AllAfrica News: Kenya

Uganda Says It Involved Kenya in Kizza Besigye's Arrest

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President Museveni's Information Minister Chris Baryomunsi has said Uganda reached out to the Kenyan government to facilitate the arrest of Kizza Besigye.

Ruto Challenges National Defence University to Invest in Specialised Training

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has challenged the National Defence University-Kenya to invest in specialised training in defence, security and strategy to confront emerging threats.

Court Suspends Ca, KRA Notices On Declaration of Imei Numbers

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has suspended notices by the Communications Authority and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) that required individuals entering Kenya to declare the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) of their devices.

Police in Nakuru Seek Preacher Who Stabbed His Wife As Church Disowns Him

[Capital FM] Nakuru -- Police in Nakuru are searching for Pastor Elias Njau of Jesus Crusaders Ministry Church, accused of stabbing his lover, Florence Wanjiku, at their Kiamunyi home in Rongai Sub-County on Thursday night.

Engage Workers On Strategic Reforms or Risk Failing - Cotu Tells Govt

[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) has called on the government and state agencies to consult workers before implementing any strategic reforms.

Atwoli-Led Cotu Welcomes 'Timely' Intervention On Adani

[Capital FM] The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) has commended President William Ruto's decision to cancel deals with the Adani Group, describing it as a bold, timely, and decisive action.

Sakaja Vows to Fix Nairobi's Dilapidated Roads

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has reassured city residents of his administration's commitment to rehabilitating the city's neglected roads, which have gone without repair for months.

Impose Quarantines for Livestock Disease Control - African Countries Urged

[Capital FM] Nakuru -- Livestock disease surveillance experts have advised countries in Africa to impose quarantines to curb the spread of zoonotic diseases.

Transforming Kenya's Digital Economy - New Toolkit Offers Policy Roadmap to Reform the Gig Economy and Impact Millions of Workers

[Mastercard Foundation] Nairobi, Kenya -- A groundbreaking new toolkit, developed in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, eMobilis Technology Institute, and Africa Practice, offers a comprehensive roadmap to reform Kenya's gig economy and create a more equitable and sustainable sector for over one million workers and businesses alike.

Kenya Releases Landmark Report On Intellectual Property Protection

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to combating counterfeiting and safeguarding intellectual property (IP) rights with the official release of the Second International Symposium on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement (ISIPPE-2) Report.

Africa and Middle East Trade Industry Players Forge Stronger Economic Ties With Launch of Elite Jamboree

[Capital FM] Africa and Middle East trade industry players have partnered to unveil the Elite Jamboree aimed at bolstering economic ties between Africa and the Middle East.

LSK Urges Govt to Account for Costs Following Cancellation of Adani Deals

[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called on the government to disclose all costs and losses incurred following the cancellation of Adani Group deals.

Young Weightlifters Eager to Shoulder Kenya's Medal Burden After Bountiful Harvest At Africa Championships

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's Ian Okinyi has set his sights on more medals at the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar after clinching three gold and three silver at the ongoing Africa Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in Nairobi.

U.S. Demands Answers On Besigye's Reported Abduction in Nairobi

[Capital FM] The United States has called for clarity regarding the circumstances surrounding the abduction of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye in Nairobi and his forceful return to Uganda.

Ruto Defends Spotlight On Protests Citing Need to Intercept Thugs

[Capital FM] President William Ruto has emphasized the need to address criminal individuals and activities during democratic events such as demonstrations, stating that such infiltration undermines public safety and fuels criminality.

Kenya No Longer a Safe Haven for Political Refugees Amid Rising Abductions

[Nile Post] Kenya's reputation as a sanctuary for political refugees is increasingly under scrutiny following the recent abduction of prominent Ugandan opposition figure, Dr. Kizza Besigye, from Nairobi.

Ruto Cancels Major Deals with Adani Group

[Business Day Africa] President William Ruto has ordered the immediate cancellation of Adani Group deals involving Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco), stating that he is a listening leader.

Judges, Magistrates Take On LSK Over Graft and Misconduct Claims

[Capital FM] The Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) Executive Council has called on the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to formalize any accusations against judges, judicial officers, or staff to facilitate appropriate investigations.

Plastic-Eating Mealworms Found in Kenya Offer Hope for Waste Crisis

[RFI] Kenyan scientists have discovered that a native mealworm can eat and break down polystyrene - a breakthrough that could help tackle the continent's growing plastic waste crisis.

Ruto Condemns Illegal Arrests, Urges Kenyans to Report Extrajudicial Actions

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has unequivocally condemned illegal arrests, extrajudicial actions, and threats to life, calling them serious threats to the life and liberty of citizens.

Kenya Investigates Alleged Kidnapping of Ugandan Opposition Leader Besigye

[RFI] Kenyan authorities were on Thursday investigating the alleged abduction from Nairobi of the prominent Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye after he appeared at a military court in Kampala.

Russia, China Block US Push to Turn Kenyan-Led Force in Haiti Into a UN Mission

[Capital FM] A United States-led effort to transition the Kenya-led multinational force in Haiti into a United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission has faced a significant setback following Russia and China vetoing the proposal.

Duale Demands More Interdictions Over Lunga Lunga Incident

[Capital FM] Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has ordered the immediate suspension of all Kenya Forest Service (KFS) rangers involved in the assault of a man collecting firewood in Lunga Lunga, Kwale County.

Kewopa Wants Femicide Declared a National Disaster

[Capital FM] Kisii -- Kenya Women Parliamentarians Association(KEWOPA) has asked the president to declare femicide a national disaster following the recent killings of women in the country.

Ketraco-Adani Project to Continue Despite U.S. Fraud Charges

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has revealed that Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited(KETRACO) deal with Adani Energies solutions will go on despite fraud charges in the United States as he emphasised that a comprehensive due diligence was conducted by the government.

Kenya's Commitment to Human Rights Under Scrutiny After Besigye's Abduction

[Nile Post] In a shocking development that has reverberated across East Africa, Uganda's prominent opposition figure, Dr. Kizza Besigye, was abducted in Kenya earlier this week and later appeared in a Ugandan military court.

Ruto Criticizes MPs Over Conflict of Interest Bill Delay, Directs Treasury to Roll Out E-Procurement

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has criticized lawmakers for delaying the passage of the Conflict of Interest Bill, accusing them of stalling efforts to combat corruption.

Ruto Vows Decisive War On Corruption, Urges Independent Institutions to Step Up Efforts

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has pledged a vigorous and uncompromising fight against corruption, urging independent institutions responsible for combating graft to intensify their efforts.

Raise Boys Who Respect Women Without Affirming Masculinity - Ruto

[Capital FM] Nairobi Kenya -- President Ruto has urged the society to change the upbringing of the boy child, to responsible and moral upright men efforts to combat femicide and Gender Based Violence cases in the country.

Kenya Boasts Substantial National Stocks, President Ruto Says

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that they don't have to worry about their next meal stating that the Nation's food reserves are fully stocked.

Social Health Authority to Pay All October Claims By Next Week - President Ruto

[Capital FM] President William Ruto has assured that all health claims for October will be paid by next week, citing the efficiency gains brought about by the Digital Health Act.

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