- SIAYA, Kenya, Aug 20 – Teachers countrywide have been asked to postpone their intended strike and give both the government and parliament time to pass a reviewed finance bill that will factor in their salary increment. According to Gem member of parliament, Elisha Ochieng’ Odhiambo, there was…
- The PBOC, China's central bank, said on Monday that the two sides signed documents on strengthening China-US cooperation to boost financial stability under the framework of the working group, which was established in September to hold regular and ad hoc meetings to strengthen communication on…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 20 – President William Ruto has urged Attorney General Dorcas Oduor to work with justice sector agencies to ensure timely dispensation of justice. Speaking following her swearing in at State House Nairobi, he head of state indicated that her getting the job was not just about…
- One of the Philippine vessels "deliberately rammed" a Chinese law enforcement ship "in a dangerous manner" at Xianbin Reef, causing a collision, Chinese authorities said on Monday, noting that the China Coast Guard's response was "professional, standardized, reasonable and lawful".
- Xi welcomed Lam's state visit to China, which is the Vietnamese leader's first overseas trip since he became general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee on Aug 3.
- Malawi’s former president, Peter Mutharika, has been chosen to lead the main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) into next year’s presidential election. It marks a comeback for the 84-year-old, who governed Malawi for six years and later suggested he would not run for office again. He…
- Aug 19 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Paetongtarn Shinawatra on her election as the Prime Minister of Thailand, expressing his best wishes for a successful tenure. He also looked forward to strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. “Congratulations @ingshin on your…
- Aug 19 – The first India Day celebrations in the Greater Seattle area were flagged off by Bill Gates, Chairperson of the Gates Foundation, on India’s 78th Independence Day on Saturday (local time). Gates addressed over 2,000 members of the Indian American community, praising India’s global…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – Business Jimi Wanjigi was on Monday arrested after he presented himself for grilling at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. It is however unclear what charges he will face in court tomorrow. The detectives were also to question him over claims of possession of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – Kenya Airways has recorded a Sh513 million profit after tax for half year ended June 30 for first time in a decade. According to Chief Executive Officer Allan Kilavuka, this is a 102pc rise from Sh21.7 billion loss posted last year. He stated that the profit is pegged on…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – Kenya has recorded Sh142.5bn tourism revenue in the first half of 2024 marking a 21.3 percent growth compared to the same period in 2023. A total of 1,027,630 international visitors arrived in the country, compared to 847,810 visitors the previous year. Speaking during a…
- Kinya, the first witness to testify, alleged that supporters of Governor Mwangaza attempted to set fire to the Meru County Assembly at 3 a.m. while the MCAs were inside.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 –Safaricom has announced a new change to its reverse call service, introducing a fee for customers who use the service more than twice in a single day. The telco revised the terms and conditions for the popular service, which previously allowed unlimited free reverse calls.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – Businessman Yagnesh Devani has been granted a Sh5 million cash bail in the Sh7.5 billion Triton oil scandal case against him. Trial magistrate Thomas Nzioki gave him an alternative Sh20 mmillion bond plus two contact persons. He said in his ruling that the prosecution did…
- Impeachment proceedings at the Senate got underway in Nairobi on Monday with the Govenor pleading not guilty to charges presented by the Meru County Assembly.
- Premier Li Qiang and visiting Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka witnessed the signing of the documents following their talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Rabuka is on a 10-day official visit to China that started on Aug 12.
- As China and Africa prepare to meet in early September for the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit, Kenya stands out as a success story in the continent’s partnership with China. Over two decades of collaboration have propelled Kenya to a critical stage in its socioeconomic development…
- City Hall is projecing to reach over 310,000 students, significantly bolstering the county’s efforts to ensure no child in Nairobi goes to school hungry.
- Libya’s central bank has announced the suspension of all its operations after a senior employee was kidnapped in the capital Tripoli. The bank denounced the abduction of its information technology director Musab Msallem in a statement on Sunday. They said Mr Msallem was taken from his home by an “…
- NAKURU, Kenya, Aug 19 – Residents of Kiptorit village of Sacho Ward in Baringo have urged the Disaster Management team to save them from impending danger following the emergence of deep cracks on the land. Trouble started on July 30 when the area experience a major land slide following a heavy…
- NYERI, Kenya, Aug 18 – The Church service at Kiamwathi PCEA in Nyeri was disrupted for hours after youthful congregants occupied and locked the Church gate protesting a move by the elders to kick out their minister . The young congregants arrived at the Church at 7am and locked themselves inside…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 18 – A section of Azimio leaders have urged the Judiciary to stand firm over what they term as plans to reintroduce the rejected Finance Bill 2024. Led by DAP K party leader Eugene Wamalwa they accused President William Ruto of threatening to bring back the controversial Bill…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has named Homabay governor Gladys Wanga as the Party’s new National Chairperson. In a statement, ODM’s executive director Odour Ong’wen said the decision was made by the Central Committee in the National Executive Committee. The…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – A section of Azimio One Kenya Coalition leaders have rallied behind Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka to take up the stewardship of the outfit after senior leaders in the Raila Odinga-led Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) were appointed to President William Ruto’s cabinet.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – Government’s scholarship for students joining Universities under the Band one category will cover up to 70 percent according to the new University funding model. Government’s Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has revealed that students classified in Band one category under the new…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has postponed its planned strike for two weeks to allow for talks over the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)-Adani deal takeover. The union had opposed the proposed agreement with India’s Adani Airport Holdings which it says…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – President William Ruto has defended the new university funding model, emphasizing its consideration for students’ varying levels of vulnerability. Speaking during the University of Eastern Africa – Baraton Graduation Ceremony in Nandi County, the head of state indicated…
- NAKURU, Kenya, Aug 18 – Police were on Sunday called in to avert chaos between rival factions at the Kao La Amani African Inland Church in Eldoret. This is after worshipers were blocked from attending the service due to a leadership and financial row. The church has more than 2,000 members most of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – The Ministry of Health has warned the public against sharing photos of suspected cases of Monkeypox (Mpox) disease. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the decision will help avoid misinformation about the deadly disease and respect patient privacy. “The…
- China launched a Long March 4B carrier rocket on Friday afternoon to place a group of remote-sensing satellites in space, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. The State-owned space contractor said in a news release that the rocket blasted off at 3:35 pm at the Xichang…
- The Ministry of Water Resources on Saturday issued targeted warnings to some provincial regions as multiple regions are bracing for heavy rainfall in parts of North, South and Northwest China from Saturday to Monday. Rising water levels are anticipated in rivers including the Haihe River, Dongting…
- The General Administration of Customs said on Friday morning that it will tighten screening at the entry points for incoming travelers with high risk of contracting mpox after the World Health Organization declared on Wednesday the outbreak in Africa a public health emergency. The administration…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – A Norwegian woman has protested police inaction in a case she says she was assaulted by three women and two men in an apartment in Kilimani area, Nairobi. Maria Abdisalam says she was also robbed of cash and a mobile phone in the drama on July 26 by people known […]
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – The government is increasingly making clean drinking water accessible to more Kenyans, President William Ruto has said. The President also pointed out that the government is also providing better sanitation infrastructure especially in cities, towns and other urban areas.…
- Nairobi, Kenya Aug 18 – Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya now says the government has made significant progress in improving the livelihood of Kenyans. Oparanya who on Saturday accompanied President William Ruto during the launch of Malava water sanitation project in Namanja,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi says the Global South, was witnessing unprecedented slow credit growth, persistent negative impacts of climate change, terrorism to address the calamitous needs of developing countries.Mudavadi noted that the roll-over effects of the…
- NAKURU, Kenya, Aug 18 – President William Ruto’s Administration is working on lifting the caveat for residents of Mauche and other neighboring areas to receive title deeds for their land, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said.Speaking during the memorial service of the husband of the Njoro MP…
- HELSINKI, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) — Europe will probably see more imported cases of mpox caused by the Clade I virus currently circulating in Africa, however, the likelihood of sustained transmission in Europe remains very low, according to an updated assessment issued Friday by the European Centre for…
