- Security agencies in Embu have arrested two robbery suspects and confiscated a gun with 12 rounds of ammunition and a pair of handcuffs in their house in Siakago Town in Mbeere North Sub-county. The assorted items including crude weapons, electronic goods, mobile phones as well as household items…
- Chief Justice Martha Koome has lauded the M-PESA Foundation Academy for embracing a transformative approach to education in the Country. In a speech read on her behalf by Justice William Ouko, Koome said the approach provides a holistic education that results in principled, reflective and open-…
- Twitter has taken billionaire Elon Musk to court to try to force him to buy the social media firm, setting up a legal battle with the world’s richest man. It comes after Mr Musk announced he was walking away from his proposed $44bn (£37bn) takeover of Twitter on Friday. He...
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- The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Robert Kibochi on Tuesday, 12 July 2022, commissioned the Headquarters for Kenya Army Corps of Signal (KACS) and B Company 2nd Military Police Battalion buildings at Kahawa Garrison. The completion of the projects are part of KDF modernisation efforts.…
- The ocean is an under-utilized natural resource yet it covers 70 percent of the Earth’s surface and is home to 80 percent of all life on the planet. But according to UNEP, very little is known about the resources present in the world’s oceans and their true value. Kenya has...
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- National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya (NFDK) chairperson Christina Pratt- Kenyatta has called for public-private partnerships towards empowerment of persons living with disabilities (PWDS). Pratt says this will enhance and engage them economically by acquiring decent skills and income so as to…
- The government has warned professional squatters in Kilifi County and across the country that they will be arrested and prosecuted. Speaking when he distributed more than 14,000 title deeds to Magarini residents at Bombi area, Tourism CS Najib Balala said they have realized that some beneficiaries…
- The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has begun educational tours to sensitize young conservationists within Malindi Marine national park on the importance of maintaining a clean environment. The children who have been participating in the monthly clean-ups organized by the Progress Welfare Association…
- Nairobi Gubernatorial candidate Polycarp Igathe has hit the ground Wednesday morning, sharing his ‘The Nairobi Tunavyoitaka Manifesto’ with the residents. In a tweet on his page, Igathe says, “Nairobi, you shared with us the kind of City you want and we listened! We are on ground sharing ‘The…
- Interior PS Karanja Kibicho has dismissed claims by section of leaders allied to Kenya Kwanza coalition that chiefs are being used to buy IDs to influence the August general election. Speaking when he met national government administrative officers (NGAOs) in Murang’a, Kibicho termed the claims as…
- Defense Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa has hit back at Deputy President William Ruto for claiming that he was the one who appointed him to Cabinet. Wamalwa instead says it is President Uhuru Kenyatta who handed him the cabinet post in the Jubilee administration. Ruto had on Tuesday told a rally…
- The Korean show becomes the first non-English international show to achieve that feat. Keeping up with its pattern of breaking records, the International hit series Squid Game has become the first Korean show to receive an Emmy nomination and has set the record for being the first non-English…
- The Tanzanian musician also thanked Diamond for his support. Tanzanian musician Rayvanny, born Raymond Shaban Mwakyusa, has officially announced his exit from Diamond Platnum’s led record label Wasafi Classic Baby (WCB). In a video shared on Instagram, the Billboard artist thanked the team at WCB…
- African Union (AU) has called upon all African Governments, the private sector and civil society organizations to redouble their efforts to give concrete meaning to trade and economic integration in Africa. Speaking on behalf of the Chairperson of the AU Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, Dr. Monique…
- Team Kenya medalists from the 24th edition of the Deaflympic games in Caxias Do Sul, Brazil were feted today by the ministry of sports. Gold medalists received 1 million shillings while silver and bronze medalists walked away with 750,000 and 500,000 shillings respectively.
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- Former Football Kenya Federation Chairman Nick Mwendwa has been summoned to appear before a Kiambu court to face corruption charges barely a week after Anti-Corruption Court withdrew a similar case due to lack of evidence. Kiambu resident magistrate Wilson Radin ordered that Mwendwa appears in…
- National teams to the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Oregon, USA and the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games in the United Kingdom were flagged off today by President Uhuru Kenyatta. Kenya is sending a contingent of 46 athletes to the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Oregon while 157…
- The high cost of farm inputs has rendered farmers incapable of sustaining their livelihood threatening food security. A group of elderly women in the remote parts of Kikuyu town is reaping big as they manufacture animal feeds at a cheaper cost for sale and consumption by their livestock. Nduta…
- Geothermal Development Company is piloting five prototypes that use geothermal steam for milk pasteurization, heating green houses, aqua ponds, Laundromat and drying of cereals. The company further says it’s in talks with various companies panning to set up industrial parks in Menengai and Baringo…
- The Government will set up a national automotive council to facilitate implementation of the National Automotive Policy in a bid to boost the local motor vehicle assembling industry. President Uhuru Kenyatta while launching a locally assembled Euro 4 Mitsubishi L200 pickup at State House,…
- A Section of the Clergy drawn from Kiambu County has urged their counterparts to avoid taking sides in the ongoing political campaigns. They said it is critical for spiritual leaders to remain apolitical, so as to provide unbiased counsel and direction in the electioneering period.
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- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has ruled out any chances of using the manual voters register in the August 9th general election. IEBC says the technology that will be deployed during the Election Day is elaborate and chances of failure are minimal. IEBC Chief Executive Officer…
- President Uhuru Kenyatta has defended the ongoing issuance of title deeds, saying the government has worked hard to ensure Kenyans own their parcels of land. Speaking in Ruai in Embakasi East Contituency President Kenyatta said the government will relentlessly wrestle illegally acquired parcels of…
- The High Court has dismissed a petition by Denis Gakuu challenging the credibility of Johnson Sakaja’s academic credentials in his bid for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat. In a judgment by justice Antony Murima, the court found that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission does not have…
- Learners have began reporting back to school for the second term amid concerns over the rising cost of living. Parents who spoke to KBC Channel One said they have been forced to send their children back school with incomplete inventories of educational and personal effects due to the hard economic…
- Special sittings of the National Assembly that were to take place on Wednesday July 13th have been canceled indefinitely. The cancelation follows failure of gazettement of the sessions and publication of the order paper at least 12 hours to the sitting. In a communication to the legislators Speaker…
- Kenyans have been urged to elect leaders of integrity come the 9th next month Ethics and Anti corruption Commission EACC Chairperson Archbishop Eliud Wabukala said the commission will continue stepping up its efforts in fighting corruption in order to enhance transparency and accountability. He was…
- Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has re-affirmed the National Government’s commitment towards supporting County governments run their programs effectively. Kagwe noted that despite health being a devolved function, there is need for the two entities to work together to ensure members of the…
- Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Presidential flag bearer and his running mate Martha Karua made a political excursion into Taita Taveta County Tuesday. Raila and Karua held political rallies across various towns including Mwatate and Voi where they promised to address historical land issues…
- A three judge bench is set to deliver a judgement Wednesday, in the petition by former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko challenging the decision of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to disqualify him from Mombasa gubernatorial election. According to a notice from Mombasa…
- Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has thrown his weight behind candidates seeking elective seats in Nairobi County through Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition party. Sonko who accompanied President Uhuru Kenyatta on a tour of Nairobi Tuesday urged city residents to support the head of state…
- President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday flagged off the Kenyan teams to the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Oregon, USA and the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games in the United Kingdom. Speaking during the brief ceremony at State House, Nairobi, President Kenyatta commended the sportsmen and…
- President Uhuru Kenyatta has advised Kenyans to critically assess those seeking leadership positions in the August polls so as to ensure Kenya gets peace-loving and progressive leaders to steer the nation to new heights of prosperity. Speaking during a development tour of Nairobi’s Eastlands, the…
- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has welcomed the admission of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) into the East African Community (EAC). The occasion was marked by the depositing of the instrument of ratification with the Secretary-General of the EAC, on July 11, 2022. In a statement CBK says…
- Kenyan government on Tuesday rewarded Team Kenya for the splendid performance in the 24th edition of the Summer Deaflympics 2021 held in Caxias Do Sul, Brazil in May. Each gold medalist was rewarded with KSh 1 million, silver medalists with KSh 750,000 each and bronze medalists KSh 500,000 each.…
- Deputy President William Ruto has rebuked Defense Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa describing him as being ungrateful. In an apparent reference to Walamwa’s support for his main rival in next month’s presidential poll, Raila Odinga of Azimio la Umoja, the United Democratic Alliance candidate…
- Embattled former Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Nick Mwendwa has failed to appear in court for the second time to answer fresh fraud charges. Kiambu resident magistrate Wilson Radin for the second time directed Mwendwa to appear in court on Thursday July 14, 2022, after he did not…
- President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on Nairobi residents to rally behind Azimio la Umoja One Kenya flag bearer Raila Odinga in next month’s general elections. Speaking while on a tour to commission health facilities in Nairobi’s informal settlements Tuesday, the Head of State castigated the Kenya…
- President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on Nairobi residents to rally behind Azimio la Umoja One Kenya flag bearer Raila Odinga in next month’s general elections. Speaking while on a tour to commission health facilities in Nairobi’s informal settlements Tuesday, the Head of State castigated the Kenya…
- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has finally become a member of the East African Community after depositing the instrument of ratification with the EAC Secretary General at the bloc’s headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. Handing over the instrument of ratification to the Secretary General,…
- The Special Sittings of the National Assembly scheduled for Wednesday 13th July 2022 have been called off, House Speaker Justin Muturi has announced. Muturi, in a statement, noted that his decision to cancel the sittings arises from an alleged failure by the Government Printer to publish the…
- The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal lodged by Safina Party presidential aspirant Jimi Wanjigi with costs. The three-judge bench consisting of Justice Makhandia, Justice Omondi and Justice M’inoti dismissed the appeal after considering record of appeal of a High Court judgment that dismissed…
- Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe says 124 people have tested positive for Covid-19 from a sample size of 2,060 tested in the last 24 hours. The positivity rate is now at 6.0pc. In a statement Tuesday, Kagwe said from the cases 96 are Kenyans while 28 are foreigners. 68 are...
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- President Uhuru Kenyatta is scheduled to commission 5 new health facilities in the city under Nairobi Metropolitan Services Tuesday. Since receiving the mandate to superintend the affairs of Nairobi, NMS has constructed and rehabilitated a total of 28 hospitals. Amongst the new health facilities to…
- President Uhuru Kenyatta says the Government will set up a national automotive council to facilitate implementation of the National Automotive Policy that is geared towards boosting the local assembling of motor vehicles. Speaking Tuesday when he launched the locally assembled Euro 4 Mitsubishi…
- Kenya and Tanzania have embarked on a joint cross-border mass drug administration exercise as efforts to fight blindness-causing trachoma intensifies. The exercise, which was launched on Tuesday at Olposimoru centre in Narok west sub-county, is a collaboration between the Kenyan and Tanzanian…
- The giraffe, the gentle giant that has roamed the African continent for ages but now is on the verge of extinction in 7 African countries. A team of conservationists is racing against time to save the African giraffe. The rate of decline is much higher in central and eastern...
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- The government has embarked on the process of developing the Kenya Youth Development Index (KYDI) as a critical tool to significantly improve the country’s capacity to assess the extent to which youth are engaged in beneficial contributions to society when empowered by enabling policies and tools.…
- Four days after former Japan PM was gunned down in Nara while campaigning, Japan paused on Tuesday to remember one of its most influential leaders as friends and family gathered for a private funeral in the Tokyo Temple. The suspected killer who was arrested at the scene has been identified...
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- The Kenya Private Schools Association (KEPSA) has assured the government that they will put more efforts in construction of 5,000 classrooms by January next year to ensure the transition to Junior Secondary School is fully effected. Earlier this month, CS Education prof George Magoha noted that a…