- Two explosions rocked Bukavu on Thursday after a grenade was set off during an M23 rally that killed at least 11 individuals and injured 65 others. This comes as M23 fighters entered Bukavu last Friday after advancing south from Goma, a key city in North Kivu province seized earlier this year. The…
- The event, held in February, attracted policymakers, industry leaders, and experts from over 100 countries to discuss sustainable energy development.
- This week's meetings come after the Trump administration shocked its Western partners by holding the first high-level US talks with Moscow since Russia invaded Ukraine just over three years ago.
- A critical review of KEMSA’s current operational and financial status revealed pressing concerns, with indicators showing the need for radical cost-cutting measures and improved revenue generation. Key strategies discussed included aggressive debt collection from stakeholders, including county…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27 – Mobile apps are the future of instant payments in Kenya, according to a survey from Integrated Payment Services Limited (IPSL). It also shows that the majority of Pesalink users are using multiple banks for their payments, and they prioritise speed and convenience when…
- AG Oduor emphasized the need for swift and decisive action in the fight against corruption, calling for stronger institutional accountability and the adoption of modern investigative tools.
- The five county officials charged alongside Waithaka are Grace Wanjiru Gitonga, Martin Igecha Kamami, John Ngigi Daniel, Jesse Wachira Mwangi, and Simo Irungu.
- The top judge in the United States has given temporary backing to the Trump administration’s freeze on foreign aid payments. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts’ intervention came as the administration faced a midnight deadline (05:00 GMT on Thursday) to pay contractors. Officials had argued…
- RUPHA also called for the expedited payment of claims owed to hospitals under Medical Administrators Kenya Limited, which manages medical schemes for police officers and teachers.
- Ruto argued that instead of engaging in constructive development, his opponents are merely making noise through various media platforms, including TV, radio, and newspapers, criticizing his government while fueling plans for his removal.
- Ogamba projected that if all these students join the university, it will cost the government Sh25.8 billion every year to fund their education contrary to reports that it will cost Sh100 billion.
- Speaking when he led a high-powered delegation to assess the preparedness ahead of the celebrations, PS Raymond Omollo said President William Ruto, who will lead the celebrations, will have an opportunity to commission a number of projects in the region.
- The ministry of health has demanded that the Nairobi City County cleans and sanitizes the area around Stima Plaza immediately to allow a return to normalcy for businesses around the premises, insisting many others not part of the ensuing scuffle were affected. Public Health and Professional…
- The Goliath beetle is an excellent indicator of forest health: if they are abundant in a forest, it means the forest is in a good enough condition to support other species.
- The two were arrested Wednesday night after NACADA’s enforcement officers raided Paris Lounge in Lang’ata and confiscated a large consignment of shisha products.
- Early on Thursday, Israel began releasing more than 600 Palestinian prisoners, with dozens returned to the occupied West Bank and Gaza, where they were met by jubilant crowds.
- Demonstrations and sit-ins blocked major roads, making it difficult for residents to reach their homes. Karachi Traffic Police (KTP) reported congestion on alternative routes as authorities diverted vehicles to manage the gridlock.
- We have introduced new colours—while maintaining our identity as a flower party. Previously symbolized by a green rose, we now embrace the purple rose, which represents love, friendship, and peace,” Karua explained.
- Barasa warned that several essential health programs—including HIV/AIDS treatment, malaria prevention, vaccines and immunization, nutrition, and family planning—are at risk due to the sudden withdrawal of US funding.
- Sakaja ordered the removal of garbage trucks that had blocked entrances at the building owned by the utility company following a summon by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei.
- During the visit, KDF disclosed that four pilot instructors were awarded certificates after successfully completing the Qualified Pilot Instructors Course at CFS.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 26– Rwanda has strongly criticized the international community’s approach to the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), accusing it of hypocrisy and “selective” outrage. Rwanda’s Press Secretary, Stephanie Nyombayire refuted claims that Kigali has been…
- President Ruto in asserted that the discussions centered on the need for diplomatic engagement to resolve the Sudan conflict and prevent further humanitarian deterioration.
- Justice Mwita reiterated that allowing the suspension would permit the continuation of the funding model, even though it had already been declared unconstitutional.
- The project, backed by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), brings together World Vision Australia, World Vision Kenya, KEFRI, the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR-ICRAF), the University of Nairobi, and the United Nations University.
- CA acknowledged complaints from ICT stakeholders, including Internet Service Providers, businesses, and educational institutions, regarding the disconnection, which has affected critical digital infrastructure.
- The looming dissolution has also raised serious concerns about the security of confidential adoption and foster care documents, which are stored by the institution.
- This research follows up on the group's 2020 report, which revealed that the global extent of FGM/C was being severely underestimated. Since then, the practice has been identified in local communities in Azerbaijan, Cambodia, and Vietnam, with further evidence gathered in Colombia, Malaysia, the…
- Aliance for Science, a global communications and training initiative dedicated to advocating for agricultural innovations and evidence-based policies, is banking on the forum to expand its mandate to address pressing global challenges such as food systems transformation, climate action, and…
