- The petition, filed by advocate Pharis Mbugua on behalf of petitioner Joseph Muchai Muiruri at the Eldoret High Court on Monday seeks the reinstatement of Gachagua’s security detail, official offices, and staff pending the resolution of his ouster case.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 28 – Logging licences will no longer be issued in an opaque manner, President William Ruto has announced. Instead, the President directed that this should from now on be done through open and public tendering. This way, Kenyans will get value for forest resources, while…
- The MoU outlines key cooperation areas, including occupational safety, health standards, prevention of child and forced labour, workers' compensation systems, and social protection frameworks.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 28-The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has urged the Senate to reject the 7 year term limit proposal which seeks extension of presidential term limit and other elective seats stating that it offends the constitution’s basic structure. ODM party Executive Director Odour Ong…
- KISUMU, Kenya, Oct 28 – Police in Migori County are investigating the death of a Catholic nun at a Convent in Rongo town. According to Rongo Sub County police commander Salim Fundi, the nun went missing on October 24th before her body was recovered within the Convent on Sunday evening. The nun was…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 28—Activist Boniface Mwangi has been released after spending a night in jail. No charges was filed against him. Mwangi was arrested on Sunday following his call to disrupt the Standard Chartered Marathon by urging youth to occupy the roads set for the event. His family later…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 28 – The government’s top priority is to ensure production of enough food to feed all Kenyans, President William Ruto has said. Consequently, the government is supporting farmers to produce enough food in accessing subsidised fertiliser and quality seeds, the President said. “We…
- The addition of more officers in KFS is part of measures taken by the government to support the realisation of efforts to plant 15 billion trees by 2032.
- Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) officials precided over the exercise with KNEC Chairman, Prof Julius Nyabundi, and CEO, Dr. David Njengere, leading the distribution of assessment materials.
- The “polluter pays” principle has been a key part of climate discussions for years. It says a polluter should bear the costs of managing its pollution, to prevent damage to human health and the environment.
- The high-level meetings on November 18 will launch the Baku Initiative on Human Development for Climate Resilience, which aims to bolster health, social protection, and green jobs in climate-vulnerable communities.
- The October 26 announcement from the Pentagon, which includes advanced missile systems and radar technology for Taiwan, has already drawn strong criticism from Beijing, where it is seen as a direct threat to Chinese sovereignty.
- NAIROBI Kenya, Oct 26 – Violence against women and girls is a serious issue worldwide, affecting every country and culture. While most societies claim to oppose this violence, many communities, often ignore it or let it slide. In Kenya, sexual and gender-based violence is a common violation of…
- Parents and stakeholders have raised concerns over the impact of infrastructural gaps on students' education quality, especially in rural areas where facilities are limited.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 27 – Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua criticized President William Ruto on Sunday, claiming he has failed to deliver on his promises to Kenyans. Citing over-taxation and a failing healthcare system as evidence of poor governance, Gachagua urged Kenyans to pray for…
- HAIKOU — All the fishing vessels in Hainan, China’s southernmost island province, have returned to port, and more than 50,000 people working on them have been evacuated to the land as Typhoon Trami strengthens, the provincial meteorological bureau said on Saturday. Trami, designated as this year’s…
- BEIJING – More than 60 percent of China’s population have primary or higher levels of digital literacy and skills, a relevant report has revealed. The report, which is compiled under the guidance of the Cyberspace Administration of China, provides an overview of the digital literacy and skill…
- BEIJING – China urges the United States to immediately stop arming Taiwan and stop its dangerous moves that undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Saturday. The spokesperson made the remarks in response to a reporter’s query that the US…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 27 – Activist Boniface Mwangi has been traced to the Kamukunji police station hours after he was picked up by police from his Machakos home. This is after his family located him 50 kilometres from where had been picked up by six men. According to his wife Njeri Mwangi, police…
- The conference under the theme Climate Change Resilience, Adaptation, and Its Impacts on Food Systems and Health in Kenya, was co-hosted by the American Institutes for Research.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 27 – Former Education Principal Secretary Professor Karega Mutahi has died. In her message of condolence, former Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor Professor Olive Mugenda mourned him as an effective public servant in the education sector. “So sad to lose my good friend and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 27 – The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) says at least 263 travel agencies are under investigation for conning job seekers of more than Sh1 billion. A special team based at Nairobi Regional DCI is handling the cases so far involving 600 victims. According to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 27-Activist Boniface Mwangi is missing after being reportedly picked up by unknown people Sunday from his Machakos home. On her X account, his wife Njeri Mwangi confirmed the incident detailing that the unknown persons picked him at 7:15 am. “This morning at around 7.15, six…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 27 – Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives are appealing for public help in the arrest of the prime suspected in the killing of three women in Eastleigh. According to the investigative agency, this was after the car Hashim Muhumed was driving was captured by…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 27 – Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives are appealing for public help in the arrest of the prime suspected in the killing of three women in Eastleigh. According to the investigative agency, this was after the car Hashim Muhumed was driving was captured by…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 27 – National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has been appointed to serve on the advisory panel of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL). The organization was formed in 2020 with the mission of uniting legislative leaders across Africa to…
- The delegation, which includes diplomats and academics, follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent discussions with Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the BRICS Summit in Kazan, signalling to strengthen ties between the two countries.
- The resurgence underscores the fragility of Pakistan’s decades-long fight against polio, a disease that can cause paralysis and, in severe cases, claim lives.
- Omanga’s decision comes after President Ruto reshuffled the Commission’s leadership, appointing Bishop Margaret Wanjiru as chair to lead the ambitious mission of revitalizing the Nairobi River.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 26 – President William Ruto has appointed former Starehe MP Margaret Wanjiru as the new chairperson of the Nairobi Rivers Commission. Wanjiru replaces Pamela Olet as the head of the Commission. Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, who had previously served on the Commission…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 26 – The Gates Foundation has affirmed its commitment to partnering with the government within the confines of the Kenya’s Privileges and Immunities Act. According to the organisation’s Global Communication’s Deputy Director in Africa Buhle Makamanzi, the foundation operates…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 26 – Private sector growth is a critical component of a thriving economy. When businesses in the private sector expand and create jobs and entrepreneurship, it leads to increased productivity and innovation. This growth helps to drive economic development and drive-up standards…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 26 -The National Environment Management Authority of Kenya (NEMA) has issued a stern warning to construction firms violating issued directives in the country. The Environmental Authority has promised punitive actions to the firms who have been constructing buildings at night…
- BEIJING — A 5.5-magnitude earthquake jolted Kuqa City in Aksu prefecture of Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region at 4:35 pm Saturday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The epicenter was monitored at 40.98 degrees north latitude and 83.93 degrees east…
- SHENZHEN — Chinese researchers have found that morphological changes of an immune receptor play a key role in allergic reactions, a discovery that could provide new insights useful for the development of allergy medications. Allergic diseases, including allergic rhinitis, asthma and allergies to…
- HANOI — China will further promote the sound and steady development of military-to-military relations with Vietnam, said Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, during his visit to Vietnam from Thursday to Saturday. Zhang met respectively with To Lam, general secretary…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 26 – Thousands of hopeful Kenyans gathered Friday morning at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) as Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua oversaw interviews for employment opportunities in Qatar. The recruitment, a result of recent…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 26 – Two directors of TRV Towers limited have been charged for fraudulently stealing Sh112 million from their employer. The accused Tribhovan Anlalji Chavada and his son Jayesh Tribhovan denied the criminal charge before trial magistrate Benmark Ekhubi and were ordered to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 26 – Safaricom has announced a disruption on airtime top up and Okoa Jahazi services from 10pm today due to a scheduled systems maintenance. According to the mobile service provider, the disruption which will last until 5am will also affect bundle purchase, sambaza, and bonga…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 26 – National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has refuted claims that he is seeking the position of Cabinet Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration. The position remains vacant after Kithure Kindiki was nominated and approved by Parliament as Deputy…
