News Tracker

Tue, 12 December 2023

  • 5:30 pm Govt bans Maina Njenga meeting where he was expected to host former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
  • 5:13 pm Port of Mombasa to receive a record 48 cargo vessels as the festive season peaks.
  • 4:22 pm Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna lament after being snubbed for the EGH award, the highest civilian honour during Jamhuri Day Celebrations.
  • 4:17 pm 14 institutions approved by KCAA to offer aviation courses.
  • 3:31 pm Davis Chirchir, Opiyo Wandayi, and Gladys Wanga among 27 Kenyans conferred with the highest civilian award, EGH during Jamhuri Day celebrations.
  • 3:05 pm President Ruto promises Inua Jamii beneficiaries they will receive stipends via MPESA agents.
  • 2:31 pm Kenyan academy-winning actor Lupita Nyong'o named President of the Berlin Film Festival Jury 2024.
  • 2:07 pm Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga calls for the sacking of Energy CS Davis Chirchir over frequent power blackouts.
  • 1:22 pm President William Ruto abolishes the Visa requirement for all visitors.
  • 1:15 pm President William Ruto awards athlete Faith Kipyegon the Elder of the Golden Heart (EGH) for breaking 2 world records within a year.
  • 12:37 pm Energy PS Alex Wachira denies govt is going to ration electricity following frequent blackouts.
  • 12:01 pm Azimio sues National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula for recognising Sabina Chege as Jubilee Party Whip.
  • 11:44 am King Charles, US Secretary Of State Antony Blinken send congratulatory messages to President William Ruto as Kenya celebrates 60th Jamhuri Day.
  • 11:11 am Former President Uhuru Kenyatta welcomes US-brokered peace deal in the DRC in his capacity as facilitator.
  • 10:44 am Spanish athlete gives up cash prize to help Kenyan athlete who suffered dehydration mid-race.
  • 10:00 am WHO report shows that Kenya has recorded 3 Anthrax related deaths this year.
  • 9:50 am President William Ruto arrives at Uhuru Park for Jamhuri Day Celebrations.
  • 9:03 am Govt announces scholarships for 2023 KCPE students.
  • 8:37 am Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua calls for a Visa-free Africa to allow youth to help the continent achieve its potential.
  • 8:06 am Kenyans throng Uhuru Gardens for 60th Jamhuri Day celebrations.
  • 7:41 am Govt firming up plans to dual the Malaba- Eldoret Highway.
  • 7:15 am Fafi MP Salah Yakub complains about being roughed up by police officers at Nyayo House.
  • 6:39 am Dr. Philip Kirwa appointed Moi Hospital Acting CEO.
  • 6:24 am Former President Uhuru Kenyatta meets Azimio leader Raila Odinga to stem disquiet within Azimio.

Mon, 11 December 2023

  • 6:36 pm Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde arrives in Kenya for Jamhuri Day celebrations.
  • 6:16 pm Foreign Affairs Ministry officials complain that different office locations are affecting service delivery within the key docket.
  • 5:44 pm National Assembly Energy Committee writes to Energy PS Alex Kamau Wachira demanding a comprehensive report on the nationwide power blackout that rocked the country on Sunday.
  • 5:13 pm Truck driver arrested on Thika Road after ramming into a matatu and killing 2 people in Kirinyaga.
  • 4:40 pm KRA surpasses the Ksh1 trillion revenue collection target by Ksh30 billion.
  • 4:30 pm Nandi Senator Samson Cherargey tears into Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen dismissing his move to invite the police to investigate the frequent power blackouts at JKIA, claiming the mishaps are a product of incompetence.