- During a bilateral meeting with German Vice Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck at his Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi, Kindiki emphasized the urgency of tackling climate change, describing it as “the most consequential threat that we face today.”
- Speaking during an interview on Wednesday, Sifuna criticized Joho for forgetting that, as a Cabinet Secretary, his statements carry significant weight and should reflect his new role rather than that of a politician.
- Principal Secretary for the State Department for Agriculture, Paul Ronoh, said such interventions provide a timely and efficient response to the crisis.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 3 – National Treasury has committed to disburse Sh5 Billion for the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) by Thursday this week before lawmakers commence their two-month-long recess. In a letter to the National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, Treasury…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 3 – Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) deputy Chief Executive Officer Abdi Ahmed Mohamud might be the commission’s next Chief Exectutive Officer after the National Assembly’s Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) approved his nomination. National Assembly Justice…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 4 – A Senate watchdog committee has raised alarm over the extravagance of the Council of Governors (COG) for signing a deal worth billion signed by counties to lease medical equipment to be used in implementation of Social Health Authority (SHA). The Senate Committee chaired by…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 4 – Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa was Tuesday hard pressed to explain the confusion in transition from the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) as Members of Parliament sought answers on the implementation of the…
- Kindiki stressed that the focus should be on collegial engagement rather than autonomy, promoting a unified government approach. He applauded the ODPP for launching its strategic plan and reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting its transformative initiatives.
- The allocation comes after protracted negotiations between the National Assembly and the Senate, which settled on Sh387 billion following the rejection of an earlier proposal of KSh400 billion. A subsequent review had adjusted the figure to Sh380 billion before the final agreement.
- The former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) deputy party leader, who once branded President William Ruto as "Kenya's most corrupt leader," has now taken on the role of his staunch defender.
- The former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) deputy party leader, who once branded President William Ruto as "Kenya's most corrupt leader," has now taken on the role of his staunch defender.
- President William Ruto confirmed the revocation of Professor Olive Mugenda’s appointment as non-executive chairperson, effective immediately. Health Cabinet Secretary, Debrah Mulongo, also revoked the appointments of board members Kavinya Mwendwa and Gladys Ogallo.
- The distribution was facilitated by the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) with funding from the Global Fund, supported by a tamper-proof digital system integrated with KEMSA’s Warehouse Management System (WMS).
- This initiative is part of the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), targeting counties with significant malaria prevalence in the coast, Western Kenya, Rift Valley as well as Nyanza.
- This initiative is part of the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), targeting counties with significant malaria prevalence in the coast, Western Kenya, Rift Valley as well as Nyanza.
- Lawmakers recalled the contested removal of Prof. Stephen Kiama as Vice-Chancellor and findings from a recent investigation by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) among worrying developments.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 – President William Ruto has commended the Kenya Wildlife Service for embracing the digitisation of services and increasing its revenues substantially. The President said the institution is now able to cover up to 87 percent of its budget. He noted that this has enhanced…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 – President William Ruto on Tuesday presided over the passing-out parade of over 1200 Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers at the Law Enforcement Academy in Manyani, Taita Taveta County. The rangers who have undergone a training of paramilitary for a period of six months and…
- The IEBC is currently facing a constitutional crisis due to the absence of commissioners and the lapse of deadlines for reviewing constituency and ward boundaries, which were due by March 2024.
- Kindiki credited much of the progress to China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which has facilitated transformative infrastructural projects in Kenya.
- Many businesses, ranging from small-scale traders to major contractors, have been crippled by delayed payments from government ministries, departments, and county governments.
- KISUMU, Kenya, Dec 3 – The Ministry of Internal Security and National Administration is conducting an assessment on areas affected by floods in western Kenya region, where hundreds of families remain displaced. Its Principal Secretary, Dr. Raymond Omollo, today toured flood-affected regions in…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 – The East African University marks its seventh historic graduation with a record-breaking class of 2024, a testament to its academic excellence. The Ceremony will be held on Thursday at the institution’s main campus in Kitengela, Kajiado County, and hundreds of graduates will…
- In one recent incident involving a Pumwani-based resident, the victim could have lost his two parcels of land had a keen developer not sought the services of a thorough city advocate.
- Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo stated that the country’s fiscal position is untenable, making it impractical to finance key infrastructure projects.
- Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan has lost her appeal against her death sentence for masterminding the world’s biggest bank fraud. The 68-year-old is now in a race for her life because the law in Vietnam states that if she can pay back 75% of what she took, her sentence will be commuted to…
- Education PS Belio Kipsang said a compliance assessment conducted in September and October revealed that some institutions grossly contravened the provisions of the Safety Standards Manual for Schools in Kenya (2008).
- The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) made the assessemnt in a report published on Monday which also reveal that five counties reported rates above 20 per cent.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 2 – Staff at the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) on Monday held demonstrations over alleged cancellation of health cover and poor working conditions. The medical personnel, non-staff and other employees also demanded the reinstatement of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – The national and county governments have reached an agreement to pay the debt owed to the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority, President William Ruto has said. The President said counties have committed to pay Sh2 billion, while the National Government will contribute Sh1.5…
- Five counties had mother-to-child transmission rates higher than 20 per cent: Wajir (33.5 per cent), Mandera (26.9 per cent), Samburu (26.8 per cent), West Pokot (21.2 per cent), and Isiolo (20.9per cent).
- The report, released on Monday, states that the highest burden of new HIV infections is among women, with 8,937 cases reported. Additionally, 3,743 children were also infected during the same period.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2– The government is set to unveil a comprehensive security strategy aimed at curbing criminal activities and safeguarding peace ahead of the festive season. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Interior, enlists faith-based organizations (FBOs), village elders, Nyumba…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – The high court has stopped the prosecution of the Savannah cement Chairman Benson Ndeta. Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued the order Friday after his lawyers led by Cecil Miller filed a constitutional application seeking to halt the criminal proceedings against his client. The…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – Access to education for the girlchild has been termed as an easier way to achieve gender equality while transforming individuals and communities. Stakeholders pushing for women empowerment have particularly said that women in leadership have a fundamental role to help…
- President Joe Biden has granted his son Hunter an unconditional pardon following federal tax and gun convictions, marking a reversal as he prepares to leave office. Hunter Biden faced the prospect of years in federal prison over a raft of charges relating to gun possession and tax fraud. The…
- There are tens of millions of sex workers worldwide. Sex work was decriminalised in Belgium in 2022 and is legal in several countries including Germany, Greece, the Netherlands and Turkey. But establishing employment rights and contracts is a global first.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 1 – Veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga on Sunday openly taunted former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of making poor political decisions that led to his removal from government after just two years in office. Speaking during the homecoming visit of ODM…
- Despite Ruto's appeal, some church leaders have voiced concerns about the government’s leadership, particularly regarding tax policies, which they claim are exacerbating economic hardships for the people.
- A delegation led by General Charles Kahariri, Chief of Staff of the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF), met with Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF), on November 26, 2024. The discussions centered on enhancing military cooperation and building on the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 1 – The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPPDU) will formally issue strike notices to both the national government and the 47 county governments on December 2, in protest of the government’s failure to address their grievances related to…
- The court, based in Arusha, determined that Sonko’s impeachment proceedings and the subsequent lifetime ban from holding public office violated his right to a fair trial, a principle enshrined in Article 25 of the Kenyan Constitution.
- Data from the AU's specialized healthcare agency show that infectious diseases continue to have a disproportionate impact in Africa, with the continent accounting for 94 percent of global malaria cases and 95 percent of malaria-related deaths. Additionally, the continent bears 40 percent of the…
