News Tracker

Sat, 29 July 2023

  • 7:13 am Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and President (Rtd) Uhuru Kenyatta reported to ICC
  • 6:49 am ICT CS Eliud Owalo to issue a progress report on the Ministry’s achievements on Saturday, July 29.

Fri, 28 July 2023

  • 7:45 pm Court convicts pastor accused of defiling two minors.
  • 7:25 pm Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah vows to keep fighting until Finance Act is completely quashed after Court of Appeal lifts suspension on controversial law.
  • 6:48 pm Court of Appeal upholds the nullification of Harrison Gharama Kombe's election as Magarini MP.
  • 6:44 pm Kenya strikes deal with Uganda to extend Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to the neighbouring East African country.
  • 5:51 pm Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi reveals government spends Ksh100 million to import vegatable oil
  • 5:39 pm President William Ruto condoles with families that lost their loves ones during Azimio protests.
  • 4:45 pm President William Ruto's allies  pressure Head of State to livestream talks with Raila.
  • 4:30 pm Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha defends govts migration policy, says Kenya must safeguard its own health interests first.
  • 3:49 pm National Assembly Finance Committee Chairperson Kimani Kuria welcomes Court of Appeal's decision to lift suspension of the Finance Act, says ruling will enable govt to provide critical services.
  • 3:35 pm Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Azimio leader Raila Odinga donate Ksh1 million each to victims of police brutality.
  • 2:48 pm President William Ruto condemns Niger coup, calls for the immediate release of President Mohamed Bazoum who was taken captive by his own presidential guard.
  • 2:03 pm Court of Appeal lifts orders barring implementation of Finance Act, 2023 pending hearing and determination of the matter.
  • 1:16 pm Government advises Kenyans to proceed with caution when engaging with WorldCoin over data safety concerns.
  • 1:01 pm President William Ruto meets American Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson at State House, Mombasa.
  • 12:54 pm Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen endorses ratification of East African Community (EAC) aircraft accident treaty.
  • 12:42 pm President William Ruto grants citizenship to the Pemba Community.
  • 11:57 am Nairobi County leadership blames defunct Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) for delays in issuance of construction permits.
  • 11:12 am Former President Uhuru Kenyatta drives himself to Azimio meeting. Retired Head of State attends memorial service to honour Kenyans who lost their lives during anti-government protests.
  • 10:51 am President William Ruto asks Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) appointees to be patient. Promises them other govt positions if courts block their appointment permanently.
  • 10:38 am Homa Bay Town MP, Peter Kaluma urges the government to respond promptly to cyber attacks to dissuade attackers from targeting crucial websites in the future.
  • 9:52 am Former Meru Governor Peter Munya takes over Party of National Unity (PNU) following a period of internal power struggles.
  • 9:42 am National Security Adviser Monica Juma warns increased involvement of criminal gangs in Sudan war poses a security risk to the region.
  • 8:55 am EACC concludes investigations into rampant corruption at Siaya County. Anti-graft body hands over two reports to Governor James Orengo to implement recommendations.
  • 8:38 am Court dismisses case filed by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KHRC), which aimed to secure compensation for Kariobangi residents evicted in 2020.
  • 7:55 am Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi hints at a possible government shakeup as the Kenya Kwanza govt looks to deliver on its campaign promises.
  • 7:02 am President William Ruto vows to quash Azimio's anti-government protests. 
  • 6:47 am COTU boss, Francis Atwoli, wants MPs to crack down on government officials accused of owning power plants. 

Thu, 27 July 2023

  • 7:48 pm Govt to subsidise cost of planting seeds for major crops to ease burden on farmers, Crop Development Principal Secretary Kello Harsame announces.