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  • - Canada has issued a travel alert against Kenya this festive season due to various concerns. The travel alert warned Canadian nationals to exercise caution when travelling to Kenya amid increased cases of national power blackouts that affect JKIA, SGR, terrorism, high levels of crime, and terrorism…
  • - At least 10 counties will be affected by a power blackout on Thursday, December 14, 2023, Kenya Power has said. In a notice, the utility firm said the scheduled outage in Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado, Embu, Nyeri, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Kisii, Migori and Kilifi Counties counties is part of routine…
  • - Lanet, a satellite town in Nakuru City, off the Nakuru-Nairobi highway, offers a compelling investment opportunity for those seeking plots for sale in Nakuru. The town is strategically located offering residents and visitors breathtaking views of Nakuru town, the Great Rift Valley and Lake Nakuru.…
  • - The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Arts and Sports on Wednesday, December 31, 2023, released Ksh7.8 million for the the 12th edition of the Kalasha International Film and TV Awards winners. The event where winners were awarded Ksh200,000 each was led by Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba. The awarding…
  • - 80-year-old billionaire, Nicolas Puech, scion of the iconic fashion dynasty Hermès, is allegedly orchestrating a staggering succession saga that involves adopting his 51-year-old gardener. Puech, unmarried and without children, plans to legally designate his “former gardener and handyman” from a “…
  • - Interior and Education Cabinet Secretaries Kithure Kindiki and Ezekiel Machogu have not taken any foreign trips according to the latest poll by TIFA. In the poll conducted between November 25 and December 7, 2023, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, along with CSs Salim Mvurya and Ababu…
  • - In the most recent survey conducted by Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA), Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has been ranked the worst-performing among the 22 CSs appointed by President William Ruto. In a poll conducted between November 25 and December 7, 2023, Chirchir scored a meagre 19…
  • - Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has been ranked as the best-performing CS in President William Ruto’s administration, according to the latest poll by TIFA. Kindiki, who has previously been ranked as the best-performing, scored 65 per cent in the poll conducted between November 25 and…
  • - Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has asked President William Ruto to permit rice farmers to buy the government’s 55 per cent stake in Mwea Rice Mills (MRM) when it undergoes privatization. Speaking during Jamhuri Day celebrations at Good Samaritan Secondary School grounds in Mutithi, Waiguru…
  • - Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has heaped praises on the Kenya Kwanza regime led by President William Ruto. Speaking to K24 TV on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, Kidero blamed politicians for preaching doom to paint the current administration in a bad light. “I think there is vibrancy in the…
  • - Andre Braugher, the star of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Homicide: Life on the Street, Men of a Certain Age and Glory has died at 61. The American actor’s death was confirmed by his agents, who said that it came after a brief illness. Braugher often portrayed a police officer during his career, performing…
  • - Kenya Power on Tuesday announced scheduled electricity interruptions slated for Wednesday, December 13, 2023. In a statement, the utility company noted that the power interruptions will affect six counties from 8 am to 5 pm. Counties that will be affected include Machakos, Murang’a, Laikipia,…
  • - Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Susan Nakhumicha has penned a message of appreciation to President William Ruto for conferring her the Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart (EGH) award. In her message to the president, the CS expressed gratitude and acknowledged that she was honoured and humbled to…
  • - Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna and Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Moses Kuria have reacted after missing out on President William Ruto’s list of those conferred with State awards and honours. Sifuna was nominated for the Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (CBS) award. In a statement…
  • - President William Ruto has announced a partnership between Kenya and the Grammy Awards. The Head of State while speaking at Uhuru Gardens during Jamhuri Day celebrations on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, stated that the major film and television studios in the US-Hollywood will begin shooting and…
  • - Hundreds of Kenyans have been conferred State awards and honours by President William Ruto during Kenya’s 60th celebration of Jamhuri Day. The awards are issued in recognition of distinguished and outstanding services rendered to the nation in various capacities and responsibilities. Here’s a list…
  • - Actress Catherine Kamau popularly known as Kate Actress on Tuesday added an accolade to her achievements after she received a State commendation from President William Ruto. The renowned actress was feted with the Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya alongside 239 others during the Jamhuri Day…
  • - Inua Jamii beneficiaries will soon start collecting their Ksh2,000 monthly stipends from their local M-Pesa agents. This is according to President William Ruto who revealed ongoing plans with Safaricom while speaking at Uhuru Gardens during Jamhuri Day celebrations on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. “…
  • - President William Ruto on Tuesday announced that Kenyan creatives on Facebook and Instagram will be able to monetise their content after a partnership with Meta. The president who was speaking during the Jamhuri Day celebrations held at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi noted that Meta will be expanding…
  • - Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that all children in public schools in Nairobi County will be getting food at Ksh5 from January 2024. Speaking during Kenya’s Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, the county boss noted the importance of ensuring that…
  • - President William Ruto has announced that foreigners from all corners of the globe wishing to travel to Kenya in 2024 will no longer need visas. Speaking at Uhuru Gardens during Jamhuri Day celebrations on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, Ruto said Kenya will abolish visa requirements for foreigners…
  • - In Kajiado County, the role and urgent need to empower Community Health Promoters (CHP) dominated the Jamhuri Day celebrations marked at Kimana, Loitoktok. According to the County Ministry of Health, the CHPs are very crucial in helping the country attain access to universal healthcare, especially…
  • - Britain’s King Charles III has extended his congratulations to President William Ruto and the people of Kenya as the country celebrates its 60th Jamhuri Day. In a statement shared on Tuesday, December 12 by the British High Commission, the monarch commended the people of Kenya on reaching the…
  • - Six decades ago, Kenya achieved independence, marking a milestone in its history. The journey to autonomy began with internal self-rule on June 1, 1963, celebrated as Madaraka Day. The transition culminated in the establishment of the Republic of Kenya, with the inauguration of Jomo Kenyatta as the…
  • - Zanzibar’s president Hussein Mwinyi and his Ethiopian counterpart Sahle Work Zewde are among the heads of state who have arrived at Uhuru Gardens for Kenya’s 60th Jamhuri Day celebrations. President Hussein Mwinyi represented Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan who couldn’t make it to Kenya as she was…
  • - 60 years ago, when Kenya attained her independence in 1963, the cost of living in Kenya and across the world was significantly lower than what is witnessed today. At the time, the government imposed price controls to take charge of prices directly and prevent profiteering to protect consumers from…
  • - It is December 12 again. A day that arguably stands above most of the holidays in the Kenyan political calendar given its historical importance. This day, in 1963, Kenya attained her independence, and exactly a year later, the country became a Jamhuri, a republic, and was admitted to the…
  • - Between 1900 and 1901, several Kenyan tribes especially in the highlands and fertile land started receiving visitors who had a ‘strange’ colour. The visitors, who could easily be described as aliens due to their “strange” appearance, would push the natives to less fertile and dryer lands, taking…
  • - Kenya is celebrating a historic moment as middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon clinched the Women’s World Athlete of the Year Award. The ceremony held in Monaco on Monday, December 11, saw President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua leading the nation in celebrating Kipyegon’s…
  • - 60 years ago, on December 12, 1964, Kenya became a republic after 68 years of British colonial rule. As we celebrate 60 years of independence today, we analyze key low and high moments since 1963. No tribalism At independence, Kenya had two major political parties; Kenya Africa National Union (KANU…
  • - Kenya Power has issued a notice informing Kenyans of a scheduled blackout that will affect three counties on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. In a statement shared on the evening of Monday, December 11, 2023, the utility company said the planned power interruptions are part of network maintenance. The…
  • - Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has chewed out Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen over the recent blackout witnessed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on the evening of Sunday, December 10, 2023. The outage which marks the third within three months was…
  • - Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday met Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Zhou Pingjian at his Nairobi office ahead of the Kenya-China celebrations scheduled for Thursday, December 14, 2023. During the meeting, Uhuru conveyed his congratulatory message to Pingjian and briefed him about his current…
  • - Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir says there could be more power outages in future due to challenges facing Kenya Power and Lighting Company. Speaking a day after the nation experienced a countrywide blackout for hours on Sunday, Chirchir said that the utility firm has been facing challenges…
  • - Millicent Omanga is Kenya’s most searched local personality of the year, data released by global search engine Google shows.   According to the data released on Monday, December 11, 2023, the former nominated senator topped the chart as Kenya’s most searched local personality after her search…
  • - Filthy garbage, choking smoke and unbearable scent characterized the Ngong dumpsite to the chagrin of suffering residents. The surrounding homes and rental houses were deserted due to the air pollution. Residents of the informal Mathare settlements who remained put citing the lack of an optional…
  • - Nairobians have been advised to avoid Lang’ata Road and instead use alternative routes on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Nairobi Regional Commissioner Adamson Bungei warned that Lang’ata Road will experience heavy traffic on Tuesday because of Jamhuri Day celebrations that will be held at Uhuru…
  • - Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is calling for a National Police investigation into possible acts of sabotage and cover-up at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) following a blackout that affected terminals 1A and 1E. The blackout occurred during a nationwide power outage, and…
  • - Researchers have developed VR goggles for laboratory mice to simulate a life of freedom – and let them feel what it is like to be hunted by a bird. No, it’s not April 1 – these compact virtual reality specs really have been custom-built to perfectly fit a mouse. Dubbed Miniature Rodent Stereo…
  • - Kenya Power has confirmed a blackout witnessed across the country on Sunday, December 9, 2023. In a statement on Sunday night, the utility firm blamed a suspected fault in its system for the outage, adding that efforts are ongoing to restore power. “We have lost electricity supply to various parts…
  • - The government has warned citizens travelling upcountry for the festive season, urging them to exercise caution due to the havoc caused by El Nino in various parts of the country. While addressing a press conference on Sunday, December 10, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura urged individuals to…
  • - The government has warned citizens travelling upcountry for the festive season, urging them to exercise caution due to the havoc caused by El Nino in various parts of the country. While addressing a press conference on Sunday, December 10, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura urged individuals to…
  • - The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) earlier announced a change in payment procedures and directed all mobile transactions through the official government pay bill number 222222, effective immediately. In a statement on Sunday, December 9, NHIF CEO Elijah Wachira noted that the change was in…
  • - A woman has been charged two years after her four sons died in a fire in south London. Deveca Rose, 29, has been accused of four counts of manslaughter after her two sets of twins died at a home in Collingwood Road, Sutton, on December 16, 2021. Leyton and Logan Hoath, aged three, and Kyson and […]
  • - Nelly Chekoech, the Bomet bride-to-be who has been trending online after ‘cancelling’ her wedding a day before has set the record straight on the matter. Initial reports from a screenshot from the wedding WhatsApp group alleged that the 23-year-old bride-to-be had called off the wedding hours…
  • - Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of EAC, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands and Regional Development Peninah Malonza was on Saturday booed by mourners over her remarks justifying President William Ruto’s foreign trips. While addressing the mourners in Kitui East, Malonza, who was struggling to speak, defended…
  • - Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has urged President William Ruto to fire National Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) Njuguna Ndung’u over his repeated remarks that the government is broke. Atwoli who was speaking in Kisumu on Saturday, December 9, 2023,…
  • - Jubilee Vice Chairman David Murathe now claims that President William Ruto is silently backstabbing his deputy Rigathi Gachagua to ruin his political ambitions. Murathe who was speaking during an engagement meeting in Lamu on Saturday, December 9, 2023, claimed that Ruto strategically befriended…
  • - President William Ruto has announced that more than 2.1 million customers of the innovative Hustler Fund have been rewarded Ksh1 for every Ksh2 saved as promised. In a statement issued on Saturday, December 9, the Head of State emphasized the importance of cultivating a savings culture as a crucial…
  • - Kenya Power has announced planned power interruptions that will affect three counties on Sunday, December 10, 2023. In a notice shared on Saturday evening, the utility company said the electricity interruptions will affect Machakos, Kiambu and Kilifi counties from 8 am to 5 pm. The company noted…