4:50 pm
John Kerry, the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, advocates expanding carbon markets to address climate change.
4:08 pm
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres arrives in Kenya for the Africa Climate Summit 2023.
3:53 pm
Water CS Alice Wahome welcomes Prof. Hani Sewilam. Egyptian Minister for Water Resources, to the African Climate Summit at KICC.
3:35 pm
President William Ruto urges African governments to increase their investments in green opportunities to unlock the continent's potential.
2:58 pm
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says Kenya will partner with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on school feeding programs.
2:02 pm
President William Ruto announces plans to boost the country's power grid to 100 Giga Watts by 2040, up from its current capacity of 3 Giga Watts.
1:52 pm
Lamu Court burns confiscated marijuana worth Ksh2.6 million, which had been seized from peddlers across the Coastal region.
1:20 pm
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu asks the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to waive the Ksh62 billion tax debt owed by universities.
12:54 pm
Uganda warns Kenya and South Sudan over unfair trade practices that are affecting businesses in the country.
12:11 pm
The British High Commission in Nairobi to announce resilience projects worth Ksh9 billion to be spread across Africa during Africa Climate Summit being held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).
11:43 am
Two police officers on patrol in Mandera County killed after vehicle they were traveling in ran over an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
11:30 am
President William Ruto tells African Climate Summit participants that industrial energy at scale is necessary to anchor energy demand, as a means of tackling the widespread energy poverty prevalent across Africa.
10:33 am
Linda Jamii, a lobby group, threatens to mobilise its members and other players and march to the Bomas of Kenya to hijack the bipartisan talks between Kenya Kwanza and Azimio.
10:05 am
Narok Senator Ledama ole Kina dismisses significance of the Africa Climate Summit insisting that the event should have been held at the desert to align with the theme.
9:27 am
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi arrives in Harare, Zimbabwe to attend the inauguration of President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa.
9:11 am
Government disburses Ksh2.08 billion as payment for August 2023 to over 1 million Inua Jamii beneficiaries.
8:39 am
Stanley Mutai, the first national Vice Chairperson of KNUT, has passed away several months after being diagnosed with cancer.
8:30 am
Nigerian police thwart plans to smuggle drugs into Kenya via the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos.
7:58 am
The government to procure a digital tracking system to catch tax cheats in the mining industry.
7:01 am
African Climate Summit 2023 starts in Nairobi with over 20 heads of state expected to attend.
Sun, 03 September 2023
6:30 pm
Sugarcane farmers in Western Kenya express optimism about their prospects in the immediate future following govt's latest moves to revive the sector.
6:03 pm
Activists and non-state actors lament about being frozen out of Africa Climate Change Summit.
5:40 pm
President William Ruto challenges youth to assume their rightful position in the climate change conversation.
5:25 pm
Trade CS Moses Kuria appoints Willy Kenei to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) for 3 years.
4:45 pm
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) installs first solar-powered electric vehicle charging station at Nairobi National Park as part of agency's commitment to promoting eco-friendly transportation.
4:09 pm
Former General Service Unit (GSU) officer arrested after breaking into police camp and stealing guns.
3:47 pm
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka denies acknowledging the validity of President William Ruto's election as legitimately elected Head of State.
3:32 pm
Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua receives Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye at JKIA. The Head of State is expected to participate in the Africa Climate Summit.
2:47 pm
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Chairman John Mbadi criticises government over high cost of education in higher learning institutions. Legislator expresses concerns that students from humble backgrounds will be unable to afford education if cost of learning continues to spike.
2:12 pm
Azimio leader Raila Odinga attends nominated MCA Christine Lemein's thanksgiving service in Narok.
