- World Wildlife Day was commemorated Monday in Laikipia and Nyandarua with renewed calls to protect Kenya’s wildlife resources, particularly the Grey Crowned Crane. Residents of the Mountain Conservation Area, under the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), were urged to safeguard wildlife, which remains a…
- The Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) has successfully concluded a five-day training program aimed at enhancing the teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects in Mandera County. The initiative focused on equipping over…
- The Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) has successfully concluded a five-day training program aimed at enhancing the teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects in Mandera County. The initiative focused on equipping over…
- Kirinyaga County is set to revolutionise emergency care system with the construction of a post-crash trauma center at Sagana Subcounty hospital. The new cutting-edge facility is being constructed with the aim of providing rapid, life-saving treatment to accident victims mainly along Murang’a-Sagana…
- Kirinyaga County is set to revolutionize emergency care system with the construction of a post-crash trauma center at Sagana Subcounty hospital. The new cutting-edge facility is being constructed with the aim of providing rapid, life-saving treatment to accident victims mainly along Murang’a-Sagana…
- The Global Fund has sought President William Ruto’s support to mobilise funds to end HIV, TB, and malaria. In a letter addressed to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, the Fund requested the President to help them using his global networks. Peter Sands, the Executive Director for the Global…
- Residents of Ilng’osuani sub-location in Kajiado Central have joined forces to uproot the invasive weed Ipomoea carnea, commonly known as Bush Morning Glory, which has overtaken their grazing fields. The initiative comes as they await the long rains, aiming to curb the weed’s spread before it…
- Residents of Ilng’osuani sub-location in Kajiado Central have joined forces to uproot the invasive weed Ipomoea carnea, commonly known as Bush Morning Glory, which has overtaken their grazing fields. The initiative comes as they await the long rains, aiming to curb the weed’s spread before it…
- World Animal Protection is calling for urgent measures to safeguard Africa’s wildlife from escalating threats. Wild animals across the continent face unprecedented challenges that threaten their survival, from under-funding of wildlife conservation efforts, exploitative wildlife policies, habitat…
- Several Arab states and the UN have condemned Israel for blocking the entry of all humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. Egypt and Qatar said the Israeli move on Sunday violated a ceasefire deal, while UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher described it as “alarming”. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
- DCI Director Mohamed Amin says investigations are underway. The post Sakaja interdicts two county officials over dumping of waste at KPLC offices appeared first on KBC Digital.
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Geoffrey Muchiri, a member of the Tigania West Lands Control Board, over allegations of soliciting bribes from the public to process land approvals. Muchiri was apprehended by EACC officers following a tip-off from a complainant who had…
- Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu will continue serving his 12-year jail term at the Industrial Area Prison after the High Court denied him bail pending appeal. Justice Lucy Njuguna ruled that Waititu had not provided sufficient grounds to warrant his release, dismissing his argument that…
- The Kenya National Highways Authority (KenHA) has announced a one-month traffic disruption at the Haile Selassie roundabout in Nairobi beginning today, Monday, March 3 till Monday, April 7, 2025. According to KenHA Director General Eng. Kung’u Ndung’u, the disruption will allow for the construction…
- Trans Nzoia County Commissioner Gideon Oyagi has urged government employees to work with synergy in a bid to ensure seamless implementation of government programmes. Speaking during a team building exercise on the slopes of Mt. Elgon which brought together heads of departments, Oyagi vouched for a…
- There is need for legal reforms to compel political parties to ensure inclusivity and equal representation while filling positions in both the national and county assemblies. Speaking during the official launch of the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) Trans Nzoia Regional Office,…
- The government is negotiating with Thai government to reopen the Thai-Myanmar border to facilitate the evacuation of 64 Kenyans rescued from human trafficking networks in Myanmar.
- The government is in talks with Thailand to reopen the Thai-Myanmar border for the passage of 64 Kenyans rescued from a Myanmar trafficking ring. The post Gov’t moves to repatriate 64 Kenyans rescued from Myanmar trafficking ring appeared first on KBC Digital.
- The body of a Kenyan police officer shot dead while on patrol in Haiti is set to be repatriated between March 4 and 6, the Inspector General of police Douglas Kanja has confirmed.
- The Ministry of Health has deployed a team of experts to South Mugirango, Kisii, to investigate an outbreak of an unknown disease that has affected more than 200 people in three villages. Public Health and Professional Standards PS, Mary Muthoni, confirmed that the medical experts will reinforce…
- Public Health PS, Mary Muthoni, confirmed that the medical experts will reinforce the county government team already on the ground to determine the cause of the disease from the samples collected. The post Medical experts pitch camp in Kisii to probe mysterious disease appeared first on KBC Digital.
- The Treasury has responded to claims in a section of the media suggesting irregularities in Exchequer withdrawals, amounting to Ksh 1.3 trillion in just seven months. In a statement Sunday, National Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo dispelled the allegations of irregularities, assuring that at no point has…
- For the third week in a row, Pope Francis has been unable to deliver his traditional Angelus prayer in person, with the Vatican publishing his written comments instead. The Vatican said the text, sent from his hospital room in Rome, had been written “in the past few days”. In it, the Pope thanked…
- President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that the government’s universal healthcare programme, the Social Health Authority, will overcome its teething challenges. The President said this government will actualise Universal Health Coverage, noting that previous administrations have made…
- The President says some of the issues affecting its implementation may take a bit of time to be fully resolved because of the magnitude of the programme. The post We will overcome SHA teething challenges, President Ruto assures appeared first on KBC Digital.
- Pope Francis is in stable condition as he fights double pneumonia in hospital for the 17th day, and is resting having had a peaceful night, the Vatican said on Sunday. The Vatican said on Saturday evening that the 88-year-old pontiff’s condition had stabilised, following an “isolated” breathing…
- The Vatican notes the Pope does not have a fever or show signs of leukocytosis (high white blood cell count) and remains alert, oriented and in good humour. The post Pope Francis continues to rest following a peaceful night appeared first on KBC Digital.
- President William Ruto has defended his continued donations to churches, stating that he is a product of giving and has always made such contributions in obedience to scripture. Speaking during a church service at the Jesus Winner Ministry in Roysambu, presided over by Bishop Edward Mwai, Ruto…
- Ruto questioned why a section of the clergy criticised his donations, even rejecting them, when the offering was meant for God and not man. The post Ruto gives Ksh20M to city church, says he’s unapologetic about giving appeared first on KBC Digital.
- Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua once again chaired a strategic meeting bringing together Ukambani leaders and professionals to deliberate on key issues affecting the region. Members of the technical team formed in January, following the first meeting in Machakos, to lead the process of…
- " We explored strategies to empower the people of Ukambani by ensuring they have access to leadership and professional opportunities across various sectors" he said. The post Mutua announces plans to engage President as he meets Ukambani leaders appeared first on KBC Digital.
- Moi’s Bridge, a once-colonial and now cosmopolitan trading center, is set for a major facelift to improve service delivery for the business community and the large population in the busy town along the Kitale-Eldoret highway. Originally named “Hoey’s Bridge” after a renowned colonial settler in the…
- Originally named Hoey's Bridge after Arthur Cecil Hoey who built a bridge across Nzoia River, the town was later renamed Moi’s Bridge after Kenya's independence in 1964 The post Colonial Era: The rise of Moi’s Bridge, an old town set for facelift appeared first on KBC Digital.
- A family in the Motosiet area of Cherangany is seeking assistance to trace their 24-year-old kin, Abel Kiprop, who went missing in July of last year. The family has been agonising since that fateful day when Kiprop visited a local shop to purchase household items. Despite being somewhat introverted…
- The family has been agonising since that fateful day when Kiprop visited a local shop to purchase household items. The post Family in Cherangany seeks help to locate missing son appeared first on KBC Digital.
- Several houses were destroyed by a fire in Nairobi’s Tassia Estate, Embakasi East, on Saturday night near the Tassia SDA Church. A number of residents slept in the cold while others who were trapped in the affected houses sustained injuries. They were subsequently treated at Mama Lucy Hospital. The…
- Several residents slept in the cold while others trapped in the affected houses sustained injuries. The post Several injured as fire destroys houses in Tassia, Embakasi appeared first on KBC Digital.
- President William Ruto has urged leaders to put the interests of the country first before their own. The President said leaders should be motivated by the urgent need to transform the country and not personal interest. Speaking during the funeral of Baringo Senator William Cheptumo at his Bartabwa…
- The President said leaders should be motivated by the urgent need to transform the country and not personal interest. The post President Ruto urges leaders to be patriotic appeared first on KBC Digital.
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Murat Nurtleu, expressed, on Friday in Rabat, his country’s support for the Kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and for the Autonomy Plan presented by Morocco in 2007. In a Joint Statement, signed by…
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Murat Nurtleu, expressed, on Friday in Rabat, his country's support for the Kingdom's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and for the Autonomy Plan presented by Morocco in 2007.
- The operation included clearing bushes, unclogging sewers, and fumigating the compound. The post Nairobi County officers fumigate Stima Plaza appeared first on KBC Digital.
- Days after garbage was dumped and sewers clogged at Kenya Power’s Stima Plaza, officers from the Nairobi County government moved in on Saturday to fumigate the premises. According to Nairobi County Chief Officer Tom Nyakaba, the dispute between the county government and Kenya Power has been…
- The 88-year-old's lungs had to be aspirated - cleared of the vomit - and he received gas through a face mask to help him breathe. The post Pope has ‘peaceful night’ after breathing crisis, says Vatican appeared first on KBC Digital.
- Pope Francis, who has been battling pneumonia for two weeks, has had an “isolated” breathing crisis in hospital, the Vatican has said. It led to an episode of vomiting and a “sudden worsening of his respiratory condition” on Friday following the coughing “bronchospasm”. The 88-year-old’s lungs had…
- The early onset has been attributed to Madden Julianne Oscillation (MJO) pattern, a band of rain-bearing clouds that move across the tropical oceans The post Long rains season to begin earlier than anticipated appeared first on KBC Digital.
