- NAIROBI,Kenya,Nov 6—Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has condoled with the family of a deceased police officer who was attached to the Harambee House Annex office. The deceased officer passed on at 42 after suffering an illness. The deceased,Jane Kagwiria, had been assigned security duties at the…
- Trump’s win marks a historic political comeback as he returns to the White House after a four-year absence, making him the first president in over 130 years to serve non-consecutive terms.
- University Fund Chief Executive Officer George Monari dismissed assertions on free education for varsity students saying its not economically viable at the moment.
- The report, launched on Wednesday, states that for FY 2023/24, the NCAJ required a total budget of Sh512 million to support its programs against an allocation of Sh118.8 million, leaving a funding gap of Sh393.2 million.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has urged Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to draw lessons from the United States on the efficient management of elections, citing the recent swift and transparent results of the American presidential polls.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – Taxpayers might continue losing billions to ghost students due to the lack of a legal framework compelling universities to share data on continuing students with relevant funding agencies. Revelations show that Kenya University and Colleges Central Placement Board (KUCCPS),…
- Gachagua, who was hastily impeached after a fallout with President William Ruto, hinted at a potential political comeback, signaling that his career may be far from over.
- The victory marks the first time in over 130 years that a former president has returned to the White House for a nonconsecutive second term.
Trump, who comfortably defeated Democrat Kamala Harris, celebrated his triumph in West Palm Beach on Wednesday morning.
- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa highlighted the need for strong leadership, remarking that “the world needs more leaders who speak for the people.”
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – The Ministry of Health has ordered a probe into Omnicare Medical Limited, alias “Body By Design,” and other similar medical facilities, following the death of a patient, Lucy Wambui, during a plastic surgery procedure. Principal Secretary for Public Health, Mary Muthoni,…
- Nigeria’s army chief General Taoreed Lagbaja has died after a “period of illness” aged 56, President Bola Tinubu has announced. He died on Tuesday night in Lagos. The exact details of his illness were not shared. In a statement shared on X by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu…
- South Africa has closed one of its busiest border crossings with Mozambique following violent post-electoral protests in the neighbouring country. The protests have led to deadly clashes in several cities following last month’s disputed presidential election, won by Mozambique’s ruling Frelimo…
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hungary’s Victor Orban have been among the first world leaders to congratulate Donald Trump – the projected winner of the US presidential election. The election of a new president isn’t a big deal for the US only – a new leader a new leader in the White…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – President William Ruto is set to jet off to Juba today for an official visit to consolidate the South Sudanese political transition through the Tumaini Peace Consensus. According to State House spokesman Mohamed Hussein, President Ruto and Kiir’s discussions will also…
- Donald Trump has won Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia and taken a lead over Kamala Harris in most of the other four battleground states that will decide the winner of the US presidential election, the BBC’s US partner CBS projects. CBS says Wisconsin is leaning towards Trump and he is ahead…
- Republicans are projected to have won the majority in the US Senate, after flipping Senate seats in West Virginia and Ohio. Jim Justice, West Virginia’s current governor, is projected to win the seat vacated by the former Democrat Joe Manchin, while Bernie Moreno in Ohio unseated Democratic…
- United States President-Elect Donald Trump says he is proud to lead the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement, again, as the 47th president after winning swing state votes dimming Kamala Harris hopes. While making his victory speech, Trump stated that it will be the “golden age” of America. “…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 6 – High Ranking police officers will be held criminally responsible for serious offenses committed by their juniors if Members of Parliament heed the call to amend the National Police Service (NPS) Act. The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) called for the…
- The idea of digital detoxing is gaining popularity. This practice involves intentionally unplugging from digital technologies in the pursuit of balance and digital well-being.
- Nov 4 – Civil servants caught having sex in their offices will face “severe measures”, the vice-president of Equatorial Guinea has warned after hundreds of allegedly pornographic videos were leaked to the public. The videos reportedly involve high-ranking civil servant Baltasar Ebang Engonga having…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 – Universities must uphold the highest standards of academic excellence as they are the engine of Kenya’s human capital development, President William Ruto has said. The President said the institutions should also incorporate ethical and moral development to make education a…
- Nairobi Kenya, Nov 5 – The government is set to launch safe space campaigns geared towards addressing the gender disparity and increasing femicide cases including Gender-Based Violence (GBV). President Ruto’s advisor on women’s rights Harriette Chiggai, says the government in collaboration with…
- Zimbabwe’s government has banned “with immediate effect” police officers from using mobile phones while working. The ban is contained in a memo, ordering police officers to abandon their private communication gadgets while on duty. All officers are required to surrender their mobile phones to their…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 – Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohamed Amin is leading the Kenyan delegation at the 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly, held in Glasgow, Scotland. The assembly, which began on November 4, will run through November 7. On Tuesday, Amin conducted bilateral meetings with…
- KISUMU, Kenya, Nov 5 – Homa Bay County Commissioner Moses Lilan has set a target of registering 1 million into the new Social Health Authority (SHA) in the next 10 days. Lilan says they have mapped out an elaborate plan to ensure all eligible for the registration are captured. He says the county…
- The assessment, conducted through the Kenya Health Professions Oversight Authority (KHPOA), aims to ensure that all facilities can provide adequate services and improve the overall quality of healthcare, leading to better health outcomes for citizens.
- NAIROBI Kenya, Nov 5 – Two suspects have been arrested for impersonating candidates in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations currently underway. According to Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) chairman David Njengere, the two were arrested in Kilifi and Nairobi. “…
- President Ruto said that NIRU will play a crucial role in bolstering Kenya’s security capabilities in the face of modern challenges such as terrorism and cyber threats.
- This incident has drawn widespread criticism in Canada and internationally. Canadian opposition leader Pierre Poilievre described the attack as “completely unacceptable,” while Member of Parliament Chandra Arya stated that “a red line has been crossed” by Khalistani extremists, highlighting a…
- He emphasized that both private and public companies can contribute to environmental conservation by committing to long-term sustainable initiatives.
- The company’s commitment to a sustainable future is showcased in its latest Sustainability Report, highlighting a range of initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact while enhancing community well-being.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 – The British High Commission Nairobi has announced USD $5.2 million fund (KSH 667 million) to support Micro, Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya, in another example of the UK being a long-term partner providing long-term investment solutions that deliver growth and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 5 – Light to moderate rainfall is expected over parts of the Nairobi metropolitan region, the Kenya Meteorological Department has stated. According to the weatherman, the light to moderate rainfall will be experienced on Tuesday and Wednesday accompanied by occasional heavy…
- Several clubs have been closed for violating noise regulations, only to reopen under unclear circumstances, raising questions about the consistency and transparency of the enforcement process.
- KISUMU, Kenya, Nov 5 – Eight teachers of a secondary school in Homa Bay are being held by the police over exam malpractice in the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). Homa Bay Sub County police commander Emmanuel Kiplangat confirmed that the teachers were from Pala Masogo…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 – Slain Wells Fargo Human Resource manager Willis Ayieko will be buried on Saturday at his Ong’iende village (Bob’s ranch) at Central Alego location in Siaya County. A funeral service, according to the family, has been scheduled for Thursday November 7 at All Saints’ Cathedral…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 -Kenya and China are working together in the implementation of development projects in the country to realise the two countries’ strategic partnership. The President said Kenya is eager to reap the benefits of the projects to enhance transformative development and alleviate…
- Swapo has comparative advantages but there is growing frustration among voters. Its dominance since independence has resulted in a form of democratic authoritarianism or authoritarian democracy. But voter support has still declined.
- Voters across 50 states are preparing to cast their ballots after a bitterly contested US election campaign, which will see Donald Trump or Kamala Harris become president. In the last few hours, both candidates have been giving their final pitches. “The momentum is on our side,” Harris told a crowd…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 – As a measure to mitigate rampant teenage pregnancies and early marriages, Teso South MP Mary Emase has issued stern warning to all chiefs in the subcounty not to allow disco-matanga’s at all cost as it has been termed as the leading contributor to teenage pregnancies in the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 – The Director of Criminal Investigations has been allowed to hold two suspects who are being probed for impersonating the Principal Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Raymond Omollo. The Suspects Denis Kipchumba and Pikei Winstone are said to have created a WhatsApp group…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 – Chief Justice Martha Koomehas called for building of strong and robust institutions that will serve as catalysts for national progress and development. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the inaugural Supreme Court Conference and Exhibition to mark the court’s 12 years…
