News update in kenya today
Here are some of the top news stories in Kenya today:
Politics
- The Kenya Kwanza Alliance, a coalition of opposition parties, has announced that it will hold a national convention to discuss its plans for the 2022 general elections. (Source: The Star)
- The Jubilee Party has suspended its national elections board, citing irregularities in the nomination process. (Source: Daily Nation)
Economy
- The Kenya Shilling has weakened against the US Dollar, trading 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. (Source: The East African)
Health
- The Ministry of Health has reported a surge in cases of COVID-19, with 1,044 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. (Source: The Standard)
- The government has launched a vaccination campaign against measles and rubella, targeting over 10 million children. (Source: Daily Nation)
Crime
- Police have arrested several suspects in connection with a string of robberies in Nairobi's Eastleigh neighborhood. (Source: The Star)
- A gang of armed robbers has been arrested in Mombasa, with police recovering stolen goods worth millions of shillings. (Source: The Standard)
Sports
- The Kenya Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to a dispute between the league's organizers and the Football Kenya Federation. (Source: Goal.com)
- The Kenya national rugby team has qualified for the Rugby World Cup in France next year. (Source: The Star)
Other News
- A severe drought has been declared in several counties in Kenya, with the government announcing plans to provide relief aid to affected communities. (Source: The East African)
- The government has launched a campaign to promote the use of electric vehicles in Kenya. (Source: Business Daily)
These are just a few of the top news stories in Kenya today.