Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy, and Lee Kinyanjui as CS of Trade.
5:17 pm
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula announced plans for a mid-term retreat to assess progress and plan for the 2025 legislative agenda; It will be held in Naivasha, Nakuru County, from January 27 to January 31.
4:58 pm
Women legislators have launched a nationwide campaign dubbed Komesha Dhulma aimed at combating femicide and gender-based violence.
4:18 pm
The Interior Ministry of Kenya directs that all social media organisations operating in the country must establish a physical presence within the jurisdiction to ensure responsibility and accountability in the face of rising disinformation, social media manipulation, and online abuse.
3:36 pm
Mining CS Hassan Joho visits Kenyan Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Balozi Ruwange, in Riyadh where he is attending the ongoing Future Minerals Forum.
3:11 pm
Social Protection CS Joseph Motari says the government has earmarked Ksh950 million to offer SHA medical coverage to low-income households that cannot afford premiums.
2:47 pm
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says that the last mile connectivity program aims at connecting an additional 1 million customers in the 2025-2026 period.
2:05 pm
Nairobi Commander Adamson Bungei recalled to DCI headquarters while Spokesperson Resila Onyango was moved to the Diplomatic Police Unit and named the Commandant in a fresh police reshuffle.
1:38 pm
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) refutes reports that it intends to charge CS Justin Muturi's son Leslie alongside three others with Money Laundering and Financial Crimes.
1:16 pm
The government will introduce a new registration for all civil workers, called theUnified Personal Identification (UPI) system, aimed at purging ghost workers and tracking efficiency.
12:52 pm
Mombasa Woman Representative Zamzam Mohamed challenges new SRC commissioners to prioritise civil servants' salaries as the cost of living rises; Last year, the Commission increased MPs' salaries by Ksh7,000.
12:28 pm
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga meets Botswana President Duma Boko in Gaborone to solicit his support for his AUC chairmanship candidacy.
11:30 am
Court postpones plea-taking for 12 police officers accused of killing Baby Samantha Pendo during the 2017 post-election chaos in Kisumu; a new date set for January 29, 2025.
11:19 am
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen hosts an introductory meeting with the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security to outline urgent legislative priorities that the Ministry should expedite to enhance safety and security for all citizens.
10:52 am
The National Assembly Committee on Appointments approves Mutahi Kagwe, William Kabogo, and Lee Kinyanjui for CS Agriculture, ICT, and Trade; a final vote by the Committee of the Whole House is pending.
10:12 am
A vigil in memory of renowned journalist Rasna Warah will be held on Saturday, January 18, her family has announced.
9:48 am
The High Court denies Gloria Orwoba's application to hear her harassment case against the Senate and upholds her suspension for one sitting.
