- Recalling the past 70 years, Xi said that the system of people's congresses has provided an important institutional guarantee for creating miracles of fast economic growth and long-term social stability.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 16 – Full in-tray awaits Members of Parliament as they resume sittings tomorrow after a three-week recess including the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and legal framework on consolidating all education bursaries. The National Assembly and…
- HIV activists at the conference demanded affordable pricing of lenacapavir treatment noting that lower and middle income countries which account for about 85 per cent of HIV infections.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 16 – Nairobi hospital says its operations are going on smoothly even as it dismissed reports of an impending strike by doctors who had stated that there will be no patient admissions from today. In a statement, the institution urged its partners and stakeholders to ignore…
- The FBI is investigating what it said is an apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump at his Florida golf club Sunday, the second time in two months there’s been an apparent attempt on the former president’s life. Trump is safe and was not harmed in the incident, his campaign said. Palm Beach…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 15 – Kenya has launched a review of its Community Nutrition Module 8 in response to the evolving nutrition landscape in the country. This module, a crucial training resource for Community Health Promoters (CHPs), will be updated to address the increasing triple burden of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 15 – National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah escalated political tensions on Sunday by urging President William Ruto to “shake off the viper on your hand,” a thinly veiled attack seemingly directed at Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. During a church service on…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 15 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has cautioned critics of the Mt. Kenya region, warning them not to misinterpret the community’s silence as a sign of weakness. Speaking in Kirinyaga County, Gachagua emphasized that the people of Mt. Kenya are observant and strategic in…
- NAIROBI, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) — Mayanae Lemojong stands in the middle of her camels, the dry grass crunching underfoot as a gentle breeze stirs the dust around her. She looks out across the vast, sun-scorched landscape of Ngilai, northern Kenya, where the acacia trees stand resilient against the harsh…
- GENEVA, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) — The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday the approval of the MVA-BN vaccine, developed by Bavarian Nordic A/S, as the first-ever mpox vaccine to be added to its prequalification list. This prequalification approval is expected to greatly improve access to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 15 – As the National Assembly resumes on Tuesday after a month-long recess, Speaker Moses Wetangula is calling for the urgent reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Wetangula emphasized the need to address the electoral body’s reconstitution…
- ABUJA, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) — Nearly 40 people have been killed and more than 414,000 others affected by the devastating floods that have recently ravaged Maiduguri, the capital of Nigeria’s northeastern state of Borno, an official of the United Nations in the African country has said. Ann Weru, a…
- By Rebecca Miano Though better known for her iconic safaris and exquisite beach experiences, Kenya has huge untapped niche tourism potential awaiting exploration. Niche tourism—a preserve of adventure seekers looking for distinct experiences and enthusiasts of a range of thrills and penchants—…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 15 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended the relocation of Wakulima Market traders to Kangundo Road, citing safety concerns and the need to decongest the busy Haile Selassie Avenue adjacent to the market. Speaking at Stewards Revival Pentecostal Church, Sakaja…
- NAIROBI, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) — A seminar was held Friday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital to assess milestones achieved since the inception of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) more than two decades ago. Senior policymakers, diplomats, scholars and students attended the half-day seminar,…
- KINSHASA, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) — Thirty-seven alleged coup plotters, including three Americans, were convicted and sentenced to death on Friday by a military court in Kinshasa, following the failed coup attempt on May 19 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). A total of 51 people were tried by…
- DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) — Tanzanian police on Friday banned planned demonstrations by the country’s major opposition party, Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), which aimed to press the government to take action over recent reports of violence, disappearances and deaths of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 15 – President William Ruto has announced that the first recruitment of Kenyans for skilled labour migration to Germany will take place on 27th September, responding to critics who have dismissed his administration’s promises. The President returned to Kenya after a three-day…
- Sep 15 – SpaceX’s Polaris Dawncrew has returned to Earth after five days in orbit, following a historic mission featuring the world’s first commercial spacewalk. The Dragon capsule made splashdown off the coast of Florida shortly after 03:37EDT (07:37GMT), in an event stream lived by SpaceX. “…
- Sep 15 – Eight people have died overnight while trying to cross the Channel from France to England, French police say. Rescue services were alerted after the boat got into difficulty in waters north of Boulogne-sur-mer in the northern Pas-de-Calais region after 01:00 local time (00:00 BST). The…
- Sep 15 – It was the submersible that promised passengers the trip of a lifetime. A chance to descend 3,800m (12,500ft) to the Atlantic depths to visit the wreck of the Titanic. But last year, a dive by Oceangate’s Titan sub went tragically wrong. The vessel suffered a catastrophic failure as it…
- Sep 15 – A firefighter has died during a flood rescue in Austria and one person has drowned in Poland, as torrential rain caused by Storm Boris continues to wreak havoc across Central and Eastern Europe. The Austrian province surrounding Vienna has been declared a disaster area, with its leaders…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 15-Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has joined the opposition against the proposed takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by Adani Holding Limited, urging the government to halt negotiations immediately. Musyoka stressed that JKIA, valued at Sh1.1 trillion, is a…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 15 – Germany’s Federal Ministry of Interior and Community has dismissed reports claiming that the country signed a labor agreement with Kenya to accommodate 250,000 Kenyan workers. President William Ruto, who has been on an official visit to Germany since Thursday, signed a…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 15 – Police have assured the public of sufficient security following terror alerts issued by the U.S. and U.K. embassies in Kenya. The warnings urged their respective citizens in Kenya to remain vigilant against potential attacks. In response, the National Police Service swiftly…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 15 – Researchers at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) have revealed that lack of sustainable funding for both research initiatives and patient support are key barriers hindering progress in combating sickle cell anemia disease in Kenya. KEMRI is currently undertaking…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 15 – President William Ruto’s Advisor on Women’s Rights Harriette Chiggai has challenged women to secure economic empowerment to end gender-based violence cases in the country. According to government statistics, cases of gender-based violence in Kenya have increased to 30…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 14 — 500 elders from Meru, Embu, and Tharaka Nithi counties have withdrawn their support for Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, instead endorsing Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as the new liaison between the Mt. Kenya East region and President William Ruto. The…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 14 – President William Ruto’s administration is considering a reward scheme for Kenyans who actively promote tree planting,as part of the broader effort to plant 15 billion trees by 2027. Speaking at the Green Africa “Plant Your Age” campaign, Susan Boit, representing…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 14 – Fresh details have emerged revealing that Adani Airport Holding Limited has requested tax exemptions as part of its concession agreement for the planned takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Transport and Roads Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir disclosed…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 14 — Rwandan President Paul Kagame has stressed the need for comprehensive reforms within the African Union (AU) before Africa can fully benefit from the U.S. proposal to support two permanent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seats for African nations. Kagame argued that…
- Sep 14 – Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during an official visit to India, attended a business event in Mumbai on Tuesday, where two major agreements were signed to strengthen trade and investment ties between the two nations. The first agreement established…
- Sep 14 – The recent social media conflict between sections of the Sikh and Pakistani Muslim communities highlights the complexities of managing intercultural tensions in the digital age. Provocative TikTok videos and other social media posts have fueled a back-and-forth exchange, escalating real-…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 14 – Counties are preparing for a major disruption following the Kenya County Government Workers Union’s (KCGWU) decision to ratify a nationwide strike set to begin on September 24. The strike is expected to cripple essential services across all 47 counties. KCGWU Secretary…
- The security alert follows the recent commemoration of the 9/11 attacks, a global event honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost and the many others affected.
- BERLIN, Germany Sep 14 – Kenya has partnered with the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce to create job opportunities through BPO and IT outsourcing. Facilitated by Qhala Trust, this collaboration aims to connect skilled Kenyan workers with roles in Hamburg, Germany, via remote work, starting with a pilot…
- BERLIN, Germany Sep 14 – Kenya and Germany have signed the much-anticipated agreement on sharing of labour, talent and mobility. The purpose of the comprehensive agreement is to provide a framework for cooperation and information exchange on labour mobility, apprenticeships, student training,…
- As a roadmap to address their challenges, the association is seeking to review the NTSA (Transport Network, Owners, Drivers and Passengers) Regulations to include motorcycles as vehicles protected under the regulations.
- MOSCOW, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) — Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday that by providing Ukraine with long-range weapons, Western countries risk involving directly in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In such circumstances, Russia would be forced to make “appropriate decisions” based on the new…
- NYERI, Kenya Sep 14 – A day after 48 MPs from the Mt. Kenya region declared they had distanced themselves from Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, calling him unfit to speak on behalf of the region, Gachagua’s allies have hit back, branding the MPs as “community sellouts.” Gachagua, speaking Friday…
- NAIROBI, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) — Kenya has pledged to safeguard its cultural and heritage sites to foster unity and sustainable development in alignment with the goals of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Julius Ogamba, cabinet secretary for the Ministry of…
- NEW YORK, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) — The crew of U.S. Polaris Dawn mission completed a spacewalk on Thursday, marking the first time commercial astronauts have space-walked from a commercial spacecraft, according to SpaceX. The 106-minute spacewalk officially began at 6:12 a.m. Eastern Time (1012 GMT)…
- Sep 14 – UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer did not signal any decision on allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles to hit targets inside Russia after talks with US President Joe Biden in Washington. When asked if he had persuaded Biden to allow Ukraine to fire long-range Storm Shadow missiles…
- Kitui, September 12, 2024 — Renowned environmentalist and ecopreneur Dr. Isaac Kalua Green has called on Kenyans to make tree planting a consistent practice in their lives, advocating for planting trees to commemorate key events. Speaking in Kitui, where he launched a new tree planting season in…
- BERLIN, Germany, Sept 13 — President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga closed ranks in Berlin Friday to sign two significant labour agreements aimed at creating employment opportunities for skilled young Kenyans in German companies. The first deal, between the Kenyan government and…
- Nairobi, Kenya, Sep 13 – Lawmakers have opposed the proposed takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by Adani Airport Limited Holding, accusing the concession agreement of being a scheme to siphon public funds. The opposition follows revelations of internal conflicts and discord…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 13 – Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Germany’s Friedrich Naumann Foundation to promote the exchange of digital skills, labor, and digital jobs creation. The event witnessed by President William Ruto will see Kenyan youths uptake both virtual and on-site…
