- The government is paying special attention to slums and other areas vulnerable to political violence ahead of the August polls. Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i said security agencies are continuously monitoring the situation in places prone to lawlessness and crime during the election…
- Up to 40pc of children in Kenya may be affected Between 20-40pc of Kenyan children may be suffering from mental illness, but it can take up to 16 months for adolescents to see a mental health professional from the onset of their symptoms, Gertrude’s Children Hospital estimates. The Covid-19…
- The Center for Multiparty Democracy (CMD) has expressed its concern over the high number of independent candidates in the country ahead of the coming general elections. The institution noted that Kenyans were losing confidence in political parties leading to the high number of independent…
- Chief Justice Martha Koome has assured that the Judiciary is prepared to solve any dispute during the ongoing electoral period. Speaking on Friday during a media breakfast on election preparedness, Koome said Judiciary has gazetted 120 special magistrates to handle election offences and any…
- The Kenya Publishers Association (KPA) has identified Nakuru County as the melting point of book piracy in Kenya, a vice that KPA says is denying the country’s publishers up to 40 percent of the market share. According to the association, school textbooks are the biggest target as they make up...…
- The East African Community (EAC) has tabled before the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) the budget estimates for the 2022/2023 Financial Year totaling US$91,579,215. Presenting the speech before the Assembly, the Chairperson of the Council of Ministers and Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for…
- Narok Gubernatorial aspirant Patrick Ole Ntutu withdrew from the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation’s Narok Gubernatorial debate citing media bias. Through his official social media pages Thursday evening, Ntutu who is vying on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party ticket noted that the current…
- The government is targeting over 800, 000 KCSE school leavers for Covid-19 vaccination as part of its strategy to attained 50 per cent of the teenage population protected against the pandemic. Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health Susan Mochache has urged parents and guardians to encourage…
- Safaricom and Visa, the global leader in digital payments launched the M-pesa visa virtual card on Thursday to facilitate payments for Kenyan global shoppers. In a statement, Safaricom noted the new M-Pesa Visa virual cards will open global shopping for Kenyan consumers allowing secure cashless…
- In a televised gubernatorial debate live on KBC Channel1 where his main rival was a no show, Narok County aspirant Moitalel Ole Kenta was keen to outline his economic plans should he assume office after August 9, polls. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) gubernatorial candidate who is the current…
- Eight Kericho County officials were on Thursday convicted of graft by the Kericho Anti-Corruption Court. According to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the officials were found to have a case to answer on charges of abuse of office, conflict of interest and flouting procurement…
- President Joe Biden has said the US should ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines to tackle the “carnage” of gun violence. In a primetime speech to the nation from the White House, Mr Biden said too many everyday places in America had become “killing fields”. He said if Congress…
- The Kenya Publishers Association (KPA) has identified Nakuru County as the melting point of book piracy in Kenya, a vice that KPA says is denying the country’s publishers up to 40 percent of the market share. According to the association, school textbooks are the biggest target as they make up...…
- Four people were on Thursday shot dead by police officers while eight others sustained injuries during a demonstration at the Masimba trading Centre along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. The protesters held a demonstration against the increased deaths and destruction of property by marauding wildlife…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i will Friday, June 3rd 2022 chair a security meeting comprising of senior police and National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs). The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Administration Police Training College (APTC), Embakasi at 11.30 am.…
- After financial constraints derailed Erick Kariuki from college in 2013 where he was studying a course in accountancy, the then twenty-three year old took up a menial job at a fabrics business in Gikomba market. Two years later Kariuki borrowed 70,000 shillings from a Sacco as seed capital for a…
- It is now possible for one to access a critical illness insurance cover that allows one to seek treatment at a facility of their choice locally or internationally. Faulu Bank Managing Director, Apollo Njoroge says the new cover will target among others finance treatment for Cancer, Open heart…
- The 9,400-acre IL Ngwesi conservancy in Laikipia is among the few Rhino sanctuaries in Kenya owned by the community. Tonight on Magical Scenes, Irene Muchuma-Odim highlights attractions in Il Ngwesi.
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- Kenya’s housing crisis is getting worse due to low investment, especially among the low-income earners. Habitat for Humanity says the situation is compounded by the growing rural-urban migration where close to 50 percent of Kenyans live in urban areas. Habitat says it will partner with the private…
- Independent Electoral and Boundaries commission IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati has assured Kenyans that the August 9th General election will be free, fair and credible. Chebukati was speaking at Bomas of Kenya during day the registration of presidential aspirants. He affirmed that no data has been…
- Speaking in a series of rallies in Makueni the DP exuded confidence he will be elected President in August. Ruto said the Kenya Kwanza team is focused on improving the Countries economy once they form the next government.
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- Women leaders have faulted the Independent Electoral and boundaries commission on the mandatory sharing of their campaign schedules saying it is likely to expose them to gender-based violence. The women leaders say the information might be used by their political rivals to trail them owing to their…
- Parliament has adopted amendment to house standing order number twenty 20 seeking to protect house leadership and committee chairs from abrupt and unprocedural removal from office by political parties or party leaders. In what appears to be a move to cure recent de-whipping of some rebel house…
- Kenya is making rapid progress in the construction of its part of the Great Trans-African highway that runs from Cairo in Egypt to South Africa’s Cape Town. The 84km Kenol-Sagana-Marua highway, which runs through central Kenya, is being upgraded from a single lane road to a dual carriageway. It is…
- Three demonstrators were on Thursday shot dead by General Service Unit (GSU) officers while eight others sustained injuries. The incident which occurred at Masimba Trading Centre along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway was as a result of a demonstration by residents who were up in arms over rising cases…
- The Bar, Hotels, and Liquor Traders Association (BAHLITA) has voiced its opposition to the proposed increase in excise duty on beer and spirits. If adopted, the lobby group says, it will lead to an increase in the illicit alcohol trade as Kenyans will smuggle cheaper products from other markets.…
- Deputy President William Ruto says he will not attend the Presidential debates citing marginalization by a section of media houses in their news coverage. In a statement released by the Director of Campaign Hussein Mohamed, Kenya Kwanza terms the debate as a platform already geared to put…
- The County Government of has Kajiado launched a major tree planting exercise on a five acre piece of land within Ngong town that will be used as a landfill for more than 20 years.
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- Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) has obtained orders from the High Court of freezing 18 prime properties and seven motor vehicles belonging to former Governor Ferdinand Waititu, his family members and companies. Lady Justice Esther Maina restrained Waititu, wife Susan Ndungú and their…
- Lydia Naneu Masikonde Daughter of the Late William Ole Ntimama becomes the latest to be cleared by the independent electoral and boundaries commission IEBC to contest for Narok Women Representative seat
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- United Democratic Alliance leaders in West Pokot county have urged area residents to maintain peace and sobriety during campaigns ahead of the general selections. Led by former West Pokot County Simon Kachapin, they undertook to ensure aspirants hold peaceful campaigns.
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- Gertrude’s Children Hospital estimates that between 20 to 40% of children may be suffering from mental illness but it takes up to 16 months for adolescents to see a mental health professional from the onset of their symptoms
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- Narok North MP Moitalel ole Kenta will face off with his competitor Patrick ole Ntutu in a live debate Thursday covered by Kenya Broadcasting Corporation. KBC has already set the stage for the two Narok Gubernatorial aspirants seeking to woo residents with their agenda for the top County seat.…
- The National weightlifting team has intensified its training ahead of the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, UK. Kenya will be represented by a total of 3 weightlifters who are currently in residential training at Moi International sports Centre Kasarani alongside 3 training partners…
- Roots Party Presidential aspirant Professor George Wajackoyah has been cleared by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries commission (IEBC). Chairman Wafula Chebukati now says Prof Wajackoyah has acquired the minimum number of supporters required to contest in the general election. IEBC had…
- One Thousand runners are expected to take part in this years edition of Nandi Road Race which will be held Sunday July 3rd at Nandi Forest, Nandi County. The race will be flagged off at Kapsasur along Kisumu Road and at Namgoi Primary School. So far over 750 athletes...
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- The High Court has granted the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) orders freezing 18 prime properties and 7 motor vehicles belonging to former Governor Ferdinand Waititu, his family members and companies associated with him. This pending the hearing and determination of the Ksh 1.9…
- National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has scooped four awards in the Think Business Banking Awards 2022, a sure sign of the Bank’s steady growth in the last few years. NBK was feted in four categories including: 1st Runner Up Best Bank in Agriculture and Livestock Financing, 1st Runner Up special...
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- President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged the international community to accelerate actions to avert the environmental threats facing the world. The President noted that while over the last 50 years there has been a growing understanding of the grave environmental threats, less progress has been made in…
- The government should step up public engagements in every stage of the budget making process. According to the Institute of Public Finance Chief Executive Officer James Muraguri, Kenya’s place in the recent open budget survey rose 3 points to position 53 out of 120 countries, and more needs to be…
- Mzee Mgala Mvurya, father to Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya has been laid to rest at his home in Kazandani, Kwale County. Politicians and friends joined the family to pay their last respects to Mzee Mgala who passed on after a long illness. Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi condoled the family saying...…
- Wiper Democratic Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has rejoined the Azimio-One Kenya coalition after dropping his Presidential bid in the upcoming August 9 general election. Speaking on Thursday at the SK Command Centre in Karen, Kalonzo said he reached the decision after wide consultation within the…
- Migori governor Okoth Obado’s wife, Hellen has declared support for Azimio la Umoja – One Kenya coalition party presidential candidate Raila Odinga. Helen who gunning for the Migori Woman Rep seat said she only has one vote, which is firmly secured for Odinga, locking horns with the husband,…
- The Employment and Labour Relations Court has quashed the appointment Bernard Njiraini as the CEO of Kenya Bureau of Standards saying it was unconstitutional. This after a petition by Okiya Omtatah challenging the appointment saying Njiraini was ranked 6th in the interviews conducted by the Public…
- 100 people have tested positive for Covid-19, from a sample size of 1,759 tested in the last 24 hours bringing total confirmed positive cases are now 325,170. The positivity rate is now at 5.7% with cumulative tests so far conducted are 3,674,528. In a statement from the Ministry of Health, out...…
- Outgoing Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi now says the Kenya Kwanza Coalition will end land ownership woes that have been facing the County and the larger Coast region for years. The Pamoja African Alliance (PAA) party leader said the Coalition’s Presidential flag bearer Deputy President William Ruto…
- KCB Women’s Volleyball Team, the 2022 African Club Championship winners arrived back in the country this morning after their grand outing in Tunisia. The Lionesses, who dominated the competition’s awards, stunned record holders Al Ahly 3-1 on Tuesday night in a final to seal the title and win the…
- President Uhuru Kenyatta Thursday joined other world leaders at the opening session of the Stockholm+50 International environment meeting. He is co-chair the two-day meeting dubbed ‘Stockholm+50’ with the host, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson. The meeting starting off with leaders calling for…
- The ninth leg of the Safaricom Golf Tour tees off this Saturday at the Kericho Golf Club as the Rift region hosts the competition for a second time following a successful tournament at the Eldoret Golf Club back in April. “The first eight editions of our inaugural Safaricom Golf Tour...
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- Deputy President William Ruto says undermining institutions charged with the fight against corruption by restricting their financial autonomy is the biggest impediment in the fight against graft. Speaking during a Kenya Kwanza meeting with European Union ambassadors, DP Ruto said the same…
