- The tone-setting annual Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from Monday to Tuesday as Chinese leaders decided priorities for the economic work in 2024.
- The pollster noted that despite hesitancy by pro-government supporters to admit that they were facing economic hardships worse than they did a year earlier, its findings revealed a marginal difference in perceptions.
- NEW Delhi, India Dec 13 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, where he underlined the negative impacts of AI, which despite being the strongest tool in global development can play a…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 13 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has been ranked top performing in President William Ruto’s administration in a new survey by TIFA. He is followed by Musalia Mudavadi, who holds the position of Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary. Mudavadi…
- The WFP warned should there be no substantial increase in food assistance by May, conflict hotspots could witness the emergence of catastrophic hunger, known as Phase 5 on the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC).
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 13 – The World Bank has given the green light to the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation Project (KJET), set to benefit approximately 45,000 Kenyans, including at least 6,800 women, by creating new or improved job opportunities. KJET is aligned with the Kenya Jobs and Economic…
- NAKURU, Kenya Dec 13 – A police officer in Nakuru opened fire at a popular club, killing a barmaid and injuries to three other individuals following a dispute over bills. Among the survivors, a 43-year-old woman was shot multiple times, sustaining critical injuries with a bullet lodged in her spine…
- KENYA, Kenya Dec 13 – Nandi County-based tea producer, Eastern Produce Kenya (EPK), has taken a significant step in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) in the South Rift region by investing Kshs 2.3 million in a purpose-built community facility. This facility, located at the Nandi East…
- KISII, Kenya Dec 13 – Kisii County’s Governor Simba Arati has announced a comprehensive plan to increase water supply to residents while promoting environmental conservation efforts. The initiative involves expanding water connections, reviving stalled water projects, establishing new water schemes…
- He credited the government's implementation of well-considered policies for this achievement, policies that have promoted sustainable economic growth.
- Kuria, who shared the full list of awardees by President William Ruto, appeared to suggest malice by Gachagua given most of his colleagues were included as recipients of the prestigious recognition.
- Those include measures such as tariffs or export restrictions, which directly target trade and investment, in addition to other behind-the-border measures that indirectly affect trade flows.
- The COP28 Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems and Climate Action stressed that any path to fully achieving the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement must include agriculture and food systems and that they have to urgently adapt and transform to respond to the…
- The incident happened after a combined team of National Police Service (NPS) Officers from Chesoi Police Station and General Service Unit (GSU) officers rescued six girls who had been subjected to Female Genital Mutilation and escorted them to Embobut Police Post.
- The suspect whom authorities identified as Douglas Simon Matei was nabbed at his rented house following an operation conducted by officers from Lokichogio Police Station between 1900 and 1950hrs.
- Mwinyi who represented President Samia Suluhu at Independence Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens termed Kenya's contribution to Tanzania's economy as valuable given the significant contribution to its Foreign Direct Investment.
- Ruto said following a pilot programme with eligible creators in the country, Meta will be expanding monetization opportunities allowing more creators to earn a living doing what they love.
- He pointed to economic indicators reporting inflation down to 6.8 per cent and GDP growing at 5.4 per cent over a six-month period, making Kenya the 29th fastest growing economy in the world according to the World Bank.
- Ruto, speaking at the 60th independence day celebrations at Nairobi's Uhuru Gardens on Tuesday, noted that the new constitutional order promulgated in 2010 heralded key gains contributing to Kenya's development.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 11 – Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has this afternoon received President Sahle-Work Zewde at he Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). President Zewde is in the country for the 60th Jamhuri Day Celebrations scheduled for Tuesday. CS Miano…
- While human rights is a universal concept, it has been defined and practiced in different ways. In some societies, human rights is absolute, a license for unbridled freedom that oftentimes infringes on others’ freedom. Other societies are more circumspect in their outlook, balancing the inalienable…
- Taita Taveta Deputy Governor Chistine Kilalo had faulted the government agency for disconnecting bulk supply despite a commitment to remit Sh4.2 million monthly to settle what she termed as historical claims.
- TESO, Kenya, Dec 11 – The government has prioritized dueling of Malaba-Eldoret highway as a legacy project to enhance its trade thus boosting revenue collection beyond Sh7 billion at Malaba OSBP. The project aims to ease traffic congestion, improve efficiency, and increase revenue generated through…
- TESO, Kenya, Dec 11 – A police officer based at Amagoro Patrol base was last night killed by a runaway vehicle at Koteko Road Block along Malaba-Bungoma Road in Teso North Sub County. According to eyewitnesses, the driver of the vehicle, which was suspected to be ferrying smuggled goods, defied the…
- BEIJING, Dec 11 – The Chinese Alligator National Nature Reserve in Xuancheng, Anhui province, started its winter hibernation work on Sunday. The reserve, home to more than 10,000 artificially bred alligators, finished the construction of artificial caves in the alligators’ regular living pools this…
- BEIJING, Dec 11 – Officials have called for further efforts to tap the potential of digital transformation in promoting low-carbon transition and economic recovery amid the global climate crisis. They made the remarks on Sunday at an event with the theme “Bridge Digital Divide, Build Climate…
- BEIJING, Dec 11 – The number of children with respiratory illness visiting hospital pediatric departments is trending downward in China, health officials said on Sunday, adding that a recent nationwide surge in respiratory disease cases had not disrupted normal healthcare services. China has…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 11 – The High Court has issued conservatory orders barring the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) from reviewing fuel prices upward following the hearing an determination of a petition filed by Kituo Cha Sheria. The Civil Society Organization had moved to in a bid…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 11 – Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has attributed Sunday’s countrywide blackout to a transmission overload along the Kisumu-Muhoroni line. Speaking during a press conference Monday, Chirchir indicated that the transmission line which is designed to carry 80 megawatts…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 – The 7th edition of the Digital Media Awards, hosted by Go Gaga Experiential, reached its culmination this Friday, spotlighting Exceptional and Innovative Campaigns in the Digital Space. The vibrant event unfolded at the Century Cinemax, Two Rivers Mall, Nairobi, Kenya,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 – As e-commerce continues to surge across Africa, consumers are voicing a strong preference for streamlined and convenient payment solutions. During the much-anticipated Digital and Technology Week 2023, industry leaders convened to explore the evolving digital landscape. Rita…
- The question of copyright protection on the use of artificial intelligence remains unanswered to date risking the protection of original authorship for published work.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 11 – The Government has increased bursaries under the Constituencies Development Fund to ensure smooth learning. This follows the signing into law of The National Government Constituencies Development Fund (Amendment) Bill by President William Ruto on Monday. The law increases…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 11 – President William Ruto has assented to (NG-CDF) Amendment Bill that is set to allow use of the fund to finance extra projects such as climate mitigation as well as school feeding programmes. A statement from State House stated that the Act allocates a maximum of 5 percent…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 11 – The Kenya Roads Board has started an exercise of identifying black spots due to the alarming fatalities of road accidents.According to Policy, Research and Road Management Systems Director Tom Omai, the inspection started with the Northern corridor which is from Mombasa to…
- Sultan Haitham will be in India at the invitation of President Droupadi Murmu and will be welcomed by both Prime Minister Modi and President Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, where a ceremonial welcome will be conducted.
- NEW DELHI, India Dec 11 – According to a survey conducted by Morning Consult, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi maintains his position as one of the world’s most highly-rated leaders, with an impressive approval rating of 76 percent. The survey, part of Morning Consult’s ‘Global Leader Approval…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 11 – Former nominated Senator Milicent Omanga and televangelist Ezekiel Odero are the top searched individuals in this year’s Google Search List. 1,500-meter Olympic Champion Faith Kipyegon, controversial pastor Paul Mackenzie, late TV presenter Catherine Kasavuli, former…
- IGAD commended Hemetti's acceptance to "proposals of the Assembly for an unconditional ceasefire, resolution of the conflict through political dialogue and the holding of a one-to-one meeting with the Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) with the facilitation of IGAD."
- TESO, Kenya, Dec 11 – Western Member of Parliament from across the political divide have been urged to set aside their political differences and unite under one umbrella to boost their bargaining power for development of the region. Speaking at Malaba Catholic church during a fund drive, National…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 11 – Residents in Nyamira and Kisii are set to benefit from treated mosquito nets in line with the malaria elimination campaign.According to the Ministry of Health, twenty two counties including Nyamira and Kisii, have been identified as high-risk areas for malaria, and are set…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 11 – The National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security and Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wesley Rotich want banditry and cattle rustling to be classified under acts of terrorism to curb the vice and the impunity that has characterized it over the years. Speaking…