- President William Ruto has mourned the National Chairman of the Kenya Primary Schools Heads Association (KEPSHA), Johnson Nzioka as a distinguished educationist who advocated for the welfare of head teachers in the country.
- Rosatom has officially launched the 8th edition of its annual “Atoms Empowering Africa” online video competition. The initiative is designed to inspire African youth to explore the vast potential of nuclear technologies. Participation in the competition is available to professors, young…
- Police officers in Isiolo have appealed to the youth to provide crucial information that could lead to the arrest of criminals, prevention of crime and radicalization.
- Njoro Sub-county in Nakuru County is grappling with a troubling rise in youth-related health challenges with an alarming spike in HIV infections, teenage pregnancies, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
- More than 1,500 squatters living on a 400-acre parcel of state land in Kiambu County for over 30 years have appealed to the Lands Ministry for settlement.
- Sir Keir Starmer has said he is "ready and willing" to put UK troops on the ground in Ukraine to help guarantee its security as part of a peace deal.
- Education Cabinet Secretary Migosi Ogamba has assured schools that the delayed capitation funds will be released this week, attributing the delay to pressing commitments.
- President William Ruto has expressed disappointment over the failure of African leaders to vote for Kenyan candidate Raila Odinga in Saturday’s African Union Commission (AUC) elections. According to President Ruto, the continent lost a valuable opportunity by not electing the former Prime Minister…
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- Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has expressed gratitude for the support he received from the government of Kenya in his bid to become chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) during the just concluded elections. Following the announcement that Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf won the…
- President William Ruto led the nation in mourning Baringo Senator William Kipkorir Cheptumo, who passed away on Sunday while undergoing treatment at Nairobi Hospital. In a condolence message from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he is attending the 38th African Union Summit, the head of state noted…
- Africa has increasingly become a leader in global solutions to the climate change devastating phenomenon, President William Ruto has said. The President noted that the Nairobi Leaders’ Declaration, adopted by the African Union Assembly, has effectively guided Africa’s engagement on climate change.…
- Baringo Senator William Cheptumo has passed away. He died on Sunday morning at Nairobi Hospital, where he was receiving treatment. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi expressed his profound shock and grief at the news of the lawmaker’s demise. “I join his family, the people of Baringo County, and all…
- Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki has maintained that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was the most suitable candidate to lead the African Union Commission (AUC). In a message following Raila’s defeat to Djibouti’s Mahmoud Youssouf, the Deputy President said the former PM lost for reasons…
- Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki has maintained that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was the most suitable candidate to lead the African Union Commission (AUC). In a message following Raila’s defeat to Djibouti’s Mahmoud Youssouf, the Deputy President said the former PM lost for reasons…
- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday sustained calls for reforms at the Security Council, decrying the lack of representation for Africa. He pointed out that Africa has been a victim of compounded injustices, having been under colonial domination when the current multilateral…
- The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) will significantly contribute to Africa’s future development ambitions, according to Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Speaking on the sidelines of the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Union in Addis…
- Broadcasting legend Leonard Mambo Mbotela was laid to rest today at Lang’ata Cemetery in an emotional ceremony attended by family, friends, and members of the media fraternity. The veteran broadcaster, renowned for his iconicshow “Je, Huu ni Ungwana?”, was celebrated for his immense contributions…
- President William Ruto reiterated on Saturday that the African Union Commission elections, in which Kenyan candidate Raila Odinga lost to Mahmoud Youssouf of Djibouti, were not a battle between personalities or countries. He stated that the election represented an opportunity to establish new…
- Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has stated that democracy triumphed in the elections for the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Saturday. Raila, the Kenyan candidate, was eliminated in the sixth round, allowing Mahamoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti to…
- Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, the Foreign Affairs Minister of Djibouti, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). He secured the majority of votes in elections held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, defeating Kenya’s Raila Odinga and Madagascar’s Richard James Randriamandrato…
- President William Ruto is among the leaders who will cast their votes for the new African Union Commission Chairperson. He will vote for Kenya’s candidate, Raila Odinga, during an exercise that will take place at the African Union Conference Centre on Saturday afternoon. In the lead-up to the…
- The Kenya School of Government has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC), focusing on capacity development in Labour Administration matters. The signing ceremony took place during the 51st ARLAC Governing Council Meeting…
- Leaders from across Kenya’s political spectrum have united to express their solidarity with Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as the African Union Commission (AUC) elections approach today. In conveying their best wishes, the leaders contended that Raila is the most qualified candidate for the AUC…
- Chinese President Xi Jinping conveyed his best wishes to the 38th African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Saturday, extending warm congratulations to African countries and their peoples. In his message, Xi noted that the influence of the Global South, represented by China and Africa…
- President William Ruto and Raila Odinga departed together on Saturday morning for the African Union (AU) elections centre in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event, to be held at the African Union Conference Centre, will see Odinga compete against Madagascar’s Richard Randriamato and Djibouti’s Mahmoud…
- Miraa farmers in Kenya are celebrating a significant increase in prices announced by the Ministry of Agriculture on Saturday. The new prices are double what farmers have been earning previously. Acting on recommendations from a committee established to review the pricing of the crop, Agriculture…
- Detectives have arrested three individuals linked to a series of warehouse break-ins in Nairobi and its environs. According to the DCI, one notable incident saw the suspects make off with goods worth Ksh 23.8 million. The investigation into the matter was initiated following a complaint lodged at…
- Family, friends, and members of the media fraternity gathered at All Saints Cheradal in Nairobi on Friday to celebrate the life of fallen veteran broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela. Speaker after speaker paid glowing tribute to the man they described as a media giant, mentor and humble, whose…
- The Ministry of Health has heightened disease surveillance and border screening as Kenya monitors the Mpox outbreak and potential threats from Marburg and Ebola viruses in neighboring countries.
- The African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) has pledged to strengthen the capacity of African media to address the continent’s most pressing challenges. AUB Director General Grégoire Ndjaka underscored this commitment during the opening of the 2nd AUB Media Summit on Climate Change in Dakar, Senegal.…
- Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has launched a road rehabilitation initiative using hardcore chipping materials from a newly established jaw stone crusher at the Gatongora quarry. The crusher converts rock boulders into thousands of tonnes of chipping materials, providing a sustainable and cost-…
- Africa will no longer accept the unfairness of global credit rating agencies because they rely on outdated assumptions and systemic bias, President William Ruto has said.
- A news photo exhibition titled “Lens of Xinhua, Images of the Century” kicked off on Wednesday at the Chinese Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. Coinciding with the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival, the opening ceremony took place in a warm and festive atmosphere. The event drew officials…
- County Government of Kirinyaga will extend the Kerugoya-Kutus Bulk Water Project to cover an additional 1000 households in Mutithi Ward. Speaking while distributing 164 high-density water pipes, for the Kinyaga Water Project, Governor Anne Waiguru said with increased capacity, the county can now…
- Four officials linked to the financial mismanagement scandal at the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO) will remain in custody as they await a ruling on their bail terms on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The suspects were arrested by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal…
- The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), the global partnership for a food-secure future has announced the launch of the new Regional East and Southern African Scaling Hub for food, land and water transformation in Kenya.
- Kenya Tea Packers (KETEPA) announced the launch of its exclusive and innovative ‘Envelopes of Love’ Valentine’s Day campaign today. The unique initiative reimagines how Kenyans celebrate love through the tradition of tea drinking, transforming the company’s premium tea products into meaningful…
- Private universities in Kenya have proposed that students in both public and private universities be supported through inclusive loan products covering tuition fees, books and upkeep.
- President Donald Trump has announced that US, Russian and Ukrainian officials will meet at a security conference in Munich on Friday for talks on how to end the war in Ukraine. “Russia is going to be there with our people,” the US president said. “Ukraine is also invited, by the way, not sure…
- The African Union Commission (AUC) is preparing for a major leadership transition as elections for its top positions take place on 15-16th February 2025. This structured process follows strict regional, gender and merit-based principles to ensure balanced representation across Africa. The AUC…
- President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening the African Union (AU) as the continental body prepares for a leadership transition. Speaking after a meeting with outgoing African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat in Addis Ababa, President Ruto praised…
- President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening the African Union (AU) as the continental body prepares for a leadership transition. Speaking after a meeting with outgoing African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat in Addis Ababa, President Ruto praised…
- The Council of Governors (CoG) has escalated its dispute with the national government over the ongoing construction of affordable housing projects and market centers, demanding that these devolved functions be handed over to county governments. The CoG is now calling on the Controller of Budget (…
- Valentine’s Day is here. It is a day when couples, friends, and loved ones appreciate each other by sharing love and thoughtful gifts. Odibets, one of Kenya’s leading betting firms, has unveiled a new promo christened ‘Mapenzi ni 50/50′ that will see their customers receive Valentine’s bonuses.…
- President William Ruto and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing efforts to restore stability in Haiti.
