- “We, the cast of Rings of Power, stand together in absolute solidarity and against the relentless racism…” We stand in solidarity with our cast. #YouAreAllWelcomeHere pic.twitter.com/HLIQdyqLmr — The Lord of the Rings on Prime (@LOTRonPrime) September 7, 2022 After an inundation of racist attacks…
- The two houses of parliament have officially commenced their sittings. In line with the Standing Orders of the Senate and the National Assembly in the first sitting, the clerks read the notification of the President as published in the gazette and the procedure to be followed in oath-taking guided…
- US healthcare plans that cover the main HIV prevention drug-free of charge are in violation of the right to religious freedom, a judge has ruled. Employers are required to cover certain preventive services and medications in their insurance plans under US law. But a group of Texas Christians sued…
- The East African Community (EAC) on Wednesday kicked off its maiden mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) at a meeting with a high-level government delegation in Kinshasa. The objective of the EAC mission is to enhance the understanding of DRC Government officials on the commitments…
- A supremacy battle is expected in the race for the two Speakers when the 13th Parliament convenes Thursday morning. Seven candidates will face off for the position of speaker of the senate. The candidates from a pool of 28 met the requirements of article 106 of the constitution. Azimio has...
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- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has finally gazetted nominated members of the National Assembly and the Senate ahead of the swearing-in process Thursday. United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Orange Democratic Movement took the lion’s share of the slots. Of the list of 32…
- Despite Kenya being a country where clean cooking is given less attention, players in the clean cooking sector are doing well in terms of advocacy, lobbying, and information dissemination. Among the many clean cooking methods, few people would have anticipated the emergence of the electric cooking…
- Child Fund has launched a three-year multimillion shillings campaign to ensure the safety of children online in Kenya as studies indicate rising trends of abuse in the digital space targeting students. The Safe Community Linkages for Internet Child Safety Project plans to spend 120 million…
- The anti-Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) fight is gaining fruits after a renowned female circumciser laid her tools down to embrace modernity. Naitoi Ene Ntetia, 55, who hails from Oloirowua village in Narok East Sub County was actively involved in cutting girls for two decades before transforming…
- The Kenya Pipeline Company plans to construct another pipeline between Mombasa and Nairobi within two years. This is in addition to enhancing the fuel storage capacity and upgrading of pipelines in the Eastern and western region at a cost of 30 billion shillings. The Kenya Pipeline Company says the…
- The Kenya Kwanza Alliance has formally agreed to front Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula and immediate former Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi as National Assembly and Senate speakers respectively. Uasin Gishu Woman MP Gladys Boss Shollei will deputize Wetangula while Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi will…
- Chief Justice Martha Koome has attributed the Supreme Court ruling that upheld William Ruto’s win in the August 9th presidential election as guided by God. Speaking in her home village in Meru the Chief Justice said the ruling, pointed at an independent judiciary and good governance.
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- President Uhuru Kenyatta has rallied Azimio la Umoja one coaltion legislators to stand as a team to ensure they capture the speakers seats in both houses of parliament. Uhuru who is the Azimio Chair on Wednesdsay held a meeting with the coalitions elected Members of Parliament and senators to…
- President-elect William Ruto has revealed that he has finally had a conversation with outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta after months of zero engagement. Ruto says the conversation centered on the just concluded elections and the envisaged transition.
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- Education cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha says he is proud of what he is leaving behind as he exits the ministry of education. Prof. Magoha says he will be leaving behind an education system that is more vibrant and responsive to the 21st century needs of Kenyan children.
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- President-elect William Ruto says his administration will seek to streamline the law to accommodate the Constituency Development Fund(CDF) after the Supreme Court impugned the CDF Act days to the general election. Ruto says CDF has been a key component in the furtherance of the national government’…
- The 2022 diamond league series comes to a close this week with the first two days of the action kicking off today ahead of the final day Thursday. The first six titles will be secured on day one with Kenya’s commonwealth and africa champions Beatrice Chebet clinching one of...
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- Reigning Kenyan Premier League champions Tusker FC has strengthened its squad after unveiling seven new signings ahead of the 2022/23 season. The Club has secured the services of defenders Boniface Onyango, and Thomas Teka from Kariobangi Sharks for a period of two years while midfielder Eric…
- Digital lender, Tala, has become the latest firm among hundreds to be cleared as a data controller in Kenya by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC). The move now gives the financial technology company the power to control the processing of personal data, determine the purpose,…
- Kenya’s fish export value has increased by 25pc amid increased export volumes as China firmed its position as the largest exporter to Kenya. China increased its fish market share in Kenya after its exports in the country increased from 13,514 tonnes in 2020 to 14,847 tonnes. This represented a year…
- Police in Thika, Kiambu County have impounded adulterated oil of unknown value from a residential house at Kangoki village, Thika Sub-county. The fake oil was packed in jerricans bearing labels of two leading fuel company brands ready to be sold in the local market.
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- Kenyatta University Teaching Research and Referral Hospital (KUTRRH) has launched a 400 million shilling research project for throat cancer disease funded by National Institute for Health and Research (NIHR) in collaboration with various stakeholders. The project will initially be conducted in five…
- Busia Governor Dr.Paul Otuoma has warned county staff to focus on service delivery for the benefit of residents. Otuoma further said that county staff will undergo training and orientation on how to ensure the public enjoys the fruits of devolution by proper handling of the public coffers.
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- Trans Nzoia governor George Natembeya now claims that over 1.5 BILLION shillings pending bills that were left by the previous government. Natembeya pledged to conduct a thorough audit before certifying their payment. The governor also outlined plans to centralize government departments under one…
- The taskforce appointed to develop policies and amend the laws on prisoners amnesty has begun collecting views from the public. Led by the panel chairperson Dr. Lydia Muriuki, the panel visited Kilifi county to strengthen efforts to involve the public in the final stages of confirming the policies…
- About 1,000 learners in Kajiado county are believed to have dropped out of school as a result of drought in the County, this coming at a time the education sector is working to normalize the school calendar . The most affected area according to Peter Bita the education director is...
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- Parents of a form two student from Nyabururu Girls National School in Kitutu Chache who died under mysterious circumstances are demanding an explanation from the institution . The student, Yvonne Moraa reportedly fell sick and was rushed to a hospital in Kisii town where she was pronounced dead.…
- A caucus of Women Leaders is now urging President-elect William Ruto to make true his pledge of appointing women to half of his cabinet. The leaders also want Ruto to implement the same formulae and pick women in half of the appointments in state corporations and in diplomatic positions.
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- Businesses in Mombasa County will soon stop paying multiple licenses for business. The County Government is planning to collapse all business licenses into one document to avoid multiple licensing which is driving up the cost of conducting business. Mombasa Governor-elect Abdulswamad Nassir pledged…
- Britam is banking on a rebound of the commercial and hospitality industry as the economy recovers buoyed by tourism and a return to normalcy. Britam Finance Director Charles Njuguna says the firm expects to hit 90 percent occupancy levels for its property portfolio as economic activities pick up.…
- Chelsea have sacked manager Thomas Tuchel following Tuesday’s night’s Champions League defeat by Dinamo Zagreb. The 49-year-old former Borussia Dortmund and Paris St-Germain boss leaves Stamford Bridge after 20 months. Owner Todd Boehly has placed Tuchel’s coaching staff in temporary charge until a…
- United States President Joe Biden has congratulated President-elect William Ruto following the Supreme Court ruling which upheld his win in the August 9 general elections. Biden through Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre commended Kenyans maintaining peace during the entire electioneering period. “…
- KCB Bank Kenya has secured Ksh 18 billion ($150 million) from the International Finance Corporation to advance credit to green projects in Kenya. KCB Group Chief Executive Officer Paul Russo has said the climate finance loan will accelerate lending to businesses which are targeting to address…
- President elect Dr William Ruto says he has engaged President Uhuru Kenyatta on the seamless transition of leadership. Dr Ruto wrote on his twitter page, “I had a telephone conversation with my boss, President Uhuru Kenyatta. We discussed the just concluded General Election and the transition as…
- Orientation of newly elected Members of the Senate commenced Wednesday morning at Parliament buildings ahead of the swearing in tomorrow Thursday 8th. 46 elected Senators are expected to be taken through the process to orient themselves with what is expected of them once the 13th parliament session…
- Ugandan MP Sara Opendi argued the festival goes against the “moral fabric of the nation.” A section of legislators in Uganda on Tuesday called for the cancellation of the popular annual festival dubbed ‘Nyege Nyege’ which is set to take place in Uganda on September 15th. Arguing for the…
- Detectives have rescued 18 victims 18 of human trafficking, from a house in Athi River, Machakos County. In a statement issued by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the 18 enroute to a destination in the Gulf where they were to be sold as slaves. Three suspects have been arrested...…
- Caroline Garcia will meet Ons Jabeur for a place in the US Open final after ending American teenager Coco Gauff’s hopes in New York. French 17th seed Garcia, 28, produced a clinical display to reach her first major semi-final with a 6-3 6-4 victory against the 18-year-old 12th seed....
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- Namibia’s trade deficit widened to 4.3 billion Namibia dollars (about 288 million U.S. dollars) in July, up from 2.5 billion Namibia dollars recorded in the previous month, according to the country’s latest trade statistics released Tuesday. In the year that ended in July, Namibia maintained an…
- Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City opened their Champions League campaign by thrashing a dismal Sevilla side 4-0 . Haaland’s ninth goal in five games set City on their way in Spain, with the Norwegian forward tapping in from Kevin de Bruyne’s superb driven cross. He added to...
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- Celestine Gachui and Peter Kamau starred in the popular Kenyan series that concluded in April. Celestine Gachui and Peter Kamau, popularly known as Selina and Biko respectively met with members of the Tanzanian Film Board on Tuesday. The two who starred in the popular Kenyan series Selina, which…
- The global star was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome earlier this year. Global pop singer Justin Bieber said on Tuesday that he would take a break from his rescheduled “Justice World Tour” due to mental and physical health issues. The musician posted the announcement on Instagram, saying that…
- The President of Ethiopia, Sahle-Work Zewde, has challenged African women and girls to take up positions of leadership to steer the transformation of the continent. Speaking during a reception she hosted at the Grand Palace for the African Women Leaders’ Network (AWLN) National Chapters from across…
- Regional authorities in Egypt, the host country of the 2022 UN climate conference (COP27), are ramping up initiatives designed to improve the country’s environmental credentials, and speed up its transition to a low carbon economy. The event will begin on 4 November, in the Egyptian resort city of…
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed calls by the UN nuclear agency for a safety protection zone at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The plant has been occupied by Russia since the start of the war and it has come under repeated attack since, with both sides blaming each other…
- Detectives in Kieni East, Nyeri County have launched a manhunt for two thugs who attacked a woman before taking off with her mobile phones, handbag and other valuables. During the incident reported Tuesday morning, two thugs on a motorbike accosted the 46-year-old woman who had parked her vehicle…
- Kenya is seeking to increase coffee production to tap a deficit occasioned by reduced production in Brazil, which is the world’s largest coffee producer. The Coffee Revitalization Coordinator David Njogu, says the production in Brazil is projected to reduce due to bad weather, which could push up…
- Twelve Kenyan start-ups are among 60 firms set to benefit from a 479.2 million shillings funding and support from Google to scale up their operations. According to Google Director for Sub-Saharan Africa Charles Muritto, the cash will fund the start-ups’ immediate needs such as paying staff,…
- The Kenya Ports Authority has commissioned Lamu Port’s first 85 ton capacity tugboat with the intention of increasing the facility’s cargo handling capacity. KPA Chairman Gen (Rtd) Joseph Kibwana says the Authority is also looking into engaging the Democratic Republic of Congo into partaking in the…
- The Presidential assumption of office committee has declared Tuesday the September 13, 2022 a public Holiday for Kenyans to witness the transition of power from the 4th to the 5th administration. The committee chaired by head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua has now incorporated Davis Chirchir,…
