AllAfrica News: Kenya

Kenyan Court Orders Marketforce to Pay $16k for Wrongful Termination

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Lipa Later Enters Administration After Failed Funding, Mounting Debt

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Kenyan Leaders Throw Big Tea Party, but Don't Serve the Facts

[Africa Check] Ruto's scorecard relied on faulty math. He got the 2022 baseline wrong, underestimated the 2024 numbers, and jumped the gun on 2025 data. The deputy president and the agriculture minister used export data, which contradicted more accurate customs records. While the deputy president got the 2024 tea production numbers right, his historical figures were off.

Haiti Confirms Death of Unaccounted for Kenyan Police Officer After Ambush

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Presidential Transitional Council (CPT) of Haiti has confirmed the death of a Kenyan officer reported as 'unaccounted for' by the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti following an ambush in Savien, near Pont-Sondé, in Haiti's lower Artibonite department.

Gachagua to Unveil New Political Vehicle in May - Seeks Forgiveness for Backing Ruto's Presidency

[Capital FM] Kajiado -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says he ready to launch his new political party in May.

Ruto to Send Special Envoy to Juba to De-Escalate Tensions Following Riek Machar's Detention

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has announced plans to dispatch a special envoy to Juba in an effort to ease rising tensions between South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar.

Kindiki Urges Mt Kenya to Shun Disunity As He Pacifies Region Ahead of Ruto Tour

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has emphasized the importance of national unity, urging the Mt Kenya community to embrace cohesion and avoid divisive politics.

Organic Fertilizers Prove Effective On Tea As Farmers Abandon Synthetic Inputs

[IPS] Kericho, Kenya -- On the outskirts of Kericho town within Kenya's Rift Valley region, Kaptepeswet tea farm, an organic tea estate sprawling on a 50-acre piece of land, is a testament that organic fertilizers can be used on mature tea bushes and still produce the desired quantity and quality of premium leaves.

Travel Agencies Urged to Embrace Public-Private Partnerships

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Various travel agency stakeholders have been challenged to embrace greater collaboration including Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to strengthen Kenya's travel payment ecosystem particularly in the digital payment space.

MPs Seek to Amend One-Third Salary Rule Amid Rising Tax Burden

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Members of Parliament are considering amending the Employment Act, 2007 to remove the one-third salary rule, citing the impact of increased tax deductions under President William Ruto's administration.

Kenya Urges Restraint Following Machar's Detention in Juba

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has expressed concern over the latest developments in South Sudan following reports of the detention of the country's First Vice President, Riek Machar.

Raila, Karua Clash Over Broad-Based Government Arrangement

[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- ODM leader Raila Odinga and People's Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua have publicly disagreed over the nature of the broad-based government arrangement with President William Ruto.

Nyeri's Ruringu Stadium Restructured to 15,000 Capacity As Sports CS Assures November Completion

[Capital FM] Nyeri -- The ministry of sports has restructured construction of Ruringu stadium from 20,000-seater to 15,000 at a cost of Ksh 850 million.

Muturi Bit Hands That Fed Him - Sabina Chege

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nominated MP Sabina Chege has blamed former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi for his dismisal from Cabinet, attributing his troubles to public defiance and urging him to reflect on his relationships.

Foreign Relations Committee Member Faults Kosovo Recognition

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has criticized Kenya's recent recognition of Kosovo as an independent state, warning that the move could have serious diplomatic and economic repercussions for the country.

Kenya Gets Sh1.8bn Grant From China to Upgrade Hospitals

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's healthcare sector has receive a boost after the government secured a Sh1.8 billion grant from China to upgrade key hospitals nationwide.

Fabricated Graphic Used to Claim That Kenyan Senator Karen Nyamu Told President Ruto He Faces Bleak Future in 2027 Polls

[Africa Check] Fabricated graphic used to claim that Kenyan senator Karen Nyamu told president Ruto he faces bleak future in 2027 polls

National Assembly Committees to Submit Vetting Reports for Principal Secretaries Nominees By April 22

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has directed relevant parliamentary committees to submit their reports on the vetting of President William Ruto's nominees for Principal Secretary positions by April 22.

Kenya Secures Sh 1.8 Bn Grant From China to Upgrade Hospitals

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's healthcare sector is set for a major boost following the signing of a Sh1.8 billion grant agreement between the government and China.

Kisumu Confirms Cholera Outbreak After 3 People Died

[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Kisumu County Government has officially confirmed a cholera outbreak claiming three lives as 15 patients recorded similar symptoms.

Serbia Vows Diplomatic Response to Kenya's Recognition of Kosovo

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Serbian government has strongly condemned Kenya's decision to recognize Kosovo as an independent state, calling it a violation of international law and a breach of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244.

Parliament to Begin Vetting 14 Principal Secretary Nominees

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has directed parliamentary committees to commence the vetting of 14 Principal Secretary nominees, with the respective committees expected to table their reports by April 22, 2025.

Kenya Officially Recognizes Kosovo As an Independent State

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has officially recognized the Republic of Kosovo as an independent state, paving the way for the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

Climate Change Threat to Kenya's National Security, Defence CS Tuya Says

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has termed climate change as a direct threat to Kenya's environment, economic and national security.

Murkomen Defends Security Record Amid Rising Criticism

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has lauded the success of Operation Maliza Uhalifu, crediting it with significantly reducing cattle rustling in Kerio Valley.

Three Charged With Conspiring to Commit Terrorist Act in Mandera

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Three men have been charged at the Kahawa Law Courts with conspiracy to commit a terrorist act, including the planned kidnapping of a foreign national in Mandera.

Kenyan Police Officer Missing After Gang Ambush in Haiti

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Kenyan officer deployed under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti remains unaccounted for after gangs ambushed a rescue team in the Artibonite Department, MSS spokesperson Jack Ombaka confirmed in a statement.

Equity Group Profit After Tax Up 12pc to Sh48.8bn

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Equity Group has posted a profit after tax growth of 12 percent to Sh48.8 billion for the full year ending December 31, 2024, boosted by gains earned from regional subsidiaries as well as business diversification.

Nakuru Deputy Governor Kones Addresses Leadership Vacuum Concerns Amid Kihika's Absence

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nakuru Deputy Governor David Kones has stated that there is no leadership vacuum in the county's leadership.

Duale Vows to Prioritise Universal Health Coverage As He Takes Over Health Ministry

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Aden Duale has pledged to prioritise the advancement of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as he assumes his new role as the Cabinet Secretary for Health.

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