Breaking news kenya today now
Here are the latest breaking news from Kenya today:
Top Stories
- Kenya Airways to Resume International Flights: Kenya Airways has announced that it will resume its international flights from July 1, after a six-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline will operate flights to destinations in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. [Source: The Star]
- Ruto's UDA Party Wins Kiambaa By-Election: The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, led by Deputy President William Ruto, has won the Kiambaa by-election, defeating the Jubilee Party and other contenders. The by-election was held to fill the seat left vacant by the death of MP Jude Njomo. [Source: Nation Africa]
- Kenya Records 1,144 New COVID-19 Cases: Kenya has recorded 1,144 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 174, 311. The country has also reported 24 new deaths, taking the total number of fatalities to 2,844. [Source: Xinhua]
- Police Arrest Suspects in Mombasa Robbery: Police in Mombasa have arrested several suspects in connection with a robbery that occurred at a bank in the city. The suspects, who are believed to be members of a notorious gang, were arrested after a shootout with police. [Source: The Standard]
- Kenya's Economy to Grow by 6.3% in 2021: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Kenya's economy will grow by 6.3% in 2021, driven by a recovery in the agricultural sector and a rebound in the tourism industry. [Source: Business Daily]
Other News
- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched a new system to track and monitor tax payments by individuals and businesses. [Source: The East African]
- The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has developed a new COVID-19 vaccine that is expected to be rolled out in the country soon. [Source: The Nation]
- The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has launched a new campaign to protect endangered species in the country. [Source: The Star]
Please note that these are just some of the latest breaking news from Kenya today, and the situation is subject to change.