- The move comes in response to growing concerns over financial mismanagement within the sector, which has eroded public trust. Kilemi revealed that as part of the government’s commitment to strengthening oversight, the Cooperative Bill 2024 has been tabled before the Senate.
- Speaking at a news conference on February 22 in Nairobi, Štefanec, former Chief Observer of the EU EOM 2022 and former Member of the European Parliament, noted that the absence of a fully constituted IEBC has caused delays in critical areas such as voter education, continuous voter registration,…
- During the october 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas, two Tanzanians Clemence Felix Mtenga and Joshua Loitu Mollel were among those murdered. While Clemence's body was already repatriated to Arusha, Tanzania for burial, Mollel's remains in Gaza.
- The decision which is expected to pave the way for a new appointment comes amid ongoing leadership changes in the higher education learning institution.
- During the call, the two leaders emphasized the crucial role of the EAC-SADC joint-led process in de-escalating tensions and advancing peace efforts.
- According to the authority, fire response teams, with support from the Kenya Defence Forces, swiftly contained the blaze, preventing any disruption to airport activities.
- The lawyers submitted that the impeachment was invalid as the order issued by the Meru high court had not been set aside or appealed before the appellate court.
- Speaking during the reopening of the newly renovated outpatient department at Mathari hospital, the Archbishop pointed out that the government owes the hospital Sh250 million.
- President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said it is their constitutional duty to clearly and comprehensively elaborate to all Kenyans what they are doing to develop the nation.
- President Ruto said this is the first step in resolving historical land issues that have plagued the region for centuries, leaving thousands without vital ownership documents.
- The lobbyist who included the clergy, student leaders, Civil Society Organisations and community leaders observed that reduced supply of free condom in the institutions which have been in an all time low since 2023 would lead to increased new HIV and Sexually Transmitted Diseases infections.
- To support addiction recovery, the county has established the Sinai Rehabilitation Centre, which provides medical, counseling, and rehabilitation services for up to 1,500 patients.
- The US Treasury Department said Rwanda's Minister of State for Regional Integration James Kabarebe, a former army chief, was central to his country's support for the M23 rebel group.
- Maraga expressed concern over reports that the Rural Urban Private Hospitals Association is considering suspending medical services because the government has not reimbursed them
- Acting Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Bradley T. Smith underscored the sanctions intends hold accountable key officials and leaders like Kabarebe and Kanyuka, who are enabling the RDF and M23’s destabilizing activities in the Eastern DRC,
- Sources indicate that the former IEBC chair had been battling cancer and was receiving treatment in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the time of his passing.
- Kenya raised concerns about the safety of its citizens on January 28, following attacks on its embassy offices and personnel in Kinshasa by a mob protesting violent clashes in the eastern region.
- Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli military to carry out "an intensive operation against centres of terrorism" in the West Bank, the prime minister's office posted on X.
- NACADA Board Chair Stephen Mairori, speaking during the second edition of the National Prevention Week on Thursday, emphasized the urgent need for collaborative efforts to combat substance abuse in the country.
- Chirchir urged private investors to come on board with the yet-to-be-finalized policy to assist the government in bridging funding gaps, thereby ensuring continuous road development when public budgets are limited.
- Basic Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang raised concerns over the budget deficit, urging MPs to intervene to prevent a crisis in secondary education.
- His daughter, Mariam Cissé, confirmed his death at clinic in the capital Bamako, expressing shock and mourning "the loss of a man who dedicated his life to film and art".
- Hamas says the bodies are those of a mother and two children from the Bibas family, whose unknown fate has gripped Israel, and Oded Lifschitz, 84, a veteran peace activist.
- The officers were drawn from the Special Service Unit (SSU), Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), National Intelligence Service (NIS), and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS).
- RUPHA is demanding that the government settle the Sh30 billion NHIF arrears in full. The association is also calling for a revision and streamlining of the SHA outpatient reimbursement model to ensure that facilities are adequately compensated.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 20 – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has said that President William Ruto stands to lose 2027 elections, even with Raila Odinga’s support, citing incompetence and loss of public support. Sifuna said Ruto has failed to manage the country’s internal and international affairs, making…