- The ambitious modernisation programme will include new equipment and weapons, digitisation of police operations as well as constructing new housing units for police officers.
- Gunmen in Mexico have shot dead a judge outside a courthouse in the city of Acapulco. Judge Edmundo Román Pinzón was hit by at least four bullets as he was driving out of the courthouse car park on Wednesday afternoon, local time. He was a senior judge who had been president of the highest court […]
- President Emmanuel Macron was meeting centrist leader François Bayrou on Friday as speculation mounted over who he would choose as PM, in a bid to end months of political turmoil. It is now nine days since French MPs ousted Michel Barnier as prime minister in a no-confidence vote, and Macron had…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 13 – The government will fast-track applications for dual citizenship for Kenyans who were forced to renounce their citizenship before the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution. Immigration Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said the new policy is designed to facilitate Kenyans’…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 13 – The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) was abuzz with activity as the third group of 80 Kenyan workers departed for Qatar Thursday evening. Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, was on hand to bid them farewell, expressing confidence in their ability to seize this…
- US President Joe Biden has issued presidential pardons to 39 Americans convicted of non-violent crimes, and commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 others, including several convicted of multi-million dollar fraud schemes. The White House described it as the most acts of presidential clemency issued…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 13 – Dozens of security bosses and politicians are among those conferred with various awards by president William Ruto. Ruto cited their distinguished and outstanding services rendered to the nation in various capacities and responsibilities. Those who received the Second Class…
- Donald Trump stood on Wall Street on Thursday, a euphoric crowd of America’s business elite assembled before him, and hammered the bell to kick off morning stock market trading. The mood was celebratory. Not only had the president-elect just been named Time person of the year, but the stock market…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 13 – Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé has expressed his deep admiration for the Kenyan peacekeepers in Haiti, underscoring their crucial role in addressing the country’s security challenges. He was speaking during the Jamhuri Day celebrations by theMultinational…
- Raila who is in Addis Ababa stated that he is looking forward to highlight his 10-point plan that will identify priority areas to accelerate Africa’s progress towards prosperity.
- NAIROBI Kenya, Dec 13 – President William Ruto has awarded Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja and other awardees including leaders and members of Parliament on Jamhuri Day for their exemplary service to the country. Mwilu was awarded the Elder of the…
- A sombre mood engulfed a village in Kenya’s Rift Valley last week as dozens of medical interns joined other mourners at the burial of their colleague who had taken his own life. Speaker after speaker lamented the loss of Francis Njuki, a 29-year-old trainee pharmacist, whose family told the BBC…
- Ruto emphasized that the Bridge Loan targets Kenyans with strong credit scores, enabling them to transition from smaller personal loans to larger, business-oriented financing.
- He emphasized that the results and positive impact of the government’s collective pursuit of economic change cannot be dismissed, urging Kenyans not to be misled by critics who distort the truth about the government's efforts.
- Ruto called on Marsabit, Garissa, Mandera, West Pokot, and Turkana counties to mobilize, register, and take advantage of the benefits of this transformative program, as these counties had a low number of registrations.
- Kindiki urged Kenyans to honor the values upheld by the nation’s forefathers by maintaining unity, preserving the country’s heritage, and building a prosperous and inclusive future.
- Speaking during the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi on Thursday, Sakaja expressed optimism about the meeting’s potential to strengthen investor confidence in the country.
- KFS emphasized the alleged allocation of Karura Forest for the expansion of Kiambu Road is false, except for a planned interchange covering 2.2 hectares (5.4 acres).
- The military event took place at the Uhuru Gardens Museum and National Monument, where Ruto led the nation in commemorating the 61st Jamhuri Day celebrations.
- Omollo explained that while the police's initial intent may have been to enforce law and order, their actions likely escalated beyond acceptable boundaries.
- The report, titled "A Comparative Study on Digitization of Justice Following COVID-19 in Kenya and Rwanda," highlights that addressing digital illiteracy is key to ensuring greater inclusivity in the justice system.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 12 – President William Ruto is leading the nation in marking this year’s Jamhuri Day, commemorating 61 years since Kenya became a republic on December 12, 1964. The President, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, is presiding over the event at the…
- DP Kindiki cited the World Bank’s 2024 report, which places Kenya’s unemployment rate at 5.7 per cent, reiterating the government’s determination to address this challenge.
- Speaking during the flag-off ceremony for the first cohort of 300 young Kenyans headed to Qatar for work, Kindiki emphasized that the program is a transformative step toward empowering citizens with global employment opportunities.
- What most see as discarded peels, rotting vegetables, and scraps destined for landfills, these young agripreneurs see as gold—a resource with the power to transform not just soil, but lives.
- Developed through support from UNFPA, the syste, includes commodity early warning and alert system which prevents stockouts by notifying stakeholders when supplies run low. The allocation system uses artificial intelligence to calculate facility-specific needs, minimizing wastage and overstocking.…
- A KEBS report stated that the rice contained 11.54 parts per billion (ppb) of aflatoxin per kilogram, while the allowable limit is only 5.0 ppb per kilogram, making it unsafe for human consumption.
- Mutua explained that Kenyans who work in developed countries like Qatar acquire new skills and better ways of doing things, which they eventually bring back home.
- The debate will be held before a live audience comprising AU Executive Council members, Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) members, AU Commissioners, media representatives, and guests.
- The Kenya Revenue Authority (Amendment) Bill 2024 provides for the appointment of deputy commissioners by the Commissioner-General. However, the appointments will be subject to the approval of the Board.
- The €4 million Stop FGM Now! – Komesha FGM SASA! programme is a three-year initiative funded by the European Union and implemented by UNFPA, in partnership with Kenyan civil society organizations.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 11 – “We are being told we are on the right trajectory. But have we taken off? I think we are taxing,” said Felix Koskei, the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, as he set the tone for his remarks at the Africa Public Sector Conference and Awards gala on […]
- Various speakers, including religious leaders, civil society representatives, and youth advocates, highlighted the suffering caused by inadequate healthcare and corruption in the health sector.
- The Ministry of Education reported the progress status on Wednesday affirming its commitment to ensuring timely completion ahead of school reopening on January 6.
- The implementation phase, which began on Monday, December 9, includes personnel retraining conducted by software engineers from Global Health Labs USA and equipment qualification.
- The LSK criticized Uganda’s reluctance to honor the agreement between the two nations, describing its stance as deliberate and detrimental to regional legal integration.
