- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – President William Ruto has urged the Kenyan youth to positively use the digital space to create opportunities for themselves and fashion solutions to the problems of their age. The President called on content creators to take advantage of the government’s efforts to have…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has warned vehicle dealers and showroom operators of license revocation should they fail to document all vehicles in the yards. Director General George Njao in a notice Friday announced that dealers must comply by Monday,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7– Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Kenya’s political framework, citing concerns over the current leadership’s embrace of totalitarianism and the lack of an effective opposition. Speaking during the Kenya Human Rights Commission’s (…
- KISUMU, Kenya, Dec 7 – Civil society organizations (CSOs) advocating for TB, HIV and malaria patients across the country are demanding the inclusion of HIV under chronic diseases in the new health care scheme. Patrick Asero, chairperson international community of women living with HIV, Kenyan…
- Election day has arrived in Ghana, where a debt crisis and high living costs mean the economy is uppermost in the minds of many voters. The West African nation is guaranteed a new president as Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after reaching the official limit of two terms in office. But he could be…
- While Raila's previous national debates in Kenya during his presidential campaigns in 2013 and 2017 were not seen as convincing, according to opinion surveys at the time, he and his team are confident that the AU debate will be different.
They expect a more energized Raila to take the stage.
- The electoral communion remained a shell of itself following the resignation of most of the four commissioners in the heat of the contested 2022 elections and the expiry of terms of three others.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – President William Samoei Ruto has assented to the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2024. This divides the equitable share of revenue of Sh387.4 Billion among the 47 counties in accordance with the revenue-sharing formula in force under Article 217 of the Constitution. The…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – President William Ruto has urged public universities to allow students utilizing the new funding model to sit for their end of year examinations as they await full disbursement of funds. Speaking at the Scott Christian University graduation ceremony Machakos Ruto on Friday…
- Sakaja stated that city hall is looking to add value to these spaces by introducing amenities such as food stalls, bouncing castles, recreation facilities, and boat riding.
- As part of a campaign targeting 10.9 million LLINs funded by the Global Fund, KEMSA undertook reverse logistics to address shifting demand and ensure equitable coverage.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has refuted claims made in the Controller of Budget’s (COB) report, which stated that the county spent no funds on development. In a statement, the Governor clarified that the Nairobi County Government had, in fact, spent nearly Sh900 million…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – There was drama in Maua Town, Meru County when four suspects were arrested as they blindly sold rifles to undercover police officers in Maua Town, Meru County. Police said two AK47 rifles with two bullets were recovered from them in the Thursday afternoon operation. A team…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – All is set for this year’s National Police Service and Kenya Prison’s national memorial service. The event will be staged at the National Police College Embakasi ‘A’ Campus in Nairobi on December 6, 2024. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi who is the acting interior…
- Worshippers have been forced to flee an Australian synagogue after it was set on fire in what the prime minister has condemned as an “act of hate”. Firefighters were called to Melbourne’s Adass Israel synagogue just after 04:00 local time on Friday (17:00 GMT Thursday), finding the building fully…
- A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of northern California, according to the US Geological Survey. A tsunami warning was initially issued along the coasts of both northern California and southern Oregon – an area that includes about 4.7 million people – but was later…
- KISUMU, Kenya, Dec 6 – Chiefs and their assistants in Kisumu County have been directed to conduct foot patrols alongside police officers as the government puts in measures to secure the country this festive season. The County Commissioner Benson Leparmorijo says plans are complete for heightened…
- South Korea’s main parties are holding emergency meetings amid reports MPs could bring forward a vote to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over Tuesday night’s short-lived martial law declaration. The main opposition Democratic Party says the vote, currently scheduled for Saturday, could take place…
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has told the BBC it is not his “plan” to have any more tax rises before the next election – but says he could not rule them out in the event of “unforeseen” circumstances. The prime minister was speaking to BBC Breakfast shortly after setting out six pledges,…
- French President Emmanuel Macron said he will name a new prime minister “in the coming days”, after Michel Barnier resigned following a no-confidence vote in parliament. In a 10-minute address to the nation on Thursday, he rejected opposition pressure to stand down, vowing to stay in his post “…
- Outgoing US President Joe Biden is considering pre-emptive pardons for prominent critics of his successor Donald Trump, multiple people familiar with the discussions have told CBS, the BBC’s US partner. That is in a bid to shield them from potential retribution after Trump – who has vowed to take…
- A fan of English football club Arsenal, who was celebrating the team’s victory over Manchester United, has allegedly been shot dead by a security guard in Uganda. Another fan was injured as the guard opened fire on a large crowd of jubilant supporters at a restaurant in Lukaya town in central…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 5-Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has affirmed that the government will be vindicated in the roll out of Taifa Care to ensure Universal Health Coverage despite the glaring challenges. During the 93rd graduation ceremony for the Kenya Medical Training College held at Kasarani,…
- President Ruto dismissed the allegations, stating that the leasing of medical equipment under the Social Health Authority (SHA) is voluntary and conducted within procurement laws.
- Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra detects the genetic material of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes TB, in sputum samples and provides accurate results within hours.
- Ruto conveyed Hassan's appointment and members of IPOA as well as the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), and the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) in a series of gazette notices on Thursday following parliamentary approval.
- The union accussed the SHA board of deliberately excluding clinical officers and their facilities from contracting and pre-authorization procedures under the scheme.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 – President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to stop playing petty politics that hinder developmental projects that benefit them and create employment opportunities for the youth. Speaking during the opening of the Kilifi county international investment conference in Vipingo,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 – Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome Thursday witnessed a performance signing ceremony where the PSs for Lands and Physical Planning, and Public Works, renewed their commitment to deliver. At the ceremony at Ardhi House, PS Generali Nixon Korir and PS Joel Arumonyang signed…
- French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on Thursday night, a day after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote. Names for a new prime minister were swirling before Barnier even tendered his resignation on Thursday morning, including Defence Minister…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 5 – The government has promised to settle squatters residing in Mombasa, Kwale, and Kilifi counties across the coastal region starting 2025 in order to address the challenges of absentee landlords. Speaking during the official opening of the Kilifi county international investment…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 – Kenya is ushering in a new era of crime prevention with an ambitious security strategy aimed at fostering grassroots intelligence and empowering communities. Under the leadership of the Interior Principal Secretary, Raymond Omollo, the government is placing renewed emphasis…
- The mediation talks brought together officials from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, an East African bloc, as well as envoys from the European Union, United Nations, and co-mediators from Sant'Egidio in Italy.
- The city has also experienced intermittent communication disruptions, with partial outages of cellular networks and internet services leading to loss of contact between Aleppo residents and relatives in other provinces.
- The climate emergencies included floods in Burundi, Libya and Nepal, hurricanes in Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and a cyclone and drought in Madagascar.
- Today, Kenya’s modern-day version of “boma yangu” manifests in the Affordable Housing Initiative, a critical national agenda aimed at addressing the housing deficit and dignifying the lives of all Kenyans.
- KISUMU, Kenya, Dec 5 – The government in partnership with its development partners has developed a sugarcane detailed production manual with an aim of boosting cane productivity in the country. The partnership brought together the Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) and the German Development Agency (GIZ)…
- Governor Nassir's remarks join a growing chorus of opposition leaders increasingly coming to the defense of President William Ruto and his administration.
- He extended his congratulations to the president-elect, who garnered more than 57 per cent of the vote, surpassing her closest rival, Panduleni Itula, who secured 26 per cent.
- The honorary degree recognizes Manyara's tireless efforts in championing youth empowerment, his dedication to education, and his commitment to fostering leadership across Kenya and beyond.
