- South Africa has for years prohibited the entry of bananas from Tanzania. Malawi, which shares a border with Tanzania, has blocked imports of flour, rice, ginger, bananas and maize from its northern neighbour.
- Speaking as he led a group of Members of the National Assembly in offering their condolences at the Apostolic Nunciature in Nairobi, Wetang’ula said President William Ruto had nominated him to represent Kenya at the solemn event.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 24 – Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has clarified that Mathematics will remain compulsory in primary and secondary schools. According to Ogamba, this followed extensive consultations with stakeholders where the proposal to make it optional was dropped. He however…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 24 – A Nairobi-based cryptocurrency company is using Bitcoin to transform economic life in Kibera — Africa’s largest informal settlement — by empowering residents with financial tools previously out of reach. Afribit, is promoting what it calls a “Bitcoin circular economy” in…
- According to Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, this marks a pivotal shift from punitive measures to a holistic, community-driven approach in combating addiction.
- It is the latest truce deal since the rebels stepped up an offensive in eastern DR Congo where authorities say 7,000 people have been killed since January.
- Wetangula informed Members that the Senate had officially sought to halt further consideration of the Bill, which was sponsored by Kakamega County Senator, Boni Khalwale.
- President William Ruto was officially welcomed to the People’s Republic of China by his host, President Xi Jinping, with a 21-gun salute at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
- Possession of any wildlife specimen or trophy without a permit is a criminal offence in Kenya, punishable by a minimum fine of roughly $10,000 and at least five years in prison.
- BEIJING, China April 24 – President William Ruto was officially welcomed to the People’s Republic of China by his host, President Xi Jinping, with a 21-gun salute at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. He held bilateral talks with President Xi as part of his four-day State Visit.
- In a keynote address at Peking University on Wednesday, Ruto warned that ongoing trade tariff wars between the United States and other nations risk dismantling the post-World War II global order.
- In his address, the President also questioned the legitimacy of the United Nations Security Council, accusing some permanent members of undermining global peace.
- Preliminary investigations show that a group of individuals armed with crude weapons gained entry by cutting through the iron sheet roof, strategically accessing the accounts offices and storeroom.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 23 – National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, has called on Members of Parliament from Baringo County to use the parliamentary recess to directly engage their constituents in efforts to restore peace and security in the region, which continues to be rocked by violence and…
- The College of Cardinals will meet in conclave in the Sistine Chapel to debate and then vote for their preferred candidates until a single name prevails.
- He further directed the body to work with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council on licensing during a meeting at Afya House on Wednesday.
- The official figures come as Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to push for potential trade deal with the US in Washington later to avoid import taxes hitting UK exports.
- Other draw backs were identified as the rough terrain, poor infrastructure, insecurity due to cattle rustling, and natural calamities such as the constant drought and floods.
- The Nairobi Expressway was built with the vision of revolutionizing Nairobi’s transportation system and alleviating congestion. As part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the Expressway exemplifies the country’s commitment to addressing Kenya’s infrastructural deficit, alongside other major…
- The Hilton and Intercontinental hotels, both iconic landmarks in Nairobi’s Central Business District, were closed several years ago following the Covid-19 pandemic and have remained shut ever since.
- Murkomen told a parliamentary committee that the move will ensure stricter enforcement of labour migration regulations so that individuals luring Kenyan nationals with promises of a better future abroad are brought to book
- Speaking to students and faculty at Peking University during his State Visit to China, President Ruto urged China and Africa to reimagine global cooperation to build a more inclusive, equitable future.
- Musk said his "time allocation to Doge" would "drop significantly" starting next month. He would, he said, spend only one to two days per week on government matters "as long as the president would like me to do so and as long as it's useful".
- NAIROOBI, Kenya Apr 23 – A new Afrobarometer survey released on Earth Day shows most Kenyans aware of climate change say it is worsening their lives and want stronger action from both the government and wealthy nations. Out of 28 African countries surveyed, 62% of Kenyans are aware of climate…
- Waititu, who has been in prison since February following his conviction in a corruption case, is seeking to be released on bond pending the hearing and determination of his appeal.
- Led by Director Mohamed Amin, the DCI stated that the Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU) will consolidate previous reports, record new statements, and conduct forensic analyses related to the claims.
- "I issued a firm warning against the licensing of unqualified and non-compliant medical facilities, making it clear that any malpractice by compliance officers will attract legal consequences," the Duale stated.
- The parliamentary probe comes just days after the Ministry of Health suspended all organ transplant services at the Mediheal Group of Hospitals, following allegations of malpractice and ethical violations at its Eldoret branch.
- Principal magistrate Gideon Kiage ruled in favour of the Prosecution, led by Duncan Ondimu in finding that there are compelling reasons to restrict the accused persons’ rights due to the seriousness of the case.
- "Kenyan leaders have become careerists, They are people who this is the pathway to some social status, to many it is not a calling or about service" Caroli explained.
- Zhong Changchun was sentenced to death in January for attacking the boy, who had been walking to a Japanese school in south-eastern Chinese city of Shenzhen.
- The photos were taken during the rite of certification of death, held last night in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta—the Pope’s residence at the Vatican.
