- May 5 – India’s Union Health Secretary, Apurva Chandra, and Norway’s Deputy Ambassador, Martine Aamdal Bottheim, have signed documents marking the commencement of the 4th phase of the Norway India Partnership Initiative (NIPI), extending cooperation in various health schemes. Since its inception in…
- Severe flooding caused by excessive rainfall blamed on El Nino has displaced more than 200,000 people and destroyed roads, homes and other infrastructures.
- NAIROBI, KENYA, MAY 5 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced plans for a joint funeral service to honor the victims of the Mai Mahiu tragedy on Thursday. Speaking at a church service in Kiambu on Sunday, Gachagua said the service will be held by the government jointly with churches and…
- As a result of the ongoing heavy rains, President William Ruto has ordered an indefinite extension of the reopening of schools, originally scheduled for Monday.
- NAIROBI, KENYA, MAY 5 – Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa has reiterated the commitment of Members of Parliament to demand accountability from both county and national governments. Speaking at a church service in Kiambu on Sunday, the Kikuyu lawmaker stressed the urgency of halting corruption at all…
- WASHINGTON, May 5 (Xinhua) — A vehicle traveling at high speed collided with a gate at the White House on Saturday night, leaving the driver dead, the U.S. Secret Service. “Shortly before 10:30 p.m. (1430 GMT) on May 4th,” the vehicle crashed into “an outer perimeter gate on the White House complex…
- NAIROBI, Kenya May 5 – Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has affirmed the Government’s commitment to coordinating assistance and implementing vital mitigation measures during the ongoing heavy rains. Since March, flash floods have claimed nearly 200 lives and displaced more than 200,000…
- ISTANBUL, May 4 (Xinhua) — Türkiye celebrated the inauguration of a new high-speed train line on Saturday, linking Istanbul to the central Anatolian city of Sivas, according to the state-run Anadolu agency. The Istanbul-Sivas line will take seven hours and 18 minutes, serviced by trains…
- NAIROBI, May 3 (Xinhua) — Experts on Friday met in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi to seek ways of boosting the creation of green jobs in the country. The inaugural National Green Jobs and Skills Development Workshop organized by the International Labor Organization (ILO), the United Nations…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 4 — The government has given unions representing medical professionals until 9.30am on Monday to sign a return-to-work formula agreement as ordered by court and whip their members to resume work. Head of Public Service Felix Koskei issued the ultimatum on Friday after the KMPDU-…
- Kindiki has mandated National Government Administration Officers (NGAO), supervised by respective County Security Committees(CSC), to establish more temporary shelter points to accommodate the rising number of affected persons.
- The weather agency, in an update on Saturday, disclosed that the phenomenon’s effect is already being felt on the Kenyan coast with strong winds exceeding 40 knots (20.6 m/s) and large waves surpassing two meters.
- Chief Justice Martha Koome, Chairperson of the JSC, said the panel arrived at the list following interviews conducted between April 3 and May 3 this year.
- Munga'ro vowed to have the containers towed out of the Malindi Sub-County Hospital, saying he will have them dumped at the Kenyatta National Hospital if government fails to act by Monday.
- The envoys appointed include former Turkana County Assembly Speaker Erastus Lokaale. He will serve as Kenya's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
- NCA Executive Director Maurice Akech said in a statement new construction works, especially new excavations and works near waterways, should be halted.
- The changes expected to be ratified at a party National Delegates Congress (NGC) will pave the way for the anticipated dissolution of sister parties in the ruling Kenya Kwanza Alliance with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi's Amani National Congress (ANC) said to be warming up to the idea.
- The accident killed 48 people and injured another 30, after a stretch of highway gave way around 2:10 am on Wednesday along the Chayang section of the Meizhou-Dabu Expressway.
- Xi said that on the new journey in the new era, China's youth of all ethnic groups act as "spearheads and vital forces" in various fields such as scientific and technological innovation, rural revitalization, green development, social services, and defense of the country, responding to the call of…
- The liftoff marked the beginning of the country's second lunar sample-return expedition after the successful Chang'e 5 mission in the winter of 2020.
- Machogu issued the guidance after President William Ruto ordered the postponement of school reopening indefinitely in light of prevailing rains and floods.
- During the marking of the 20th anniversary for the NG-CDF, the President questioned why MPs had delayed considering eight bills which intend to anchor the recommendations of the NADCO report in the Constitution.
- Governor Sakaja further reaffirmed that the money in question has been used for food subsidies to cushion 25,000 learners who are unable to afford the Sh5 required per child.
- In a joint Communique on Friday, the Ministers welcomed the commitments of Partner States to commence construction of Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba, Malaba-Kampala and Kampala- Bihanga-Kasese-Mpondwe leading into DRC.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 – The government has committed to start the construction of the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba and Malaba-Kampala Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line by December. In a joint communique following a meeting of regional Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers Friday, Kenya and Uganda have…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 – The government has postponed the countrywide reopening of schools until further notice due to the heavy rains that have caused devastation and deaths. In a press briefing Friday afternoon, President William Ruto directed the Education Ministry to ensure that schools remain…
- The CS urged parents to make sure their children get to school safely and on time due to weather circumstances that make it difficult for students to get to and from school.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 – President William Ruto has asked the newly appointed top command of the Kenya Defence Forces to uphold the institution’s integrity and professionalism. The President said KDF has a rich history of unwavering dedication, commitment and discipline that have positioned Kenya in…
- Friday's inauguration followed an announcement on Thursday on the promotion of Lieutenant General Kahariri to the rank of General and his subsequent appointement as CDF.
- NAIROBI, Kenya May 3 – Media practitioners and stakeholders from various outlets are slated to mark the World Press Freedom Day under the auspice of the Media Council of Kenya. The United Nations General Assembly declared May 3 World Press Freedom Day. It is observed to raise awareness of the…
- In a statement on Friday, the Ministry of Interior said the government will prioritize the reconstruction of schools, water treatment systems, road repairs, and improvements to the accessibility of social and economic facilities in the regions.
- NAIROBI, Kenya May 3 – Marsabit County Representative Naomi Waqo has been elected as the chairperson of the Select Committee probing the proposed dismissal from office of Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi. The Commitee was formed on May 3, after 149 MPs supported a motion by Bumula MP…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3- The government has set 115 camps across 19 counties to accommodate those displaced by floods. According to the Interior Ministry the camps will serve 27,586 people so far affected by the deluge. In a statement, it indicated that rescue missions are ongoing in 12 counties that…
- Pakistan just received about $1.1 billion in final tranche from the IMF as part of a total loan of about $3 billion agreed to last year under an economic stabilization program.
- As China's first low-orbit precipitation measurement satellite, FY-3G can monitor hazardous weather and provide three-dimensional precipitation information.