- The UN rights chief called on Mali Friday to immediately repeal a decree dissolving political parties and to “fully restore political rights in the country”. The military government on Tuesday dissolved the west African country’s political parties, according to a presidency decree, the latest…
- NATO chief Mark Rutte said Russian leader Vladimir Putin had made a “big mistake” sending a lower-rank delegation to conduct Friday’s first direct peace talks with Ukraine in three years. Expectations for the talks — initially proposed by Putin — sank after the Russian leader declined Ukrainian…
- Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has spearheaded the distribution of over 5,000 drought-resistant Galla goats to at least 1,000 pastoralist families across the semi-arid regions of Kinango, Samburu, Lunga Lunga, and parts of Matuga Sub-county. The initiative, part of the Kenya Marine Fisheries…
- Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani has spearheaded the distribution of over 5,000 drought-resistant Galla goats to at least 1,000 pastoralist families across the semi-arid regions of Kinango, Samburu, Lunga Lunga, and parts of Matuga Sub-county. The initiative, part of the Kenya Marine Fisheries…
- The government plans to operationalise a Regional Centre of Competence for Digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skilling at the Kenya School of Government (KSG), as part of efforts to enhance public sector efficiency through emerging technologies.
- Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has urged ODM supporters to fully support the broad-based government, saying the benefits of the new working relationship between ODM and President William Ruto’s administration will soon materialise.
- Kirinyaga described as a trailblazer in roll out and efficient use of Facility Improvement Financing (FIF) which has given public hospitals, authority to retain and use own source revenue.
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on African diplomats to advance key reforms within the African Union (AU) and push for a transformation of the global financial system to better serve developing nations.
- Five public schools in four counties are set to benefit from Kenya Power Foundation’s Kshs.7 million education-focused social investment, targeting structural renovations and facelift projects for improved learning environment.
- The Ministry of Agriculture has secured a Ksh. 12.29 billion investment to go towards the revival of Nzoia Sugar, Chemilil Sugar, Sony Sugar, and Muhoroni Sugar.
- The Ministry of Education has unveiled a multi-agency team to spearhead the creation of a new integrated education data system, the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS). KEMIS will replace the current National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) and will consolidate all…
- First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto on Thursday launched the Shimo la Tewa Chandaria Workshop and Carakana Program meant to empower incarcerated women. The workshop, which has four sections including a bakery, textile, cross stitching carakana studio and a computer Lab will benefit the women inmates…
- Isiolo County has recorded significant improvements in its security situation, with key challenges such as banditry, terrorism, and inter-communal conflicts largely contained.
- The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has launched the revised Code of Conduct for Media Practice 2025, a pivotal step to strengthen ethical standards in the nation’s evolving media landscape.
- The Ministry of Education has unveiled a multi-agency team to spearhead the creation of a new integrated education data system, the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS).
- The High Court has directed the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy to formally appoint and gazette journalist Nzau Musau and lawyer Lucy Minayo as members of the Media Complaints Commission within 14 days.
- Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has put drug traffickers in the country on notice. Speaking to the media during his Jukwaa La Usalama tour of Isiolo, the CS declared that the government is intensifying its crackdown on drug barons who have been using the…
- The Garissa High Court Thursday set aside a plea where three men had been charged with the murder of a 17-year-old refugee girl in Wajir following a mental assessment report that revealed that one of them was unfit to stand trial.
- Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) Managing Director Agnes Kalekye has called upon media stakeholders to uphold national values to maintain their credibility.
- A new study published in the Journal Vaccine reveals that improvements in the supply chain and delivery of human rabies vaccines in Tanzania and Kenya could significantly reduce preventable deaths and ensure more efficient use of health budgets. The study was conducted by researchers from the…
- The Environment and Land Court in Garissa has issued temporary orders halting any new settlements or expansion activities along a disputed three-mile strip at the boundary between Tana River and Garissa counties. This directive follows a petition filed by Ijara MP Abdi Ali Abdi, who accuses Tana…
- In a historic first, Makueni County has achieved a breakthrough in healthcare after local doctors at the Makueni County Referral Hospital have successfully conducted the first brain tumour surgery, an achievement many once thought could only happen in Nairobi or abroad.
- Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has called on Kenyans who borrowed from the Hustler Fund to consider repaying their loans. Oparanya stressed that the fund is a valuable initiative designed to support Kenyans keen to start businesses. While he acknowledged initial…
- Cotton stakeholders and farmers in Busia and Siaya have renewed calls for the government to establish local seed manufacturing centres to curb recurring shortages and delays in distribution.
- Agricultural experts are vouching for organic urban farming to increase nutritional intake and reduce health risks associated with the use of chemical pesticides.
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has stated that Operation Ondoa Jangili, aimed at dismantling criminal groups in Isiolo and Marsabit counties, has significantly contributed to restoring peace in a region that has long been troubled by violence. “The operation has thwarted several…
- The Government has reiterated its commitment to deepening engagement with the bodaboda sector, with a strong call for unity, discipline, and proactive participation in national development programmes.
- The Nairobi City County Government has refuted claims that it ordered the closure of Naivas Supermarket over allegations of selling expired products.
- First Lady Rachel Ruto has launched the ‘Mama Kitchen Garden’ initiative, a nationwide program designed to empower women and students to grow thriving kitchen gardens in their homes, schools and communities, contributing to food security and better nutrition across Kenya. Speaking during the…
- The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing on Tuesday welcomed Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Rosangela Lula da Silva, wife of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Rosangela is accompanying the Brazilian president on his state visit to China.…
- Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has defended President William Ruto’s comments on abductions, which drew criticism on Monday. In his remarks, the President stated that his administration would ensure that no more abductions take place. “Many people…
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended the embattled Director General for Health, Dr. Patrick Amoth, amid allegations that he is being sidelined and underutilised within the Ministry of Health. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Health on Wednesday, CS…
- The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has successfully contained an elephant that had strayed into community land near Tsavo East National Park, causing unrest among residents. The jumbo was tracked and safely translocated in a joint operation involving conservancy teams, as part of ongoing efforts to…
- The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has successfully contained an elephant that had strayed into community land near Tsavo East National Park, causing unrest among residents. The jumbo was tracked and safely translocated in a joint operation involving conservancy teams, as part of ongoing efforts to…
- Health Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, on Wednesday flagged off 2,000 Cold Chain Equipment (CCE) units at Afya House, Nairobi, marking a major boost to Kenya’s immunisation infrastructure. The equipment, donated by UNICEF, will be distributed across all 47 counties to ensure vaccines remain…
- 11 people have been arrested following a narcotics crackdown by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) in Kisii and Homa Bay counties. The agency has recently intensified its war on drugs and illicit substances across the country, targeting key trafficking…
- Another suspect linked to the fatal shooting of Kasipul MP Charles Were has been arrested. Amos Barasa Kasili was apprehended in the Kibera Darajani area following a thorough investigation that forensically connected him to the main suspects and placed him at the crime scene on April 30. The DCI…
- Residents of Ashabito Sub-County in Mandera County are set to benefit from improved service delivery following the launch of public service operations in the newly gazetted administrative unit. The Huduma Smart Serikalini initiative (Mandera Edition) was also unveiled by the Cabinet Secretary for…
- Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is set to visit Marsabit and Isiolo counties on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, as part of his nationwide Jukwaa La Usalama security tours. The two counties become the 12th and 13th stops that the CS has made to assess…
- Over 10 million Kenyans require treatment for at least one Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD). This is according to Amref Health Africa, which further reveals that 25 million Kenyans risk being affected by NTDs that pose a significant health burden, particularly among poor communities, despite…
- Over 10 million Kenyans require treatment for at least one Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD). This is according to Amref Health Africa, which further reveals that 25 million Kenyans risk being affected by NTDs that pose a significant health burden, particularly among poor communities, despite…
