- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30 – A woman arrested in possession of the firearm belonging to slain Wells Fargo Human Resources Manager Willis Ayieko has died from injuries sustained during a police operation. The suspect, who was traveling with her boyfriend, was injured in a gun battle after police…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 – The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has urged security agencies to collaborate with the media to build trust and transparency between law enforcement and the public. The council’s Meru Regional Coordinator, Jackson Karanja called on security agencies to collaborate with…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 – The High Court upheld the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) directive on the rate of stipend for healthcare interns, dismissing five petitions that sought to overturn SRC’s decision on grounds of discrimination and alleged overreach. The consolidated petitions,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 – Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for collaboration among justice actors to ensure the success of child justice reforms. Speaking during the launch of the National Child Justice Service Month at Kirigiti Rehabilitation School in Kiambu County, the Chief Justice called…
- MOMBASA, Kenya, Oct 31 – The Lamu County Assembly on Wednesday rejected the nomination of James Gichu as Deputy Governor. Gichu, who currently serves as the County Executive Committee (CEC) member for Agriculture, had been nominated by Lamu Governor Issa Timamy to fill the vacancy left by Deputy…
- About 10 minutes after the launch, the spacecraft separated from the rocket and entered the predetermined orbit. The Shenzhou-19 crew are in sound condition.
- In recent years, China and Zambia have seen frequent high-level exchanges, continuously deepened political mutual trust, achieved fruitful outcomes in practical cooperation, and have been supporting each other on issues involving each other's core interests and major concerns, bringing benefits to…
- Envoys from Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom want President William Ruto to uphold his commitment to ensuring accountability, urging for "swift and transparent investigations" to maintain the rule of law and judicial…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 31 – Amsons Group, the Tanzanian business conglomerate currently bidding to acquire listed building and construction solutions provider Bamburi Cement Plc (NSE: BAMB), has announced plans to enhance its market capacity with two new production expansion projects in Tanzania.…
- Following the circulation of a viral video showing tree-cutting activities in Karura, some social media users expressed alarm, questioning the environmental impact of logging in the area.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 – Former Kimilili Member of Parliament Suleiman Murunga has died. His death was confirmed by the current legislator Didmus Barasa who offered his condolences. “With a heavy heart, I wish to give my sincere condolences to my people of Kimilili Constituency for the loss of our…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31– The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a disbursement of Sh78 billion (US$605 million) to assist Kenya in bolstering its fiscal and external buffers and enhancing resilience to climate-related shocks. This decision comes as part of the seventh and eighth reviews…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 – President William Ruto has jetted out to Bujumbura for the 23rd Summit of Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Heads of State and Government. According to State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, during his visit, the President will engage in high-level…
- MojaEV, a Kenyan auto dealership specializing in electric vehicles (EVs), promotes sustainable transportation by offering a range of fully electric vehicles for both individual and commercial use.
- India’s first assistance shipment arrived last week, coordinated with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), containing 30 tonnes of medicines and food items. The consignment included a variety of essential medications, surgical supplies, and high-energy biscuits.
- The duo had appealed their conviction and sentencing related to the procurement of Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) kits for the 2013 General Election.
- The project, which began in 2022, features a fully-fledged pump station at Ngema (PS22) equipped with two mainline pumps operating in a 1+1 mode (one pump operating and another on standby).
- Gender Principal Secretary Anne Wang’ombe affirmed government commitment to ensuring justice to victims while collaboratively addressing cultural and societal biases that perpetuate femicide and related forms of violence.
- This follows a recent exposé in the Nation alleging that state agencies and telecom companies had been accessing call data and location information to track and apprehend suspects without proper authorization.
- This follows a recent exposé in the Nation alleging that state agencies and telecom companies had been accessing call data and location information to track and apprehend suspects without proper authorization.
- Moiben Deputy County Commissioner Duncan Okwach stated on Wednesday that preliminary investigations revealed the school is not registered with the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
- In addition to combatting FGM, Dr. Mutua announced that his ministry is collaborating with partners to create robust policies addressing child labor and child trafficking.
- AFRIPOL collaborates with international law enforcement agencies, including INTERPOL, and partners with various development organizations to combat transnational organized crime, terrorism, and cybercrime.
- George Kuria, reportedly stabbed 29-year-old John Olando at Kiamaiko's Valley Bridge Carwash after the victim intervened in a domestic squabble with his wife.
- Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa announced on Wednesday that Kenya recorded 16,752 new HIV infections in 2023, a significant drop from 101,560 in 2013.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 30-President William Ruto has commended Food for Education Founder and Executive Director, Wawira Njiru’s contribution to school feeding in the country. Speaking at the Second Ministerial School Meals Coalition Conference in Nairobi, the Head of State commended the efforts…
- Kihika wondered why critics would oppose both external and internal borrowing, reject taxation measures under Finance Bill, while still expecting the president to implement development projects.
- Lady Justice Agnes Nzei ordered the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) not to incite or call upon union members to participate in the unprotected strike in orders issued on Tuesday.
- NAIROBI,Kenya Oct 30 – Kenya has bagged four international conference and over 50 global event leads from the just concluded International Congress and Conventions Association (ICCA) congress that took place last week in Abudhabi, United Arab Emirates. The four conferences, The Asia Pacific…
- Okong’o was headed to City Hall, where the office of Governor Anyang Nyong’o is located, but police insisted on his detention until the fine was paid.
- We live in a world where the value of US global influence is under question. Regional powers are going their own way, autocratic regimes are making their own alliances, and the devastating wars in Gaza, Ukraine and elsewhere are raising uncomfortable questions about the value of Washington’s role.…
- The court also ordered the release of Acting Chief Finance Officer Martin Okode, suspending his five-month jail term. Okode, who had been serving his sentence at Kodiaga Maximum Prison, had paid a Sh200,000 fine.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 29 – A faction of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) lawmakers has strongly opposed a proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill that seeks to extend term limits for all elective positions from five to seven years. The bill, sponsored by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, is set for a…
- Taiwan's defense ministry detected 19 Chinese aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, near the island over a nearly four-hour period during the patrol, which also involved warships. This marks the third such patrol reported by Taiwan's defense ministry this month.
- Prof Muigai held that the orders staying the nomination and National Assembly's vote confirming Kithure Kindiki's nomination was overtaken by events and that the courts had "nothing to conserve".
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 29, 2024 – Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua, has called for a transformative approach to address Kenya’s youth unemployment crisis, emphasizing that “it can no longer be business as usual.” Speaking at the East African Employability Summit held at…
- President Ruto also urged Members of Parliament to fund the construction of an additional 6,000 classrooms through the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGCDF) to ensure Grade Nine students have sufficient facilities when schools reopen in January.
- The coalition, comprising FIDA-Kenya, Siasa Place, and the Centre for Community Development and Human Rights, expressed grief and outrage at what they describe as failures in protecting women’s constitutional rights, including the right to life, safety, and security.
- For instance, at Umoja One Primary School, enrolment surged from 1,650 to 2,552, representing an increase of over 900 pupils, thanks to Dishi Na County. Before the program's implementation, the total population in public primary schools stood at 210,000, but it has now risen to over 316,000,…
- Ichung’wah expressed concern that the courts are exploiting the absence of a substantive public participation law to impose new thresholds for invalidating bills, declaring them unconstitutional and asserting they did not follow due process.
- During the meeting, President Ruto emphasized that peace and security in the region have significantly improved due to close collaboration with global partners.
