4:19 pm
United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman meets Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina to discuss the importance of a vibrant opposition and a strong legislative branch in Kenya.
3:52 pm
Pascaline Peter alias Passy Ma Trevor and George Mutual Mutunga alias Imran were charged with obtaining Ksh80 million from the public under false pretence after being arraigned at Makadara Law Courts.
3:06 pm
Family and friends of Eldoret lawyer Calvin Ngaira, who was slain during a house party, protest his death demanding justice.
2:48 pm
Moi University VC Isaac Kosgey announces that the institution will resume learning on Monday, November 11, following a one-month closure over student unrest.
2:27 pm
Interior PS Raymond Omollo holds a meeting with his State Department for Correctional Services counterpart Salome Beacco to implement various initiatives to improve access to justice
1:58 pm
Inspector General (IG) of Police Douglas Kanja tells the National Assembly's Administration and Security Committee that his service has yet to make any arrests regarding the disappearance of Wajir MCA Yussuf Hussein Ahmed.
1:15 pm
High Court in Nairobi dismisses all the cases lodged before it challenging President William Ruto’s order to lift the ban on Genetically Modified Crops and Foods in Kenya.
12:36 pm
Senior Economic Advisor Moses Kuria says that the government will use Ksh2.1 billion to pay interest and not principal to domestic debt holders of Treasury Bills and Treasury Bonds.
12:16 pm
President William Ruto says that global collaboration is essential to effectively fight hunger and also implement policies and programmes to boost food production to feed the rising populations while addressing the World Without Hunger Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
11:54 am
AUC Chairperson candidate Raila Odinga and President William Ruto arrive in Addis Ababa ahead of the launch of his AUC chairmanship campaigns.
11:14 am
Woman, 45, dies after jumping from 19th floor of View Park Towers in suspected suicide; police investigate incident following message to friend.
10:55 am
A gas leak at Makande Girls Secondary School causes eight KCSE candidates to faint, with five hospitalized, police have launched an investigation.
10:10 am
Trade PS Alfred K'Ombudi disputes reports suggesting that key trade negotiations with the US would be set aside with the election of the new President Donald Trump.
9:24 am
Moi University dismisses a letter issuing new reopening plans following the October closure amid staff strikes and student unrest and announces the schedule after talks with unions.
8:55 am
Safaricom PLC has record growth in its half-year financial results, with its revenue rising to Ksh181 billion for the period ending September 30, 2024.
8:01 am
Govt has proposed a new Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund to replace the Comprehensive Medical Insurance Scheme, expanding health benefits for civil servants under the Social Health Insurance Fund.
7:45 am
Kamala Harris concedes to Trump in an emotional address, pledges to keep fighting for democracy: "I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign," she said, vowing that "America’s promise will always burn bright."
7:00 am
TSC CEO Nancy Macharia tells 20,000 primary school head teachers that promotions to Junior Secondary School principals are delayed until the 2025-2029 CBA is finalised.
Wed, 06 November 2024
6:45 pm
Police in Kiambu County launch a probe after catching two KCSE candidates with mobile phones at a school in Ruiru minutes before the start of exams.
6:10 pm
KEBS and Ministry of Health officials seize 15,000kg of contaminated rice circulating since May at an Embakasi godown following public complaints.
5:45 pm
President William Ruto joins other world leaders in congratulating Donald Trump, who is projected to win the US Presidential election following Tuesday's elections, stating, ‘I convey to Your Excellency my warmest congratulations on your election.’
5:03 pm
The government's Economic Advisor, David Ndii, has hinted at plans to increase the tax-free income band from Ksh24,000 to Ksh36,000, which could see more Kenyans exempt from paying taxes.
4:38 pm
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has defended the reintroduction of taxes on imported sanitary towels and diapers, arguing the move protects local manufacturing and encourages high-quality products.
4:22 pm
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua withdraws an appeal he had lodged at the Court of Appeal challenging the empanelment of the three bench judges that were presiding over his impeachment hearing.
3:23 pm
Media Council of Kenya disowns the correspondence and fake news circulating about the Council investigating media houses
2:47 pm
Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) chairperson Lyn Mengich says that government workers receive 247 allowances representing 48 per cent of incomes; the number of allowances increased from 31 in 2014.
2:21 pm
The US gives additional armoured personnel carriers to the Haitian National Police and Kenya Police in Haiti.
2:17 pm
You are most likely to be scammed while seeking discounts or promotional offers according to TransUnion’s 2024 report. The report found Kenya’s retail sector leads in digital fraud attempts, with 11.7% of online transactions flagged as potentially fraudulent.
1:47 pm
Former DP Rigathi Gachaguacongratulates projected US President-elect Donald Trump noting, 'Your victory is clear proof that resilience and a never-say-die attitude will always trump obstacles on the path to your destiny.'
1:10 pm
The High Court has sentenced a former NYS senior officer to seven years in prison for falsifying documents, while his accomplice received a five-year term; both sentences will run concurrently without the option of a fine.
