- BEIJING, Sep 28 – A woman in Zhejiang province has been diagnosed with “dead butt syndrome” due to prolonged periods of sitting, according to a report by Guangming Net on Wednesday. News of the incident quickly gained attention on Sina Weibo, a popular micro-blogging site, with many users making…
- GUIYANG, Sep 28 — A survey of Shuanghe Cave in Southwest China’s Guizhou province, has found it to be much longer than previously thought, making it the third longest cave in the world, researchers said. The latest research results, released on Tuesday, showed the cave to be 409.9 kilometers long…
- BEIJING, Sep 28 – China’s first cross-sea high-speed railway linking Fuzhou and Xiamen started operation in Fujian province on Thursday, marking another milestone for the country’s rail technology development. At 9:15 am, 543 passengers got on the Fuxing bullet train G9810 from Fuzhounan Railway…
- NAIROBI,Kenya, Sept 27 – In the recent submissions made to the National Dialogue Committee at the Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi on Wednesday, the Kenyan Section of the International commission of Jurists (ICJ-Kenya) presented their submissions before the committee during the afternoon session that was…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 25 – Three teams of young entrepreneurs from Mombasa have been hailed for their innovation and dedication to combating marine plastics pollution, in a bid to safeguard marine life. They are team Twende Green Ecocycle, team Eco-Redemptors and Oceania Pacesetter. Twende Green…
- President Ruto argued that the transformation of the country would only be achieved with the increased use of improved farm inputs as well as commercialization of Kenya’s skins and hides across the globe.
- Nairobi County Chief Officer in charge of Disaster Management Bramwel Simiyu listed Kibera, Mathare, Njiru, Ruaiamong 436 hotspots identified to be prone to flooding.
- Kenya’s Secretary for National Administration in the State Department of Internal Security Beverly Opwora singled out regular surveillance and destruction of illicit plants as some of the strategies being implemented by the government to tackle the menace.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 27 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday said ongoing reforms in the tea sub-sector were bearing fruit citing improved bonuses for smallholder farmers this year. The DP said the reforms he has been tasked by President William Ruto to implement in the subsector had…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 27 – The National Assembly has halted the implementation of the education reforms recommended by the Presidential Working Party group until the necessary laws are passed through Parliament in line with the constitution. This is following a statement raised by Emuhaya Member of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 27 – A neighbor who was testifying in the Maxine Wahome’s murder case on Wednesday told the court that Assad Khan was always violent to his numerous ex-girlfriends. According to Chemutai Korir, Khan had shouted at Wahome on the fateful day while insulting her to get out of his…
- The commencement of CyberKnife treatment services comes after an intense and much-awaited completion of the commissioning process after the launch of the CyberKnife Centre by His Excellency President William Ruto last May.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 27 – Fifty-three people lost their lives due to police brutality during the anti-government demonstrations by the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition between July and August this year. Investigations conducted by the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) established the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 27 – Police have been allowed to hold the juvenile suspect in the murder of Nairobi Hospital Finance Director Eric Maigo for 21 days. This is to allow detectives to complete their investigations into the incident as well as ascertain her exact age. During this time, the police…
- While countries like the United States and the United Kingdom have endorsed Kosovo's sovereignty, Russia and China have opposed its membership to the UN.
- The call for action comes amid alarming trends that indicate African countries are no longer just transit routes for illicit drug trafficking, as domestic consumption of these drugs continues to rise.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 27 – The High Court has dismissed the incitement case against Makadara Member of Parliament George Aladwa, along with two Members of the Nairobi County Assembly Peter Imwatok (Makongeni) and Moses Nyangaresi (Kilimani). They were accused of planning and participating in the…
- BEIJING, Sep 27 – The short-acting anesthetic etomidate will be placed under control starting in October, becoming the latest drug to be added to China’s regulation list, the anti-drug authority announced on Tuesday. The National Medical Products Administration, the National Health Commission and…
- BEIJING, Sep 27 – China issued a white paper on Tuesday about building a global community of a shared future, a grand vision put forward by President Xi Jinping in 2013. The document elaborates on the nation’s calls for building an open, inclusive, clean and beautiful world that enjoys lasting…
- DAR ES SALAAM, Sep 27 – Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said on Monday that the country has opened its doors wide to more Chinese investors to support the East African nation’s industrialization drive. “Tanzania is ready to do business with you; our doors are wide open,” Majaliwa assured…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 27 -The Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) says it is investigating over 150 cases of academic certificates forgery by public services employees. The commission has further called on employers as well as higher learning institutions in the country to employ stronger…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 26 – The Parliamentary watchdog committee has demanded a special audit on the expenditure of Sh4.5 billion used for the construction of phase 2 of the Competency-Based Curriculum classrooms. National Assembly Public Accounts Committee has raised queries on the criteria used to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 27 – Anti-corruption agencies have been directed to enhance their preventive role and actions to achieve the desired results in the war against graft.Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi stated that corruption poses a severe existential threat to the aspirations of Kenyans…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 27 – The prime suspect in the murder of slain Nairobi Hospital Finance Director Eric Maigo, has been arrested. The suspect who detectives have established is a juvenile aged 16, was arrested at Olympic village in the sprawling Kibera slums last night, after sleuths received…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Sept 27 – The National Land Commission (NLC) is seeking additional budgetary allocation to facilitate the digitization of over 30 million land-related records through the Ardhisasa System. In a meeting with the National Assembly Committee on Lands, the Commission’s Chief Executive…
- Mutua said that the Kenya contingent will only deploy after the green-light from the United Nations Security Council adding that Kenya is actively pursuing discussions to secure the necessary support for the proposed mission.
- Mutua told news reporters ten other nations have indicated their willingness to send troops and/or finance the multinational security support mission in the violence-hit Caribbean nation.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 26 – Nairobi’s Casa Vera lounge has been penalised Sh1.8 million for using a reveler’s image without consent. According to the Data Commissioner, the popular club based along Ngong Road shared the reveler’s image on its social media pages. The Commissioner said the heavy penalty…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 26 – The petitioner seeking a ban on TikTok in the country due to inappropriate content has toned down and now wants regularization of the application through strict regulations. Appearing before the National Assembly Public Petition, Bob Ndolo, the Executive Director General of…
- The Public Prosecutor presented twelve individuals linked to a Sh160 million fraud at the sacco presenting a 57-page charge sheet with a total of 232 charges againt the accused persons.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 26 – The Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency Board has placed its Chief Executive Officer, Samuel Oruma, on compulsory leave due to alleged irregularities involving Sh1.7 billion. The decision follows a directive from the Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 26 – The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with the Horn of Africa Youth Network (HoAYN) and Save the Children, is set to convene a significant Ministerial Meeting aimed at finalizing the adoption of the IGAD Youth Policy. Scheduled for…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 26 – The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has vetted 223,223 teachers to serve as supervisors and invigilators in the national examinations. Speaking on Monday, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nancy Macharia also stated that 37,731 teachers will serve as examiners. Macharia said…
- KISII, Kenya, Sep 26 – Esise ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Josiah Mangere has tabled a notice of motion to impeach Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo from office. This came shortly after the MCAs returned from recess whereby 27 out of 34 MCAs attended the morning session. ” I hereby table a…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 26 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday evening convened a high powered consultative meeting on Coffee Subsector Reforms and affirmed that the Government will not be distracted from improving the farmer’s earning. At the Coffee Stakeholders meeting attended by Head of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 26 – The International Commission of Jurists, Kenyan section alongside other key stakeholders in the judicial and legal sector kicked off in earnest a validation exercise of the, ‘right to health bench book’ that will serve as a legal resource guide for actors in the legal…
- Speaking Monday during his trip to Kenya, Austin announced that the US was prepared to support the Haiti mission by providing “substantial financial and logistical assistance.”
- MACHAKOS, Kenya, Sep 26 – Wavinya Ndeti, governor of Machakos County in Kenya, has called on Chinese companies to invest in the county, assuring them that her government has created a conducive investment environment. “I have employed a deliberate strategy to attract and retain investors in…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 26 – Researchers from Kenya and China launched a book on Monday that will greatly help in the conservation of flora in Kenya. Flora of Kenya is the result of fruitful scientific cooperation between Chinese and Kenyan researchers, detailing the Rubiaceae juss, which has a huge…
- BEIJING, Sep 26 – Thirty-five years ago, Ben Zhang from eastern China’s Jiangsu province went to the United States for education and has since made it his home, founded an import company and become a naturalized US citizen. But he never forgot his roots, fervently hoping the two countries build an…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 26 – Kenya and the United States have officially inked a five-year Defense Cooperation Agreement, solidifying their commitment to enhance bilateral relations and bolster defense capabilities. The agreement, effective from 2023 to 2028, was formally ratified during a signing…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 25 – The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has recalled all field officers and teachers on leave from October to help with the preparation and administration of the Kenya Primary School Education. Assessment (KPSEA) and the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Schools Education (KCSE…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 25 – The Ministry of Education has announced a new grading system for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations that is expected to increase the number of students pursuing Tertiary education. According to Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu, “effective this…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 25 – Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo on Monday unveiled the Connected Africa Summit 2024. The Continental Summit will build on the gains of Connected Kenya Summit which has run for the last 12 years under the auspice of the ICT…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 25 – The Government has embraced a new paradigm shift in the provision of basic healthcare and medical services to Kenyans.President William Ruto said the fight against diseases, especially preventable ones, can only be won if more time and resources are devoted to preventive…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 25 – The Ministry of Education has put on notice national examination cheating abettors as the docket tightens preparations to ensure effective administration and assessment of the 2023 national examinations. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu urged all personnel who…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 25 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has deployed 1,400 Revenue Service assistants to help with iTax and the registration of trading businesses that are yet to be registered by the KRA. They will be tasked with helping clients update their iTax profiles as well as verify…