- The opening ceremony of the National Natural History Museum of China was held on June 5, 2023, heralding a new stage in the development of China’s nature museums. The main building was inaugurated in May 1958 and inscribed by Guo Moruo, the president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and opened…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 6 – The Jubilee Party National Executive Committee (NEC) has resolved to hold a Special National Delegates Convention at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on July 22. The planed Jubilee National Delegates Convention comes against the backdrop of the Azimio coalition…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 6 – Interior cabinet secretary Kithure Kindiki now says the professional surveying and mapping of the expansive Chakama will give the multi-agency security team an opportunity to conduct a methodical, scientific, and thorough investigation on the atrocities perpetrated by…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 6 – National Oil Corporation of Kenya Chairman Kiraitu Murungi has called on President William Ruto to invest in oil production, saying it is the answer to the current debt crisis. He said the country stands to get more than USD8 billion from the Lokichar basin alone, money he…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 6 – Former Health Principal Secretary Josephine Mburu says she was not in office when the procurement process of the Mosquito net tender at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority commenced. Appearing before the Senate Health Committee Tuesday, Mburu further stated that KEMSA was…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 6 – Kenyan police fired tear gas and arrested 11 protesters, AFP journalists said, during a march in Nairobi on Tuesday against a new finance bill that critics say will pile more economic hardship on ordinary people. The proposed legislation calls for new or increased taxes on a…
- Nairobi, Kenya, Jun 6 – US-based Kenyan philanthropist Mwangi Mukami plans to fund a cohort of 15 Black and Brown American citizens and residents to travel Kenya beginning June 17 through June 27 for a 10-day fully-funded trip in Nairobi, Maasai Mara, and Kilifi, Kenya. Mwangi Mukami says the goal…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 6 – Police on Tuesday lobbed teargas to disperse a group of activists at the Jevanjee Gardens protesting against the proposed Finance Bill 2023. A number of demonstrators were also arrested during the protests organised by a consortium of lobby groups. The activists waved…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 6 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kindiki Kithure is set to commission the construction of several security roads with the vast 50,000-acre Chakama Ranch to facilitate access into the vast Shakahola forest. This comes even as the government intensifies the search and rescue efforts…
- KISUMU, Kenya, Jun 6 – A mobile App (M-Taka), has been developed in Kisumu to help the local residents to manage their plastic waste, which has been blamed for polluting Lake Victoria. The plastic waste management app has become inevitable for the rising level of plastic presence, which has…
- MOMBASA, Kenya, Jun 6 – The Nairobi County Finance and Economic Planning Sector held a week long workshop with County staff heading major revenue streams to develop revenue enhancement strategies, work plan, policy and revenue administration for Nairobi Revenue Authority Structure. “This NRA is…
- KISII, Kenya, Jun 6 – A family in Kisii is pleading for justice after their kin with special needs was gang raped at night by unknown people and later died a few days while receiving treatment. 53-year-old Mary Kemunto was on her way from Nyangusu Market in the company of her daughter who is also…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 6 – A Kenyan government decision to allow imports of genetically modified maize to help combat its food crisis has sparked disinformation, with leading politicians spreading unsubstantiated claims about the health risks of the crops. In October last year, the East African nation…
- NAIROBI, Kenya June 5 – The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has revoked the entire list of pre-qualified suppliers so as to enlist new ones. The announcement was made Monday during a press conference by new board chairman Irungu Nyakera, who announced a raft of other measures aimed at…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – Azimio La Umoja has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto’s administration is attempt to target and finish the leaders in the Mt Kenya region. Karua pointed out that there’s has been a consistent target to vilify Azimio chairman and Former President Uhuru…
- NAIROBI, Kenya June 5 – Opposition’s Azimio coalition has sensationally claimed that the proposed tax measures by President William Ruto are targetting Mt Kenya region. The coalition top guns led by Raila Odinga addressed a press conference after their Monday meeting, saying Mt Kenya was likely to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya June 5 – Azimio leader Raila Odinga has challenged Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa to prove to Kenyans that their parents were Mau Mau fighters. Odinga accused the two Kenya Kwanza leaders of deceiving Kenyans, every time they claim that their…
- MACHAKOS, Kenya, Jun 5 – Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti today led corporates and area residents in a tree-planting and clean up exercise and to mark the 50th World Environment Day. The exercise took place at KMC grounds in Athi River in Mavoko sub county, Athi River market and its environs. While…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked Governors to support the Finance Bill as the tax measures will help raise revenue to fund counties. The DP said the Kenya Kwanza administration has made a conscious decision not to borrow money to pay salaries opting for locally…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has assured governors of the government’s commitment to ensure faster disbursement of pending financial allocations. The DP said the government is keen on ensuring counties receive funds on time for them to operate effectively. Speaking on…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says Treasury will disburse April monies owed to counties this week. Addressing the press on Monday after chairing the 20th Intergovernmental Budget Economic Council (IBEC) meeting at his Karen residence, Gachagua further revealed that the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – President William Ruto has defended the contentious housing levy while saying it is a sure bet to bridge the country’s housing deficit. President Ruto chastised politicians who are out to demonize an otherwise good agenda. “How much longer do we want these people to live in…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has emphasized the need for the development of housing, infrastructure and environmental sector due to the county’s large population. Speaking at the UN-Habitat Assembly on Monday, Sakaja said that Nairobi’s County Government has taken up a…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – The Government has affirmed its commitment to reforming the working and organisational culture of the Security and National Government Administration officers in the country with the aim of fostering harmonious relationship between the police and the public. Interior Cabinet…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – Kenya Kwanza Alliance has remained bullish that the contentious Finance Bill 2023 will pass with minimal amendments claiming they have managed to convince their opposition counterparts to support it. National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro indicated that half of the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – The Government is demanding for compliance from Non-Governmental Organizations to file their annual returns and declare sources of funding as the country heightens its vigilance against illicit financial flows. This follows a damning report that barely 30 percent of the 12,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 5 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenyans to actively participate in submitting their views to the Mutava Musimi-led taskforce on laws governing religious organisations. Speaking Monday during the commissioning of the Taita Sub-County Police Headquarters…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – Central Organisation of Trade Unions Secretary General Francis Atwoli has been elected as the Vice Chairperson of the Worker’s Group of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. On his twitter handle, Atwoli celebrated the news saying that he was “grateful…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – The Sh500 million corruption case facing former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu ad 11 others failed to kick off today after he fell ill. Trial Magistrate Alex Kombo was told by defense counsel John Swaka that his client could not attend the case due to his his sickness.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – President William Ruto has stressed the need to strengthen UN-Habitat’s capacity to support member States in advancing the agenda of sustainable urbanization. Speaking Monday during the opening of the UN-Habitat Assembly in Gigiri, the Head of State pointed out that this…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 5 – The task force on the review of the legal and regulatory framework governing religious organizations has called on the public to submit their proposal on changes required to curtail religious extremist organizations. The 17-member committee chaired by Reverend Mutava Musyimi…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 5 – Kenya has closed its embassy in Sudan’s Capital Khartoum following reports of increased attacks targeting diplomatic officials. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Singoei, announced on Sunday that while the embassy had initially remained open to facilitate the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has backed a lawsuit filed by Senator Okiya Omtatah of Busia challenging the Finance Bill 2023, stating that the petition represents the opinion of Kenyans who should be heard. Speaking on Sunday during a church service in Machakos, Musyoka…
- KISII, Kenya, Jun 5 – Talking of the 21st century young girls in the African communities are still facing the consequences of stigma due to menstrual poverty, this can negatively impact the self-esteem, mental health, and their wellbeing. For Decades, menstrual stigma has hindered educational and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya June 5 – The second session of the UN-Habitat Assembly kicked off in Nairobi Monday, with renewed hope for better housing and a long-term urban agenda. Kenya’s president William Ruto officiated the meeting which comes in the backdrop of his housing agenda in the Finance Bill that has…
- NYAHURURU, Kenya, Jun 5 – Administrators in Nyahururu, Laikipia County have expressed concerns over packaging of chang’aa in empty branded liquor bottles disguised as normal alcohol and later sold in local bars. This, they said, have made their efforts of fighting the illicit brew futile as the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – Andermatt, a leading Swiss biological agricultural product manufacturer, has set up office in Kenya as it seeks to spread into the region with its wide assortment of natural solutions to rejuvenate soils in a regenerative manner and manage pests and diseases with a range of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – The Nairobi County Health, wellness & Nutrition sub sector Medical services has concluded a one week training on Dispatch Centre Management and safety measures sponsored by Malteser International. Medical Services Chief Officer Irene Muchoki who was represented by Dr.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – President William Ruto has urged MPs to support the Finance Bill 2023. He said the Bill seeks to address challenges facing ordinary Kenyans. The President further noted that the Bill will stimulate the economy, create jobs and boost earnings. He asked MPs not to bow to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – Kenya is set to host the second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly in Nairobi from today until Friday this week. President William Ruto is expected to officially launch the conference themed “A sustainable urban future through inclusive and effective…
- NAIROBI, Kenya June 4-Members of Parliament might be put to a test after President William Ruto agreed with the open vote on the Finance Bill 2023 proposed by the Azimio La Umoja Coalition. As the opposition coalition defended open voting on the tax bill to expose legislators who will expose…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – The task force that was established by President William Ruto to review and regulate frameworks governing religious organisations in Kenya begins its public hearings tomorrow. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kindiki Kithure urged Kenyans to “candidly, honestly, and objectively…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 4 – The third face of the exhumation exercise of bodies in the Shakahola cult massacre will resume on Monday. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki announced on Sunday during a church service in Kirinyaga. “We will be back at Shakahola forest to retrieve the buried bodies…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 4 – Buying a fridge, television or any high-value item can sometimes be difficult. Lack of cash as well as cumbersome processes of accessing credit to acquire them can be daunting. It is for the above reasons that Chengo Masha and Shiro Njoroge started Mosmos, an app that…
- NAIROBI, Kenya June 4 – Argentina is among five countries in the race to host specialised Expo 2027/28, a global event held every five years which is regulated by the Paris-based Bureau International des Expositions (BIE). If Bariloche is chosen at the elections set for this month, the Specialized…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 4 – Kenya on Sunday joined the rest of the world in marking the observance of National Cancer Survivor Day, honoring individuals who have triumphed over cancer. The annual event, held on the first Sunday of June, recognizes and celebrates the resilience of cancer survivors,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 4 – Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has urged Kenyans to embrace nurturing of tree seedlings to mature as opposed to simply planting trees and leaving them to survive on their own. “I have been telling Kenyans, across the country, if you…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 4 – Nairobi City County Secretary Patrick Analo led a delegation from Nairobi City County Government to a site visit to Kamukunji public space and conducted a tree planting exercise ahead of the second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly that will be held from…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 4 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has advised Azimio Members of Parliament not to expend their tactics in futile attempts to defeat the Finance Bill 2023 in the National Assembly. Speaking during his visit to St Charles Lwanga in Kitui County, the Deputy President highlighted…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 4 – President William Ruto is scheduled to lead a thanksgiving service in Narok West constituency on Sunday. The service will be held to honor Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya. Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu will be hosting the President, accompanied by several other…