- NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 30 – Unionizable medics under the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) are set to convene a Special Delegates Conference to deliberate on a nationwide strike in December. The proposed strike stems from the government’s failure to address their long…
- MOSCOW, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) — Russia has ordered journalists of the German media ARD to leave the country in response to German authorities’ closure of Russian broadcaster Channel One’s office, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. “In response to the unfriendly…
- Mwihia's transformative initiatives in the agricultural sector have positioned him as a key figure in driving sustainable development and improving livelihoods across the country.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 29 – The government has clarified that Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is not involved in Kenya’s Taifa Care health program under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). This follows President William Ruto’s cancellation of Adani-linked deals, including the Jomo Kenyatta…
- The government, in collaboration with other agencies, has identified 2,257 alcohol-selling outlets operating within 300 meters of learning institutions, he noted.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 29 – The Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital (KUTRH) Board has suspended Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Dagane over allegations of irregularly awarding a Sh287 million insurance tender. In a letter dated November 28, Board Chair Olive Mugenda appointed Isaac Kamau…
- By Chris Diaz The world’s youth population is large and growing by the day. It is estimated by the United Nations that there are over 1.2 billion people aged between 15-24 years, accounting for between 16% to 18% of the global population. While in most areas of the world, the youth population is…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 29 – The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has summoned Kiambu Senator Karungo Thang’wa over Thursday’s Limuru funeral mayhem where former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he was targeted. In a statement the Kiambu Senator said that the DCI summoned him to appear…
- Macron, remembering his former years as an intern at the French Embassy in Nigeria, hailed ties between the two nations in a post written with the characteristic warmth and informality of Pidgin.
- KISUMU, Kenya, Nov 29 – River Nyando in Kisumu County has once again burst its banks following heavy rainfall being witnessed in the region for the past one week. Water is flowing in the market, as traders are counting losses. Motorists are carefully approaching the ever-busy bridge along the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 29 – The State Department for Lands and Physical Planning has emerged the winner as the State Department with the highest number of transactions on the eCitizen platform for the last one year since President William Ruto ordered all payments for Government be transacted on the…
- ELDORET, Kenya, Nov 28 – Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu says any success in regard to climate justice can only be through a whole-justice system/whole-of-society approach. In remarks delivered on her behalf by Supreme Court Judge Smokin Wanjala at the close of the Environment and Land Court…
- EMBU, Kenya, Nov 29 – As the world observes 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has convened a male engagement forum in Embu County.The three-day forum that commenced on Thursday is meant to bring to attention cases of men…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 29 – The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) has launched a leadership program to tackle public financial management (PFM) bringing together senior officials from the National Treasury, Kenya Revenue Authority, the Office of the Auditor General. The Leadership Excellence…
- Gachagua, whose press team had sent media invited to the funeral, further claimed that the withdrawal of his security was intentional and left him vulnerable.
- Basic Education Principal Secretary announced in a cicular that all schools will reopen for the first term on January 6, 2025, and close on April 4, after 13 weeks of studies.
- The National Assembly's Public Investments Committee on Transport and Infrastructure, chaired by Pokot South MP David Pkosing, is investigating the alleged overpayment of Sh687 million to Cementers Construction Company for works on roads and bridges initially budgeted at Sh892 million.
- Chief Executive Officer Marjan Hussein Marjan has revealed that the commission has sought an advisory from the Supreme Court to determine whether the delimitation exercise can proceed in the absence of commissioners and if the constitutional timelines for the review can be extended.
- Cleared by the courts in a case of embezzlement of public funds in the DRC, the former Minister of Finance Nicolas Kazadi strikes back, denouncing a corrupt ruling class while sparing his boss, President Félix Tshisekedi. The former Minister of Finance has decided to publicly address his concerns.…
- Lady Justice Nyakundi, the Chief Guest's Representative, addressed the systemic barriers faced by people with disabilities (PWDs) in accessing justice.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 28 – President William Ruto has appealed to African nations to explore opportunities for joint initiatives that advance the continent’s special economic zones. The President said these zones will play a key role as catalysts for Africa’s economic renaissance, helping the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 28 – President William Ruto has appealed to African nations to explore opportunities for joint initiatives that advance the continent’s special economic zones. The President said these zones will play a key role as catalysts for Africa’s economic renaissance, helping the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 28 – President William Ruto has ordered E-Citizen Director General Isaac Ochieng to submit a list of government agencies not using the platform over the past three months. Speaking Thursday during the first anniversary of the e-Citizen Directorate, President Ruto said some…
- The arrest took place in Naivasha, where Mwasaru was attending a training session. He was subsequently escorted to the EACC Integrity Centre Offices in Nairobi.
- The arrest took place in Naivasha, where Mwasaru was attending a training session. He was subsequently escorted to the EACC Integrity Centre Offices in Nairobi.
- NECC Chairperson Emily Awita said appellants must pay a fee of Sh3,000 within 24 hours of the results being declared and lodge their appeals through the NECC's online platform.
- Sweden is poised to become the world’s first “smoke-free” country later this year. This achievement is attributed to its decision to adopt harm-reduction policies in tobacco. As a result, Sweden’s smokers have transitioned from traditional tobacco products to less hazardous nicotine alternatives.
- Kenya has committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 32% by 2030, guided by updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and regional action plans.
- Ruto noted the new program marks the beginning of increased government investment in the livestock sub-sector, aiming to unlock its full potential and enhance its contribution to the economy.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 28 – The government has released Sh2 billion for the fertilizer subsidy program. The development followed complaints by farmers over high cost of fertilizer after the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) announced Sh. 3,400 per 50 kilo bag due to delayed government subsidy.This,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 28 – Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Kenya have significantly contributed to the country’s economic growth, creating over 7,000 direct jobs, including 3,000 jobs in the past 12 months alone. The zones have also contributed approximately Sh91 billion to Kenya’s Gross Domestic…
- Several of Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees and picks for his White House team have been targeted by bomb threats. The FBI said it was aware of “numerous bomb threats” as well as “swatting incidents”, in which hoax calls are made to attract a police response to the target’s home. Threats were made…
- Sheinbaum responded quickly that she had reiterated Mexico's position was not to close borders, but to address migration while respecting human rights.
- Aladwa stated that his delegates’ success in securing most of the grassroots seats during elections held on Wednesday gives him confidence in clinching the seat.
- This promising projection underscores the continent's rapid digital transformation and the opportunities that come with it. However, as demand grows, so does the need for a skilled workforce to sustain and optimise this growth.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 27 – The government is using technology and innovation to create jobs and tackle the unemployment challenge in the country, President William Ruto has said. The President said Kenya is scaling up investments in innovation to not only position Kenya as a global innovation hub,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 27 – Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua has announced that 5,931 Kenyans have secured job opportunities abroad since the launch of the government’s national recruitment exercise just ten days ago. The initiative aims to link skilled Kenyans with…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 27 – The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has directed all intern doctors not to report to work with immediate effect after a medic based in Thika committed suicide. According to the union’s Secretary General Davji Atellah, the working conditions have been…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 27 – The National Assembly has denied widely circulated reports that lawmakers have been pocketing allowances meant for their drivers and bodyguards. In a statement, National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge termed the accusations as false, inaccurate and sensational saying there…
