News Tracker

Thu, 30 May 2024

  • 2:35 pm President William Ruto reveals govt has so far spent Ksh300 million to evacuate Kenyans from riparian areas. 
  • 2:00 pm Chief Justice Martha Koome reveals plans to set up a Court of Appeal in Eldoret.
  • 1:10 pm UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala reveals party is planning to set up a school where members will undertake short courses before securing tickets to run for elective seats.
  • 1:00 pm Kenya Chamber of Commerce expresses fears recently introduced levy will render Kenyan cereal exports uncompetitive. 
  • 12:35 pm US govt to help Kenya build a new tuition facility at the National Defence College due to the high demand  of Defence courses.
  • 12:20 pm President William Ruto will fly out of the country on Sunday, UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala reveals.
  • 11:39 am Treasury proposes bills seeking to bar politicians from being appointed as independent directors in parastatals.
  • 11:07 am UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala threatens to name Ruto and Gachagua handlers fueling disunity in the party.
  • 10:25 am President William Ruto reveals that chartering private jet for US trip cost the taxpayer less than Ksh10M.
  • 10:00 am Kenyans list broken promises, lack of jobs, corruption and poor leadership as some of the main reasons they are disillusioned in a report tabled to President William Ruto during the National Prayer Breakfast.
  • 9:50 am Thirdway Alliance Party Leader Ekuru Aukot calls on religious leaders to call out politicians leading the country astray. 
  • 9:17 am Kisii County Minister for Administration Alfred Ndemo survives impeachment after MCAs absolve him of gross misconduct allegations. 
  • 8:17 am President William Ruto and DP Rigathi Gachagua arrive at Safari Park Hotel for the National Prayer Day Breakfast.
  • 8:01 am The govt will be sending special police teams to Haiti and not regular law enforcement officers, Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale reveals. 
  • 7:19 am Defence CS Aden Duale reveals new govt policy stating politicians will no longer be allowed to use KDF choppers to traverse the country for political activities.
  • 7:00 am Chief Justice Martha Koome to preside over the launch of the Uasin Gishu Alternative Justice Systems County Action Plan, Model and Suites at the at Moiben Sub-County Offices.

Wed, 29 May 2024

  • 7:47 pm United States Department of State advances Ksh920 million to the National Police Service to improve various aspects of its operations. 
  • 7:00 pm President Ruto's personal aide Farouk Kibet inspects Masinde Muliro Stadium and Matulo Airport ahead of this year's Madaraka Day Celebrations. 
  • 6:25 pm ODM backs Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir against national govt after the Executive led by President William Ruto pushed back against his order banning the sale and distribution of muguka.  
  • 6:00 pm Weather advisory by IGAD cautions Nairobi, Kiambu and Mombasa residents to expect hot weather conditions in the coming weeks.
  • 5:30 pm Kitui East MP Nimrod Mbai asks President William Ruto to replace EAC CS Peninah Malonza over what he perceives as her neglecting the Ukambani region since being appointed. 
  • 5:11 pm Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja takes a swipe at DP Rigathi Gachagua questioning why he is protesting his recent tribulations after meting out the same treatment to his detractors for 2 years.
  • 4:39 pm Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga dismisses warning from UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala insisting he will continue airing his political opinions without fear.
  • 4:00 pm Scrap metal dealers protest government's plans to introduce new policies to govern the trade. 
  • 3:45 pm Police in Kirinyaga forced to intervene to stop matatu and private car drivers, both ferrying locals within the county, from fighting over business rivalry. 
  • 3:00 pm National Assembly Budget Committee Chairperson Ndindi Nyoro reveals that MPs rationalized the FY 2024/2025 budget and revised it downwards because they want to reduce  the amount govt will borrow to plug anticipated deficits.
  • 2:44 pm President William Ruto reveals that hosting Sudan General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo at State House, Nairobi almost collapsed peace talks that he is currently leading.
  • 2:13 pm President William Ruto proposes long-term financing of loans with grace periods of up to 40 years.
  • 1:39 pm Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Office demands an apology from Nation over article linking him to the acquisition of a new party.
  • 1:11 pm UDA Chairman Johnstone Muthama calls for political tolerance within his party insisting the party is still too young to start showing cracks.