- NAIROBI, Aug. 118 (Xinhua) — The number of people who are food insecure and in need of humanitarian assistance in Kenya stands at 1 million, Kenya’s National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) said on Friday. The NDMA noted that this is a drop from 1.5 million in February, with the agency…
- I write this article on the Sudan crisis with deep grief. Why does the peace process fail each time it starts? Why do the parties involved in the Sudan peace process disregard and reject invitations to mediation efforts in Geneva? There are many underlying reasons, and as peace advocates, it’s our…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 17 – The government is set to build more schools in the volatile North Rift region as a long-term solution for peace and economic growth. According to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, the region, which has been plagued by cattle rustling, conflict, and insecurity, is…
- KISUMU, Kenya, Aug 17 – Members of the public in Kisumu thronged Kondele Police Station to witness a cache of crude weapons discovered in a suspect’s house. The suspect is in police custody, according to the county police commander Kizito Mutoro. The intense manhunt for those who killed a General…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 17 – State House Spokesman Hussein Mohamed has defended President William Ruto over the relaunch of Uhuru-era projects. In his X account, Mohamed indicated that the responsibility of the President is to ensure all projects being implemented by the government are on course. “It’s…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 17 – The government has assured the KCSE 2023 cohort students that the Higher Education Loans Board (Helb) portal for applications would remain open, ensuring that no one is left behind.In a statement, Julius Ogamba, Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Education, encourages…
- Nairobi, Kenya Aug 17- Azimio leader Raila Odinga has continued to rally for support in order to bag the African Union Commission chairmanship position. Odinga on Saturday held a consultative discussion with President Denis Sassou N’Guesso of the Republic of the Congo seeking to officially advance…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 17 – Police are investigating an incident where a Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) ranger shot man dead in Rongai Town, Kajiado before turning the gun on himself. According to police, the two had an altercation at the N Bar night club before the assailant left. The report indicated…
- Nairobi, Kenya, Aug 17 – The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) have condemned the unlawful detainment of Muslims for Human Right (MUHURI) Board member Khelef Khalifa at Malindi Police Station . The Commission on Saturday stated that Khalifa was arrested together with his family in Mida near…
- Shanghai Ruijin Hospital held the 11th Medical Experience Camp on Tuesday, welcoming dozens of senior high school and university students who aspire to become medical workers in the future to take a glimpse of how digital and intelligence technologies are assisting in medical treatment. They toured…
- Li Tianyi, who had artificial lenses implanted in her eyes to treat myopia in the winter of 2022, said she is satisfied with the outcome of the surgery so far. “In the past, my glasses kept getting in the way when I worked out,” the 22-year-old said. “They would also fog up with a mask […]
- The General Administration of Customs said on Friday morning that it will tighten examination measures for incoming travelers with a high risk of contracting monkeypox after the World Health Organization declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency on Wednesday. The administration said…
- Doctors in India have begun a national strike, escalating the protest against the rape and murder of a female colleague in the West Bengal city of Kolkata. The Indian Medical Association (IMA), the country’s largest grouping of doctors, said all non-essential hospital services would be shut down…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 17 – A petition challenging the Supreme Court advisory seeking the dissolution of Parliament will be mentioned next month. This is after a five-judge bench was constituted to hear the consolidated petitions against the advisory opinion on a priority basis. In September 21, 2020…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 17 – Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has underscored his commitment to enhance efficiency and accountability of public service delivery in Kenya. With over 11 years of experience in public service, Muturi, who previously served as the Attorney General, brings a…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 17 – The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has denied allegations of widespread mismanagement and the loss of billions of shillings, following a report by the Office of the Auditor General. The report highlights suspected financial irregularities and legal violations…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, August 16 – Hewatele held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of East Africa’s first modern liquid oxygen manufacturing plant set to address the rising demand for medical-grade liquid oxygen in healthcare facilities throughout the region. The advanced Cryogenic MEDICAL…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 16 – Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has asserted that the Ministry is introducing early warning systems to address potential industrial unrest. Mutua who officially took over the Labour docket highlighted the need for relevant Stakeholders in various…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16 – Interim United Democratic Alliance (UDA) secretary general Hassan Omar has warned his predecessor Cleophas Malala against imputing improper motives on influential politicians in the party following his ouster from the party position. The party accused the Former Kakamega…
- KICD which is the body mandated by approving curriculum texts in the country asserted that some aspects of the book published by East African Educational Publishers contain sentences in bad taste.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16 – President William Ruto has directed both Treasury and the Education ministries to negotiate with teachers’ unions to address grievances raised by teachers in efforts to avert looming strike. Ruto said proper negotiations between the Teacher Service Commission (TSC), Kenya…
- NAIROBI Kenya, Aug 16- The Kenyan Embassy in Bangkok has warned Kenyans against falling into victims to human trafficking in Myanmar and Lao PDR. In a statement on Friday, the Embassy said it is concerned with increasing cases even as 3 Kenyans go missing. The Embassy warns Kenyans of falling…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16 – A total of 100,080 new admission letters from 36 Universities have so far been sent to students after President William Ruto directed the withdrawal of previous admission letters. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba revealed that over 125,000 students who applied…
- Chief Justice Martha Koome announced that the new centre will provide transcription support to court stations across the country with a targeted 72-hour turnaround time.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16 – Eyebrows have been raised on how imported refined edible palm oil disguised as crude palm oil entered the port of Mombasa in a bid to evade taxes. The country is estimated to have lost Sh62 billion in revenue tax for the last three years as the importation of the product […]
- Nairobi County officials made the alarming discovery on Friday during a surprise inspection aimed at curbing unsanitary practices among food vendors in the city.
- KISUMU, Kenya, Aug 16 – Former Roads Minister Franklin Bett has been admitted in hospital following a road accident along the Awasi-Kericho road in Kisumu. According to police, Bett suffered a head injury during the accident that involved Bett’s four-wheel drive car and a tractor that was carrying…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16 — The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) says contingency measures are in place to ensure seamless airport operations amid talks to avert workers strike set for Monday. In a statement to the press Friday, KAA emphasized its commitment to upholding high standards of service even…
- The goal, according to Mukhtar Babayev, the COP29 president-designate, should fully take into account the needs and priorities of developing countries.
- As the broader economy continues to face mounting external uncertainties and still-weak domestic demand, experts said the country needs to step up stimulus measures to promote a recovery in consumer spending.
- Xu Shuang, an associate professor at China University of Political Science and Law, said, "Given that corruption at home and abroad has become increasingly intertwined, it's imperative to make such a law."
- Ronald 'Ronny' Liwind is believed to have murdered Calvince Ouma Omondi within Kisumu's Manyatta slums. Police are pursuing an accomplice still at large.
- President Ruto signed the charter, sealing the town's city status on Thursday during a ceremony attended by governors from the North Rift Economic Bloc (NOREB) region including the host, Uasin Gishu's Jonathan Bii .
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 16 – Former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Cleophas Malala’s troubles continue to mount following his unceremonious ouster on August 2, 2024. The UDA founding members, who played a key role in his removal, are now pushing for his permanent expulsion from the…
- Speaking at the Africa Youth Forum 2024 in Nairobi on Thursday, Sakaja emphasized the importance of including the youth in government decision making processes.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has dropped an impersonation charge against a polytechnic student. This is after the student spent three months at the Industrial Area Prison after being unable to raise a Sh200,000 cash bail. Sonko who appeared before trial magistrate…
- The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) a body representing an alliance of contries sharing the Nile River, which Kenya is part of, handed over the hydrological monitoring system.
- Kanja regretted the invasion of Parliament saying he would mobilise resourses to ensure adequate protection of critical government facilities if appoited to lead NPS.
- By Deedy Ngugi On August 12, 2024, International Youth Day was observed globally with the theme “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.” This year’s focus was on digital empowerment among young people, a topic of increasing relevance in Kenya and many other…
- The lawyers led by Ndegwa Njiru mounted an urgent habeas corpus request before Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo, protesting what they termed as an illega arrrest after their client's apparent release on bond.
- Douglas Kanja pitched deployment of tracking units with geofencing capabilities available to police to monitor livestock herds and intercept those found outside assigned jurisdictions.
- WHO Emergency Committee declared Mpox a global public health emergency following an outbreak of the viral infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mpox has since spread to neighboring countries in Africa.
- Wednesday's decision means three statutes anchoring SHIF -- Digital Health Act, Primary Healthcare Act and Social Health Insurance Act -- will remain in force and operational.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 15 – The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Kenya Forum and the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the quality and comprehensiveness of data for SDG reporting. The partnership aims to bridge critical data gaps…
- Figures released on Thursday by the National Bureau of Statistics showed China's retail sales, a key measurement of consumer spending, grew by 2.7 percent year-on-year in July, up from the 2 percent growth in June.
- Over the past decade, more efforts have been channeled to protecting the water quality of the reservoir, with the active participation of local officials and residents, including environmental volunteers.
- Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization, the nation has steadfastly implemented a series of institutional mechanisms for promoting low-carbon transition, paving the way for a green, sustainable future.
