- 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…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 – Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Kipchumba Murkomen has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting youth-led projects that improve the lives of our youth and advance our country. Murkomen on Monday announced that he will participate in…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 – The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has refuted claims that 10 out of its 11 Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trains bought in 2020 have broken down and only one is operational. Through a statement the corporation clarified that all the Diesel Multiple Unit trains operating on…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 – The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has refuted claims that 10 out of its 11 Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trains bought in 2020 have broken down and only one is operational. Through a statement the corporation clarified that all the Diesel Multiple Unit trains operating on…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 – Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) party leader Eugene Wamalwa now says Azimio has reached a point of dissolution citing betrayal by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Wamalwa who spoke during a morning show on Spice FM on Monday asserted that the opposition…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 – Prime Cabinet secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged the youth to leverage on Meta’s features to earn revenue from short-form videos through advertising. In a statement as Kenya joins in the International Youth Day celebrations, Mudavadi indicated that they are a majority of…
- KNUT Secretary General Oyuu indicated that the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) had not yet implemented the second phase of the signed 2021-2025 CBA.
- KISUMU, Kenya, Aug 12 – A General Service Unit (GSU) officer, was last night killed in Manyatta slums in Kisumu under unclear circumstances. The officer, who hails from Kolwa in Kisumu East Sub County was on leave. It’s understood that he was with friends when he was attacked and killed. A source…
- KAWU Secretary General Moses Ndiema said the union will present a seven-day strike notice on Monday to oppose the planned public-private deal between JKIA and Indian firm Adani Airport Holdings Ltd.
- Kagame took oath of office shortly before 4 pm Sunday at the ultra-modern Amahoro Stadium in Rwanda's Capital Kigali in the presence of Rwandans and international guests in a ceremony led by Rwanda's Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo.
- Ruto missed a number of key international events including the 6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union in Accra, Ghana, as well as three trips within Africa, and two trips to Europe that he would typically attend.
- The National Government Coordination (Amendment) Bill proposes payment of allowances as determined by the Public Service Commission (PSC) in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
- IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi said in a statement that the agency has been "monitoring the situation on the reported military activities" near the Kursk NPP.
- The father, Livingstone Kimaiwe, and the son identified as Frankline Kipchoge, 36, got into a dispute that resulted into a serious fight, police said.
- Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) agents based in Embakasi are handling the case, with further investigations underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the altercation that led to Koech's death.
- The National Executive Committee had recommended Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, Kisii Governor Simba Arati and and Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sherriff Nassir as Deputy Party Leaders.
- Odinga criticized police action during the protests, condemning the arbitrary arrests, detentions, and use of excessive force against peaceful protesters and journalists.
- FKE expressed concern that taxpayers, including its members, are currently unable to remit taxes as required due to KRA's failure to align its systems with the court's judgment.
- By expanding well-paced openness in the services sector, where market demand is robust, but quality supply falls short, the world's second-largest economy seeks to bolster a bright spot in domestic demand and fuel economic growth, they added.
- Released by the Office of the National Committee for Disaster Reduction and the Ministry of Emergency Management, the assessment reported that 328 people were either dead or missing due to various disasters in July.
- Speaking of future China-Africa cooperation, Aboulmagd suggested the two sides explore more cooperation in telecommunications, industrial investment and financial technologies based on mutual understanding and mutual respect.
- Dorcas Oduor promised to address emerging concerns around public participation, a requirement based on which courts have annuled most legislations drafted by the State.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 9 – Attorney General nominee Dorcas Oduor has revealed her net worth to be Sh85 million disclosing it’s the joint wealth of her family. Oduor told the National Assembly Committee on Appointments she’s a widow and since the death of her husband the wealth has not been distributed…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 9 – The Attorney General nominee, Dorcas Oduor, has assured she will ensure the country doesn’t incur unnecessary expenses in legal cases by approving water tight cases once approved into office. Oduor insisted that she will be hands on in advising Ministries, Departments and…
- NEW Delhi, India Aug 7 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of swiftly restoring normalcy and safeguarding the Hindu minority community as Professor Muhammad Yunus assumed leadership of Bangladesh’s interim government on Thursday. In a post on X, PM Modi extended his…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 9 – High Court has issued conservatory orders restraining police from arresting businessman Jimi Wanjigi pending determination of suit filed by him. Justice Bahati Mwamuye directed that the businessman not be arrested with a mention slated for August 16. “Pending the inter-…
- Aug 8 – A statement released by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has questioned the integrity of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), which has allowed athletes who had doped to compete for years, in direct contravention of the World Anti-Doping Code and USADA’s own rules. “This USADA scheme…
- Dorcas Oduor told the National Assembly Appoitments Committee on Friday that she would also reform the limitations around the rights of arrested persons in a bid to resolve the inequity between the rich and the poor.
- The study which reviewed perfoamance in the Senate between August 2023 to 2024 also listed Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang, Vihiga's Godfrey Osotsi and Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda in the top five chart.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 9- British terror suspect Jermaine Grant who was jailed in Kenya has been deported back to the United Kingdom after completing his sentence. The police said that Grant was flown to the United Kingdom on Thursday using the National carrier Kenya Airways accompanied by Kenyan…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 9 — Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on Kenyans traveling abroad through labor exportation agreements to adhere strictly to the laws of their host countries. Speaking during the Mkulima Majuu Programme Send-off Ceremony for 350 workers headed to the United…
- The committee pressed Askul on how she will deal with issues facing the Arid and Semi-arid areas which include drought and food security as well as marginalization which has bedeviled the region for decades.
- Askul stated that the decision of choose Karua as Raila's running mate was not a decision she made on her own, was done by the running mate selection panel
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 9 — A family in Gatanga, Murang’a County, is seeking help to bring the body of their deceased relative back to Kenya. The family has made a public appeal for assistance in organizing the repatriation of Rufus Kairu’s body, who passed away in Australia. According to a statement…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 9 – Lands Principal Secretary Nixon Korir is rooting for the compulsory acquisition of a contentious land parcel adjacent Moi University in Eldoret for resettlement of squatters. Korir gave this proposal when he appeared before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on…
- In one of the cases, an elite-level athlete who competed in an Olympic qualifier and international events in the US admitted to taking steroids and erythropoietin enhancing drugs, but was still allowed to continue competing until retirement.
- Liu Bingjiang, chief engineer of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, stressed the importance of maintaining strategic focus and tenacity within the industry for advancing low-carbon transformation.
