- Boda boda operators in Embu County have benefited from drug and substance abuse sensitization programme aimed at educating the operators on dangers of the vice.
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- Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha has called on parents and teachers to guide grade 6 learners who are yet to join Junior Secondary on selection of preferred schools. Magoha further said that parents who do not want their children to attend school away from them can choose schools…
- UDM Party Leader and Mandera Senator-Elect Ali Roba has ditched the Azimio coalition and joined the Kenya Kwanza alliance alongside other party leaders. President Elect Dr William Ruto was at hand to welcome Roba, Deputy Party Leader and Marsabit Governor-Elect Mohamud Ali and Mandera Governor-…
- Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga has reiterated their commitment to pursue legal means to resolve issues around the August 9th election results. Raila spoke during a meeting with the Congressional delegation of the US Senate and House of Representatives in Nairobi. He said the meeting touched on…
- The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has pledged to support the health promotion agenda at the county level for newly elected governors’ as part of the authority’s three-pronged transformation strategy. Within the KEMSA 2.0 strategy, the authority has formulated plans to enhance the…
- The High Court in Nyeri has quashed summons to Nyeri governor-elect, Mutahi Kahiga and deputy president-elect Rigathi Gachagua to testify in the inquest into the death of the late Nyeri governor, Dr Wahome Gakuru. In a ruling on Thursday, Nyeri High Court judge, Justice Florence Muchemi said that…
- Tennis star Angella Okutoyi is the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya, SJAK, Sports Personality of the month of July. Eighteen year-old Okutoyi achieved the feat for becoming the first ever Kenyan Grand Slam winner when she won the Wimbledon Open Doubles Junior Championship on July 9 in…
- President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday met and held discussions with visiting US Senator Chris Coons who paid him a courtesy call at State House Nairobi. Senator Coons, who is leading a congressional delegation of US Senate and House Representatives, commended President Kenyatta for ensuring peace…
- Murang’a County Secretary, Patrick Mukuria has announced plans to swear in the new governor elect and his deputy to ensure seamless transition of power. Speaking in his office on Thursday, Mukuria who chairs the Assumption of Office of the Governor committee said they will coordinate the handing…
- Cristiano Ronaldo has promised Manchester United supporters that he will reveal the “truth” in a few weeks’ time amid reports he is continuing to search for an exit from Old Trafford. Ronaldo wants to leave Man Utd this summer after they failed to qualify for the Champions League. The forward...…
- President-Elect William Ruto has held talks with Congressional Delegation from the United States led by Delaware Senator Chris Andrew Coons. Ruto said the talks touched on the just concluded elections in the country and areas of cooperation between Kenya and United States. “We commit to deepen…
- “The EAC bloc should boost its transactions under the regional and international trade agreements and opportunities of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), Economic partnership agreement,” said EABC Chairperson Angelina Ngalula at the High-Level…
- The Embassy of Russia in Kenya has congratulated President-elect William Ruto following his election as Kenya’s fifth president. In their congratulatory Message Thursday, the embassy reassured him of their continued and further developing comprehensive and mutually beneficial cooperation with Kenya…
- Over 8,000 schools in Rift Valley region are ready to receive learners back by today amidst reluctance expressed by a section of parents and guardians. Rift Valley regional Director of Education Jared Obiero has however assured parents that all is well and that principals, head-teachers and the…
- Thirty-seven out of 45 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) in Kisii County failed to recapture their seats in the just concluded General Election. Only eight Ward Representatives succeeded in wooing voters to re-elect them as representatives in the county’s third Assembly. In Bobasi, Nyaribari…
- The Walt Disney Company Africa, has Thursday morning unveiled the title and the set of the highly anticipated National Geographic Kids programme. While field production commenced earlier this year, Walt Disney Company Africa together with its project partners, National Geographic, the U.S.…
- Education CS Prof. George Magoha has pleaded with school principals not to send learners home because of fees during this economic times as schools re-open. CS Magoha spoke Thursday morning after commissioning phase two CBC classroom at PCEA Rungiri High School in Kabete, Kiambu County. The CS said…
- Garissa County has launched a cross-border immunization program aimed at increasing access to immunization services amongst cross border nomadic communities. The community engagement program targeting Hulugho, Fafi and Dadaab sub counties will be rolled out under a partnership between the NGO Women…
- Calm has returned to Kisumu City three days after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) declared William Ruto President-elect. Businesses on the outskirts of the city have resumed even though some establishments within the Central Business District (CBD) remained closed. At…
- As schools enter the re-opening day Thursday after the midterm break, the National Police Service (NPS) is assuring the public of their safety and that of their children as they travel on public roads across the country. On its twitter page, NPS say they have left nothing to chance and...
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- Pastor Dorcas will succeed Rachel Ruto as the second lady of Kenya. Dorcas Rigathi is Kenya’s Second Lady in waiting. The office awaits her after the declaration of Presidential results early in the week, confirming her husband Rigathi Gachagua had alongside William Ruto been elected Deputy…
- Education stakeholders in Narok county have urged President elect Dr. William Ruto to increase resources to advance the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC) once he assumes office. Led by Narok Blessed Schools headteacher Gidraph Ikenye, the stakeholders said the system has helped tap and grow the…
- A US congressional delegation is in Kenya to meet the top leadership. The new US ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, said the delegation led by Sen. Chris Coons will meet President Uhuru Kenyatta, President-elect William Ruto and Azimio One Kenya leader Raila Odinga. Fantastic to welcome the Senator…
- Mombasa ODM party gubernatorial candidate Abdulswamad Nassir has moved to court to compel the electoral body IEBC to conduct the governor elections on Tuesday as earlier announced. Nassir who was expected to file a petition Thursday at 9.30 am said there was no reason to postpone the election,…
- Judith Wanza is the only elected female member of Kitui County Assembly in the just concluded 2022 General Election. Speaking to KNA, Wanza said defied all odds to win the seat, which she contested as an independent candidate. “I am a fighter who doesn’t believe in losing, I was rigged...
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- DCI detectives based in Starehe on Wednesday afternoon gunned down an alleged leader of a Ruai-based gang in Githunguri, Ruai town. The leader known as Paul Muriithi Naomi alias Muruthi, who has been on the detectives’ radar for the past few months was fatally wounded in a barrage of gunfire,...…
- President-elect Dr. William Ruto has been challenged to unite Kenyans once he assumes office as the 5th president of Kenya. Ruto of the United Democratic Alliance party was declared the winner of the August 9 Presidential poll by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) after he…
- Learners across the country report back to school today (Thursday) after a two-week break. Primary and secondary schools went for an early midterm break on August 2 to pave way for the August 9 General Election. The resumption date was extended by an additional three days to avoid interfering with…
- Monkeypox infections continue to rise globally, with more than 35,000 cases across 92 countries and territories, and 12 deaths, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Wednesday. “Almost 7,500 cases were reported last week, a 20 per cent increase over the previous week, which…
- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson has condemned the murder of Embakasi East Returning Officer, Daniel Musyoka. While condoling the family of the slain IEBC official, Chebukati called on security agencies to speedily investigate and apprehend his killers. “The…
- Timona Wanyonyi a fleet footed winger believes he can once again lift the Kenyan Premier League crown with the newly promoted Fortune Sacco FC. Wanyonyi played an integral part as the Kirinyaga based team earned promotion to the 2022-2023 Kenyan Premier League season after four seasons in the…
- Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Wednesday took over the chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) during the 42nd Ordinary SADC Summit held in Kinsasha. Malawi has been chairing the regional block for the last one year 2021-2022 under the leadership of President Lazarus…
- A huge explosion has ripped through a mosque in the Afghan capital Kabul, police say. The blast is thought to have occurred during evening prayers, with many casualties feared, though figures are not yet known. Khalid Zadran, the Taliban’s Kabul police spokesman, was quoted by local media as saying…
- The film will premiere alongside six other films from across the world. In the World Premiere of Mbithi Masya’s (@mbithi) BABA, a six-year-old boy living in the outskirts of Nairobi uses an unusual ability to escape a harsh reality. Starring Malik Wandera and Victor Makgati. #TIFF22 https://t.co/…
- The East African Community will be organizing the 2nd EAC Regional Tourism EXPO (EARTE’22) that will be hosted by the Republic of Burundi in Bujumbura from 23rd – 30th September, 2022. The main objective of the EXPO is to promote EAC as a single tourism destination, provide a platform for tourism…
- Blood Psalms is set to premiere on September 28th. Showmax has released the trailer for Blood Psalms, an epic, action-packed African fantasy series. A co-production with CANAL+, Blood Psalms will premiere on the web streaming platform on 28th September 2022, with new episodes every Wednesday for 11…
- Tanzania’s state telecommunications firm has installed high-speed internet connectivity on the slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, through a national broadband project. Information Minister Nape Nnauye launched the internet project on Tuesday saying tourists would soon be able to…
- Kenya has received global recognition for maintaining peace and calm during the electioneering period. In a joint statement following the announcement of the results of the Presidential election, the embassies and high commissions of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Norway,…
- A motorist who repeatedly rear-ended a white police land cruiser has been arrested and taken to hospital for further treatment after he was found to be psychologically unwell. According to the National Police Service, the suspect is a renowned advocate based in Kisumu. The incident happened in…
- Kenya Wednesday reported 19 new Covid-19 cases from a sample size of 1,262 tested in the last 24 hours. Four foreigners are among those who tested positive. This brings to 337,985 the total confirmed positive cases from 3,840,859 tests conducted since March 2020. In terms of County distribution, 10…
- Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati has claimed the four commissioners who distanced themselves from the presidential results announced Monday were seeking a rerun. This comes as IEBC announces the postponement of elections in seven elective positions…
- Religious leaders have commenced the process of reaching out to political players in the just concluded general election in an effort to promote peace, justice and cohesion. The clergy revealed that they have already reached out to President-elect William Ruto adding that plans were underway to…
- The government has said that there will be no further disruption of the school calendar. Education cabinet secretary Prof.George Magoha who also announced the re-opening of schools tomorrow, has affirmed that schools will not be closed in case of a repeat Presidential election. Zainab Said reports…
- A world summit in south Korea has resolved to support global peace building through informative forums. Led by a section of political and religious leaders, the universal peace federation summit 2022 addressed the right to religious freedom and called for more education of youth in Africa.
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- A family in Maralal town is in distress following the disappearance of their son more than a month ago. The family claims their son, Joloimat Lenengwesi was last seen on 8th July, in the company of four armed men who claimed to be police officers.
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- The Public Service Commission is assuring Kenyans of a seamless transition to a new government. The commission chairperson Amb. Anthony Muchiri says his team has established nine protocols that will guide in the filling of vacant public offices for the new government. They include how new principal…
- “Public servants will not be available to carry out political work for any political party, it is the only way we can have a government that delivers,” said President-elect. President elect William Ruto has promised to unite all Kenyans noting that no part of the country will be left behind...
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- Public Service Commission (PSC) has developed an advisory brief that will be used during the transition to a new Government Administration when the outgoing Administration leaves office. The PSC Chairperson, Anthony Muchiri, said the brief which is segregated into nine advisories, is intended to…
- Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya coalition party presidential running mate Martha Karua has expressed optimism that they will succeed in the push to invalidate the 2022 Presidential results. Karua stated that the Azimio coalition will use every legal and constitutional means at their disposal to seek…
