- 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.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza is set to appear before the Senate plenary for the third time in two years, following a decision by senators to prosecute the latest impeachment motion against her before the full house. The Senate, in a vote, opted to consider the impeachment…
- The special committee is set to report back to the Senate, within 10 days of its appointment on whether or not it finds the particulars of the allegations against the Governor to have been substantiated.
- COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli warned that a "rigid approach" that seeks to implement all IMF economic and finance adjustments advice will not succeed.
- Justice Mwamuye also ordered the police not to obscure the identification, registration or markings of any vehicle while dealing with persons who is or planning on assembling, demonstrating, picketing or petitioning.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – The National Assembly Committee on Appointments has approved the nomination of Dorcas Oduor and Beatrice Askul as Attorney General and East African Community Affairs and Regional Development Cabinet Secretary nominees respectively. The two were vetted last week on Friday…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – Motorists plying Thika Road, Southern Bypass, Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit, Dongo Kundu Bypass are set to start paying toll fees should a new policy by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is approved. The Authority stated on Tuesday that the discussions were already…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 14 – President William Ruto has directed all Public Universities to recall admission letters for students set to join the higher learning institutions and issue new ones with the amount of money parents can afford. Speaking in Ogembo, Kisii after commissioning the Bomachoge…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked Cabinet Secretaries to work hard to deliver development as demanded by Kenyans, besides remaining loyal to President William Ruto and the Constitution. Speaking when he closed the two-day induction for the reconstituted Cabinet at…
- Mpox, the high infectious disease that used to be called monkeypox, has been declared a public health emergency in Africa by the continent’s top health body. Scientists from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) say they are alarmed by the speed at which a new strain of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – The government has embeded outside classroom learning experiences into the education of children, The Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Belio Kipsang has said. Kipsang said that Co-curriculum activities such as sports, drama, music, dance and elocution will be taught…
- Aug 14 – The US is aiming “to turn the temperature down” in the Middle East, the country’s ambassador to the UN has said, as fears of an Iranian retaliatory attack on Israel loom. On Tuesday, Linda Thomas-Greenfield told the UN Security Council in New York the US wanted to “deter and defend against…
- China hopes to work with the Mekong countries at the foreign ministers' meeting to review the progress of cooperation, take stock of past experiences, and plan for the next steps to advance the partnership, the spokesperson said.
- BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — China’s trade with Africa in intermediate goods posted 6.4 percent year-on-year growth in the first seven months of 2024, official data showed Tuesday. Trade in intermediate goods between China and Africa accounts for 68 percent of the total value of bilateral trade,…
- NAIROBI, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Kenya observed World Elephant Day Monday, with campaigners and scientists intensifying calls for the protection of super tusker elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem, which straddles the Kenya-Tanzania border. Of the 2,000 elephants inhabiting this cross-border region, 10…
- Strengthened supervision will be required to ensure that the financial sector focuses on serving the real economy, rather than self-interest such as letting funds circulate idly within the industry or compensating professionals in the industry disproportionately.
- Toi, which has experienced five significant fires since 2002, has been a challenging marketplace for traders like Tobi Naloba, who sells clothing for mothers and children.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – Azimio leader Raila Odinga has revealed that retired President Uhuru Kenyatta asked him to collaborate with President William Ruto to address the issues raised by the Gen-Z demonstrations. Speaking in President Ruto’s Elgeyo Marakwet stronghold, Odinga said Kenyatta’s…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has hinted that the Wiper party plans to support youths from the Generation Z Movement who aspire to run for various positions in the 2027 general elections. Senator Maanzo stated that the Kalonzo Musyoka-led party is open to welcoming new members…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – Former Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has claimed that the concept of a broad-based government implemented by President William Ruto’s administration was originally his idea. During an interview on Citizen TV on Monday…
- Aug 13 – A murder investigation has been opened into Bangladesh’s ex-premier Sheikh Hasina over the police killing of a man during civil unrest last month. Six other top figures in the previous government are also being investigated following weeks of deadly unrest in the capital Dhaka. Mamun Mia,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13—Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru has reaffirmed the county’s support for the Kenya Kwanza government, emphasizing that residents stand firmly behind President William Ruto’s leadership. Speaking during the handover of fishing nets and irrigation equipment to farmers in Mwea…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – The Senate is set to hold a special sitting Wednesday afternoon to consider impeachment charges against Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi convened a special sitting in a special gazette notice to begin considering the allegations against Mwangaza.…
- KISII, Kenya, Aug 13 – President Wiliam Ruto has commissioned the groundbreaking of a cancer center in Kisii to also serve as a center of excellence in providing residents with access to the specialized care close to home and reduce the need of travelling long distances to seek treatment and the…
- NAKURU, kenya, Aug 13 – Five people were Tuesday killed in an early morning road accident along the Nairobi- Nakuru highway. According to Gilgil Sud County Police Commander Jamleck Ngaruiya, the accident occured following a head-on collision between a truck and a saloon care going in opposite…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – President William Ruto has urged leaders against his newly reconstituted broad-based government to join in uniting Kenyans. The head of state who spoke during his three-day tour of Kisii region called on leaders opposed to his administration to shun personal interests and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – The Kenya Meteorological Department has predicted that intermittent cold and cloudy conditions will affect several parts of the country until Monday next week. The weatherman highlighted specific regions expected to experience these weather patterns. Areas within the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – The High Court has overturned an order halting the roll out of Maisha Card following an appeal by the government. Judge Lawrence Mugambi in a ruling Monday concurred with the interior ministry that the conservatory orders issued on July 25, 2024 mirrored concerns that had…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 13 – The Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) has denied allegations of mining activities taking place in Tsavo East National Park. This is after reports emerged that there are mining activities at the National park which is one of the main tourist destinations in the country. In a…
- The leader of a Kenyan cult who allegedly encouraged over 400 followers to starve themselves to death has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter, in one of the worst ever cases of cult-related mass deaths. Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie appeared in court in the coastal city of Mombasa alongside…
- Aug 13 – Ukraine’s top commander has said Kyiv’s forces control 1,000 sq km of Russian territory as they press their biggest cross-border incursion in two-and-a-half years of full-scale war. Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi said Ukraine continued to “conduct an offensive operation in the Kursk region”…
- AUG 13 – Elon Musk’s interview of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was marred by technical issues that the tech billionaire blamed on a cyber attack. The lengthy conversation, which Mr Musk said was aimed at “open-minded independent voters”, began more than 40 minutes late as many…
- New York, Aug 12—The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has strongly condemned the ongoing harassment and intimidation of journalists in Pakistan, highlighting a recent escalation in violations of media freedom. This follows repeated police raids on the home of digital journalist Usman Khan,…
- KISII, Kenya, Aug 12 – The Kenya Kwanza Alliance and the Orange Democratic Movement have not entered into a coalition agreement but have agreed to unite the country and serve Kenyans, President William Ruto has said. The President said the two political formations have agreed to join forces to help…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 – The Judiciary has taken the lead in spearheading critical reforms in the criminal justice system to stem overcrowding in Kenya’s prisons, as part of efforts to foster proper rehabilitation of offenders. Speaking during the launch of the decongestion initiative for Nairobi…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 – Laban-Cliff Onserio, a communications expert and journalist, has been admitted to the prestigious National Defence University Kenya (NDU-K) to pursue a second Master’s Degree in Crisis and Disaster Management. This move, he said, marks a significant milestone in his…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 – A Nairobi Court has granted police seven days to detain two men arrested with hand grenades outside businessman Jimi Wanjigi’s home in Muthaiga for further investigations. This is after the court determined that Court ruled that there was sufficient reason to have them…
