- Kenya is rooting for the strengthening of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), one of the two UN institutions hosted by Kenya in Nairobi.
- Kenya is now ready to deploy a contingent of 1,000 police officers to Haiti to lead a multinational mission that will help restore law and order in the Caribbean nation. This follows the signing of an agreement, a reciprocal instrument, between Kenya and Haiti, witnessed by President William Ruto…
- The Kenya County Government Workers Union has condemned alleged police brutality meted out on members of the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) during protests. In a statement Friday, the union’s Secretary General Roba Duba said it was appalling and inexcusable that the police…
- President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to upgrade various sporting facilities ahead of the 2027 Africa cup of nations to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. ‘we are implementing a sports and creative industry development infrastructure master plan which is devoted…
- Veteran rally navigator Job Njiru has hinted at a blend of youth and experience being the key to Kenya’s success at this year’s WRC Safari Rally. Njiru endorsed young rally driver Samman Vohra as a potential standout performer along with experienced and financially backed stars Nikhail Sachania and…
- Kenya has received an invitation to join the Nature Crimes Alliance, enhancing its global standing in the battle against environmental crimes. Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry, Soipan Tuya, revealed that the invitation was extended during a meeting with her Norwegian…
- The long wait is over and all systems go as Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) Twenty20 Super Division Top Four play-offs get underway. Kanbis A will renew their rivalry with Swamibapa A in the much-anticipated Eliminator play- off whilst SCLPS YL A lock horns with Stray Lions A in…
- ODM leader Raila Odinga says nobody has the right to plan his political life saying he has been in the arena long enough to know how to navigate it. Speaking at Bar Kalare Primary School in Gem Constituency Friday during this year’s Siaya County Agricultural Day, Mr. Odinga said no one should…
- The National Assembly Service is spearheading a critical initiative to bolster the quality of legislative reporting in Kenya through a series of training programs offered to the members of the Kenya Parliamentary Journalists Association (KPJA). The first edition of the training took place two weeks…
- Thirteen Medical officers from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have completed a three-day training focused on providing effective medical support in conflict zones. The training, backed by the United Kingdom Mission Support Team (UK-MST), aimed to equip officers with skills…
- Several people are feared dead and scores injured after a Tahmeed bus travelling from Busia to Mombasa collides head-on Friday with an oil tanker at Mundika, Busia. The fatal crash comes hot on the heels of another one that claimed nine lives near the Katangi area along the Machakos-Kitui road.…
- Emergency response teams within Busia County and its environs are on high alert following a tragic road accident involving a bus and a trailer. The Friday afternoon accident left two people dead including the driver of the trailer while seven passengers, who were onboard the bus, suffered varying…
- Public Secondary Schools will now receive full government capitation of Ksh 22,244 up from Ksh 17,000. The good news was delivered by Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu who attributed the move to the country’s economic stability. “We had gone down to Ksh 17,000 per student per year because…
- Rigobert Song has left his job as Cameroon head coach. On Wednesday, Cameroonian football federation [Fecafoot] President Samuel Eto’o made the announcement of the decision to part ways with Song, a move which was further confirmed by a letter from the Ministry of Sports – dated February 28th –…
- Independent Power Producers intending to sell power to the government through state-owned power utilities will access cash flow equivalent to a year of revenue.
- Police in Nakuru are holding one suspect in connection with a spate of robberies targeting motorists in the region and its environs. DCI detectives supported by officers from the crime research and intelligence bureau and operation action team nabbed Joseph Ndung’u Waweru in Kiamunyeki area…
- The National Assembly has rejected a bill that sought to make it a criminal offense for employers to call their employees after working hours. MPs questioned the legality of the Employment Amendment Bill 2022 sponsored by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei claiming that it not only criminalized a civil…
- The High Court in Milimani overturned the acquittal of former Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Sports Culture and Heritage and current Chairman of Kenya Water Towers Agency Rashid Echesa in the Ksh39 billion fake arms case.
- National rugby under 20 coach Simon Jawichre has named his provisional 64-man squad to spearhead the 2024 Barthes Cup in Harare, Zimbabwe from April 20th – 28th. The criterion of selection was taken into account during the trials held by the Kenya 15s Program management at the RFUEA grounds last…
- National government administration officers in Vihiga County have launched an operation targeting illicit brews in the wake of concern over increased uptake of third generation brews in the region. County Commissioner Felix Watakila says the government remains committed to eradicating the vice with…
- Industry players in the fintech world are championing the crucial role of user inclusion in driving innovation and accessibility within the fintech industry.
- >>Food & Drinks Craft spirits brand, African Originals, has partnered with the Maasai community in North Mara to produce its latest gin brand, The Mara Edition Gin. The beverage pays homage to the rich heritage and natural splendour of Kenya’s Northern Mara region by using local herbs as…
- The new contingent commander of Kenyan troops serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) aBrig. Seif Salim Rashid officially assumes duty
- The Government has announced a special team deployment to investigate recent violent incidents in Kisii County, emphasizing law enforcement without bias in a security briefing.
- A collection of five short films is set to screen in Nairobi cinema beginning March 22. Beneath the Tides, as the collection is called, features award-winning film that have premiered at international film festivals around the world including the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Canada…
- A report authored by medical journal Lancet has revealed that over 1 billion people in the world are now living with obesity. The study conducted in 2022, indicate that obesity among adults has more than doubled since 1990, and has quadrupled among children and adolescents (5 to 19 years of age).…
- President William Ruto has conveyed his condolences to the president of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan, and the people of Tanzania following the death of Ali Hassan Mwinyi.
- Health experts say adopting a One Health approach that recognizes the health of people, offers promising solutions for addressing unprecedented challenges. Speaking in Nairobi at the Second Quadripartite Executive Annual Meeting WHO’s Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the…
- Justice sector agencies which include the Judiciary, office of the Attorney General, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the National Police Service face a funding deficit of over Ksh100 billion. Other under-funded agencies include the NCAJ itself, Ethics and Anti-Corruption…
- Miriam Ayoo is solidly stepping out into the music scene with a beautiful song on the glories of love. The single, inspired directly by Miriam’s relationship, talks about the travails of distance and deep affection, while still leaning into the magic that can happen if you let it. The song “I Do”,…
- The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has urged all doctors to assemble in Nairobi next week and wear a red armband as a gesture of solidarity with Secretary General Davji Atellah who is currently hospitalized after an alleged shooting by police during protests…
- The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has urged all doctors to assemble in Nairobi next week and wear a red armband as a gesture of solidarity with Secretary General Davji Atellah who is currently hospitalized after an alleged shooting by police during protests…
- Human rights is one of the most controversial topics in the world today, depending on one’s side of the geopolitical divide. Basically, Western countries have taken it upon themselves to decide who is abusing these rights and dictating how countries should govern their people. While human rights…
- Athletics Kenya will select a team of 30 athletes for the 13th edition of the All African Games scheduled for Accra, Ghana, between the 8th and 23rd of next year.
- The Ministry of Health, in partnership with Development Partners, Thursday hosted the 3rd Kenya National Food Fortification Summit. With the theme “Celebrating a Decade of Food Fortification in Kenya: Shaping the Future through Innovation and Partnership,” the summit aimed to review past…
- Tanzanians have been thrown into mourning again following the death of former Tanzania President Ali Hassan Mwinyi. President Samia Suluhu announced on Thursday evening, just 19 days after the death of former Prime Minister Edward Lowassa. President Suluhu said Mwinyi died in hospital in Dar es…
- Kisii County Deputy Governor Robert Monda has been impeached. 53 MCAs out of 70 Thursday afternoon voted for his ouster while 15 were against. The DG was kicked out of office for abuse of office, violating the constitution and gross misconduct. He however denied the charges when he appeared before…
- Kenya’s inflation rate has declined to 6.3pc in February after rising to 6.9pc in January this year on account of lower prices consumers experienced in the fuel index.
- Kenya’s tea exports has reported the highest ever recorded earnings of Ksh 180.6 billion last year on account of favourable exchange rate and increased export markets.