- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says the government has disbursed at least 1 Billion Shillings has been released for rehabilitation of the roads in some of the worst hit regions by the El Nino crisis. Speaking when led a high-level humanitarian intervention in Garissa and…
- BEIJING, Dec 5 – Galactic Energy, a private rocket maker in Beijing, launched the 11th flight mission of its CERES 1 rocket on Tuesday morning to deploy two satellites into orbit. The rocket blasted off at 7:33 am at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China’s Gobi Desert and placed…
- BEIJING, Dec 5 – Guan Xiangyu, an experienced bird-watcher, was thrilled to hear the sound of a grey-headed woodpecker at dusk in Beijing Olympic Forest Park. “Listen to this bird, it sounds like a kid laughing rhythmically,” Guan said, standing by the lakeside near the south entrance to the park.…
- BEIJING, Dec 5 – China’s emergency management and finance authorities have jointly allocated central natural disaster relief funds to support local relief work for people affected by natural disasters this year. About 4.85 billion yuan (about $682.99 million) has been issued to help those affected…
- MOMBASA, Kenya, Dec 5 – Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakango has been arrested in Mombasa in connection with a complaint made against her in 2016. Together with 10 other people, she is set to face various charges including conspiracy to defraud contrary to Section 317 of the Penal Code. She will…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 – Kenya is committed to strengthening its bilateral ties with India. President William Ruto said Kenya and India share historical ties dating back to the 18th Century and beyond. The President, who is on a two-day state visit to India, said the two countries are keen on…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 – The High Court has temporarily suspended the sale of 11 state corporations following a petition filed by Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga. High Court Judge Chacha Mwita said that the petition by ODM raises substantial constitutional and legal issues of public…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says work is underway to restore road networks and infrastructure damaged by El Nino rains in Tana River. According to the Deputy President, resources have also bee deployed to help with the initiative. “Resources have been deployed, and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4- Kenya Railways has increased its train frequency during the festive season. In a statement posted on its X account, the company indicated that the Kisumu and Nanyuki Safari trains will be making two trips in a week. it stated that in addition to the regular Friday timetable,…
- KISUMU, Kenya, Dec 4 – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recovered a public property valued at Sh410 million belonging to the county government of Kisumu. EACC Regional Manager Abraham Kemboi said the development of housing units in the grabbed land has adversely affected water…
- MOMBASA, Kenya, Dec 4 – Police have arrested a woman accused of throwing her eight-month-old baby into the Indian Ocean on Sunday. Witnesses told local media that the woman allegedly tossed the baby into the ocean from a ferry as it was docking in the coastal town of Mombasa. A video of divers…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 – A fatality has been recorded in floods after Voi River burst its banks. According to Voi Special Programs Chief Officer Mkala, 100 households have also been submerged even as rescue efforts have been intensified. “So Far during the rescue missions we have managed to rescue…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 – President William Ruto has arrived in India, where he is expected to conduct a two-day state visit. During the visit, he will engage in bilateral talks forging healthcare partnerships, particularly in pharmaceuticals production and capacity building, and collaboration in…
- MURANG’A, Kenya, Dec 4 – Two members of the parliament from Mount Kenya region have raised concerns over delay in completion of Mau Mau link road.Kangema MP Peter Kihungi and his Juja counterpart George Koimburi on Sunday called upon the national treasury to release funds for completion of the road…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 – 137,119 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) have been registered for the Persons with Severe Disabilities Cash Transfer program. According to Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore, the Ministry is working on the review of the Persons with Disabilities Act…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 – Statehouse Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed has clarified that the Kenyan government had legally cleared only 51 people to attend the COP28 UN climate talks in the United Arabs Emirates (UAE). Speaking on Sunday in an interview with Citizen TV Mohamed stated that although the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 – Five people were on Sunday killed after a trailer heading towards Nakuru lost control and hit two pedestrians killing them on the spot. According to the National Police Service (NPS), the trailer further plowed into an iron sheet structure where three people were playing…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 – Kenya Red Cross officials and the public have launched search and rescue operations for families marooned by rising waters after Voi River burst its banks this morning. A statement by the humanitarian agency says the situation has ’caused flooding in villages within Voi Town…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is on Monday slated to launch cash transfer disbursements to families affected by El Nino in Garissa and Tana River County. The National El Niño Steering Committee said floods have killed a total of 120 people, with Tana River, Garissa,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4- President William Ruto has embarked his two-day visit in India where he will engage in bilateral talks forging healthcare partnerships, particularly in pharmaceuticals production and capacity building, and collaboration in education. In a statement, State House Spokesperson…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 – A British soldier has died while off duty in Kenya, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said. The BBC understands 32-year-old Maj Kevin McCool was on a motorcycle trip off base when he was attacked. MoD officials said it would not be releasing any details of what happened to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 – An East African regional force has begun withdrawing from the troubled eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The troops were first deployed in the region in November last year at the request of the Congolese government in the hope of containing the resurgent M23 rebel group…
- BEIJING, Dec 4 – 18 regions across China have hammered out their working plans on synergizing the emission control of traditional air pollutants and heat-trapping gases, said Zhao Yingmin, vice-minister of ecology and environment. Zhao, also the head of Chinese delegation to the COP28 United…
- BEIJING, Dec 4 – The recent surge of respiratory illnesses in China is fueled by known pathogens, and vaccination efforts are still vital to stem the spread, medical experts said on Saturday. Mi Feng, National Health Commission spokesman, said the clusters were all caused by recognized pathogens,…
- BEIJING, Dec 4 – The National Immigration Administration on Friday put into use a new version of the Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card of the People’s Republic of China. On the same day, the first batch of 50 new cards was issued to qualified foreigners whose permanent residence applications had…
- The Bakajika Law of June 1966 required all foreign-based companies to establish their headquarters in the DRC, then known as Zaire, by the end of the year.
- Gachagua disclosed that various security agencies are addressing insecurity concerns, particularly in the Morijo area along the Amaya Belt, to guarantee peace during the upcoming Christmas festivities.
- The “rat miners” are usually from poor financial background but experienced workers who specialise in drilling holes into hard rock, using primitive methods and basic equipment like hammers.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 3 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has warned residents near Masinga, Kamburu, Kindaruma, Gitaru, and Kiambere Dams along the Tana River to relocate to safer areas due to the escalating risk of floods that have killed over 150 people since last month. Official records…
- In recent years, China has actively yet prudently promoted the targets for carbon peak and carbon neutrality, said Ding, adding that while fulfilling its international obligations, China has made efforts to help other developing countries cope with climate change.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 3 – Kenyan leaders from across the political spectrum have continued to offer heartfelt tributes to the late Lawrence Sifuna, the former Member of Parliament for Bungoma South, now encompassing Bumula and Kanduyi constituencies. Sifuna passed away on Saturday at the Moi Teaching…
- BEIJING, China Dec 2 – China’s internet sector registered robust growth in business revenue and profits in the first 10 months this year, according to data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Major internet companies saw their cumulative profits rise 10 percent year on year to…
- BEIJING, China Dec 2 – China’s visa-free entry policy for ordinary passport holders from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia was implemented on Friday, attracting 2,029 individuals from these countries to enter China on the first day, the National Immigration Administration…
- BEIJING, China Dec 2 – The central bank will ramp up support for the real economy, guard against systemic financial risks and deepen financial opening-up, according to People’s Bank of China (PBOC) Governor Pan Gongsheng. The central bank will focus more on cross-cyclical and counter-cyclical…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 2- The government has unveiled plans to provide financial literacy education to sports stars in the country. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who spoke at the inaugural Great Chepsaita Cross-Country Run 2023 at Chepsaita Chepkemei Primary School in Uasin Gishu County on Saturday…
- MOMBASA, Kenya Dec 2 – Francis Atwoli, the Secretary General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has emphasized the pivotal role of the media in a vibrant democracy and urged them to fearlessly uphold their responsibilities as the “fourth estate” despite digital disruption challenges…
- This initiative aims to streamline the management, decision-making, and conservation of the nation's vital assets by centralizing relevant information.
