- The leaders called for a comprehensive awareness campaign to educate communities on the dangers of GBV and femicide, stressing that ending the crisis requires a cultural shift in societal perceptions of women and girls.
- NAIROBI Kenya, Oct 25 – The High Court has suspended the Sh95 billion agreement between Kenya’s Ministry of Energy and Adani Energy Solutions for constructing and operating key electricity transmission infrastructure. Justice Bahati Mwamuye, in a ruling on Friday, barred both parties from advancing…
- The MPs—Rosa Buyu (Kisumu West), Beatrice Elachi (Dagoreti North), and Ongondo Were (Kasipul)—praised the NG-CDF's impact, citing significant achievements in education and infrastructure.
- NAIROBI Kenya, Oct 24- The Senate has extended the deadline for public submissions on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill to Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 5 PM. This decision comes after the Senate’s email system crashed due to an overwhelming response, receiving over 200,000 submissions…
- Kenya has pledged to provide a total of 1,000 officers to lead the Multi-National Security Support Mission (MSSM) in Haiti, with the initial deployment of 400 officers having begun in September.
- Justices Eric Ogola, Athony Mrima and Dr Freda Mugambi dismissled the application in a ruling on Friday, a day after the bench declined a bid by Gachagua's lawyers to expunge misleading claims in an affidavit support the application.
- A recent EAC report highlighted that agricultural insurance adoption in member states is below 3 percent—far below what is needed to adequately safeguard the sector against growing risks.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25 – The High Court has referred the petition challenging the proposed takeover of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by Adani to Chief Justice Martha Koome for the empanelment of a bench. In the case, the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and the Law Society of…
- The retreat convened by the African Union Commission will focus on the Impact and Sustainability of AU Preventive Diplomacy and Mediation in addressing conflicts. across the continent.
- The development follows the abduction of Hussein on September 13, 2024, in Nairobi's Makadara area. Despite initial suspicions linking the body to the missing MCA, DNA results comparing samples from the body with those of Hussein's mother, conducted by Kemri and the Government Chemist, found no…
- NAIROBIO, Kenya, Oct 25 – The Senate email system has crashed after receiving over 200,000 submissions on new term limits extension. Among the proposals include the extension of the Presidential and Members of Parliament term limits from five to seven years. More to follow….
- NAIROBI Kenya, Oct 25- A total of 339 murder cases have so far been recorded in the country in 2024 compared to the previous two years. According to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, this is a slight increase from the 336 cases reported last year. While raising concern over the rising…
- Oct 25 – The King has said “the most painful aspects of our past continue to resonate”, in a speech to Commonwealth leaders after the issue of reparations for slavery was raised. “None of us can change the past,” he told the summit in Samoa, but said leaders can commit to learning from it and […]
- The investigation is centred on allegations of abuse of office, conflict of interest, and theft involving Sh373 million in the procurement of twelve heavy road construction machines and trucks during the 2022-23 financial year, with a substantial portion of the funds unaccounted for.
- In the face of these allegations, lawyers representing the Attorney General, National Assembly, and Senate defended the judges' right to engage with the public.
- National Water Resources Director Andrew Kinyua emphasized the high cost of building water infrastructure and called for PPPs to help fund these essential projects.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 24 – The high court has ordered the expeditious disposal of an application seeking the production of Wajir member of County assembly who was abducted one month ago. Justice Alexander Muteti said a medical report has indicated that the body which was found in a lake in wajir it…
- . In Kenya, 23% of women aged 20-24 were married before their 18th birthday, accounting for 4.2 million child brides. Neighboring countries face similar challenges: 17.3 million child brides in Ethiopia, 1.4 million in Somalia, and 1.3 million in South Sudan.
- The MCAs who pushed for Okero’s impeachment claimed that he had been deliberately obstructing crucial assembly business, specifically targeting motions aimed at holding the county’s executive accountable.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 24 – Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Alfred Mutua, has acknowledged that the current social protection framework in Kenya does not adequately cater to the needs of workers in the informal sector. Speaking this morning during the oofficial launch of a project…
- Oct 24 – The sale of disposable vapes will be banned in England and Wales from June next year, the government has confirmed. Ministers in England said the move, first announced in January by the previous government but not enacted before the general election, is intended to protect children’s…
- According to police reports, the bodies of the three women were discovered in three different locations on October 21. The mother’s remains were found in Machakos, while one body was located in Bahati and the other in Parklands, Nairobi.
- NAIVASHA, Kenya, Oct 24 – Africa’s livestock sector is on the brink of a transformative shift, with the African Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) Platform emerging as a game-changer in driving market-based solutions for pastoral economies. During the APMD workshop on Technical Planning and…
- In today’s rapidly changing global environment, organizations across all sectors face complex challenges and significant transformations. The aviation industry, in particular, is experiencing a wave of disruption due to technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, regulatory changes…
- Smocha, a popular street food in the city, consists of a chapati wrap filled with options like smokies, sausages, samosas, eggs, kachumbari, and a sauce chosen by the customer.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 24—President William Ruto has defended Kenya’s Sh95 billion partnership with Adani Energy Solutions for the development and maintenance of key electricity transmission lines and substations over the next 30 years. In the face of ongoing criticism of the deal, Ruto argued that…
- NAIVASHA, Kenya, Oct 24 – Kenya’s livestock sector, a vital part of the country’s economy, is set to undergo a transformative shift as the African Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) platform takes center stage in addressing the challenges faced by pastoralists. Speaking during the APMD workshop…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 23 – President William Ruto has emphasized that partnerships with the private sector in infrastructure projects will help reduce Kenya’s tax burden and reliance on debt for development. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony for the 35MW Orpower Twenty-Two Geothermal Plant…
- The unions had issued a 14-day strike notice on October 8, 2024, highlighting several concerns. These included the absence of a comprehensive health cover for public servants under SHA, uncertainty over the fate of NHIF employees, and an increase in monthly contributions to 2.75% of gross salary…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 24 – A three-judge bench presiding over the case challenging Rigathi Gachagua’s ouster as Deputy President is set to rule this afternoon on whether it will recuse itself. Gachagua’s legal team has accused the bench, led by Judge Eric Ogola, of bias, questioning its ability to…
- In countries such as Kenya, volunteer community mobilizers such as Awena have been effective in gaining parents’ trust by engaging regularly with families and communities to raise awareness for the safety and efficacy of the polio vaccine.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 23 – Kiambu Senator Karungo Thang’wa is proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce the term limits for all six elective positions—from President to Members of County Assemblies (MCAs)—to four years. He argues that shorter terms will enable voters to hold leaders accountable…
- This has raised alarms within the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), which has warned that the imbalance threatens to disrupt learning, particularly in science subjects.
- The court rejected an assertion by Gachagua's lawyers that Mwilu lacks the constitutional authority to constitute benches under Article 165 (4) of the Constitution, a function they argued is exclusively reserved for the Chief Justice.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 23- The Ministry of Education has officially launched the distribution of Grade 9 textbooks, which have been approved by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) to facilitate adequate teaching and learning in the competency-based curriculum (CBC). Speaking during…
- KNQA is also implementing the National Qualifications Information Management System (NAQIMS) to manage a reliable database of all qualifications in the country, promoting comparability and information sharing globally.
