- KISII, Kenya, Sep 22 – Police in Kisii have arrested a Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) pastor over connection of alleged child trafficking of ten children from Marsabit County to Kisii. This is after residents in Kisii town raised an alarm when the children aged between five to ten years were booked in…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 22 – As humans, we strive to be compassionate with each other as one of the primary cores when it comes to humanity but for Rachel Kabue her adventures in life made her realize the essence of compassion for cats. For years now, her house has become a safe haven for cats […]
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 22 – Former Kesses Member of Parliament Swarup Mishra has apologized to President William Ruto days after he decamped from Jubilee Party to the United Democratic Alliance political outfit. In a statement, the Former Lawmaker reiterated his unequivocal steadfast support for…
- MOMBASA, Kenya, Sept 22 – A five-day global conference on tackling tsetse flies and Trypanosomiasis is set to adopt key recommendations on Friday, that will shape the efforts to eradicate the challenge going forward. Trypanosomiasis, which is commonly known as sleeping sickness, claims 50,000 lives…
- The Ingonyama Trust administers about a third of the land in KwaZulu-Natal province. Buthelezi insinuated that the king – or those around him – wanted to corruptly sell the land for profit.
- The destruction of the capital Khartoum continues – physically, economically, socially and culturally – as buildings are bombarded and homes looted. One of the city’s landmark skyscrapers, the Greater Nile Petroleum Oil Company Tower, was recently engulfed in flames
- In 2019, the Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Global Assessment Report confirmed invasive alien species as one of the five most important direct drivers of biodiversity loss.
- There are typical English names like Ashley and Jean. There are also biblical names, like Isaac and Peter. We also find Africanised biblical names such as Jowero (Joel) and Mateu (Matthew).
- BEIJING, Sep 22 – China on Thursday expressed strong opposition and vehement denunciation over Japan’s decision to discharge nuclear-contaminated water from its Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean. The China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA) said in a statement that Japan’s decision “…
- BEIJING, Sep 22 – Vice-President Han Zheng told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in New York on Monday that China hopes the United States will meet it halfway to bring their relations back on the right track. In a meeting held on the sidelines of the ongoing 78th session of the United Nations…
- PARIS, Sep 22 – Archaeologists said on Wednesday they have unearthed the oldest wooden structure ever discovered, dating from nearly half a million years ago, which suggests that our ancestors may have been more advanced than previously thought. The exceptionally well-preserved wooden structure was…
- MOMBASA, Kenya, Sept 22 – A 25 year-old scientist has shattered the glass ceiling for young women in scientific research, after she was ranked the best during a global conference in Kenya. The conference, which was hosted at the coastal city of Mombasa, reviewed existing control measures and looked…
- NEW Dehli, India, Sep 22 – India has issued a travel advisory to its citizens and students residing in Canada, citing concerns over what it perceives as “growing anti-India activities” within the North American nation. This move comes amid escalating tensions between the two countries, sparked by…
- NEW York City, USA Sep 22 – In a passionate plea for international assistance, Kenyan President William Ruto addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Thursday, drawing attention to the dire situation in Haiti. President Ruto’s speech emphasized the urgent need for global solidarity…
- NEW YORK City, USA Sep 14 – Kenyan President William Ruto delivered a thought-provoking speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Thursday, warning about the world’s dangerous trajectory and the critical role of multilateralism in averting catastrophe. He outlined the profound challenges…
- I speak my mind. If you hate me for it, that’s okay with me, but I will not side with the ICC until the Maker calls me. It’s time we come to a unanimous conclusion that the ICC was a judicial mistake and disaster from its inception. The truth is, it is now in a […]
- NEW YORK CITY, Sep 21 – The 2023 Changemaker Award, celebrating individuals who inspire change through personal experience or leadership, was awarded to Ashu Martha Agbornyenty for her remarkable work in reducing high maternal mortality rates in Cameroon. Goalkeepers Global Goals Award by the Bill…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 21 – The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is appealing for public information on a female suspect seen fleeing the murder scene of Nairobi Hospital Acting Finance Director Eric Maigo. The 40-year-old victim was found lying in a pool of blood with 25 stab wounds last…
- Limb salvage surgery involves removing the cancerous tumor along with a margin of adjoining tissue followed by reconstruction of the limb, both functionally and aesthetically, to provide the best possible outcome for any patient.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 21 – The PropelA Dual Apprenticeship Project is paving the way for young Kenyan men and women, aged 18 to 30, to embark on a transformative journey into the realms of plumbing and electrical trades. According to Lillian Mwai-Ndegwa, Swisscontact Kenya’s Country Director, the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 21 – The Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) Board has welcomed Attorney General Justin Muturi’s parliamentary confirmation that the level six medical facility is legally established as a state corporation. In a recent appearance before the…
- UNITED STATES, Sep 21 – Kenya has formally established diplomatic relations with Haiti. President William Ruto and Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry witnessed the signing of the agreement at the Kenyan Mission in New York, United States. The agreement signed by Minister Jean Victor Génus and Cabinet…
- A clear plurality of Kenyans across the political divide are optimistic about the outcome of the current National Dialogue talks, at least in terms of obviating the Opposition’s intentions to organize more protest-demonstrations.
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- The innovative Bond will fund the delivery of high-quality, adolescent and youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services, including HIV testing and treatment, to adolescent girls aged 15-19.
- Justice Mrima directed Governor Natembeya to present the impugned audit report to the Auditor General within fourteen days with the National Audit Office given sixty to either adopt or reject it.
- Putin noted that since Xi's visit to Russia this year, the two-way exchanges and collaboration have yielded fruits, and Moscow looks forward to strengthening planning and deepening pragmatic cooperation with China.
- The foreign leaders attending the opening ceremony in China are King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia, President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah of Kuwait, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda of Nepal, Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao of Timor-Leste,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 20 – The Kenyatta University Teaching, Research and Referral Hospital (KUTRRH) management found itself on a tight spot following the revelation that they allowed an ‘unqualified’ person to run the facility considering the provisions of the law. The Hospital Management Board…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 20-The Kenyatta University and Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital (KUTTRH) management differences played out before the National Assembly Public Investment Committee on Education and Governance as the fierce battle for control of the latter ensues. Former…
- New Delhi, Sept – 9, 2023 – On the inaugural day of the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA), a groundbreaking collective aimed at catalyzing the global adoption of biofuels. The launch event witnessed the presence of…
- The relationship between two prominent democracies, Canada and India, appears to be in a precarious state, especially in the wake of recent unverified accusations leveled by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. His abrupt assertion that India may have been involved in the assassination of a Canadian Sikh…
- NEW York, USA Sep 20 – Eden Tadesse, a 26-year-old social entrepreneur and activist from Ethiopia, is making waves on the global stage for her remarkable efforts in transforming the lives of refugees. Tadesse is among six changemakers who received a global award at the annual Goalkeepers Award by…
- NEW York, USA Sep 20 – Six extraordinary changemakers have been awarded at the Gates Foundation’s annual Goalkeepers event in New York for roles that are making a lasting impact in the community. They include Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, Cameroon’s Ashu Martha Agbornyenty, aged 24,…
- PS Omollo singled out, terrorism, cyberattacks, transnational crime, regional conflicts and climate change among major challenges posing a threat to global peace.
- The pact followed a meeting in Nairobi between Immigration and Citizen Services PS Julius Bitok and representatives of the civil society led by Amnesty International Executive Director Irungu Houghton.
- Kindiki said Tuesday when he provided an update on the status of passport issuance in the country that a further audit of the system estimated the backlog to be approximately 120,000 applications.
- Asked about what the West would think about his decision to run again, Kagame said, "I'm sorry for the West, but what the West thinks is not my problem.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 20 – The Office of Data Protection has revealed that Naivas Supermarket retail chain breached the law by failing to report Customer Data hacking within the stipulated 72-hour timeline. Appearing before the Senate ICT Committee, Data Protection Commissioner Immaculate Kassait…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 19- Kenya has a vibrant and diverse reading culture thriving amidst its rich literary traditions and a growing appetite for knowledge. In a recent study by data firm Stadi Analytics and the Writers Guild Kenya (WGK), at least 85 per cent of residents living in Nairobi, Kenya…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 20 – Kenya Airways has handed over a Boeing B737-700 aircraft to the Mang’u High school in support of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). According to Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, this will harness their talents, and convert their passions into careers.…
- NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, Sep 30 – US President Joe Biden has hailed President William Ruto’s willingness for Kenya to serve as the lead nation for the UN-backed security support mission in Haiti. Speaking at the UN General Assembly meeting in New York, Biden described President Ruto’s leadership in…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 20 – Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has apologised over his remarks on fuel price increase. Through his X account, Kuria indicated that the price of fuel is likely to go up in the coming months owing to global dynamics. In his statement, the CS apologised ‘profusely’…