- The President pointed out that the programme is part of the government's broader effort to enhance milk quality, safety, and market access for farmers.
- June 21– In a major step toward protecting people and the planet, countries have agreed to establish a new global science-policy panel to tackle chemical pollution, waste mismanagement, and environmental degradation. The new panel, hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), will…
- “Porojo, propaganda tu… ooh sijui nini… ooh Kasongo… ooh Ruto must go… Watu hawana mpango. Ukiwauliza mpango yako kwa wakulima ni gani, wanasema Kasongo. Mpango yako ya kuona watoto wanaendelea kusoma ni gani… wanasema Ruto must go,” he said.
- Held under the theme “AI in My Language, My Classroom, My Future,” the event will run from June 21 to 28, with activities taking place in Nairobi, Kilifi, Nakuru, Kisumu, Mt Kenya, as well as in Zambia, Senegal, Togo, and online.
- The agency said it had observed population movements in both countries, with civilians fleeing shelling in Israel and others leaving Tehran and surrounding regions in Iran.
- The launch event held in Nakuru on Friday, presided over by Regional Police Commander (RPC) Jasper Ombati, brought together regional police commanders to discuss key security concerns.
- June 18 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has firmly ruled out any form of third-party mediation in India’s conflict with Pakistan, during a 35-minute phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. The call, initiated by Trump, followed the cancellation of a planned bilateral meeting on the…
- According to eyewitness accounts and video footage circulating online, a police officer was seen discharging a live round from a pistol before fleeing the scene aboard a motorcycle.
- Wesley Kiplangat Kirui had moved to the Court of Appeal to challenge the sentence delivered in 2012 after an unsucessful attempt at the High Court in 2019.
- The project dubbed "Brewing the Future: Coffee to Stay" is funded by German coffee buyer Tchibo in partnership with the Mount Kenya Sustainable Landscape and Livelihoods Program (MSuLLi), led by the Rainforest Alliance.
- From a pool of over 100 applicants across ten countries, eleven finalists were selected to pitch their solutions live before a panel of investors and policymakers.
- The US State Department announced the sanctions on Friday, escalating efforts to curb Tehran's nuclear and missile programs amid a raging war with Israel.
- The Authority emphasized that, contrary to a report published in a local daily, Lagat was not interrogated by IPOA's Chairperson or Chief Executive Officer, in line with protocols that maintain a clear distinction between policy leadership and operational functions.
- Popular comedian Eric Omondi, a prominent voice in recent protests, said the gesture is a sign of solidarity with Boniface Kariuki, who is recovering at Kenyatta National Hospital after undergoing surgery on Tuesday night.
- The move according to the Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir allows it to raise the full amount now by leveraging future earnings, specifically Sh7 of every Sh25 collected per litre of fuel over the next ten years.
- The initial Greenfield Terminal project, which was meant to expand JKIA’s passenger and cargo handling capacity, was first awarded in 2012 to Chinese firm China National Aero-Technology International Engineering Corporation.
- The new centre on Rhapta Road is part of the hospital’s broader strategy to expand access to high-quality care. It is supported by on-site ultrasound services, a fully equipped laboratory, and a pharmacy.
- Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua confirmed that the applicants, who were selected following a major recruitment drive on May 26, will be required to present a copy of their official offer letter, valid passport, 300 Shillings for legal notarization by a lawyer, and their…
- Speaking during the Third National Executive Retreat, Ruto announced that the exercise will give the national and devolved governments the ability to plan for health adequately by providing the right number of staff, equipment, and medical supplies.
- The patrol - the first by a British naval vessel in four years - comes as a UK carrier strike group arrives in the region for a deployment that will last several months.
- While critiques of media coverage — especially complaints about “sensational headlines” — are not new, many condemnations today are generalised and emotional, rather than evidence-based.
- Waiguru condemned what she termed as worrying trends in law enforcement, stating, “It is extremely unfortunate that in a democratic republic, people can be picked from their homes, taken to a police cell, and killed.”
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 20 – Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i returned to Kenya last evening after resigning from his international job to focus on his 2027 presidential campaign. Matiang’i, who has declared his intention to vie for the presidency in May, briefly flew back to the United…
- With world leaders gathered in Alberta for the G7 Summit, Modi’s visit is also being viewed as a chance to reset diplomatic ties and strengthen cooperation. Rishi Singh, Honorary Director of the Kendriya Likhari Sabha (North America), emphasised the summit's importance in rekindling India–Canada…
- Constable Benard Ithai sustained fatal gunshot wounds during the confrontation and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 19 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged Cabinet Secretaries and senior government officials that the government must now shift its full focus from planning to tangible delivery of its promises to the people. Speaking during the Third National Executive Retreat opening at KCB…
- DP Kindiki emphasized the need for honest introspection on the government’s performance, particularly in implementing the ambitious pledges made during the 2022 General Election campaign.
- Ash, who was accompanied by officials from the US Embassy in Kenya and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), commended the strong and ongoing collaboration with the ODPP in tackling major transnational narcotics cases.
