- KERICHO, Kenya, Sep 13 – Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale has vowed to end illegal logging of public forests and ordered criminals involved in forest illegalities to stop. He said said forest illegalities were undermining Kenya’s ambitious landscapes and…
- Sep 13 – China will “gradually raise” its retirement age for the first time since the 1950s, as the country confronts an ageing population and a dwindling pension budget. The top legislative body on Friday approved proposals to raise the statutory retirement age from 50 to 55 for women in blue-…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 13- The Teacher Service Commission (TSC) has directed principals and head teachers to collaborate with security agencies to tackle rising indiscipline and arson cases in schools. TSC Boss Nancy Macharia ordered all the school heads to engage law enforcement agencies in…
- Sep 13 – Thursday morning’s Kommersant newspaper headline captured the drama. “Vladimir Putin draws his red line.” Will the West cross it? And, if it does, how will Russia respond? Speaking in St Petersburg, President Putin sent a clear warning to the West: don’t allow Ukraine to use your long-…
- KISUMU, Kenya, Sep 13 – The Luo community has been urged to remain steadfast in praying for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on his candidature as the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship instead of chest-thumping that he has already won. Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga, Kisumu…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 13 — Government revenue has soared to Sh10.9 billion per month in 2024, up from Sh1.45 billion in 2022, government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has revealed. According to Mwaura, the scaleup which translates to a 62 percent increase is attributable to the onboarding of all…
- In directions issued on Friday, Judge Bahati Mwamuye suspended the notice issued by Nairobi City County following a case filed by Wakulika Market Traders Association.
- Kenya's Ambassador to Germany Stella Orina said Kenya was invited to the Annual Citizens Festival as this year's Profile Partner Country, the first non-European country to get this honour.
- Expenditure figures released by the Controller of Budget for the year ending June 30 revealed little regard to austerity measures projected to introduce spending cuts.
- Nairobi, Kenya, Sep 13 – Negotiations for the Sh1.1 trillion takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by Adani Limited, an Indian firm, have reached a critical stage with the outcome expected to have far-reaching implications in airport management. Documents presented before the…
- Barefoot and visibly disheveled, she is seen in viral videos clutching a knife for protection—a symbol of the harsh reality she faces daily. Kabale's sudden fall from a respected media figure to homelessness has left many Kenyans both shocked and heartbroken.
- China has taken a significant step forward in managing its carbon footprint by releasing a new standard for calculating the carbon footprint of products, filling a gap in the country’s system of general standards. This move is part of a broader strategy outlined by the Ministry of Ecology and…
- KISII, Kenya, Sep 13 – A suspected robber was burnt to death in his car while escaping from angry residents while attempting to rob a home and a petrol station at Kegati location, Kisii country. His four other accomplices of the deceased managed to escape by foot after angry villagers of Amaiga in…
- NAKURU, Kenya, Sep 13 – Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) in collaboration with Kenya Wildlife Service and other stakeholders are seeking ways of creating migration corridors between enclosed wildlife sanctuaries. Principal Scientists at WRTI, Stephen Ndambuki said there was need to…
- TOKYO/GENEVA, Sep 13 – LIXIL and UNICEF have announced the extension of their partnership until 2027, aiming to expand efforts in six countries to provide more communities with access to safe, clean toilets and hygiene solutions. Over the past five years, this collaboration has made significant…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 13 – Six students have been killed in a hit and run accident at Wiitu shopping center on the Kitui-Kibwezi road. According to police, the victims included three primary school children and three from secondary school. According to the report, the car was speeding at the time of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 13 – Four people died on Friday following the collapse of a sewer line under construction in Shauri Moyo, Nairobi. Police have confirmed that one injured individual was receiving treatment at Mama Lucy Hospital. A multi-agency team, including police officers from Kamukunji Sub-…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Sept 13 – Residents of Loresho in Nairobi have pledged to lodge a complaint to the National Land Commission(NLC) over alleged grabbing of public land meant for recreational activities. The residents on Thursday demanded relevant agencies to probe the alleged grabbing of over 6 acres…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 13 – Development has continued to face setbacks in devolved units as more than half of the counties focus their budgets on personal emoluments, primarily salaries and wages, with Nairobi county leading in the list. Overall, County Governments spent Sh208.84 billion on personnel…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 13 – Counties have continued to grapple with pending bills which set them up for debt crisis with the devolved units staring at Sh181.98 billion as at June 30, a new report has shown. A report by the Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o showed that Nairobi County is leading…
- Speaking Thursday, the lawmakers expressed frustration over the lack of a clear focal point to channel their developmental concerns and priorities to the national government.
- He is also expected to engage in several high-profile activities, including meetings with key German business leaders to explore trade and investment opportunities.
- Nairobi, Kenya, Sep 12 – Kenya is set to broaden its military collaboration with South Korea on shipbuilding, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity, as part of efforts to foster regional peace and stability. Speaking on the sidelines of the Seoul Defence Dialogue, Defence Cabinet…
- In the Rift Valley, two major incidents occurred, with dormitories at Irbaan Primary School and Naivasha High School destroyed in seperate blazes, according to police reports.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 12 – President William Ruto has praised the Hustler Fund for its transparent, technology-driven loan processing, urging Members of Parliament to fast-track the passing of the e-procurement law to curb corruption. Speaking at the launch of the Fifth National Action Plan on Open…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 12 – President William Ruto says the government is deploying a regulatory regime to arrest the use of AI-driven disinformation tools that threaten democracy. Speaking at the launch of the Fifth National Action Plan on Open Government Partnership in Nairobi, Ruto outlined the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 12 – Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat visited the Pangani police station as part of efforts to ensure good service delivery to the public. According to lagat, this follows complaints against poor management by some of his juniors. He pointed out that some police commanders…
- The exercise sheduled to commence on Thursday will seek to make a scietific conclusion on the cause of death in the Septemebr 5 incident and guide a criminal investigation that could see several individuals charged in court.
- KISUMU, Kenya, Sep 12 – The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Kisumu Branch, has filed a constitutional petition at the Kisumu Court on behalf of 28 victims of police brutality during the recent protests on the high cost of living. The branch chairlady, Dorcas Oluoch, says the petition is to seek…
- BEIJING, China, Sep 12 — At a high-level BRICS gathering on security affairs, Beijing has issued a four-point proposal, urging fellow members to practice peaceful coexistence, build on multilateralism, push for political settlement of crises and defend justice. Wang Yi, a member of the Political…
- China's green energy development has become a driving force for the global energy transition, significantly alleviating global inflation pressures while addressing climate change, the white paper issued by the State Council Information Office showed.
- NANDI, Kenya, Sep 12 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked politicians to stop engaging in unnecessary politicking, including interfering with key sectors like tea that could hamper higher income for thousands of farmers.The Deputy President said it is wrong to politicise everything when…
- KAKAMEGA, Kenya, Sep 12 – Kakamega Governor, who is also the Chair of the Finance Committee at the Council of Governors, Fernandes Barasa has called on the National Treasury to accelerate the disbursement of funds to counties, highlighting that the delayed payments continue to hinder the…
- In Baoji, he visited Baoji Bronze Ware Museum and an ecological park along the Weihe River to learn about the local efforts to enhance the protection and use of cultural relics as well as the ecological conservation of the Weihe River, the largest tributary of the Yellow River.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 12 – President William Ruto on Wednesday witnessed the handover of public assets worth Sh28 billion recovered by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission over the past five years. The assets, including cash and immovable property, belong to various public institutions, both at…
- This appointment follows ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga's decision to step back from leadership duties to focus on his campaign for the African Union (AU) Chairmanship
- NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 11- The Education Ministry has rolled out a multiagency inspection exercise of all public and private schools to ensure compliance with safety standards after recent school fire incidents. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba revealed that the countrywide inspection will be…
- The strike affected operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Moi International Airport in Mombasa, and Eldoret International Airport, disrupting both domestic and international flights.
