- “No clean water. No toilets. No electricity. No well-planned living environment.” That is how Pastor Evans Moseti describes the one-room mabati house he has called home for the past nine years, its blue iron-sheet walls barely holding back Nairobi’s harsh realities. Brief as his description is, it…
- U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Tuesday, kicking off his visit to the Middle East amid calls for Washington to play a role in facilitating regional stability. The four-day whirlwind tour will take Trump to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, where…
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale convened a consultative meeting Tuesday afternoon with officials from various Universal Health Coverage (UHC) health workers’ unions at Afya House, Nairobi. The meeting aimed to address the ongoing industrial action and the growing concerns among union members…
- The Principal Secretary of the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, Roseline Njogu, on Tuesday outlined key funding priorities aimed at enhancing the country’s engagement with its global diaspora community. During her appearance before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Defence,…
- As a follow-up of the recent State Visit to the People’s Republic of China, President William Ruto met Fuzhou Benny Tea Industries Chairman Zhang Chaobin on Tuesday to discuss ways of increasing access of Kenyan tea to the Chinese market. Benny Tea Industries ranks among the top three companies in…
- The Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board (HRMPEB) has implemented a Certificate per Part award for the Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) exams in a bold step aimed at improving professional recognition and growth in the human resources area.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping said China is willing to strengthen solidarity with Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries and announced five major programs to jointly pursue development and revitalization with LAC countries on Tuesday. The five programs, solidarity, development, civilization,…
- Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe has clarified that no sugar factory in Kenya has been sold, stating that the government has only leased them out through a transparent process that received full parliamentary approval.
- In a reaffirmation of Kenya's commitment to faith-driven diplomacy and multilateral cooperation Lari MP Joseph Mburu Kahangara and Nominated MP Irene Nyakerario represented National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, at the International Catholic Legislators Network (ICLN) Conference held in Vienna…
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called out opposition leaders, accusing them of what he termed as persistent politicking and incitement against the Kenya Kwanza administration
- Kenya and the Dominican Republic have signed an agreement bolstering support for Kenyan police participating in a UN-backed multinational security mission in Haiti. The deal follows the first-ever political consultations between the two nations, led by Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary…
- Child protection advocates are sounding the alarm following the release of a new report that uncovers a troubling rise in cases of online sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA) involving children with intellectual disabilities in Kenya. The findings have prompted urgent calls for legal and…
- The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) says northern Africa is the sub-region of the continent is warming up the fastest. “North Africa recorded the highest temperature of 1.28°C above the 1991-2020 average, and this is the sub-region of Africa which is warming fastest,” says, Regional…
- Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja on Monday met with a delegation from AFRIPOL, led by Executive Director Amb. Jalel Chelba as well as representatives from the German Embassy and the German Federal Police.
- The National Heroes Council and the Council of Governors will roll out an identification program for heroes and heroines in the counties in a bid to recognize and honor them in their respective regions.
- The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) has declared its support for the recently nominated chairperson and commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
- The Interconnected Justice Society and human rights activists have raised concerns over the rising cases of anti-human rights movement worldwide that seeks to roll back the marginalised, minorities and women's reproductive rights.
- The Ministry of Health Monday held a high-level discussion with UNAIDS on advancing Kenya’s HIV/AIDS response. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, who hosted the delegation, reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to ending HIV in children, emphasising the need for alignment with the Social Health Authority…
- Medical laboratory officers in Turkana County on Monday commenced an industrial strike citing acute understaffing and a range of long-standing grievances. According to Moses Emoit, a union official representing the laboratory officers, the county government has failed to recruit new laboratory…
- The National Assembly is inviting the public to submit sworn written statements (affidavits) on the suitability of nominees for Chairperson and Members of the Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The deadline is set for Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 at 5:00pm. Further, the house shall conduct…
- Detectives have arrested three suspects linked to a robbery with violence incident at Sanergy Limited Company EPZ in Athi River on February 23, 2025. In a well-coordinated operation, police flushed out the notorious robbers from their hideouts in Kamulu and Athi River. According to investigations,…
- Kenya is for the first time holding political consultations with the Dominican Republic. The Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign & Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, is in the capital Santo Domingo to hold talks with the leadership of the Caribbean nation, focusing on…
- Residents of Kisumu and the wider Nyanza region are set to benefit from enhanced judicial services with the launch of the Tribunals Shared Services, scheduled for this morning by Chief Justice Martha Koome. The event will take place at Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency, Nyalenda,…
- President of the Republic of Finland, Alexander Stubb and his wife, Suzanne Innes-Stubb, are in Kenya for a two-day state visit. The visit is part of celebrations marking 60 years of diplomatic relations between Finland and Kenya. President William Ruto will this morning host President Stubb at…
- President of the Republic of Finland, Alexander Stubb and his wife, Suzanne Innes-Stubb, are in Kenya for a two-day state visit. The visit is part of celebrations marking 60 years of diplomatic relations between Finland and Kenya. President William Ruto will this morning host President Stubb at…
- Kenyans have been urged to present their proposals on the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) including femicide starting Monday. A team formed to assess, review, and recommend measures to strengthen the policy, legal and institutional response to GBV including femicide in the country is…
- Leaders across the political divide came out strongly in defence of the ongoing Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) recruitment process, urging Kenyans to remain objective and resist attempts to politicize constitutionally established institutions.
- Over 1,080 Kenyans are set to receive keys to their new homes following the completion of Phase 1 of the government’s Affordable Housing Program at the Mukuru Met Site in Nairobi County.
- Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has issued a six month provisional license to Performing and Audio-Visual Rights Society of Kenya PAVRISK) to operate as a Collective Management Organization (CMO) in compliance with the directives of the High Court.
- Top government officials from the East African Community (EAC) partner states will converge in Kisumu from May 12 to 16, 2025, for the 23rd Ordinary Meeting of the Sectoral Council on Lake Victoria Basin (SECOM-LVB).
- The government is establishing gender care centers across the country to combat crimes targeting women, Correctional Services Principal Secretary Dr Salome Beacco has said. The PS made the announcement Sunday when she presided over activities to mark International Mothers Day at Gatitu Catholic…
- Narok Governor Patrick ole Ntutu has issued a stern warning against the mismanagement and misappropriation of compensation funds set aside for Mau Forest evictees.
- The Ministry of Education is seeking support from Members of Parliament in harmonizing hardship areas in the country to protect deserving government employees from losing their allowances.
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to partnering with the church in driving national development, stating that the state and religious institutions are not in competition but allies in uplifting communities. Speaking during a church function in Riiji…
- For the first time in its history, the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) welcomed a sitting Cabinet Secretary for Health to its Annual Delegates Conference, marking a pivotal moment in what many doctors are calling a “new dawn” in government-union relations.…
- For the first time in its history, the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) welcomed a sitting Cabinet Secretary for Health to its Annual Delegates Conference, marking a pivotal moment in what many doctors are calling a “new dawn” in government-union relations.…
- MountKenya University (MKU) has stepped up its Digital Transformation agenda by implementing an Edu-Tech solution in partnership with Marwadi Technologies of India. The institution has launched the university integrated resource planning (UnIRP)and started the process of migrating from the Students…
- The Mbeere elders have resolved to support a pro-government leader in the upcoming by-election for the Mbeere North parliamentary seat, marking a decisive endorsement of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and its development agenda.
- Zanzibar has suffered a major loss following the death of Government Chief Spokesperson Charles Hillary, who passed away after a short illness. Hillary was appointed by the President of Zanzibar, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, as the Government Chief Spokesperson in 2023. Prior to that, in 2021, he served…
- Intersex individuals in Africa are faced with significant stigma and discrimination due to their biological variations in sex characteristics. This stigma is manifested in various forms, including infanticide, abandonment, and physical and mental abuse. The situation has escalated to the extent…
