- Murang’a and Mandera counties have made history by becoming the first devolved units to officially take over the administration of student bursaries, following the signing of an Intergovernmental Partnership Agreement (IPA) with the Ministry of Education. The agreement, signed at Jogoo House in…
- Chinese-made weapons supplied by the United Arab Emirates have been identified with Sudan’s paramilitaries, Amnesty International said Thursday, as drone attacks prompted civilians to flee the army-held aid hub of Port Sudan. The Britain-based watchdog said that its research had detailed the use by…
- Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has launched three major water projects in Kinango Sub County, reinforcing her administration’s efforts to combat drought and climate change in the region. The projects include the construction of the Wamasaa water pan, developed in partnership with the National…
- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks here on Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Xi arrived on Wednesday to pay a state visit to Russia and attend the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War. The two presidents held small-…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has attributed the problems faced by the Gen Z such as unemployment and lack of economic opportunities to failure by past regimes to plan ahead. Speaking during a round-table with the media in Meru, CS Murkomen dismissed recent call by retired President…
- One hundred thirty three cardinals are gathered inside the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, Italy for the second day of the conclave which will elect a new Pope.
- The National Police Service ballistic reports have linked a pistol recovered from persons suspected in the murder of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Were to three separate robbery incidents in Nairobi and Kiambu counties.
- Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has given an assurance that the case allegedly linking four filmmakers to the BBC ‘Blood Parliament’ story will be impartial.
- Traders in Suswa and Ntulele have a new reason to smile following the official handover of two modern markets by the national government, bringing long-awaited relief to small-scale vendors who have for years operated in harsh conditions.
- The government has emphasized its commitment to strengthening Universal Health Coverage (UHC), enhancing preventive and promotive healthcare, and building a resilient system that supports a healthier population and stimulates socio-economic growth. Speaking during the official launch of the Kenya…
- Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged gunfire overnight in Kashmir, New Delhi said Thursday, a day after the worst violence between the nuclear-armed rivals in two decades. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif vowed to retaliate after India launched deadly missile strikes on Wednesday morning…
- Rescue workers in Chile are searching a central mountainous area for an air ambulance that crashed carrying six people, the civil aviation authority said. The aircraft was carrying a patient when it lost contact with authorities near the Cerro El Roble mountain in the Curacavi area outside Santiago…
- The United States has reaffirmed its strong support for Kenya’s leadership in promoting regional stability, advancing democratic governance, and leading the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti.
- The African Union Commission (AUC) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have jointly reaffirmed their strong support for South Sudan’s ongoing efforts toward peace, national unity, and democratic governance
- A UN food convoy has successfully delivered vital supplies to support tens of thousands of displaced people affected by escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to humanitarian teams on the ground.
- The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) on Wednesday acknowledged carrying out what it termed as strategic aerial bombardments in Jonglei and Unity states. “As of now, SSPDF Command has no comments to make on reported strategic bombing raids in Fangak and Mayom counties of Jonglei and Unity…
- Former Tanzanian Prime Minister Cleopa David Msuya, 94, died on Wednesday morning while receiving treatment in the port city of Dar es Salaam, announced President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Hassan said Msuya passed away at 9:00 a.m. local time while receiving treatment for cardiac complications. “The…
- As South Africa on Wednesday launches the second phase of Operation Vulindlela, an initiative to accelerate structural reforms and economic recovery, President Cyril Ramaphosa hailed the promising signs of growth and improvements achieved across sectors during the first phase. Ramaphosa said at the…
- UN experts demanded action on Wednesday to avert the “annihilation” of Palestinians in Gaza, as rescuers said Israeli strikes across the territory killed dozens of people. A planned expanded offensive revealed by the Israeli military has drawn international condemnation, after UN agencies…
- India and Pakistan exchanged heavy artillery fire along their contested frontier on Wednesday after New Delhi launched deadly missile strikes on its arch-rival, in the worst violence between the nuclear-armed neighbours in two decades. At least 43 deaths were reported, with Islamabad saying 31…
- Germany’s new government said Wednesday it would reject most asylum seekers at its borders as conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz seeks to limit irregular immigration and curb the rise of the far-right. The move is a key part of Merz’s plans to wrest the initiative away from the anti-immigration…
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale Wednesday hosted the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) team, led by Secretary General Dr. Ahmed Idris, at Afya House, Nairobi.
- As development aid from external partners continues to dwindle, financial experts from across Africa are urging governments to take bold steps to optimize domestic financing for sustainable development. The call was made as the economic experts and Civil Society discussed optimising domestic…
- A City lawyer Esther Bitutu Kadiki who has been arraigned in connection with the theft of Ksh 1.5 Billion from Equity bank has been ordered to deposit Ksh 30 million in court to secure her freedom as investigations continue.
- Senators have taken issue with a section of Cabinet Secretaries whom they accuse of allocating national resources to their home counties contrary to the constitutional principles on equitable development.
- A Kenya Roads Authority(KeRRA) employee, Esher Wanjiru Chege and her six accomplices were yesterday charged at the Kajiado Law courts for corruption offences which involved irregular awarding of Public tenders.
- Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has stated that while young people are free to critique the government, they should be cautious of leaders who may seek to exploit their numbers to incite chaos. “It is not a mistake to encourage the youth to push for good…
- Kenya has unveiled a new, technology-driven model to compensate victims of human-wildlife conflict (HWC), marking a major milestone in the country’s commitment to conservation and community justice
- The government is racing against time to complete major infrastructural projects ahead of the 2025 Madaraka Day celebrations, scheduled for June 1 in Homa Bay County.
- The government has apprehended suspects in the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were and launched a crackdown on the collaborators, Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has confirmed. The CS disclosed that the perpetrators of the heinous act are now in the police radar…
- A Kenyan court sentenced four people on Wednesday, including two Belgian teenagers, to one year in prison or a fine of more than $7,000 for attempting to smuggle thousands of live rare ants out of the country. The case has caught the public imagination, with the Kenyan Wildlife Service (KWS)…
- A Finnish F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed Wednesday near the Rovaniemi airport in Finland’s Arctic north, but the pilot was rescued after ejecting, the armed forces said. No details were available about the cause of the crash, which occurred “in the Rovaniemi airport area” around 11:00 am (0800…
- A multi-million-dollar US warplane failed to land on the Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and plummeted into the Red Sea on Tuesday, the US military said, the second jet lost from the ship in just over a week. The two-seat F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet, worth around $67 million, went overboard…
- Cardinals from five continents held a final mass in St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican on Wednesday before sealing themselves away to elect a new pope to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. A total of 133 cardinal electors are expected to take part in the conclave, the voting process to pick a…
- Kirinyaga Governor, Anne Waiguru hails county as an investment powerhouse set to harness its rich agricultural heritage to become a premier agro-industrial hub.
- Wildlife Works has voiced strong support for Kenya’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) for the 2031–2035 period. Under the new commitment, Kenya pledges to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 35%—…
- Action for Sustainable Change (AFOSC Kenya) has urged lawmakers to ensure the proposed Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 2025 that seeks to envisage various development funds including the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) into the Constitution is more responsive to…
- Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi is currently in Washington, United States, for bilateral talks aimed at deepening the long-established ties between Kenya and the US. Mudavadi’s trip follows an invitation from the US government and…
- After a seven-day break, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration Kipchumba Murkomen, is back on the road, this time setting up camp in the Upper Eastern counties of Meru, Tharaka Nithi, and Embu. The first stop is Meru County, where the Cabinet Secretary has a packed agenda.…
- The Kampala Declaration, which was adopted at the Extraordinary AU Summit in Kampala, Uganda, in January this year is being seen as the silver bullet towards the realisation of the transformation of Africa’s food systems. The Director of Programme Implementation and Coordination at AUDA-NEPAD…
- Efforts to fast-track Africa’s sustainable development are gaining momentum as government leaders, scientists, researchers, civil societies private sector and young innovators gather in Nairobi to champion the use of data, innovation and evidence informed policy making. The Evidence for Development…
