May 03
Kenya: Death Toll Climbs As Torrential Rains Contine to Batter Kenya
RFI
Weeks of heavy rain and floods that have killed nearly 200 people continue to ravage parts of Kenya - causing landslides, destroying roads and forcing people from their homes. Read more »
Kenya: 115 Camps Set Up in 19 Counties to Accommodate Those Displaced By Floods
Capital FM
The government has set 115 camps across 19 counties to accommodate those displaced by floods. Read more »
Kenya: KQ Announces Flight Delays As Crew Caught Up in Nairobi Traffic
Business Day Africa
Kenya Airways has announced further delays in outbound flights due to staff being caught up in heavy traffic caused by ongoing heavy rains in Nairobi. Read more »
May 02
Kenya: Kenyans Blame Health Authoraties for Prolonged Doctors' Strike
Capital FM
47 percent of Kenyans who participated in a the survey conducted by the Trends and Insights For Africa (TIFA) believe Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha is the most… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Names Kenya's New Defence Chief
New Times
Kenya's President William Ruto has promoted Lt Gen Charles Muriu Kahariri to the rank of General and appointed him Chief of Defence Forces (CDF),following the death of Gen Francis… Read more »
Kenya: Floods Threaten Marginalized People
HRW
Kenyan authorities have not responded adequately to flash floods resulting from heavy rains, Human Rights Watch said today. The floods have left at least 170 people… Read more »
Kenya: 11-Member Committee to Probe Allegations Against CS Linturi
Capital FM
Members of the National Assembly have approved the select committee investigating the removal of Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi paving way for investigations on the… Read more »
Kenya: Governors Challenge Legal Authority of Lab Officers' Union to Call Strike
Business Day Africa
Governors have questioned the legal authority of the union representing laboratory officers to call for industrial action. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Water Towers Scandal - CEO Allegedly Bribed MPs With Ksh8.8m
Business Day Africa
The controversy enveloping Kenya Water Towers has intensified with revelations surfacing that the agency, allegedly at the request of embattled chief executive Julius Tanui,… Read more »
Kenya: 56pc Want County Govts to Oversee Flood Response Efforts
Capital FM
A just released survey by the Trends and Insights For Africa (TOFA) shows that 37 percent of Kenyans feel it is the responsibility of Governors and their County Governments to… Read more »
Kenya: Islamic Relief Steps Up Response to Deadly Floods in Kenya
Islamic Relief
As extreme flooding continues to devastate large parts of Kenya, Islamic Relief is providing thousands of affected families with cash to help them buy food and other essential… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Relaunches Business Ethics Code With Industry Partners
Business Day Africa
The Global Compact Network Kenya (GCNK), in collaboration with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance, has announced the renewal of the… Read more »
Kenya: Press Freedom Is Near Yet Too Far, It's Time to Turn the Tide
Capital FM
Resilience and strength are not without burdens. This, perhaps, is the biggest lesson we can learn as we mark this year's World Press Freedom Day. Read more »
Kenya: Top U.S. Congressmen Petition House Speaker for an Address By President Ruto
Capital FM
Two high-ranking members of the US Congress have written to House Speaker Mike Johnson to have President William Ruto address a joint session during his impending visit to the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya - Floods Threaten Marginalized People [press release]
HRW
Ensure Speedy Response to Protect Those at Risk Read more »
East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania Resolve Poultry Trade Concerns in EAC Meeting
Business Day Africa
Kenya and the United Republic of Tanzania have successfully addressed longstanding concerns regarding the export of poultry and poultry products between them following a two-day… Read more »
Kenya: Migori Court Assistant to Be Charged With Obtaining a Bribe
Capital FM
The Public Prosecutor has approved charges against a Court Assistant in Migori who obtained a Sh20,000 bribe promising an accused person a lenient sentence Read more »
May 01
Kenya: Kenyan Floods Leave Tourists Stranded At Iconic Maasai Mara
DW
The world-famous wildlife reserve is the latest area of Kenya to be affected by torrential rains that have claimed more than 170 lives and displaced more than 195,000 people across… Read more »
Kenya: Fuel Contamination Risk Leads to Closure of Flooded Petrol Stations in Nairobi
Capital FM
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has directed retail fuel stations affected by flooding to temporarily cease operations due to the risk of fuel contamination. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Striking Doctors to End Paralysis, Citing Financial Constraints
Capital FM
President William Ruto has called on striking doctors to end their industrial action, citing financial constraints that hinder the resolution of the remaining two out of 19 issues… Read more »
Kenya: More Heavy Rainfall Predicted Amid Deaths and Destruction
Capital FM
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that the heavy rains are likely to persist for the entire month of May, raising fears of more devastating effects in the coming days. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Devastating Floods Expose Decades of Poor Urban Planning and Bad Land Management [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Floods in Kenya killed at least 169 people between March and April 2024. The most catastrophic of these deaths occurred after a flash flood swept through a rural village killing 42… Read more »
Kenya: Doing It for Kiptum! - Benson Kipruto Says He Will Dedicate Olympics Performance to Fallen Friend
Capital FM
Benson Kipruto says he will be competing at the Olympic Games in Paris, in honour of his great friend, departed world record holder Kevin Kiptum. Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Unveils Plans for New Airport Terminal At JKIA to Tackle Flooding
Capital FM
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has unveiled plans for a new terminal at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to combat future flooding. Read more »
Kenya: Six Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed Following KDF-Led Ambush in Lamu
Capital FM
Six Al-Shabaab fighters were on Wednesday killed in Kumba, Lamu County, following a multi-agency security operation led by the Kenya Defence Forces. Read more »