- Villa Somalia stated that the discussions focused on regional security, addressing the escalating threats of terrorism and political instability in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East.
- The Board's decision enables the immediate disbursement of approximately US$624.5 million (Sh 99.6 billion) under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangements.
- Jan 18 – A training center for polling staff in Pakistan’s Kharan district, Balochistan, was targeted by unidentified assailants ahead of the upcoming general elections, according to a report by Dawn. The incident occurred at the Government Model High School in Kharan, where polling staff were…
- A Tesla production facility in India holds significant promise for both sides, according to Mukesh Aghi, President of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum.
- The latest victim is 20-year-old Rita Waeni Muendo, a university student at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), whose dismembered body was found in a dustbin in Roysambu on Monday.
- TRANS-NZOIA, Kenya, Jan 17 – The Government is deliberately implementing programmes and policies that will create jobs for the youth. President William Ruto said there is need for urgent, intentional and strategic measures to address unemployment in the country. He said the Government has…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 17 – President William Ruto has ordered the eviction of grabbers of government land in Kitale. The head of state who was speaking during his tour of the newly constructed Masinde Muliro Market Wednesday revealed that some cartels have grabbed government land meant for the Kenya…
- BEIJING, Jan 17 – China’s total population dropped for a second consecutive year in 2023, falling by roughly 2.08 million to 1.40967 billion, said the National Bureau of Statistics. For more visit China Daily For subscriptions on news from China Daily, or inquiries, please contact China Daily…
- BEIJING, Jan 17 – Chinese scientists have developed an artificial intelligence-based model that facilitates the low-cost, easily accessible and accurate diagnosis of ovarian cancer. A report on the research was published in the international science journal The Lancet Digital Health last week.…
- SHANGHAI, Jan 17 – Shanghai medical experts have discovered a new treatment method that significantly improved outcomes for patients with the most aggressive subtype of breast cancer during a clinical trial. The method was uncovered during a two-year trial named “FUTURE-SUPER”, which involved 139…
- TRANS NZOIA, Kenya, Jan 17 – President William Ruto now says those opposed to his planned talks with Chief Justice Martha Koome and parliament speakers are dishonest and are holding brief for corruption cartels. President Ruto who was speaking in Mowlem, Endebess, Trans Nzoia County dismissed calls…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 17 – Airbnb, the U.S.-based platform that enables online promotion of short-term homestays and experiences, has distanced itself from the accommodations where two middle-aged women met with tragic incidents of murder within a span of two weeks in Nairobi. In a statement, the San…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 17 – The family of a 20-year-old woman who was found murdered in Roysambu has revealed details of the last moment at the hands of her abductors. In a statement signed by the family spokesperson, the family of Rita Waeni Muendo said the deceased left her aunt’s residence in…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 17 – Kenya is preparing to hold a Conference on Financing Agriculture Sustainability, aimed at assessing the current financial landscape for the agricultural sector, including identifying bottlenecks. Scheduled for March 27-28, 2024, the two-day agriculture financing conference…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 17 – Azimio Leader Rail Odinga has termed the recent murder cases of women in the country as a threat to security. Odinga’s concern comes in the wake of the deaths of two women in under two weeks who died while in the company of alleged lovers. He urged security agencies and […]
- MOMBASA, Kenya, Jan 17 – Security was on Wednesday beefed up around the Malindi Law Courts as Shakahola cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 30 other suspects were escorted to the premises to answer to murder and other charges. This comes a day after Director of Public Prosecution Renson Igonga said the…
- NAIVASHA, Kenya, Jan 17 – Egypt is a country of many marvels; one largely known for its ancient pyramids. And with only one year-round river, The Nile, the country of more than 109 million people has succeeded in revolutionizing its Agriculture sector, to ensure food security and create job…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 17 – The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA) now wants the government to further strengthen the regulatory mechanisms for accommodation facilities including Airbnbs in a bid to prevent the increased cases of femicide. FIDA Kenya Chairperson Nancy Ikinu expressed concern…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 17 – The Kirima family now says part of Njiru land occupants have paid for plots in full. In a statement, the family indicated that it is currently considering staggering payments for other occupants. “Following the lapse of the 31st of December 2023 deadline that was granted by…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 17 – The government has advised the public to verify the registration and licensing status of accommodation facilities including Airbnbs as a precautionary measure to ensure their safety before booking their stay. The appeal follow increased cases of deaths in accommodation…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 17 – Detectives in Nairobi are holding three suspects linked to the bizarre killing of a 20-year-old woman whose body was discovered in Nairobi’s Roysambu area. Among the suspects, is a Foreigner arrested Tuesday at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as he prepared…
- KISUMU, Kenya, Jan 17 – Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has kicked off negotiations with China Square to be the anchor tenant at their Mall in Mamboleo, Kisumu. The Authority Managing Director Wycliffe Ochiaga says they are optimistic of attracting huge human traffic if the negotiations…
- The breakthrough comes after discussions led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who had assured the public of a swift resolution within three days.
- Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi also unveiled disease-resistant seeds aimed at boosting farmers' yields even as he announced a campaign to combat necrosis in maize.
- NANDI, Kenya, Jan 16 – The implementation of the Affordable Housing Programme will play a pivotal role in safeguarding arable agricultural land from fragmentation. President William Ruto said the Government is using the Affordable Housing Programme to cater for the increasing demand for housing in…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 16 – Kenya’s wildlife agency is relocating 21 rare and endangered black rhinos from their sanctuaries after a rapid increase in their population caused overcrowding. “Three rhinos will be translocated from Nairobi National Park with others coming from Ol Pejeta and Lewa…
- A new drug called kush is wreaking havoc in west Africa, particularly in Sierra Leone where it is estimated to kill around a dozen people each week and hospitalise thousands. The drug, taken mostly by men aged 18 to 25, causes people to fall asleep while walking, to fall over, to bang their heads…
- NAIVASHA, Kenya, Jan 16- The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has called upon African governments to forge partnerships with the private sector in a bid to drive the growth of aquaculture. Recognizing the pivotal role aquaculture plays in addressing critical challenges, such as food security…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 16 – A City lawyer has moved to court to stop the new National Social Security Fund (NSSF) deductions announced last week. In an urgent application, lawyer John Ndegwa wants the court the court to issue a mandatory injunction to halt the board from implementing the decision as…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 16 – Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has hit out at Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for publicly calling out Justice Esther Maina in an escalation of the war of words between the Executive and the Judiciary. Speaking following a Wiper Party meeting Musyoka described it as absurd…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 16 – Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya who is facing assault charges over the slapping of a ward representative on Tuesday failed to appear before the Kakamega law courts after being taken ill. Photos circulated online showed the legislator bedridden in a yet to be…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 16 – A petition has been filed before the High Court seeking the removal of Justice Esther Maina. The petition filed by Anthony Odiero further wants the Judicial service commission to commence investigations against the judge over allegations of corruption. The petitioner…
- VIHIGA, Kenya, Jan 16 – Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Leader Raila Odinga has urged Chief Justice Martha Koome to abandon her proposal to hold talks with President William Ruto over allegation of graft in the Judiciary. For breaking, reliable, trustworthy and accurate news, follow us on: https://…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 16 – Chief Justice Martha Koome says the judiciary has written to President William Ruto seeking to address concerns he raised against some judges. President Ruto has in recent days mounted a war against the judiciary, accusing some unnamed “corrupt” judges of working with the…
- NANDI, Kenya, Jan 16 – President William Ruto has welcomed the call by Chief Justice Martha Koome to hold talks with the Executive and Legislature. Speaking in Nandi County during the commissioning of the Tinderet Integrated Technical and Trainers College, the head of State said dialogue will help…
- VIHIGA, Kenya, Jan 16 – Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Leader Raila Odinga has urged Chief Justice Martha Koome to abandon her proposal to hold talks with President William Ruto over allegation of graft in the Judiciary. Speaking during an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Membership Recruitment drive in…
- SIAYA, Kenya, Jan 16 – Siaya governor, James Orengo has warned of serious repercussions should the ongoing onslaught on the judiciary by the executive not be brought to a halt. According to Orengo, Kenyans will not allow president William Ruto to continue intimidating courts. Speaking at Nyadorera…
- NANDI, Kenya, Jan 16 – National Assembly Majority leader Kimani Ichung’wah has called for a quick resolution of 50 pending cases involving judges currently before the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). Speaking in Nandi during the commissioning of the Tinderet Integrated Technical and Trainers…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 16 – Chief Justice Martha Koome has expressed concern over what she terms as threats by the executive and legislature to disregard court orders amidst the ongoing onslaught on the judiciary. Koome who chairs the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) said Monday that the public…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 16 – The Government says it will not hesitate to prosecute parents and local community living near schools purporting to be protesting poor performance in the national examination. In a statement to condemn Monday’s invasion of a school in Kakamega County, Education Cabinet…
