William Ruto Govt to Tighten Control of Social Media Amid Digital Abuse

William Ruto Govt to Tighten Control of Social…

Kenya intends to intensify social media control. A strategy to counter what it refers to as "digital abuse" is being developed by the current government. Social media companies doing business in the nation have been…

African Visitors to Kenya No Longer Need ETA

African Visitors to Kenya No Longer Need ETA

Kenya will enable citizens from nearly all African countries to visit without prior approval (ETA) according to a new cabinet order. On Tuesday, a cabinet statement stated that the ETA would be dropped in all…

A Rising Femicide Threat, Kenya's Call to End Gender Based Violence

A Rising Femicide Threat, Kenya’s Call to End…

In just four months, 100 women have been killed, the majority by males they knew including spouses. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi referred to the rising problem as "the elephant in the room" and stated…

kenya inflation down to 4.3% in july

Kenya: Inflation down to 4.3% in July

In July, inflation in Kenya fell to 4.3% year-on-year, compared with 4.6% the previous month. The index for food and beverages fell by 0.5% between June and July, according to the country's national statistics office.…

tourism sites you can visit in nakuru

Tourism sites you can visit in Nakuru

Nakuru has many tourist attractions for those planning a visit. Attractions in Nakuru range from the famous to the lesser-known. Visitors to Nakuru, whether foreign or local, will be spoilt for choice.  01. Lake Nakuru…

female governors in kenya

Female governors in Kenya

Executive county councils have put in place measures to deliver on their promises to win the trust of the electorate for the benefit of women aspiring to leadership positions. Chairman Ruto presided over their campaign…

passport application fees in kenya

Passport application fees in Kenya

Government has adjusted passport fees upwards in all categories.  The Internal Security Officer Kithur Kendeke said ordinary passports (34 pages) which used to cost Sh4,500 will now cost Sh7,500. A regular passport (50 pages) will…

is chebukati alive

Is Chebukati Alive

A photograph that appears to show the former chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission of Kenya (IEBC), Wafula Chebukati, in hospital is doing the rounds on Facebook. In the picture, he can be seen smiling…

kenya tumbles following mass protest deaths

Unrest and Mourning: Kenya Tumbles Following Mass Protest…

Following lethal demonstrations sparked by a controversial finance bill that caused great upheaval and grief throughout Kenya, the country is currently grappling with significant discontent. Unprecedented demonstrations leading to a terrible loss of life followed…

unrest over finance bill sparks violence in kenya

Unrest Over Finance Bill Sparks Violence in Kenya

Following the vote on a controversial finance measure, violence broke out all over Kenya causing notable casualties and property damage. While President William Ruto visited the country pledging to make use of all available resources…

kenya gets additional 938 million from imf what to expect

Kenya Gets Additional $938 Million From IMF, What…

Kenya, a country in East Africa, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a major financial agency of the United Nations, have reached a staff-level agreement, unlocking $938 million in transfer.  The agreement has boosted the…