- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 24 – Roads have turned into rivers in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, as a top official said flooding had “escalated to extreme levels”. Heavy rain has pounded Kenya in recent days, causing widespread devastation. The UN says that at least 32 people have lost their lives and more…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 24 – Four bodies of suspected flood victims have been recovered from Mathare River following heavy rains witnessed in Nairobi on Tuesday night. Speaking after meeting with leaders from Mathare and Ruaraka, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja the search and recovery teams are trying…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 24 – The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has appealed for public information on the prime suspect in the murder of university student Rita Waeni. Waeni’s mutilated body was discovered in January this year at a, Airbnb in Ruaka without her head which was found days…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 24 – The Kenya Railways company has suspended commuter train services in the city following heavy rains that has led of flooding in various parts of the country. The corporation noted that the floods affected the railway lines, making it difficult for trains to operate. The…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 24 – The hiring and remuneration of deputy solicitor-generals and State counsel will now be done by newly formed Advisory Board in Attorney General’s office instead of the Public Service Commission (PSC). This follows the signing of the Statute Law Amendment Bill, 2024, amending…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 24 – President William Ruto has signed into law the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2024, that amends various provisions of 16 Acts of Parliament. To strengthen human resource operations in the Attorney-General’s office, the Office of the Attorney-General Act has…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 24 – The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned of traffic disruptions on various roads across the country, following the flooding situation that has been caused by yesterday’s heavy downpour. In a statement, the agency has pointed out that some parts of the Thika…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 24 – Negotiations between the government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of Kenyans seeking healthcare in public hospitals. The strike, organised by the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), is entering its second…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 24 – The National Cereal and Produce Board (NCPB) has began compensating farmers who received substandard fertilizer under the government subsidy program. In a statement, the board’s managing director Titus Maiyo stated that the compensation is in line with a recent directive …
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 24 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has convened a multi-agency emergency response team to deliberate on the country’s response amid the flooding situation that has been caused by Tuesday’s heavy downpour. Kenya Red Cross has been reporting that residents in various parts of…
- A five-year-old boy who had been marooned by floods was on Tuesday rescued by a police helicopter in Yatta, about 120km (75 miles) from Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. The boy “had been left behind by his father when the water level started rising,” police said. The International Centre for Humanitarian…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 24 – Utamaduni day normally marked on October 10 has been renamed Mazingira day. This is after President William Ruto signed the Statute Law Amendment Bill 2024 into law. During this day, Kenyans will be expected to take part in various conservation efforts. ”The Mazingira Day…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 24 – Eight counties are set to experience power interruption Wednesday following maintenance works by the Kenya Power Company. In a statement, Kenya Power, stated that parts of Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, Busia, Kissi, Migori, Homabay, Nyeri, and Kiambu Counties are set to experience…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 24 – Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives have raided the home of former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani. This comes even as the anti-graft agency is conducting a probe over alleged corruption scandal. His houses in Marsabit and Nairobi counties were…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 24 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed the Government’s readiness to closely work with the Catholic Church in the ongoing war against illicit brews, drugs and substance abuse. The Deputy President said the Church is critical in ensuring the success in the battle he…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 23 – World Vision Kenya has embarked on a campaign aimed at combating child hunger and malnutrition in Kenya. Dubbed ‘ENOUGH’, the initiative launched by First Lady Rachel Ruto seeks to address the alarming prevalence of food insecurity, ensuring every child has access to…
- Waiguru explained that with increased provision of taxes which include the housing levy and Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) the push to revise the equitable share upwards is key.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 23 – The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) says 11,206 households have been displaced during the heavy rains that started last month. In a statement on its X account, the society further indicated that 23 counties have also been adversely affected. It also pointed out that 188…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 23 – Huduma Center has disclosed that over 138,000 national Identification Cards remain uncollected in its outlets spread across the country. The agency in a post shared on its X account further revealed that 54,000 birth certificates, as well as 45,000 smart Driving Licenses,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 23 -The Ministry of Health and the Council of Governors have threatened to take necessary action if health workers unions led by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union do not call off their national strike which is at the 41st day. Speaking after the medics failed to…
- A recent report has stressed the huge potential of chemical recycling in dealing with plastic pollution, saying the output from the oil-producing recycling approach may potentially equal to two times of that from China’s largest oil production base by 2035. Complied by the Academy of Macroeconomic…
- BEIJING — China has made remarkable progress in vaccination since the national immunization program (NIP) was launched in 1978, experts said ahead of the World Immunization Week which falls on the last week of April. Currently, the inoculation rate of government-endorsed free vaccines among school-…
- A new draft law being reviewed by Chinese lawmakers has required the improvement of energy development and utilization, with support to promote non-fossil and low-carbon energy. The 69-article draft energy law was submitted on Tuesday to the ongoing session of the Standing Committee of National…
- KISUMU, Kenya, Apr 23 – Kisumu County is set to showcase the revered Omieri snake as it holds the grand finale of fish fiesta 2024. According to the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) in charge of Trade, Tourism, Industry and Marketing, Farida Salim, the snake, which is preserved at the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 23 – The Communications Authority of Kenya says it will take action against any Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Saccos and Postal offices operating illegal courier services. According to the Authority’s Director General David Mugonyi, e-commerce players conducting these services…
- NAIROBI Kenya, Apr 23- Several people have been trapped in a five-storey building that has collapsed in Gesima, Nyamira County. Red Cross reported on Tuesday reports search and rescue efforts are underway. “Several people are feared trapped in a five-storey building collapse reported at Gesima in…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 23 – Seven bodies have been retrieved from Lake Baringo after a boat capsized on Sunday. County Commissioner Stephen Kutwa says 16 people were rescued. An article on the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation’s website says that at the time of the accident the ill-fated vessel was…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 23-President William Ruto is set to embark on a state visit to Zimbabwe this week. The State Department for Foreign Affairs has disclosed that President Ruto will be the chief guest during at the Zimbabwe International Trade fair in Bulawayo on Friday, April 26. The revelation…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 23 – President William Ruto has announced the introduction of a special nighttime electricity tariff for manufacturers from next month, cutting cost by 50 per cent and removing the need for full daytime cap. Speaking Tuesday during the Commissioning of Nexgen Packaging Kenya EPZ…
- MACHAKOS, Kenya, Apr 23 – President William Ruto has said Kenya remains a competitive investment destination of choice. He urged investors to take advantage of the lucrative investment opportunities available in the country. Speaking on Tuesday when he officially opened the Nexgen Packaging Kenya…
- NAIROBI Kenya, Apr 23 – A Chief Inspector of police and Police Constable have been arrested in Laikipia in connection with the recovery of 2,658 bullets. The officers drawn from the Anti-Stock Theft Unit Sondu Camp are suspected to be part of syndicate that is allegedly involved with selling…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 23- The Senate has initiated debate on a Bill that seeks to raise the bar on the removal of Governors and their executives by County Assemblies. The County Governments (Amendment) Bill seeks to raise the threshold for the impeachment of Governors in the county Assemblies. The…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 23 – Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson Issack Hassan is among forty one candidates short listed for Court of Appeal Judges. According to the Judicial Service Commission, (JSC), Justice Grace Nzioka who recently delivered a death sentence…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 23 – The memorial service for the late General Francis Ogolla that set for Friday has been postponed indefinitely the Kenya Defence Forces has announced. In a statement, KDF indicated that a new date will be announced later due to the “overwhelming support and state burial” of…
- Apr 23 – Pakistan has deported over 800 Afghan refugees through the Torkham and Spin Boldak crossings. Officials confirmed that a total of 837 refugees were sent back to Afghanistan within the past 48 hours. The Taliban-led Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation stated that 90 families, totaling 468…
- The onset of El Niño has brought scorching temperatures, decimating crops and causing vital water sources to dry up. Millions of people in Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Zambia now face the threat of starvation.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 22 – The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has imposed a ban on the production, distribution, and use of organic plastic carrier bags and flat bags, including those used for garbage and bin liners, for both commercial and household purposes. In a statement…
- The strike, now in its fifth week, has paralyzed healthcare services nationwide, leaving many patients without access to medical care even as the government insists there is no money for the doctors.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 22 – Alice Kande has been confirmed as the new Kenya National Qualification Authority(KNQA) Director General to replace Juma Mukhwana who is currently serving as the Industry Principal Secretary.In a statement, the authority’s chairman Stanley Kiptis stated that Kande will serve…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 22 – The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) says it will institute a class action lawsuit against the government within two weeks if it fails to compensate farmers affected by the fake fertiliser scandal. A class-action lawsuit is a civil lawsuit brought on behalf of a group of people…
- New data released before the Senate Committee on National Cohesion and Integrity also showed that Kenya Power has failed to comply with the two gender rule in recruiting employees.
- Ling Chengxing, former head of China’s State Tobacco Monopoly Administration also known as China Tobacco, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China and removed from his office, as announced by the country’s top anti-graft watchdogs on Monday. A statement from the Communist Party of China…
- A recent report has stressed the huge potential of chemical recycling in dealing with plastic pollution, saying the output from the oil-producing recycling approach may potentially equal to two times of that from China’s largest oil production base by 2035. Complied by the Academy of Macroeconomic…
- A popular weight loss medication approved for the treatment of diabetes was added to China’s national drug reimbursement list in 2022, but coverage will be limited to diabetes patients, the National Healthcare Security Administration said last week. The administration warned against taking the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 22 – The Private Security Regulatory Authority(PSRA) boss Fazul Mohamed has appointed a team to audit the Central Organization of Trade Union (COTU) security guards remittances for the past three years.In a letter, directed to all the managing directors of private security…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 22 – African countries should work together to formulate and implement a harmonised model for digital transformation, President William Ruto has said. This model, the President said, should be governed by a Network of ICT Authorities and overseen by the integration of the…