Tag: Kenya

World
UN chief commends Kenyans for peaceful polls

UN chief commends Kenyans for peaceful polls

The final announcement cannot be made by the commission until the national tallying...

World
Kenya delays reopening of schools

Kenya delays reopening of schools

However, preliminary results indicate a close contest between Deputy President William...

World
Kenya arrests fugitive wanted in US for drug trade

Kenya arrests fugitive wanted in US for drug trade

He was charged along with Mansur Mohamed Surur alias Mansour, Amara Cherif aka Bamba...

World
Kenya plans nationwide electric-car charging stations

Kenya plans nationwide electric-car charging stations

Kenya has seen a slow uptake of electric vehicles, in part because there aren't...

World
Kenya resumes khat exports to Somalia

Kenya resumes khat exports to Somalia

Relations improved after President Mohamud's election victory in May

World
Dozens feared dead in Kenya as bus plunges into river

Dozens feared dead in Kenya as bus plunges into river

According to reports, the bus swerved off the bridge and fell 40 meters into the...

World
Police raid Kenya VP-linked office ahead of polls

Police raid Kenya VP-linked office ahead of polls

Mr. Ruto and former prime minister Raila Odinga are considered as having a close...

Sports
Kenya's Kipyegon reclaims women's 1500m world title

Kenya's Kipyegon reclaims women's 1500m world title

Gudaf Tsegay of Ethiopia won silver, and Laura Muir of Britain won bronze

Sports
Kenya loses bid to host 2025 World Athletics Championships

Kenya loses bid to host 2025 World Athletics Championships

The news was released just before the 2022 Championships in the US state of Oregon...

Africa
Kenya to spend $140m to keep petrol price stable

Kenya to spend $140m to keep petrol price stable

Without the subsidy, a liter of petrol in the Kenyan capital Nairobi would have...

World
'Fake policewoman'  is detained following TV appearance

'Fake policewoman' is detained following TV appearance

According to the police, she is running for a parliamentary position as the county...

World
Kenya expresses displeasure about the appearance of the Somaliland flag at  event

Kenya expresses displeasure about the appearance of the...

In 1991, Somaliland declared independence from Somalia, although it was not recognized...

World
Taxation of church tithes has been halted by a court ruling – Report

Taxation of church tithes has been halted by a court ruling...

Last year, the tax authority announced that it will be looking into targeted individuals'...

World
Hundreds of firearms have been seized in  as part of an operation.

Hundreds of firearms have been seized in as part of an...

In recent months, the region has also been hit by a severe drought.

World
Kenyan  Sauti Sol has threatened to sue the presidential campaign.

Kenyan Sauti Sol has threatened to sue the presidential...

Mr Odinga's ODM party, which is part of the Azimio alliance, expressed appreciation...

World
Ex-lover apprehended amid Kenyan outrage over a student's death

Ex-lover apprehended amid Kenyan outrage over a student's...

He is suspected of assisting two alleged accomplices in disposing of the body.

World
In Kenya, villagers mistake a plastic bag for a lion.

In Kenya, villagers mistake a plastic bag for a lion.

On Wednesday afternoon, a farm laborer returning from cutting grass for livestock...

World
Kenya sends troops to a troubled region bordering Ethiopia.

Kenya sends troops to a troubled region bordering Ethiopia.

For the next month, an overnight curfew has been imposed, and a disarmament exercise...

World
Concerns about police violence are growing in Kenya.

Concerns about police violence are growing in Kenya.

They were looking for something, but they wouldn't say what it was. Before he was...

World
Kenya deports a French CEO due to a fuel shortage.

Kenya deports a French CEO due to a fuel shortage.

The government said it has paid $295 million (£225 million) to oil marketers, with...

Crime and Murder
Why Kenyan Government called Sam George after CNN interview

Why Kenyan Government called Sam George after CNN interview

Sam George revealed on Metro TV's Good Morning Ghana that countries were monitoring...

Politics
Government to spend over Ghc 521 million on upcoming Population and Housing Census

Government to spend over Ghc 521 million on upcoming Population...

Government Statistician, Professor Samuel Kobina Annim said that conducting a census...

Covid-19
Kenya Launches Human Trials of COVID-19 Vaccine

Kenya Launches Human Trials of COVID-19 Vaccine

The vaccine is currently being tested for both safety and impact

Business
Shoprite Announces Plan To Leave Kenya

Shoprite Announces Plan To Leave Kenya

Shoprite said it will be leaving the East African country two years after it began...

Africa
Nairobi Hairdressers Scavenge for Human Hair to cut costs amid COVID-19 crisis

Nairobi Hairdressers Scavenge for Human Hair to cut costs...

The demand for cheap second-hand 'human hair' has increased in Nairobi

Africa
Kenyan Schools  Closed Till Next Year; Schools Told To Refund 2020 Fees

Kenyan Schools Closed Till Next Year; Schools Told To Refund...

Final exams for this year has also been cancelled