- India’s trade with BIMSTEC nations has doubled over the past decade—from around USD 20 billion in 2014 to over USD 44 billion in 2023—driven by strategic policy alignment and growing connectivity.
- The highlight of the day was the distribution of five tuk-tuks, ten motorcycles, one matatu, and S500,000 in capital support to women traders under the mama mboga category.
- Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the initiative which started in the Coastal region, led by Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, will be rolled out nationwide.
- Speaking during an interdenominational Easter service in Ntulele, Narok County, the President said the unity deal is in the national interest and aimed at ensuring political stability, economic recovery, and institutional reforms.
- The climax of the two events will be an investment conference that has been themed 'Unlocking Murang'a as an Industrial Hub'. It will be conducted on June 13-14, 2025at Thika Greens Golf Resort, Murang'a.
- His remarks come amid mounting pressure from Governors and Senators for a share of the RMLF for counties to implement road maintenance projects that respond to local needs.
- President Ruto criticized the current version of the Bill which he sent back to Parliament for watering down key provisions meant to ensure transparency and accountability among public officials.
- In a joint declaration during an interdenominational Easter servive at Ntulele, Narok, the two governors underscored the Maa Nation’s confidence in the President’s leadership and development agenda.
- The Committee on Implementation issued the directive even as Principal Secretary Joseph Motari revealed that the department is facing a cash crunch after the National Assembly declined to increase its budget in the Supplementary Estimates II for the 2024/2025 financial year.
- Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang'wa who chaired a session on Anticipatory Governance and Strategic Foresight between the Senate Caucus and other development partners said Kenya and the continent must urgently enact policies that will enable citizens to benefit from the millions jobs and other…
- Their arrest followed an operation conducted on February 12, 2025, by officers from the Mining Investigations Unit, in collaboration with officials from the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, as part of a crackdown on unlicensed mining operations.
- Otieno, known from his famous 'paka mielo disco' rant during the 2022 presidential election petition at the Supreme Court, argued that having held an election on August 9, 2022, Kenya should hold the next election on August 11, 2026—the second Tuesday of August in the fifth year since the last poll.
- Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno has assured both local residents and international tourists of heightened security throughout the festive period.
- Betty Chebet, the nurse in charge of the Blood Donation Unit at Kericho County Referral Hospital, confirmed that a total of 37 pints of blood were donated during the exercise.
- The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) had sued the Trump administration over planned deportations of Venezuelans held in a detention centre in north Texas.
- Idriss noted that the agency has observed a significant shift from development aid to investment-based financing, helping narrow the funding gap for well-prepared infrastructure projects.
- Earlier in February, during his visit to France for the AI Action Summit, PM Modi gifted an eco-friendly wooden alphabet set to Mirabel Rose Vance, daughter of US Vice President Vance.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 18 – President William Ruto has suspended Dr. Swarup Mishra as BioVax chairperson amid probe into kidney transplant scandal at his Mediheal Hospital. A statement from State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed indicated that the suspension shall be in force until the outcome of…
- Modi shared a post on X detailing his telephone conversation with the tech billionaire and said they had revisited topics from their meeting in Washington earlier this year.
- After the meeting, which appeared to take place in a hotel, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said the detainee would remain in the country's custody.
- KUCCPS revealed that 26 KMTC programmes are currently open for application, including seven certificate courses and 19 diploma programmes, with vacancies limited across all options.
- The petition raises alarm over the conduct of INVESCO, AMACO and Directline which are accused of routinely declining to honor valid insurance claims submitted by matatu operators.
- Lawmakers expressed alarm over revelations that at least 15 unaccredited universities are operating illegally in the country, awarding degrees without CUE's approval.
- KISII, Kenya, Apr 18 – Police officers in Kisii have launched an investigation over the killings of five family members in cold blood by angry villagers in Metembe village, Nyaribari Masaba constituency Kisii county. Confirming the incident on phone, Masaba South Sub-county Commissioner Jane Manene…
- Chaired by Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka, the Public Investments Committee on Education hailed the institution as a model of prudent financial stewardship, citing its effective and transparent use of public funds.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 18 – Detectives have arrested a man suspected to be behind the gruesome murders of two young women in Thika, Kiambu County, in what authorities are calling a chilling pattern of serial killings. The suspect, identified as Samuel King’ara Kimani, is alleged to be responsible for…
- NAIROBI, Kenya April 18 – Two Members of Parliament from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party have raised fresh concerns over an alleged scheme to illegally acquire 11,000 hectares of land belonging to the Miwani Sugar Factory. The legislators, Onyango Koyoo (Muhoroni) and Caroli Omondi (Suba…
- He had previously said that flooding and natural disasters were "part of the history of our state of this country". The comments generated outrage from climate groups and mockery from Albanese.
- His company is one of hundreds of businesses that have emerged to compete with Chinese exports that have increasingly been facing restrictions from the West.
- The "well-coordinated" strike on Adan Yabaal, north of the capital Mogadishu, came hours after al-Shabab raided the town which is used as a key launchpad for military operations.
- The embassy issued an alert telling Americans "in or planning to visit Zambia of a new law that requires the interception and surveillance of all electronic communications in the country".
- Speaking during a virtual press conference following his tour of the African region, Boulos confirmed that discussions were held with DRC President Félix Tshisekedi on advancing key infrastructure projects, including railways, highways, and power systems.
- The President said the government has made tremendous progress in implementing its development agenda. He cited transformation in agriculture, noting that coffee prices have increased from an average of Sh50 to above Sh110.
- The conference offered a moment of reflection on the Judiciary’s role in advancing devolution and confronting emerging challenges, particularly in an era of increased public scrutiny and growing expectations for justice delivery.
