Kenya Grabs Global Body Headquarters from Ivory Coast

As Kenya continues to bask in the glory of successfully organising Africa’s first Climate Summit, the country has scored another win with President William Ruto revealing that the Global Centre for Adaptation’s Africa regional office will be moved to Nairobi.  During the event being held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), the Head of … Read more

8 Kenyan Journalists Who Have Worked at CNN

On August 31, journalist Larry Madowo shared a video of his jam-packed travel itinerary that has seen him traverse 21 countries in eight months. The celebrated journalist’s travel demands are influenced by his equally demanding job at one of the largest and most popular broadcasters in the world, CNN, which has allowed him to report … Read more

Kenya to Benefit From Ksh600 Billion Climate Funding

Kenya is set to benefit from Ksh600 billion (USD4.5 billion) which will go into various climate change-related investments in the African continent.  Speaking on Tuesday September 5, at the African Climate Summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, COP28 President-designate Sultan Al Jaber noted that money will fund clean energy in Africa. … Read more

Job Recruiters Risk Jail Term & Ksh 2M Fine in New Changes

Recruiters looking to send Kenyans abroad without a binding contract will soon be jailed or pay fines if a bill in the Senate seeking to regulate the sector is passed. The Labour Migration Management Bill 2023, calls for all employers to enter into a foreign contract with migrant workers before sending them overseas. Whoever violates … Read more

Landlord Waives Off Tenant’s Ksh1 Million Rent Arrears

A woman residing in Nairobi breathed a sigh of relief after her landlord waived her rent arrears totalling Ksh1 million. NW and her boyfriend had rented the four-bedroom house in Buruburu, with the former catering for the bills. The couple lived a peaceful life, with the boyfriend providing all she asked for. Little did she … Read more

Govt Resumes Issuance of Licences After 8-Month Suspension

The National Environment Authority (NEMA) on Tuesday announced the resumption in the issuance of licences for Environmental Assessment Experts. NEMA had suspended registration of new experts in January 2023, to allow audit of the experts register. Additionally, NEMA had announced that the suspension would help the authority streamline the registration process to improve the quality … Read more

DCI Nabs Notorious Gang Leader

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Tuesday arrested the ring leader of a gang suspected of terrorising Nairobi City residents. In a statement seen by Kenyans.co.ke, the DCI said that the gang leader, who has a case pending before court was arrested following a spate of house breakings and burglaries reported within Kayole Estate … Read more

Govt Announces Competition With Ksh450K Reward; How to Win

The National Heroes Council has launched a logo design competition, open to all Kenyan individuals and organizations.  The Council, responsible for identifying, selecting, and honouring national heroes and heroines, has set a four-week submission period starting from September 5. Submissions for the competition must be received by October 3. The Council further reiterated that late … Read more

Govt Reserves City Hall Way for Presidential Motorcades

The Ministry of Interior under Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki on Tuesday revised security protocols in response to the heightened security requirements for the Africa Climate Summit taking place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The changes contained in the statement, signed by PS Raymond Omollo, include modifications to access routes for the Summit venue … Read more

Gachagua Receives Raila at Africa Climate Summit

Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya and Azimio party leader, is scheduled to address the Africa Climate Summit at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), a few weeks after he graced the National Devolution Conference in Eldoret.   The former Prime Minister arrived at KICC on Tuesday, September 5, morning and was received … Read more