- SHANGHAI, Nov 16 – Doctors in Shanghai have successfully saved the only kidney of a patient with renal cancer, sparing him from a lifelong dependence on blood dialysis. The surgery, believed to be China’s first extracorporeal surgery to remove a renal tumor and accompanying intravascular tumor…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 16 – President William Ruto has said he will make right decisions for the country. He said the focus of the Government is long-term and for the greater good of the people. “We should never be short-term in our approaches to issues,” he noted. The President noted that he will not…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 16 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked procurement officers to prioritise awarding of tenders to women, the youth and people living with disabilities, observing that conniving Supply Chain officials have ensured that this category of Kenyans is locked out of business…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 16 – The dust is yet to settle on the governance of Meru County days after the embattled Governor Kawira Mwangaza survived the second impeachment before the Senate. The survival of the Meru County Boss has opened floodgates with petitioners seeking to suspend the county…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 16 – In a bid to curb the escalating cases of vandalism and safeguard electricity infrastructure, Kenya Power has joined forces with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). According to the company’s Managing Director Joseph Siror during the last financial year, the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 16 – The relationship between Kenya and South Korea continues to get stronger on the diplomatic, trade and business fronts. The ties are set to go a notch higher following an agreement by President William Ruto and President Yoon Suk Yeol to set up a Joint Economic Committee. It…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 16 – Former Lamu Senator Anuar Loitiptip has finally been charged with obtaining Sh6 million by offering for sale a vehicle whose registration had fake documents. He was appearing before Senior Principal Magistrate Gilbert Shikwe where he denied the three counts. The prosecution…
- CS Tuya challenged the college leadership to continue innovating new courses aimed at addressing Kenya's pressing climate action priorities and directed Kenya Forest Service (KFS) to ensure that the institution is adequately supported.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 16 – Lawmakers have approved the proposed deployment of the National Police Forces to the Multi National Security Support Mission to Haiti. The government nod awaits consensus by the Senate which is expected to table and approve the joint report by the Security and National…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 16 – The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested eight suspects implicated in the 439 trillion dollar mega scam targeting two foreign businessmen from the Netherlands. Noah Ouma, Charity Njeri, and Mercy Cheptoo were arrested on Wednesday during an operation at…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 16 – iZola has today launched Xaidi App, a new digital health helper that seeks to empower special needs children and their families by enabling them to navigate their day-to-day life challenges and opportunities in their healthcare journey. The innovative AI App built by young…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 16 – Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir says Ann Njeri Njoroge forged documents as she tried to lay claim to 93,000 metric tonnes of diesel from Saudi Arabia. In what appears to further deepen the mystery, Chirchir in a heavily worded statement said Ann’s Import and Export…
- Through a partnership with private sector, German and Finland governments, the state has embarked on dual TVET, an initiative aimed at linking industries with training institutions to offer leaners hands on experience necessary to fit in the modern job market.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 16 – Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga says he will convene a meeting involving Former president Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua at Kabiruini grounds in Nyeri. Njenga has however made it clear that President William Ruto is not invited to the thanks giving…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 16 – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has asked President William Ruto to give Kenyans a break poking holes on the State of the Nation address which he claims wasn’t a reflection of the real status of the nation. During an interview on Citizen TV, the Nairobi Senator expressed that…
- The discussion between the two officials comes in the wake of Pakistan's announcement that it would expel over a million undocumented Afghans, citing the Taliban-led administration's perceived inaction against armed groups using Afghanistan as a base to launch attacks in Pakistan.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 – Legislators hailing from Kisii and Nyamira counties are up in arms over alleged dehumanizing treatment and unjust profiling by examination officials on students during National Examinations in the region. The lawmakers lamented that the students were being exposed to …
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 – The Ministry of Transport has formed an eleven-member committee to investigate the state of Kenya Airports Authority (KAA)-run airports after the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport saga. According to Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, the committee will be to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday directed Pharmacy and Poisons Board to crack whip on chemists selling counterfeit drugs saying the commodities are a health risk to Kenyans. At the same time, the Deputy President called on foreign investors to open…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 – Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga has endorsed Westlands Member of Parliament Timothy Wanyonyi for the Nairobi gubernatorial race in 2027. Speaking during a meeting with religious leaders from Nairobi County at Westlands Primary school Wednesday, the opposition…
- MOMBASA, Kenya, Nov 15 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Wednesday morning hosted the family of the late Mombasa -based musician Ali Mwakaribu, popularly known as Ally B, to comfort and encourage the them. During the breakfast meeting at his official Residence in Mombasa, Mr Gachagua also…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 – The Ministry of Health has launched the National Long-Lasting Insecticidal Treated Nets (LLINs) Distribution Campaign that kicks off today. Principal Secretary Mary Muriuki described it as a decisive move aimed at combating the malaria menace. Muriuki stated that the “…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 – Film Industry players have advocated for the need to create awareness against Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) just 16 Days ahead of the Activism against Sexual and Gender Based violence campaign. Cheryl Williams, Director of a film play “For colored girls who have…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 – Film Industry players have advocated for the need to create awareness against Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) just 16 Days ahead of the Activism against Sexual and Gender Based violence campaign. Cheryl Williams, Director of a film play “For colored girls who have…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 – The government now says President William Ruto’s foreign trips have earned the country Sh2 trillion in investment opportunities and grants. Speaking during a press conference on Wednesday, government spokesman Isaac Mwaura stated that this was as a result of the various…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 – Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura says 150 million trees were planted on Monday. Speaking during his inaugural press conference on Monday, Mwaura indicated that 10.7 million trees have been listed in the Jaza Miti Portal. While commending Kenyans for their efforts during…
- SHANGHAI, Nov 15 – The World Conference on China Studies • Shanghai Forum is set to take place in Shanghai from Nov 23 to 24, during which sinologists from both home and abroad are expected to share insights into Chinese civilization and promote the world’s understanding of China, according to the…
- BEIJING, Nov 15 — The Chinese government has unveiled an eight-year action plan for cancer prevention and treatment, aiming to achieve an overall five-year survival rate of 46.6 percent among cancer patients by 2030. The plan, covering the 2023-2030 period, was jointly formulated by 13 government…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 – Pastoralists Parliamentary group are demanding the Inspector General Japhet Koome to release former South C MCA Osman Khalif whom they allege was abducted by security agencies. led by Saku Member of Parliament Dido Rasso, they have issued a 24-hour ultimatum for the Former…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has gazetted revised fees for IDs, Passports and Work Permits effective Jan 2024 with the public participation set for Dec 10, 2023. This followed the public uproar by Kenyans protesting the increased levies citing the already high…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 – The Anti-corruption court in Nairobi has allowed the withdrawal of a suit against the directors of three companies accused of laundering Sh6 billion. In his ruling, justice Nixon Sifuna stated that the Assets Recovery Agency had sort to freeze the bank accounts of directors…
- MOMBASA, Kenya, Nov 15 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked the Engineers Board of Kenya to weed out quacks to protect the integrity of the profession. Speaking when he officially opened the 30th Institution of Engineers of Kenya Convention and the 18th World Council of Engineers at the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 – Tourism Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua says plans are underway to smoothen operations at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to avoid harassment of tourists. While appearing before the Senate, Mutua indicated that focus should be more on marketing Kenya as a…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 – A Kenyan based in the United Kingdom has gone to court to challenge the recent appointment of Ambassadors, High Commissioners, consulars by President William Ruto. The petitioner Eliud Matindi says the appointment made by the president was in breach of the constitution,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 – The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has blamed the embarrassing roof leaks at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA to decade-long under-investment. In a statement, the authority’s acting Managing Director Henry Ogoye stated that the government is currently funding…
- BEIJING, Nov 15 – Chinese health authorities have recently released a work plan on the prevention and treatment of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases. The work plan sets the course for relevant work from 2023 to 2030, said China’s National Health Commission on Wednesday. The plan noted that by 2030, a…
- The renewed commitment comes amidst terrorism related incidents and cases of violent extremism across the region, that make the country susceptible to attacks.
- MOMBASA, Kenya, Nov 15 – Deputy President Righathi Gachagua says there is a need for a thorough re-evaluation of engineering practices in Kenya following the recent mess of roof leaks at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi. The recent heavy rains being experienced in the country…
- KISII, Kenya, Nov 15 – Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives have arrested a 27-year-old man who hacked to death his brother’s wife and kids at Mesaria village in Kisii. According to detectives, Alex Ayata Migosi who ran into hiding after the homicide was nabbed last night, hours…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 – A Chadian charged with defrauding various people money and who was found guilty will remain in prison until 22/11/2023 when the probation officer will present the presentencing report. The accused Abdalla Kouro was acquitted on account of receiving Sh76 million from…
- KISII, Kenya, Nov 15 – Kisii Governor Simba Arati has ordered the confirmation of 904 ECDE teachers immediately after the swearing in of the new public service board. The new public service board has been put in place after a court case was concluded by labour and employment court to send home the…
- MOMBASA, Kenya, Nov 15 – Ann Njeri Njoroge, the woman at the centre of the alleged importation of Sh17 billion worth of 100,000 metric tonnes of diesel, has expressed fears over her life. She has narrated her four-day ordeals in the hands of her abductors. The woman reportedly went missing…
- KAMPALA, Uganda, Nov 15 – Uganda’s parliament on Tuesday passed a bill allowing the state-owned oil company Uganda National Oil Company (Unoc) to source and supply oil to the domestic market. If approved by President Yoweri Museveni, the bill will end the country’s decades-long practice of relying…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 14 – PowerDMARC, a leading cybersecurity firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Usercare, a provider of ICT solutions, to expand their domain security and email authentication services in Kenya. PowerDMARC, renowned for its domain and email security Software as a…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 14 – Sudan’s military ruler Lt Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has met Kenya President William Ruto in Nairobi after initially rejecting the latter as the lead mediator on a war in the north-east African nation. The Kenya presidency website said on Monday that “the two leaders held…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 14 – Secretary to the Cabinet Mercy Wanjau says Kenyans can now access more than 14,000 government services on the eCitizen platform. She made the announcement during a meeting with Principal Secretaries, Chief Executive Officers, and Board chairpersons of 17 state-run agencies…
