- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 1- From wars, to a prolonged drought and then el-nino rains, to a falling shilling and rising global inflation, 2023 has been a year of a kind. It will be the year that will go down in history as being marked by two big wars – an ongoing conflict in Ukraine as […]
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 1 – President William Ruto has expressed optimism that the New Year of 2024 will usher in positive developments for the nation. In his televised New Year’s address on Sunday, President Ruto asserted that Kenya is on a promising path towards enhancing its economic prospects. “It…
- January 1, 2024: Kenyans embraced the arrival of the New Year 2024 with a dazzling fireworks exhibition at the Old Mutual Tower in the capital Nairobi. This annual fireworks extravaganza at the Old Mutual Tower has become a cherished tradition, brilliantly illuminating the night sky and welcoming…
- Before Sydney and Auckland welcomed 2024, the small Pacific island nations of Tonga, Samoa, and Kiribati had already celebrated the New Year an hour earlier.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 31 – The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance opposition coalition is gearing up for the new year with a strong focus on addressing what they perceive as shortcomings of the Kenya Kwanza government over the past year. In a statement released on the eve of the New Year 2024 by the…
- Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a New Year address to ring in 2024 on Sunday. Here are some highlights: High-quality development The Chinese economy has sustained the momentum of recovery with steady progress made in pursuing high-quality development, Xi said. According to Xi, China has…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 31 – Kenya’s former President, Uhuru Kenyatta, has congratulated President Felix Tshisekedi on his re-election as the leader of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a statement released via the official page of the Office of the Fourth President of Kenya, Kenyatta urged…
- BEIJING, China Dec 31 – On a recent driving holiday to Norway, I couldn’t help but notice the great number of electric vehicles on the road. Even more surprising was that I did not immediately recognize the maker of some of these vehicles. Because EVs are easily recognized by their lack of a large…
- China is saddened by this dense flurry of deliberations by the council of the grievous attacks and civilian casualties toward the end of the year, said Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations.
- 21 killed in Ukrainian shelling attacks on Russia’s border city Belgorod: governor MOSCOW/KIEV, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — The Ukrainian shelling of the Russian border city of Belgorod has caused 21 deaths, including three children, and damage in 30 apartment buildings, Vyacheslav Gladkov, governor of the…
- From good health and professional success to the pursuit of happiness, stable economy, marriage and personal growth, these aspirations reflect the diverse dreams of the city's people.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 31 – Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has encouraged Kenyans to maintain hope in the approaching New Year and unite against corruption and greed. In his New Year’s message on Sunday, Kalonzo conveyed optimism, expressing his belief that Kenyans would diligently strive to rectify…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 31 – The Kenyan government has asked individuals planning to use fireworks on New Year’s Eve to obtain a permit from the Inspector of Explosives within the State Department of Mining. Citing the Explosives Acts, the State Department for Mining emphasized the significance of…
- Kiplangat, a prominent long-distance runner with a specialization in the 3,000m steeplechase, had previously represented Uganda at the Rio Olympic Games in 2016.
- In the year 2023, Kenya made significant strides on the global stage by addressing two major issues that have far-reaching implications for Africa and the world. These developments not only demonstrated Kenya’s commitment to global challenges but also showcased its role as a progressive leader on…
- NAKURU, Kenya Dec 31 – At least five people died on Sunday morning, with several others sustaining injuries in a tragic road accident in Nakuru. The Sunday morning accident involving a fuel tanker, a lorry and a matatu occurred at the Eveready Round-about in Nakuru. Nakuru Town West Sub-County…
- While Argentina declined the invitation under President Javier Milei, who recently assumed office and reversed his predecessor's membership bid, Ethiopia, Egypt, and the three other invitees embraced the opportunity.
- While the CENI has not yet announced the official results, the Constitutional Court is set to make the final decision in January. Opposition candidate Martin Fayulu has already rejected the election results, citing "organized, planned fraud."
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 30 – Rapper Volvexzshawa, whose real name is Hamisi Gift Musitwa, recently opened up about the reasons behind his hiatus from the music industry. Although born in Kenya, he was raised in South Carolina, United States, and initially gained recognition as a street battle rapper in…
- ADDIS ABABA, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) — Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat on Friday welcomed the signing of the AU-Ethiopia grant agreement to sustain peace in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray Region. On Thursday, the Ethiopian government and the AU signed a 1-million-U.S.-…
- Xi said that over the past year, China has overcome internal and external difficulties with determination and resilience, and promoted economic recovery and development.
- Approval has been granted for the Taipingling nuclear power project in South China's Guangdong province, as well as the Jinqimen nuclear power project in Zhejiang province, according to an executive meeting of China's Cabinet chaired by Premier Li Qiang.
- Said by many to be "China's first humanoid robot stock", UBTech Robotics raised more than HK$1 billion ($130 million) on its first day of trading, as many domestic companies race to commercialize their humanoid robots.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 30- Kenyans have until January 5, 2023, to submit their views on the 2023-2024 budget draft, according to a notice published by the National Treasury. Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njunguna Ndung’u stated that the Ministry will hold public hearings on the proposed 2023/2024…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 30 – Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has proposed a new initiative wherein residents would contribute one 90 kg bag of maize annually in return for enrollment in the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). Addressing residents at a free medical camp in Namanjala, the…
- Sniper went missing on December 2, and his body was discovered on December 16. An autopsy conducted by a government pathologist revealed that Sniper died from strangulation.
- WATAMU, Kenya, Dec 29 – The tourism and hospitality industry players along the Kenyan coast have secured another injunction from the High Court against new fees the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) for the third time. This legal action challenges KWS’ publication of the 2024 to 2025 Conservation Fees,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 29 – Kenyans living in the northeastern part of the country have expressed the highest optimism that 2024 will usher in better prospects. According to research firm TIFA, 7 in 10 Kenyans in that area are anticipating an improvement of fortunes as compared to 2023 and 2022.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 29 – Milimani Chief Magistrates’ Court has issued an order allowing Rwandese businessman Desire Muhiyunza to access Ksh 400 million held at UBA bank. Senior Principal Magistrate Dolphine Alego adopted a consent recorded by Desire’s legal team, comprising Danstan Omari, Shadrak…
- UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) — In a video message released on the eve of 2024, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed the world, reflecting on the trials and tribulations of the past year and offering a vision of unity and hope for the year ahead. “2023 has been a year of enormous…
- SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) — U.S. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows on Thursday decided that former President Donald Trump was disqualified from the state ballot in next year’s U.S. presidential primary election for his role in the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The Trump campaign said…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 29 – Kenya’s Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kithure Kindiki, has declared war against the persistent problem of banditry and livestock theft that has plagued the nation for far too long. Speaking when he toured Laikipia county on Friday, Kindiki vowed that the current administration…
- As 2023 draws to a close, Kenya has reason to celebrate, for it has solidified a remarkable friendship and partnership with China, spanning over six decades. This enduring relationship has ushered in new hope and prospects for development in Kenya, making China one of Kenya’s most valuable and…
- Watermelon, one of the most common fruits in China, was for a long time unaffordable for people in the Pacific island country (PIC) of Samoa. But with the professional guidance of Chinese experts, Samoan families can now grow their own watermelons and enjoy the sweet and fruity taste of their own…
- The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, said prudent monetary policy should be flexible, moderate, precise and effective amid a more complex, severe external environment and a domestic economic recovery that is showing a strengthening momentum but facing challenges such as…
- At a time when China-United States relations are increasingly defined by narratives of rivalry, a recent visit by US peace activists to China offered a refreshing counterpoint.
- Dec 29 – Sedan SU7 comes in two versions with high-tech; firm to pursue grand auto goalChinese tech company Xiaomi Corp finally took the veil off its much-anticipated first electric vehicle on Thursday. The move is expected to intensify the competition in China’s crowded new energy vehicle market…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 29 – A recent survey conducted by TIFA Research between November 25 and December 9 has revealed that a significant number of Kenyans feel that employment opportunities in 2023 declined compared to the previous year. The survey showed that 65% of Kenyans perceived a deterioration…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 29 – Faith Kipyegon, the world record holder, headlines Kenya’s top 40 under 40 list. The compilation by the Kenyan Report Editorial Team, a leading diaspora digital media outlet, acknowledged Kipyegon’s exceptional achievements in the realm of athletics, surpassing her…
- The incident also left more than ten others with multiple injuries, requiring hospitalization at Mary Immaculate, Nyeri County Referral Hospital, and Kenyatta Othaya Annex.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 29 – The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics has reported a slight decline in the country’s inflation rate, which stood at 6.6% year-on-year in December, down from 6.8% in November. According to the statistics office, the main contributors to this decline were price increases in…
- During the visit to his Tea City Estate residence in Juja Town, Kamano took us to a friend’s workshop where he showed us his latest invention; an attempt to convert a 1979 Volkswagen Combi from petrol powered vehicle to one that runs using an ingeniously modified solar panel and laptop batteries.
- In Fiji, Juncao is the “happy grass.” This technology from China enables farmers to grow mushrooms from grasses – instead of trees or woods, thus giving them a stable source of income. “I have used the money (earned from growing Juncao) to buy a refrigerator, blender, straw mats, etc. I also have…
