Kenya news today
Here are some of the top news stories from Kenya today:
Politics
- The Kenyan government has announced plans to introduce a new law that will allow the President to appoint judges to the Supreme Court, sparking concerns about the independence of the judiciary. (Source: The Star)
- The opposition leader, Raila Odinga, has called for calm and restraint after a group of his supporters clashed with police in Nairobi, leaving several people injured. (Source: Nation Africa)
Economy
- The Kenyan shilling has weakened against the US dollar, with the exchange rate now standing at KES 108.50 to the dollar. (Source: Business Daily)
- The government has announced plans to increase the minimum wage for workers in the formal sector, with the new minimum wage set to be KES 25,000 per month. (Source: The East African)
Health
- The Kenyan government has launched a new campaign to combat the spread of cholera, which has killed over 100 people in the country this year. (Source: Capital FM)
- The Ministry of Health has announced that it has received a shipment of vaccines to combat the ongoing measles outbreak in several parts of the country. (Source: The Standard)
Sports
- The Kenyan national football team, Harambee Stars, has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating South Sudan 2-1 in a qualifying match. (Source: Goal.com)
- The Kenyan athlete, Eliud Kipchoge, has been named the World Athlete of the Year for the third time, following his record-breaking victory in the Berlin Marathon. (Source: IAAF)
Other News
- A group of Kenyan students have won a global competition to develop a sustainable solution to reduce plastic waste in the ocean. (Source: The Nation)
- The Kenyan government has launched a new initiative to promote tourism in the country, with a focus on promoting cultural heritage and wildlife conservation. (Source: The East African)
Please note that these are just some of the top news stories from Kenya today, and there may be other important news stories that are not included here.