- NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 1 – Renowned city lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi is calling on Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome to resign for inaction following startling confessions that junior police officers attempted to bribe him. In a post on his X account, the Senior Counsel demanded that Koome must…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 1 – The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is will on Monday vote on the resolution that would authorize a one-year deployment of an international force including the Kenyan Police to Haiti to quell a surge in gang violence. The U.S.-drafted resolution welcomed Kenya’s offer…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 1 – The Nairobi County Government has been voted as the “Most Supportive County” during the just concluded Small Business Awards 2023. The Small Business Awards recognizes, and celebrates Women, Youth and PWD Owned Small Businesses in Kenya that have demonstrated exceptional…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 1 – Narok Senator Ledama Ole kina now says each police officer should be paid a minimum of sh150,000 as their Net salary in order to curb corruption in the police service. Senator Ledama is also recommending that Kenyan police officers should be provided with 100 per cent health…
- Climate change is raising the frequency and intensity of extreme climate catastrophe around the world, the recent deadly flooding in Libya points the urgent need for Kenya to take more mitigating measures against the effects of climate change.
- KERICHO, Kenya, Oct 1 – The government says 10,000 attendees are expected during the 60th Mashujaa Day celebrations set for October 20 in Kericho. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo says expansion works of the Kericho Green Stadium are currently underway ahead of the fete. Speaking during…
- KWALE, Kenya, Oct 1 – Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has lauded the collaboration between county and national governments in efforts to boost tourism in the country. Mudavadi who was speaking during the Kwale Annual Cultural festivals held in Ukunda said that these efforts had started…
- NAROK, Kenya, Oct 1 – President William Ruto has asked all those who have encroached on Government forests across the country to move out.He warned of stern action against those who would defy the directive to move out. President Ruto said the Ministry of Environment has been directed to ensure…
- ISIOLO, Kenya, Oct 1 – Counties and development partners will meet with the National Government officials to review the required resources for mitigation of the negative impacts of the predicted El-Nino. Speaking at Isiolo Boys High School, Isiolo County, during thanksgiving service and…
- ODISHA, India Oct 1 – First Lady Rachel Ruto has been awarded the Kiss Humanitarian Award 2022 in recognition of her outstanding contributions to humanitarian causes. Mrs Ruto received the award in front of 40,000 students at the Kalinga Institute of Social Science (KISS) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha,…
- BEIJING, Oct 1 – Instead of indulging in holiday food binges, a growing number of young Chinese people are sparing the time for fat-burning activities amid the rising craze for sports. The phenomenon can be seen in the choices of many vacationers during this year’s eight-day National Day Holiday,…
- BRAZZAVILLE, Oct 1 – China’s invitation for the Republic of the Congo to the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation shows the “excellence” of Congo-China relations, Congolese Minister of International Cooperation and the Promotion of Public-Private Partnership Denis Christel Sassou…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 1 – In the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, traders from across the country converge at a shopping district known as Nyamakima, which houses the largest network of shops selling electronic and electrical products imported from China. Shopkeepers import commodities in bulk from China…
- THIKA, Kenya, Sep 30 – Thika Town Member of Parliament Alice Ng’ang’a has drafted a bill to ring fence at least 67 constituencies from being scrapped in impending boundaries review by the Independent electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Speaking in Gatundu North constituency Kiambu county MP…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 30 – President William Ruto has put on notice encroachers of public land meant for the implementation of the affordable housing programmes. The head of state who was speaking during the launch of Thika-Magumu roads in Kiambu County Saturday ordered the demolition of all illegal…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 30 – Trades and Investment Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has revealed that Kenya will now trade freely with other African member states of the Pan Africa Payments and Settlement System (PAPSS). This follows the country signing to be a signatory to the monetary body in a move…
- NYERI, Kenya, Sep 30 – The spouse of the Deputy President, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, launched the first batch of 12 million tree seedlings that would be planted this financial year under the Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority (TARDA) this financial year. The launch was at Kanyama Borehole Site…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 30 – Kenya’s inflation rose marginally in September after all sectors recorded a general increase in prices. According to data released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), inflation was 6.8 percent year on year in September from 6.7 percent a month earlier. The…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 30 – The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Orange Democratic Party (ODM) parties are set to get the lion’s share of the political parties fund to be shared among 48 political parties in the 2023/2024 financial year. In the gazette notice, the Registrar of Political Parties…
- MURANG’A, Kenya, Sep 30 – The government is working out plans of establishing its public children rescue centres away from the existing privately owned.Cabinet secretary for Labour and Social Protection Florence Bore has noted, having state owned public rescue centres will impede child trafficking…
- MURANG’A, Kenya, Sep 30 – The prison’s department of education is working in collaboration with other stakeholders to boost formal education to inmates, Correctional Services Principal Secretary Salome Beacco has said.On Friday, the PS noted that many inmates have requested to be provided with…
- BEIJING, Sep 30 – Junior high school students in Beijing will only be scored on six of their 10 senior high school entrance exams from 2025, with the remaining four tests being given a letter grade, in the latest steps by the capital’s education commission to reduce pressure on students. The…
- BEIJING, Sep 30 – Several bird species were not observed last year, including endangered ones such as the Marbled Murrelet, according to the China Birdwatching Annual Report 2022. The bird species with no recorded sightings last year had previously been seen at least once over the past five years,…
- SHANGHAI, Sep 30 – Observation data from an international research team composed of researchers from 45 institutions around the world has found that the supermassive black hole jet at the center of one of the largest galaxies in the local universe, Messier 87, exhibits periodic oscillations. The…
- The DCI ambushed the two a moment before receiving an additional Sh100,000 from job seekers who had been assured of permanent and pensionable roles at the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company.
- The postponement was announced on Friday by Immigration and Citizen Services Principal Secretary Julius Bitok who promised to give a new date in due course.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 29 – President William Ruto has appointed Sande Ayolo to be the new Chairperson of the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board for a period of three years. Ayolo’s appointment led to the revocation of Kelvin Lunani who had been in office barely for five months. President Ruto appointed…
- Ruto, Leader of the governing party, told the National Governing Council (NGC) that those who aspire to lead the party must win the support of its membership.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 29 – The Nairobi County Government has signed a three year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Standard Chartered Bank Limited on environment, education and entrepreneurship initiatives. County Secretary Patrick Analo explained activities to be undertaken include tree…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 29 – President William Ruto has deflated the debate on the push for Kenya Kwanza Alliance constituent parties to fold and join the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party saying the move will not be forced. The UDA Party Leader said coalition partners free to retain own parties…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 29 – Three petitioners have moved to court seeking orders to stop the on-going National Dialogue Committee (NDC) on the Kenya Kwanza, Azimio La Umoja One Kenya talks. Issa Chamao, Patrick Ekirapa and Paul Kirui are challenging the legality and constitutionality of the 10-member…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 29 – Kitui County Senator Enoch Wambua has been ranked as the top performing Senator in the country at 73.2 percent. According to a study by Politrack Africa, Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi came second with a rating of 72.8 percent, followed by Nyandarua Senator John Methu at 71.1…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 29 – Nairobi Westlands Member of Parliamet Timothy Wanyonyi leads as the best performing MP with a rating of 82.6 per cent new report by Politrack Africa reveals. In a poll released on Friday, Wanyonyi was followed by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, Mavoko MP Patrick Makau and a tie…
- MOMBASA, Kenya, Sep 29 – Revital Healthcare EPZ Ltd., a leader in African medical device manufacturing has announced a historic milestone in African manufacturing excellence. The company is the first to be granted Pre-Qualification (PQ)status by the World Health Organization (WHO) on July 11, 2023…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 29 – Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Spokesperson Makau Mutua has closed ranks with Former Attorney General Githu Muigai on restructuring the current representation structure by reducing the devolved units and constituencies. On his X handle, Mutua supported the submission made by the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 29 – Public institutions in Kenya can now deliver their electronic waste to the ICT Authority (ICTA) to minimize the adverse environmental impacts of e-waste while creating jobs. The Authority targets to collect 100,000 devices from 284 public organisations, which include State…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 29 – Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has lauded China’s substantial foreign direct investment in Kenya, underscoring its crucial role in advancing critical infrastructure projects that have significantly advanced the nation’s development. During the celebration of the…
- JIUQUAN , Sep 29 – China on Wednesday sent its latest remote sensing satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. The satellite, Yaogan-33 04, was launched on a Long March-4C carrier rocket at 4:15 am (Beijing Time), and has entered its planned orbit…
- FRANCE, Sep 29 – The two largest supermarket chains in France have announced they will sell fuel at cost price to alleviate cost of living in the country. The decision by Carrefour and E.Leclerc was made prior to a meeting between the French government and fuel retailers on Tuesday, and followed…
- BEIJING, Sep 29 – Researchers from Shanghai Ruijin Hospital have discovered for the first time the molecular mechanism of how the three-booster inactivated COVID-19 vaccines can exert a potent antiviral effect. They revealed that the three-booster inactivated vaccines promote the activation and…
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released four books revolving around the success of India’s G20 presidency. The books were launched at the G20 University Connect Finale and are now available on the G20India website and on its application in ebook format. The book ‘Showcasing Indian Culture at G-…
- In the grand circle of India’s progress, the empowerment of women stands as a pivotal thread, intricately woven with history, culture, and aspirations. While we celebrate significant strides in recent years, it is imperative to recognize the persistent challenges that demand our attention and…
- The People’s Republic of China was founded on October 1st ,1949. 74 years ago, life expectancy in China was around 35 years. Now it rises to over 78 years. China has built the largest education, social security, and healthcare systems in the world. 74 years ago, China did not have the capacity…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 – A report tabled before a parliamentary committee has revealed inequalities in ethnic representation in the Kenya Prison Service. The composition of uniformed officers shows that Kalenjin has the highest number at 5,723 followed by Kikuyu at 5,335, Kamba is the third largest…
- Dr Ruto said he was confident that a bill on the universal healthcare, which is in Parliament, once passed into law would be implemented efficiently because it would be executed on a digital platform.
- Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has said the government is ramping up patrols and surveillance and investing more resources to aid security agencies in tracking down and neutralizing terrorist elements wreaking havoc in the country.
- Isiolo County found itself among twenty-one Kenyan counties largely affected by drought from 2020 to 2023, a period characterized by a lack of sufficient rains.