- Saudi Arabia’s national flag carrier, Saudia, has continued its transformation in 2023 with the transportation of over 30 million guests. This marks a 21pc increase compared to the previous year, with the operation of more than 176,300 flights, demonstrating a 4pc increase, while transit flights…
- More countries have halted funding to the largest UN agency operating in Gaza, as the crisis deepens over the alleged role of staff in the 7 October attack.
- The National Government is committed to timely disbursement of funds to the Counties, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said. Speaking as he chaired the 22nd session of the Intergovernmental budget and Economic Council at the official Residence in Karen, Nairobi, Mr Gachagua said this will…
- A high-level diplomatic delegation, comprising permanent representatives of 14 countries to the United Nations and international organizations in Geneva, arrived in the capital of the southern provinces on Sunday for a four-day visit to Laâyoune and a two-day visit to Dakhla.
- The Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) survey report shows assets worth 63 billion, with 33 billion in cash and 1.7 billion shares worth 30 billion stand to be claimed by Kenyans from the UFAA database.
- The Kenya national hockey five-aside team will be hoping to seal qualification for a quarter-final slot as they take on Australia at the ongoing International Hockey Federation [FIH] World Cup in Muscat, Oman. Kenya started the maiden tournament on a high note after thumping New Zealand 6-1 with…
- Kenya risks missing its economic growth targets in the medium term as the country grapples with high debt distress and a deteriorating macroeconomic operating environment. According to the Institute of Public Finance (IPF) in its latest Macro Fiscal Analytical Snapshot Report, the country finds…
- Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) has been awarded a three-year grant US$2 million through USAID’s Economic Recovery and Reform Activity (ERRA) program delivered by TradeMark Africa (TMA) with funding from Feed the Future to strengthen the competitiveness of export-oriented staple food value…
- Pastoralists from the counties of Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu, Wajir, and Garissa have received the last batch of mechanical and refrigeration equipment that will facilitate the operationalization of the Isiolo Export Abattoir to provide a ready market for their livestock and employment. According to…
- Seven-time Africa Cup of Nations champions Egypt have been bundled out of the tournament following an 8-7 loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo on penalties. Their tie ended in a 1-1 draw at the end of extra time. In a tightly contested match, Meschack Elia put the Congolese ahead in the 37th…
- Bungoma County has on Friday signed a contract with EIDU to roll out a digital learning program targeting young learners in the county. The County will deploy the tech-enabled learning solution in 36 Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) Centers across the county. The strategic…
- All private security companies have been directed to sign and submit a copy of legal commitment to pay government set minimum wage for private security officers.
- The Kenya Government has been advised to ensure health systems are disease outbreak-resilient and to future-proof against poor service delivery likely to dent poor maternal and child health outcomes.
- The Kenya Government has been advised to ensure health systems are disease outbreak-resilient and to future-proof against poor service delivery likely to dent poor maternal and child health outcomes. According to a newly published research report by experts from the African Institute for…
- Huawei, the leading global provider of digital power products and solutions, has today launched new Smart PV Solution, Residential LUNA 2.0 into the Eastern Africa market. The LUNA 2.0 is an upgrade of the previously launched LUNA 1.0 which has been installed in thousands of residential homes and…
- Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed to the countries that suspended funding to the UN agency assisting Palestine refugees (UNRWA) to reconsider their decisions, to ensure continuity of its vital humanitarian operations. In a statement on Sunday, the UN chief said that the Organization…
- EAC Ministers in charge of Health have endorsed a regional policy framework aimed at promoting antibiotics production and a collaborative mechanism for information exchange in the production and supply of antibiotics across the region.
- The government says there has been significant progress in the transition of Form One admission to secondary schools, with an impressive 90 percent. Basic Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang however expressed confidence that the remaining 131,854 students who are yet to join secondary…
- The East African Community (EAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability to the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. EAC Secretary General Dr. Peter Mathuki said that the lessons learned from the deployment of the EAC Regional Force (EACRF…
- Social media platform X has blocked searches for Taylor Swift after explicit AI-generated images of the singer began circulating on the site. In a statement, X’s head of business operations Joe Benarroch said it was a “temporary action” to prioritise safety. When searching for Swift on the site, a…
- Social media platform X has blocked searches for Taylor Swift after explicit AI-generated images of the singer began circulating on the site. In a statement, X’s head of business operations Joe Benarroch said it was a “temporary action” to prioritise safety. When searching for Swift on the site, a…
- It’s all set. Defending champions, Senegal will come up against host, Côte d’Ivoire on Monday, 29 January at the Charles Konan Bani Stadium, Yamoussoukro for the Round of 16 clash of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations. The game promises to be a tough encounter based on the ambitions of the two sides in…
- It’s all set. Defending champions, Senegal will come up against host, Côte d’Ivoire on Monday, 29 January at the Charles Konan Bani Stadium, Yamoussoukro for the Round of 16 clash of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations. The game promises to be a tough encounter based on the ambitions of the two sides in…
- The Tegla Loroupe Peace Academy has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative, that seeks to give athletes an upper hand in polishing themselves for a grueling running career ahead. Dubbed Strengthening Athlete Excellence Program, its is funded by The Agence Française de développement (AFD) and…
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has Kenyans to exercise patience as the government is still focused on exploring strategies to help the economy back on track. Mudavadi assured Kenyans that there is hope saying soon they witness economic transformation in the country. “Soon we shall be…
- The government is set to invest Ksh.190 Million in creation and establishment of training centers at the grassroots country wide. Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba said the government is set to increase the allocation to athletics training camps as it mulls over equipping them with state of…
- Jim Heather-Hayes is the Kenya Motor Sports Federation (KMSF) best personality of the year 2023. Considered as one of the greatest legends in the sport of rallying, Heather-Hayes passed on in 2022 and was acknowledged for his longstanding contribution to the sport Heather-Hayes was a well known…
- Jim Heather-Hayes is the Kenya Motor Sports Federation (KMSF) best personality of the year 2023. Considered as one of the greatest legends in the sport of rallying, Heather-Hayes passed on in 2022 and was acknowledged for his longstanding contribution to the sport Heather-Hayes was a well known…
- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for integration of artificial intelligence and other forms of technology to enhance security in Eastern Africa. Gachagua praised Kenya’s National Intelligence Service (NIS), saying the Government, led by President William Ruto, has total confidence in…
- The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (Supkem) branch in Garissa County has accused the registrar of societies of fueling leadership wrangles in the council.
- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for enhanced collaboration between and among Eastern African States in tackling security challenges to spur development. The Deputy President spoke when he addressed National security and intelligence chiefs from 15 States in Eastern Africa during the…
- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for enhanced collaboration between and among Eastern African States in tackling security challenges to spur development.
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is in the process of executing orders issued by the Environment and Land Court in Nairobi revoking the title to grabbed government property located in South B, Nairobi. The court nullified the title to the Government house and its accompanying land, which…
- Two notorious suspects responsible for terrorizing Mpesa operators in Embu have been apprehended after days of operating with impunity in the region.
- Four million farmers across the country will benefit from government subsidized fertilizer being distributed through the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) to boost farming production.
- Residents in informal settlements in urban areas targeted for social affordable housing upgrade are demanding opportunities not only to provide labour but also to be subcontracted to supply some inputs.
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two Nairobi County officials for allegedly diverting county revenue through manipulation of the Nairobi Revenue Services portal. The suspects have been identified as Daniel Odidi Ganje, Officer-In-Charge of the Data Office at St. Peter…
- Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has distanced himself from the ongoing Mt Kenya succession politics reiterating his full support for President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua
- Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has distanced himself from the ongoing Mt Kenya succession politics reiterating his full support for President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua The MP urged all Mt Kenya region leaders to rally behind the Kenya Kwanza government and dispelled reports of an alleged…
- The national Under 17 women’s soccer team, Junior Starlets, begin their quest to qualify for the forthcoming FIFA U17 Women’s world cup against Democratic Republic of Congo. Kenya is set to face DR Congo, away, on February 4th in their first leg encounter before hosting the reverse fixture on…