- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 9 – President William Ruto has expressed the government’s commitment to creating job opportunities for the youths in the sports and creative industries sectors.According to the President who addressed the Youth Connekt Africa Summit Saturday, the sports and creative industries…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 – President William Ruto has extended the term of the Taskforce on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organizations by a further 90 days. In a gazette notice, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei stated that the extension came into effect from…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 – Transport cabinet secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has launched the standards of training certification and watchkeeping for seafarers courses at the Railway Training Institute(RTI) to facilitate quality management and safety of Kenya’s waterways. The Cabinet secretary who…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 9 – The spouse of Deputy President, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, has affirmed her unwavering stance against LGBTQ during an address in Kwale County. Pastor Dorcas, speaking on the occasion of placing 348 youth from Mombasa County into rehabilitation centers in Mombasa and Kwale…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 9 – Kirinyaga County Governor Ann Waiguru has urged leaders to open up job opportunities for young women, especially young mothers. According to the governor who made her remarks at the Youth Connect Africa Summit 2023 Saturday, young women should be allowed unrestricted access…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 – The Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) says it has received the go ahead from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to charge Uasin Gishu senator Jackson Mandago over the Finland scholarship saga. According to the anti-graft body’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 9 – President William Ruto on Saturday awarded graduates who successfully completed the free online courses at Arizona State University. During the Jamhuri Day celebrations on December 12, 2022, at Nyayo Stadium, President Ruto announced the offering of free online courses from…
- MOSCOW, Dec 8 – Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he will stand again for a fifth term in office. He spoke about his intentions during an awards ceremony for participants in the war in Ukraine. It comes a day after officials set 15-17 March 2024 as dates for the presidential election. Mr…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – President William Ruto has assured Members of parliament that NG-CDF funds will be released before the schools reopen in January. The president said this as he graced the commemoration of the 10-year anniversary of the Kikuyu Constituency Education Foundation (KICE). “I also…
- GILGIL, Kenya, Dec 8 – The government is re-engineering the National Youth Service to enhance its capacity and productivity. President William Ruto said NYS has adopted a fresh approach that will transform it into a financially sustainable and self-reliant institution. The NYS, he observed, has…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – The government has announced free entry for all Kenyan citizens to all national parks and museums on Jamhuri Day, next week Tuesday. According to Tourism Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, this initiative comes as Kenya marks 60th independence anniversary. He states that it…
- GILGIL, Kenya, Dec 8 – Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria says the the first batch of 40 National Youth Service personnel have already been deployed by the government to the United Kingdom. Speaking at Gilgil Nakuru County during the passing out parade of over 10,000 officers, Kuria…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – State corporations will now be mandated to notify the inspector general of board meetings. According to a letter by the acting Inspector General in charge of corporations James Warui, state corporations will be required to submit soft copies of ongoing notices and agenda of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – President William Ruto says eighty percent of security recruitments will now go to the National Youth Service in subsequent selections. This has been revealed by President William Ruto while presiding over the passing out parade of over 10,000 servicemen in Gilgil, Nakuru…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – A Dutch national has been charged with exposing minors aged between 7-17 years old to obscene images using WhatsApp. The accused JAN IN’T VELD Alias Dad ok Alias Teacher Jan Alias Mzungu was arrested on Thursday at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) while…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – President William Ruto has announced a progressive expansion of National Youth Service trainee (NYS) recruitment to 100,000 annually in the next five years beginning next year. Speaking during the pass out parade for over 10,000 servicemen in Gilgil Nakuru County, President…
- BEIJING, Dec 8 – Fishermen in the coastal province of Zhejiang used to discard empty plastic bottles into the sea, harming wildlife, disrupting ecosystems and indirectly threatening human health. To address the scourge of plastic pollution, local governments and businesses have paved the way for…
- BEIJING, Dec 8 – While promoting climate adaptation at home, China will continue to support other developing nations to adapt to the climate crisis, said Zhao Yingmin, vice-minister of ecology and environment. Zhao, also head of the Chinese delegation to the COP28 United Nations climate change…
- BEIJING, Dec 8 – China’s State Council on Thursday published an action plan to improve air quality amid the country’s effort to promote high-quality economic development. The plan contains a series of measures to achieve bluer skies by 2025, such as propelling green industrial shifts, building a…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has threatened to take legal actions against Nandi County Senator Samson Cherarkey for defamation. Through his lawyers Murkomen sent a letter to the Nandi Senator demanding an apology over claims that he had received a…
- KIRINYAGA, Kenya, Dec 8 – Kirinyaga County has partnered with the Japanese government to assist small-scale horticulture farmers with modern farming to increase their income.The Japan ambassador to Kenya, Okaniwa Ken, made the revelations when he paid a courtesy call to Mwea Kirinyaga County.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – Music promoters are threatening to scuttle Congolese singer Koffi Olomide’s planned mega concert in Kenya on Saturday over a 2016 debt. Nsana Productions, the promoters, say the 67-year-old rumba star violated contractual terms for a March 2016 concert for which they want a…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – Kenya is sending 1,500 farm workers to Israel, the labour ministry has said. The announcement comes nearly two weeks after Malawi sent 221 young people to work on Israeli farms, triggering a backlash against the government there. The casual workers will be deployed on three-…
- The Islamic State in Central Africa Province thrives on Congolese-Rwandese rivalry, as well as regional mistrust dating back decades. Creating real regional cooperation and trust would be the first step toward ensuring that the Islamic State’s local outfit is stopped.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – As the world confronts the relentless onslaught of climate change, Africa is not immune to its far-reaching consequences. In 2024, the effects of climate change are poised to significantly impact businesses across the continent, presenting both challenges and opportunities…
- The audit report found that the quality of the country’s drinkable water is getting worse. Nearly half (46%) of all water supply systems pose acute human health risks because of bacteria or other pathogens in the drinking water supply.
- Another factor that motivates many potential entrants to nuclear power is that it has historically been perceived in many quarters as confirmation of high technological status and proof of national respectability.
- NEW Delhi, India Dec 7 – Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto expressed his appreciation for India’s unwavering support for including the African Union as a permanent member of the G20 during his state visit to New Delhi. President Ruto also commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership…
- NEW Delhi, India Dec 7 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kenyan President William Ruto have affirmed their consensus on the critical nature of terrorism as the most serious global challenge and pledged to enhance their collaborative efforts in counter-terrorism measures. During a press…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 7 – Renowned environmentalist Dr Kalua Green of the Green Africa Foundation is entangled in a legal dispute over unpaid commission amounting to Sh420,035. The case filed by Palo Motoring Solutions Limited centers around the sale and distribution of motorcycles and lists Dr. Green…
- The revised Bill tabled on Thursday also proposes the establishment of the Affordable Housing Fund where funds collected under the Affordable Housing Levy will be held under the supervision of a Board.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – Police have announced the closure of major roads in the city center to enhance the operations of a major youth summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC). According to Nairobi police boss Adamson Bungei, Parliament Road, City Hall Way, Taifa Road and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said the Government has revamped and streamlined operations at the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency in order to make it effective in distribution of medicine to health facilities in the country. Speaking on Thursday when he attended the…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki also said a number of security facilities will be renovated and others moved to provide agencies with the best possible advantage against criminal groups.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 7 – The Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has stated that the government is committed to providing job opportunities for healthcare providers graduates both in the country and abroad. Speaking during the graduation of Kenya Medical Training Centre (KMTC) in Kasarani stadium…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu says the Ministry will develop alternative platforms to enable candidates access their exam results easily. This follows hitches witnessed during the recently released Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examinations…
- DALIAN, Dec 7 – China’s first medium-speed high-power ammonia-fuelled engine ignited successfully in Dalian, Northeast China’s Liaoning province, marking China’s breakthrough in the related key technologies. The ammonia-fuelled engine, featuring low carbon, high safety, and good interchangeability…
- LHASA, Nov 7 – The germplasm resource bank in Southwest China’s Xizang autonomous region has preserved 11,648 seed samples from 2,107 species, according to Xizang’s regional institute of plateau biology. The bank has so far preserved 5,061 plant seed samples from 1,636 species, 1,170 animal seed…
- Mogaka alleges that the arrest and charges against Margaret Nyakang'o are part of a conspiracy to force her out of office and infringe upon her right to dignity.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has refuted claims by Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga that cancellation of the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examinations printing tender to a UK firm is to blame for irregularities in the recently…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 7 – Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, says that the government is working on a National electric policy that will enable the adoption of low-emission vehicle mobility. Addressing a delegation from Uber which is the pioneer of digital taxi-hailing services companies…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – President William Ruto has asked newly appointed diplomats to curb wastage of public resources in Kenya’s missions abroad. The President said the government will ensure ambassadors are held accountable for the use of funds allocated to embassies. “As the ambassador, you are…
- KISII, Kenya, Dec 7 – Kisii Governor Simba Arati has reinstated nurses and clinicians who were sacked three years ago during national wide industrial strike. Speaking at Gusii stadium, Governor Arati assured the healthcare workers getting back their jobs by ordering the public service board to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – Kenyans who want to migrate to the United Kingdom and bring their families with them may have to reconsider their decisions or pay more to qualify for the privilege. This after Britain’s Home secretary James Cleverly rolled out new guidelines that seek to put bottlenecks on…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – President William Ruto says strong bilateral relations with other nations are crucial for Kenya’s development agenda. The government, he added, will foster strong relations with various nations to unlock untapped opportunities and broaden trade and investment prospects. “Our…
- BEIJING, Dec 7 – Exploration and cooperation are needed to establish adequate regulations for the use of artificial intelligence and other new and innovative technologies in the medical industry, according to regulatory authorities, who emphasized how essential they are in advancing global health.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7- Police in Kilifi have arrested two suspects in Kilifi South who were in possession of a consignment of 477 kilograms bhang estimated to worth 14 million shillings. In a statement on Wednesday, National Police Service stated that the suspects were arrested driving a motor…
- US, Dec 7 – A Kenyan man living in the United States has been arrested after he hired a hitman to kill a family member in a bid to compel other family members to come back home. According to statements made in court, Leonard Thuo Mwithiga was arrested after a confidential informant went to state […]
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has assured teachers of their safety in all parts of the country, including in areas facing security challenges. While addressing the Kenya National Union of Teachers Union (Knut) annual National Delegates Conference at Kasarani Stadium in…
