Latest News in Kenya

Curfew in Kenya explained: President Uhuru Kenyatta declared a 10 hours curfew in Kenya starting from Friday 27th March 2020 but some people will be exempted from the curfew. What is a Curfew? A curfew is an order given by the head of state that restricts people from being outside their homes within the specified hours. In the Kenyan Curfew case, everyone other than the list of the exempted persons provided below will be required to be indoors from 7:00 PM  to 5:00 AM morning hour. The curfew begins from Friday 27th March 2020. There are no specified dates when… Read More »

Raila Odinga statement mourning the death of former President Daniel Arap Moi who died today (4th February 2020) at Nairobi Hospital. The entire unedited statement is available below. Statement by H.E. Raila Odinga on the death of President Moi Mama Ida and I mourn the passing of President Daniel arap Moi. We give thanks for his long life of service to this nation. President Moi has had a chequered career and leaves behind a rich history, from representing the Rift Valley in the Legislative Council to MP for Baringo Central, Vice President and President. I first met President Moi in… Read More »

KNBS has released a pdf report of 2019 Census population results which indicates the total number of people living in Kenya. Below are figures of the top most populated counties according to Kenya National Bureau of statistics . Census 2019 Results Figures The 2019 Census results which were released on Monday 4th November 2019 by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics indicate that Kenya’s population stands at 47,564,296 people.  A population increase of about 10 million compared to the 2009 census population of 37.7 million people. Census 2019 Male Population: 23,548,056 Census 2019 Female Population: 24,014,716 Intersex population: 1,524 Most… Read More »

Below is a list of of 811 hospitals and private clinics closed by the Government of Kenya Health Ministry in various counties for compliance reasons. Most of the closed hospitals and clinic are from Nairobi, Kisii, Kisumu, Mombasa and Meru County Reason for Closure of Health Facilities (notice) The Ministry of Health through the office of the director general released a notice dated October 8th 2019 which was sent to all 47 county executive committee members of health. In the notice, the ministry of health indicated that the hospitals were closed because they did not meet the minimum set standards… Read More »

Below is a statement shared by little shuttle on why it has stopped is operation in Kenya until it gets clearance from the relevant authority. The Statement below was shared to Kenyayote from Little shuttle for publication as it is. “Normally I put email to my riders with good news. Today I have an exception. I would like to share some sad news with all of you. Few days before we got a communication from the authorities that we are not allowed to Hail a shuttle on Little. The Shuttles we hail are from our partners who are properly licensed,… Read More »

Rugby players Alex Mahaga and Frank Wanyama have been sentenced by Kenyan court to 15 years in jail over rape after being found guilty of the offense. Rugby Players Rape Case: How it started Alex Mahaga Olaba and Lawrence Frank Wanyama were Kenya Harlequin FC rugby players. On February 10, 2018, the two Rugby players are said to have gone to attend a birthday party of musician identified in court as W.A. After partying, they (the ruby players and the lady) would on that fateful day leave to their residential place, Seefa apartment in Highrise while intoxicated as reported. The… Read More »

Over 50 people are feared dead in Morogoro, Tanzania after a fuel tanker exploded on Saturday 10th August 2019 (Today). Morogoro Fuel Accident The victims, who a large number of them were motorcyclists and food vendors had rushed to the scene to collect fuel after the lorry overturned and started leaking in Mzambarauni, Morogoro, Tanzania. The cause of the explosion is yet to be established. Number of Causalities in Morogoro Fuel Tanker Explosion Wilbroad Mutafungwa, the Morogoro police commander has confirmed to the media that 57 people have died (as at writing this article). President Magufuli on Morogoro Fuel Tanker… Read More »

2019 Mater Heart Run will be held on Saturday 25th May the  same day in nine (9) different counties. This years event aims to raise funds to treat 350 children  and adults with heart conditions with help of NHIF Kenya. Counties where Mater Heart Run  will be held Find below centers of where participants of the event will gather in each of the involved counties. Nairobi: Nyayo Stadium Mombasa: KPA Sports Club, Mbaraki Kisumu: Jomo Kenyatta Grounds Nyeri: Kamukunji Grounds Mumias: Booker Academy Machakos: Kenyatta Stadium Nakuru: Afraha Stadium Meru: Meru National Polytechnic Eldoret: Moi Girls High School How to… Read More »

Below is a summary statement of Kenya’s Budget for financial year 2019/2020 and attached full pdf. It was read in parliament on 13th June 2019 by Treasury CS Henry Rotich. Universal Health Coverage Allocation Below are allocations for health sector; Ksh 47.8 billion to activities and programmes geared towards universal health coverage I have allocated Ksh 7.9billionfrom the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund to fund the universal health care initiatives Ksh 2.9 billion for Doctors/Clinical Officers/Nurses internship programme Ksh 14.4 billion for Kenyatta National Hospital Ksh 9.2 billion for Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Ksh 2.3 billion for Kenya… Read More »