- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 18-Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) Chief Executive Officer James Mwaura has been elected Chairperson of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) –African Chapter for a two-year term following a competitive process. ICCA is an international…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 18 – Budgetary cuts within Statehouse now risk crippling operations at the house on the hill with revised budget estimates capping the budget at Sh4.3 billion downwards from Sh9.4 billion. Running operations within Statehouse which include compensation of employees, domestic and…
- Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued the directions on Thursday following an urgent application contesting an order by Acting Inspector General Douglas Kanja.
- Programs that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua spearheaded including coffee and diary sector reforms and the fight against drug and substance abuse will be curtailed.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 18 – The Kenya Editors’ Guild wants the government to provide security to media houses following recent attacks during the ongoing youth led protests. KEG President Zubeidah Kananu in a statement asserted that she was concerned about threats being directed toward the media from…
- The pollster projected the sentiment on the use of excessive force by police at 75 per cent, against 17 per cent of the respondents who felt police used an appropriate level of force.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 18 – The Kenyan shilling has slipped against various major currencies, a development attributed to the ongoing youth-led demonstrations and the country’s downgraded rating by global rating agency Moody’s. Treasury, in a commentary with with Capital FM disclosed that the local…
- Chief Registrar of the Judiciary (CRJ) Winfridah Mokaya said the recognition of the need for increased budgetary allocation for children in the justice system is key in the implementation of the strategy.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, July 18 – State employees whose salaries fall under the ‘annual salary adjustments’ category will still continue to enjoy yearly pay hikes even after the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) froze pay rise for all other public officers. However, SRC argued that subsequent…
- Initially sparked by the now-withdrawn Finance Bill 2024, the protests have escalated into violent events, resulting in loss of life and widespread destruction.
- On whether President Ruto would consider any of the former Cabinet Secretaries for reappointment, Song'Oei suggested the Head of State would weigh the "political cost" of such a move, "a calculus I am certain the president is conscious of".
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 18 – The government says Sh6 billion has been lost as a result of sustained demonstrations. Speaking during a press conference, government spokesman Isaac Mwaura says this data from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) indicated that more protests will negatively affect the economy…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 18 – The Salaries and Remunerations Commission (SRC) has frozen salary reviews in the entire public sector. According to the commission, this is due to emerging fiscal constraints and budget cuts emanating from the withdrawal of the Finance Bill, 2024. “The Salaries and…
- NAKURU, Kenya, Jul 18 – Nakuru County Police Commander, Samuel Ndanyi has promised that the officer who shot and injured a journalist will be arrested and charged. He said the matter was referred to Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) for investigation. Addressing Journalists at the…
- Sungrow Power Supply, a Chinese photovoltaic inverter manufacturer, signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia's Algihaz Holding for an energy storage project with a capacity of up to 7.8 gigawatt-hours — the largest energy storage project in the world.
- A growing number of young workers are finding China's second- and third-tier cities increasingly attractive, due to lower living costs, improved working environments and better housing or entrepreneur support policies. However, top-tier cities are still more attractive overall.
- Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian made the remarks at a regular news conference, as recent media reports quoted United States officials as saying that China has declined a follow-on meeting to consult on arms control and nonproliferation after both sides met in November.
- Initially sparked by the now-withdrawn Finance Bill 2024, the protests have escalated into violent events, resulting in loss of life and widespread destruction.
- The structure that was being used as media center has been converted into a store to allow insurance to come and value the destruction that occurred during the demonstrations
- TSC CEO Macharia told MPs their overall budget has been slashed by Sh10bn which will result in delay in the implementation of second phase of the CBA agreement.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 17 – 67 percent of Kenyans support the move by President William Ruto to dissolve cabinet, a new survey has revealed. The study by Politrack Africa further showed that 71 percent of Kenyans want ministries to be reduced to at least 15 in the new changes set to be announced by…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 17 – The High Court has suspended a ruling declaring Antony Mwaura’s appointment as Kenya Railways Authority (KRA) board chairman unconstitutional. This follows an application by Mwaura seeking to halt the decision as he pursues an appeal. The execution of the decision was…
- NAKURU, Kenya, Jul 17 – Police in Eldoret have dispersed a group of youths protesting in support of the re-appointment of former Roads Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to cabinet. The youths who were carrying placards in support of Murkomen along Kisumu road heading to the town CBD were stopped…
- KISUMU, Kenya, Jul 16 – Police in Siaya County have started investigations into the death of Siaya High Court Presiding Judge Daniel Ogembo, who was found dead inside his residential house on Wednesday. The body of the Judge, would later be found after his driver who had reported to his residence…
- It seems the language the government understands is street protests, and that's exactly what we'll do if no action is taken against the rogue police officers - Zubeida Kananu, President of the Kenya Editors Guild.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 16 – Young Scientists Kenya [YSK], has received 1,780 project abstracts for its 7th edition of the National Science and Technology Annual Exhibition 2024. Speaking at this year’s exhibition launch event, National Director Victor Mwongera, stated that this represents a 138…
- Wetangula assured the media industry that the two Houses of Parliament will re-look existing media legislation to re-align them with current trends coupled with the advent of technology.
- Police say Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, 33, confessed to killing 42 women - though his lawyer told a court on Tuesday he was tortured into a confession.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 17 – 200 more Kenya police officers have been dispatched to Haiti under the United Nation backed Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission aimed at addressing the gang violence in the North American country. This comes on the back of the deployment of the inaugural batch of…
- Kallas, the first female prime minister of Estonia, will remain head of the three-party government until a new coalition government is formed, likely in August.
- NAKURU, Kenya, Jul 16 – Nakuru Journalists have taken to the streets to peacefully protest the shooting incident against their colleague while covering antigovernment protests. Armed with placards, whistles and vuvuzelas, the chanting journalists walked through Kenyatta Avenue and gathered outside…
- The routes, which will cover subway stations, shopping areas, residential compounds, central business districts, industrial parks, and cultural and tourism attractions, mark the first of their kind in Shenzhen operated by a public transportation company.
- Their comments came as the market is eagerly awaiting clues about major economic strategies for the next few years from the ongoing third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, which is being held in Beijing from Monday to Thursday.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 16 – 67 percent of Kenyans support the move by President William Ruto to dissolve cabinet. According to the survey by Politrack Africa 71 percent want ministries reduced to at least 15.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, July 16 – The Editors’ Guild has demanded a speedy probe on attacks against journalists covering the ongoing Gen Z-led antigovernment protests. In a statement, KEG president Zubeidah Kananu asserted that recent happenings raise significant concerns about press freedom and the safety…
- Misleading or outright false information – broadly called “misinformation” – can come from websites pretending to be news outlets, political propaganda or “pseudo-profound” reports that seem meaningful but are not.
- On Tuesday night, many Kenyans felt the ground shake as an earth tremor struck several parts of the country. The tremor, which occurred around 8:34 pm, lasted for about 30 seconds. Reports of the tremor came from various areas including Kitengela, Ruaka, and Westlands. Residents in Isinya, Kajiado…
- Demonstrators took to the streets in Kisumu, Nakuru, Kisii and Kitengela a day after President Ruto singed out the Ford Foundation as the sponsor violent protests witnessed since June 25 when demonstrators stormed Parliament over the passing of the Finance Bill 2024.
- KRC confirmed the arrival of the new coaches alongside four first-class, ten economy coaches, a dining car and a power car, promising enhanced service on the Standard Guage Railway (SGR) trains between the port city and Nairobi.
