- Masengeli had in remarks while meeting regional recurity chiefs on Tuesday urged Kenyans planning to participate in Thursday's Nane-Nane march to do so within the confines of the law.
- Appearing before the Committee on Tuesday, Macharia told the Adan Haji-led team that TSC will pay Readers Facilitation or Aid allowance to visually-impared teachers, those with hearing imparment, mute and those having physical disabilities.
- China's latest measures to boost large-scale equipment renewals and trade-in deals for consumer goods, they said, will further stimulate purchasing appetites of consumers, unleash domestic demand potential and consolidate the foundation for a rebound of the economy.
- With a combined weight of 4.8 metric tons, the plate-shaped satellites, the first batch of the Qianfan network to be deployed in orbit, were carried by a Long March 6A rocket that blasted off at 2:42 pm and soon arrived in their preset orbit.
- The remarks came after recent media reports questioned the procedures carried out by the US Anti-Doping Agency when investigating the Adverse Analytical Finding case of US sprinting star Erriyon Knighton, a member of the US Olympic track and field team, and the conclusion that it had reached.
- GAZA, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) — Israel had returned the bodies of 89 Palestinians killed by the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip, the Hamas-run Gaza government media office said on Monday. These bodies, previously held by Israel, were delivered through the Kerem Shalom crossing in the southern Gaza Strip by…
- Aug 7 – Tim Walz touted his rural roots and said Donald Trump would take the US “backwards” as he appeared for the first time as Kamala Harris’s running mate at a raucous Democratic Party rally. At the event in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, the party’s new nominee for vice-president said their…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 6- Nairobi South Member of County Assembly Waithera Chege has issued a 9-point list of demands to the government to be fulfilled in the event of Mariguini resident’s temporary evacuation. The Nairobi South MCA has vouched for the scrapping off rent deposit in the rent-to-own…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 6 – Cleophas Malala, recently ousted as UDA Party Secretary General, has faced another setback as the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) dismissed his application to prevent Senator Hassan Omar from taking over the post. Malala was removed from his position during a…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 6 – Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has denied claims of political fragmentation within the Azimio La Umoja Coalition, stating that the affiliate parties are united despite reports of disagreements over recent changes in house leadership.…
- The trend, attributed to various factors including economic pressures and changing societal norms, reflects a broader shift in marriage patterns across the country, experts said, calling for more conditions to be created and more support provided for young people to get married.
- The Caixin China General Services Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 52.1 in July from 51.2 in June, according to the report released on Monday by media group Caixin.
- In a Gazette Notice dated August 5, Ruto revoked the appointment of Geoffrey Noah Angwenyi, David Kipkurui Samoei (Rtd.), Col. Rukia Rashid and Elisha Biwot.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 6 -Businessman Yagnesh Devani, linked to the Sh7.6 billion Triton Oil scandal, has been arrested. Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) apprehended Devani and took him to the Milimani Law Courts. “The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has,…
- PS Muthoni said Linda Mama will form part of the SHIF cover set to replace NHIF which has been bogged by corruption amid reports of ficticious claims.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 6 — Meta has announced the launch of two new monetization features for eligible creators in Kenya: In-Stream Ads on Facebook and Facebook Ads on Reels. These features will enable creators to earn money by producing original videos and building their community. Moon Baz, Global…
- Sing’Oei highlighted the destructive aftermath of anti-government protests, which significantly affected property and businesses, with the private sector bearing the brunt of the losses.
- Aug 6 – US President Joe Biden met his senior national security team on Monday as concerns of a possible Iranian retaliatory attack on Israel grew. Mr Biden said he had been briefed on preparations to support Israel should it be attacked, while Secretary of State Antony Blinken said officials were…
- Aug 6 – A US judge has ruled Google acted illegally to crush its competition and maintain a monopoly on online search and related advertising. The landmark decision on Monday is a major blow to Alphabet, Google’s parent company, and could reshape how technology giants do business. Google was sued…
- Masengeli singled out the Judiciary, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions(ODPP) and prisons as key partners with who NPS will strive to enhance cooperation.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on Tuesday, advised Kenyans in Lebanon to register for evacuation and move to designated safe zones if able.
- PARIS, France, Aug 6 – In a dramatic night of push and shove in the women’s 5000m Final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Monday night, Kenya had the last laugh as the Athletics powerhouse successfully won Faith Kipyegon’s silver medal appeal. Kipyegon, who crossed the line second after being…
- Aug 5 – Punjab has reported its first case of poliovirus in four years, marking a significant setback in the province’s fight against the crippling disease. The last reported case in Punjab was in 2020. An official from the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication, located in the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 5 – The Council of Governors (CoG) has commenced discussions with the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) to review the proposed Fourth Basis for Revenue Sharing Among Counties Formula. CoG chairperson Anne Waiguru disclosed that the discussions are centered on ensuring that…
- Xi said he was glad to learn that Lam has been elected as general secretary of the CPV Central Committee, and would like to extend warm congratulations to Lam on behalf of the CPC Central Committee.
- Yang Weidong, a professor at the Institute of Rule of Law at China University of Political Science and Law, noted that in recent years, clear regulations regarding the allocation and exercise of power by leading officials have been established for governments from the central to the local level.
- The team lead by Chief Justice Emeritus David Maraga says the gesture will promote the dignity and living standards of the officers in the security sector.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 5 – What is Moses Kuria just up to? The former Cabinet Secretary was among the 10 officials dismissed by President William Ruto when he dissolved his cabinet in July 2024. Kuria, who previously held the Trade docket and later served as the Performance and Service Delivery Cabinet…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 5 – Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has announced his intention to join Raila Odinga’s Azimio Coalition. Kuria revealed his plans on Monday after meeting the former Prime Minister at his Capitol Hill office in Nairobi. This follows Kuria’s recent dismissal…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 5 – A section of 46,000 intern teachers will be hired after President William Ruto Supplementary Appropriations Act, 2024 which provides Sh18.6 billion for their employment on permanent and pensionable basis. Teachers Service Commission has previously told Parliamentary…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 5 – The University of Nairobi Council has officially installed Professor Margret Hutchinson as the new acting Vice Chancellor. The council led by its Chair Prof. Amukowa Anangwe announced that Prof. Hutchinson will take over following Professor Stephen Kiama’s suspension over…
- Aug 5 Bangladesh’s army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman announced on Monday that he would “form an interim government” after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the capital amid overwhelming protests. “I am taking full responsibility,” said General Waker-Uz-Zaman, dressed in military fatigues and…
- NYERI, Kenya, Aug 5 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged political leaders to tone down the debate on sharing of positions in 2027 and 2032 elections and focus on implementation of President William Ruto’s manifesto. Gachagua, who was speaking at a joint media interview with vernacular…
- Aug 5 – Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country following weeks of deadly demonstrations. The removal of Hasina on Monday followed weeks of violent protests and appears to have averted the threat of further bloodshed. The focus now shifts to who will control the…
- A brief forwarded to the Head of State by parliament highlighted the delicate balance between necessary austerity measures and the need to cushion the livelihoods of the people and the economy.
