- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 – Senior Economic Advisor to the President Moses Kuria has called on all leaders in the country to unite for the sake of development.He called on leaders to put their personal and political differences aside and assist the government achieve its development agenda. His…
- African governments must lobby strongly at COP29 for artificial intelligence to be used to enhance food systems in a way that benefits the most impoverished people on the continent.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 — Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has revealed that the government has enrolled nearly 9,000 healthcare facilities across the country under the Social Health Assurance (SHA) initiative. These include 4,760 public and government facilities, 2,498 private institutions, 1,…
- International human rights law must be developed to impose duties directly on multinational corporations to alleviate poverty in the developing countries where they operate.
- Nov 4 – The King and Queen of Spain have been pelted with mud and other objects by angry protesters during a visit to flood-hit Valencia. Shouts of “murderer” and “shame” were directed at the royal couple, Spain’s prime minister and other leaders as they walked through the town of Paiporta – one of…
- The assailant, also a Ugandan national, proceeded to the apartment on the sixth floor, where he brutally attacked 20-year-old house-help Hakimo Muhidin, who is of Somali descent.
- PORT SUDAN, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) — At least 13 journalists have been killed since the war broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on April 15, 2023, the Sudanese Journalists Syndicate announced on Saturday. “Since the war broke out in Sudan,…
- The post fell vacant when President William Ruto appointed Prof. Kithure Kindiki to be his Deputy following Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment, leaving a void in the powerful Interior docket.
- The new health insurance model has come under increasing scrutiny from the public, with reports indicating that some health facilities are requiring upfront payments before administering treatment.
- The operation, led by Narok North Sub County Police Commander Harrison Matheka and Njoro Police Commander Paul Wambugu, involved 127 officers from various branches of the National Police Service.
- For context, the International Monetary Fund estimates the global GDP at approximately $110 trillion, while Google's parent company, Alphabet, has a market valuation of around $2 trillion.
- They say that when it rains, it pours, and this seems to be the sad reality that agricultural produce exporters continue to face due to the Middle East conflict. As the avocado sector was just beginning to recover from severe drought conditions just a year ago, exporters are now facing serious…
- The party has resolved to launch an aggressive recruitment drive to attract new members, aiming to field candidates in all positions, including the presidency, in the upcoming elections.
- Li Xi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, arrived in Kenya on Saturday.
- Speaking in Kirinyaga in his first public appearance since the swearing in of his successor Prof. Kithure Kindiki, Gachagua emphasized that the Coffee Bill 2023, which he introduced to Parliament, should be treated as a priority.
- Utsav Sanduja, founder and chairman of Hindus for America First, also praised Trump’s statement, writing, “Thank you, President #Trump. Thank you for hearing our organization out.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 2 — The Treasury has unveiled a legislative proposal to reform the taxation of digital services in Kenya, introducing a 6 percent Significant Economic Presence Tax (SEPT) aimed at broadening the tax base. The new proposal targets ride-hailing platforms, digital food delivery…
- Beyond his role in education, Aringo held various ministerial positions during his 15-year tenure under President Daniel arap Moi, including Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Environment, Labour, Education, and finally, the Ministry of Employment. His significant contributions to…
- Kenyan CSOs, represented by the Kenya Platform for Climate Governance (PACJA-Kenya), have already presented a position document calling on global leaders to prioritize financing mechanisms that empower local climate action, particularly for marginalized populations.
- The Jatiya Party, founded by the late President Hussain Muhammad Ershad, had previously aligned with the Bangladesh Awami League-led Grand Alliance and participated in the last three general elections, even as the major opposition party, the BNP, chose to boycott.
- He lauded the KRA's 2023/2024 accomplishments, which included exceeding targets with over eight million tax returns filed and onboarding 1.2 million new taxpayers.
- He also praised the over eight million Kenyans who met their tax obligations by June 30, surpassing targets by 26%. He acknowledged Lillian Nyawanda and Risper Muthoni Simiyu for their success in exceeding tax collection goals.
- In what appears to be an acceptance of his new reality, Gachagua updated his profile to read "Husband. Father. Kenyan" shortly after Kindiki took the oath of office.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 2—The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has been honoured by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for its exceptional contributions to tax enforcement and recovery. During the 2024 Taxpayers’ Day celebration held on Friday at State House, Nairobi, the DCI was awarded as…
- This follows the case of Lucy Wambui, who reportedly underwent surgery at Omnicare, developed complications, and was later admitted to Nairobi Hospital, where she died.
- The training at the Nairobi's National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA) brought together detectives from from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Seychelles.
- Haiti has faced escalating violence since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021, displacing hundreds of thousands and destabilizing the nation.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 1 – President William Ruto has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to take decisive action against criminals behind femicides and murders cases being witnessed in the country. While delivering remarks during Kithure Kindiki swearing-in as the new Deputy…
- Launched in 2018, the Pamoja programme represents a Ksh4.6 billion (£28 million) investment from the British High Commission, supporting refugees and asylum seekers in Kakuma Municipality and the Dadaab refugee camps.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 1 – The Senate Committee on Justice Legal Affairs and Human Rights has rejected a Bill seeking to extend the term limits for elected officials in Kenya, including the presidency following strong opposition to the proposed law reform. The committee’s chairperson Hillary Kiprotich…
- The President challenged leaders across the country to uphold impartiality, emphasizing, “None of us, regardless of the office we hold, is greater than our Constitution.”
- Hundreds of Kenyans gathered at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) for the swearing-in ceremony attended by President William Ruto and other dignitaries including diplomats.
- In a statement that appeared aimed at his former Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, Ruto remarked that his voice within the executive had nearly been drowned during his tenure.
- Gachagua's impeachment marked a historic first under the 2010 Constitution, as he became the only Deputy President to be removed from office through this process. His impeachment was confirmed by both the National Assembly and the Senate.
- Kindiki’s swearing-in was delayed for more than a week due to court cases challenging his nomination process as well as Gachagua’s impeachment, but a three-judge bench ruled Thursday he should take the oath to fill the vacant office as the hearing of the petitions continues.
- Professor Kithure Kindiki, the current Interior Cabinet Secretary, will take oath as Deputy President following nomination by President William Ruto last week.
