AllAfrica News: Kenya

Standards Agency Acts to Enhance LPG Safety

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:08:13 GMT

[Nation] The standards agency has released new rules forcing manufacturers to invest in new materials when making cooking gas cylinders and petroleum tankers to minimise explosions.

'Coalition of Chaos' Is Uhuru Kenyatta's New Headache

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 08:54:30 GMT

[Nation] After spending the last few days firing salvos at the ODM leader Raila Odinga, former Nasa co-principals Musalia Mudavadi, Kalonzo Musyoka and Moses Wetang'ula came face-to-face with him on Thursday in a State House meeting convened by President Uhuru Kenyatta, the fulcrum keeping them together.

Is Raila Odinga Mulling Going It Alone As Ex-Allies Form 'Third Force'?

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 08:47:39 GMT

[Nation] ODM leader Raila Odinga is making the first bold step to go it alone politically with a series of planned town-hall meetings and rallies countrywide as the falling-out with his National Super Alliance (Nasa) partners intensifies and President Uhuru Kenyatta grapples with keeping up the façade of unity.

Mutura, the Popular Delicacy

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 08:17:27 GMT

[Nairobi News] You may have heard of, seen, or even tased Mutura, a popular delicacy in Kenya otherwise referred to as the 'African sausage'.

Court Orders Forfeiture of Sh113.5mn Acquired From NYS Through Irregular Tendering

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:27:59 GMT

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Nairobi court on Friday ordered the forfeiture of over Sh100 million held in three bank accounts after a judge said she was satisfied the monies in question were proceeds of graft at the National Youth Service (NYS).

AG Loses Bid to Block Miguna's Case

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:54:37 GMT

[Nation] The High Court has declined a request by Attorney-General Kihara Kariuki to dismiss a case filed by exiled Kenyan lawyer Miguna Miguna against two international airline companies -- Lufthansa Group operating as German Airlines and Air France.

Senior Citizens Take on Mt Kilimanjaro Challenge

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:21:58 GMT

[East African] A group of elderly Kenyans recently endured the harsh weather of Mt Kilimanjaro to hike to its top, to raise money to feed their peers living in abject poverty and hardships in the country.

Biden-Harris Govt Committed to Stronger Kenya Ties - Kneedler

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:14:32 GMT

[East African] Eric W. Kneedler, the Chargé d'Affaires at the American Embassy in Nairobi, spoke to Aggrey Mutambo on the country's relations with and plans for Kenya.

Kenyatta Races Against Time to Finish Legacy Projects Months to His Exit

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:04:57 GMT

[East African] With 18 months to his retirement next year, President Uhuru Kenyatta appears in a rush to have government programmes completed to secure his legacy.

BBI Bill Finally Gets to Parliament

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:46:08 GMT

[Nation] The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020, popularly known as Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) Bill, has finally found its way into Parliament and will now be considered by the National Assembly and Senate concurrently.

We Expect Covid-19 Vaccines Next Week, Ministry of Health Tells Kenyans

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:46:02 GMT

[Nation] The Ministry of Health has said a consignment of Covid-19 vaccines will land in the country next week.

Biden Makes First Official Call to Kenyatta

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:45:58 GMT

[Nation] President Uhuru Kenyatta spoke with US President Joe Biden by phone Thursday evening for the first time since the American leader took office, the White House said.

Land Prices Triple as Sh14 Billion Mt Kenya Road Takes Shape

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:45:55 GMT

[Nation] Land prices have tripled along the route as the Sh14 billion expansion of the Kenol-Sagana-Nyeri road into a dual carriageway takes shape.

March to BBI Vote Launched at State House

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:45:54 GMT

[Nation] President Kenyatta and Mr Raila Odinga yesterday announced massive, countrywide pro-BBI rallies with other party leaders in what appears to be the making of a grand movement centred around the principal's March 2018 Handshake.

MPs Refuse to Ratify Trade Pact Between Kenya and UK

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:45:46 GMT

[Nation] Members of Parliament have refused to ratify Kenya's trade pact with the UK, accusing unknown officials of sneaking in documents that had not been tabled in Parliament.

Special Audit Reveals Misuse of Covid-19 Funds By Counties

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:45:44 GMT

[Nation] Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu has exposed mismanagement of Covid-19 funds by county governments, citing delays to procure critical supplies that might have exposed the public to infections.

Kenyans to Pay New MPs Sh3.7 Billion a Year If BBI Passes

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:45:41 GMT

[Nation] It will cost the taxpayer an extra Sh3.7 billion every year to cater for the proposed additional seats in Parliament in the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) Bill, analysts at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) say.

Devastation, Desperation as Kenya Railways Reclaims Its Land

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:45:38 GMT

[Nation] In the wee hours of February 14, bulldozers descended on businesses, churches, homes and other establishments at Mbaruk on the Nakuru-Nairobi highway.

Ruto Berates 'Traitor' Tolgos in Bitter Rivalry With Rotich

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:45:36 GMT

[Nation] The political tug-of-war between Governor Alex Tolgos and his deputy Wisley Rotich yesterday went a notch higher as the former accused the latter of defiance and working with his detractors.

Leopards Slap Sh10 Million Tag on Shichenje

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:45:00 GMT

[Nairobi News] AFC Leopards have set an Sh10 million asking price for youngster Collins Shichenje, Nairobi News has learnt.