- Religious leaders from Meru County have called upon the Executive to initiate dialogue between embattled Governor Kawira Mwangaza and Members of the County Assembly. The Clergymen from the National Independent Churches of Africa (NICA) Mission Diocese that covers Nyambene, Isiolo, Marsabit, Moyale…
- The announcement of the upcoming visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Kenya has been described as a major boost to the tourism sector. Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) said in a statement that the visit by Their Majesties will put Kenya firmly on the map for potential tourists and investors in…
- Kenya is this year (2023) hosting to the 4th African Youth Nuclear Summit with 20 nations across Africa, and more than 2,500 youthful members gathering at the capital Nairobi, are expected to participate. The youth with unity of purpose to accelerate the application of nuclear science and…
- The government has issued a directive to all ministries and counties to make sure that all pending audit queries are resolved by the end of the next financial year. The queries that extend to two years ago are expected to be fully resolved by June 2024 with counties fingered as leading in terms of…
- It's often said romantic partners need the approval of our friends and family. But now the dating app Tinder is taking things a step further, by enabling friends and family of users to recommend potential matches. Under the Tinder Matchmaker feature, users will be able to grant others access to…
- International streamer Netflix has released the first trailer of the reality series based on the global hit Korean series Squid Game. The competitive series dubbed Squid Game: The Challenge will see a 456 participants compete for the cash prize of $4.5 million. A number of the terrifying aspects…
- President William Ruto on Monday held talks with Queen Maxima of the Kingdom of the Netherlands at State House, Nairobi. During their meeting, the Dutch government committed to creating a partnership to fight cancer in children between the Princess Maxima Centre for Pediatric Oncology in the…
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has ordered the County Government of Kilifi to suspend the payment of Ksh103 million for a tender issued to purchase a revenue collection management system. In a letter addressed to Kilifi Governor Gideon Mungaro, EACC faulted the county for signing…
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has ordered the County Government of Kilifi to suspend the payment of Ksh103 million for a tender issued to purchase a revenue collection management system. In a letter addressed to Kilifi Governor Gideon Mungaro, EACC faulted the county for signing…
- King Mohammed VI of Morocco, who is also the President of the Al-Quds Committee, has dispatched emergency humanitarian aid to the Palestinian populations. According to the statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Moroccan Expatriates on Monday, the aid includes significant quantities of…
- King Mohammed VI of Morocco, who is also the President of the Al-Quds Committee, has dispatched emergency humanitarian aid to the Palestinian populations. According to the statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Moroccan Expatriates on Monday, the aid includes significant quantities of…
- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is set to leave the country Monday for a three-day official visit to Belgium. Gachagua will represent President William Ruto, at the Global Gateway Forum hosted by the European Commission in the Capital, Brussels. The Forum aims to strengthen relations between the…
- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday stressed upholding the Party's overall leadership over trade unions and mobilizing the country's hundreds of millions of workers to vigorously take part in the great cause of building a strong country…
- The Kenya Meteorological Service says October marks the beginning of the short rains season that lasts from October, November to December. Owing to the presence of El Nino conditions in the Eastern Equatorial Pacific and the positive Indian Ocean Dipole, that is influencing the buildup in moisture…
- Pastor Dorcas Rigathi Monday met the leadership of the ‘County First Ladies Association’ (CFLA) to strategically advance programs touching the vulnerable across the 47 counties. They included First Ladies, Excellencies, Chair Allamitu Jattani (Marsabit), Saline Barchok (Bomet), Beatrice Sakaja (…
- The number of people killed in Gaza has reached 5,087 according to latest reports, amid intensifying Israeli airstrikes in response to Hamas attacks, while humanitarians repeated urgent calls for a ceasefire and more aid convoys. Echoing that message, UN health agency (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom…
- Heavy police presence was witnessed at Meru Show ground in Gitoro within North Imenti constituency as residents gave their views during public participation in all nine sub-counties on the intended second attempt to impeach the Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza. The residents from five wards namely;…
- Dimension Data has launched a unified network and security service that consolidates several capabilities addressing IT operations and Cyber security risks. This is made possible by taking advantage of the power in cloud delivered services from our strategic partner, Cisco technologies. The new…
- President William Ruto Monday held a series of meetings with members of the diplomatic corps. The President met the British High Commissioner to Kenya Neil Wigan ahead of King Charles III and Queen Camilla's State Visit next week. President Ruto is expected to hold bilateral talks with the King…
- The Inaugural East African Employability Summit and Uongozi Career Awards 2023 will be held in Nairobi Kenya from November 22-23, 2023 at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA). Themed "Closing the Gap; A Decade of Investing in Youth Employability Skills in East Africa," the summit will…
- Practical Action – a UK based organization has inked a deal with the County Government of Busia to train youths on the uses of modern technology to boost agricultural production. The project dubbed Resilience Agriculture for Youth (RAY) has placed youths at the center in the efforts to transform…
- Kibera Soccer Ladies registered their first win of the season after beating Wadadia 2-1 during their Football Kenya Federation Women’s Premier League match at Mumias Complex. The hosts took the lead in the 18th minute through Laura Atsabina, but Kibera Soccer Ladies equalized just before halftime…
- A local online betting company is seeking to actualize the dreams of twenty groups whose proposals present the best innovative concepts. Betpawa has up scaled its Dream Maker –a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaign after a one-year hiatus, aiming to actualize the aspirations of its…
- Panathinaikos say defender Juankar was "taken to hospital for tests" after being hit by a firecracker during the club's Greek Superleague match at Olympiakos on Sunday. The Spanish substitute collapsed on the edge of the field after being struck while warming up before being carried off on a…
- The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced a vacancy in the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary as its current occupant Anne Amadi's term draws to a close. In an advertisement published Monday, the Commission revealed that Amadi's term is set to lapse on 13th January 2024.…
- The High Court has annulled the decision of the Communication Authority that censored six local TV stations for covering opposition demonstrations on the 20th of March this year. The directive issued on the 22nd of March targeted KBC, TV47, Citizen TV, NTV, K24 and Ebru TV after the then former…
- The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Monday strongly cautioned Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) center managers against sharing of confidential instructions for preparation of science practical exams with unauthorized persons. KNEC urged all managers to adhere to rules and…
- The Clean Cooking Association of Kenya (CCAK) is targeting to stimulate investments that will accelerate achievement full transition to clean cooking withing the next five years. The nonprofit lobby group says the 4th Clean Cooking Week organised in partnership with energy ministry and which is set…
- Nairobi is set to host the 7th edition of the Agro-Food Pack Exhibition later this week. The three-day expo, to be held at the Sarit Centre, is co-organized by MXM Exhibitors – a Dubai-based event firm and the Kenya National Chambers of Commerce & Industry-Kajiado chapter targets both…
- The Government, in its commitment to inclusive governance, is launching an extensive stakeholder participation process for the Financial Year 2024/25 and the Medium Term Budget in all counties. This initiative will be a collaborative effort, led by Sector Working Groups and overseen by accounting…
- Tala has named Annstella Mumb as its new general manager for the Kenya Unit with immediate effect. Until her appointment, the insider executive served as Tala’s Global Director of Growth and Interim General Manager of Kenya. “Over the past three years at Tala, Mumbi has shown tremendous leadership…
- President William Ruto has said that the upcoming State Visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla will offer an opportunity to boost collaboration between Kenya and the United Kingdom. The President said that Kenya is honoured that King and Queen Camilla plan to visit the country, their first to…
- The County Government of Bomet has signed an MOU with Amref, with a view to promoting primary healthcare. The two institutions will partner in enhancing vaccination and nutrition programmes across the county. Addressing the press at his office after signing the MOU, Governor, Prof. Hillary Barchok…
- China has launched an investigation into Taiwan-based iPhone-maker Foxconn, Chinese state media reported on Sunday. The Global Times, citing anonymous sources, says officials conducted tax inspections at Foxconn businesses in two Chinese provinces. Foxconn says it will co-operate with the…
- The Ministry of Tourism has embarked on an ambitious venture to address human- wildlife conflict especially to those communities which reside near wildlife sanctuaries. In this regard, the Tourism and Wildlife CS Alfred Mutua has begun his countrywide tour to assess the level of human-wildlife…
- The Ministry of Tourism has embarked on an ambitious venture to address human- wildlife conflict especially to those communities which reside near wildlife sanctuaries. In this regard, the Tourism and Wildlife CS Alfred Mutua has begun his countrywide tour to assess the level of human-wildlife…
- The Government has mapped out development projects to unlock the economic potential of the Nyanza region. Information Communications Technology and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo said the plan covers infrastructure, blue economy and agriculture to create employment opportunities…
- The highly anticipated 2023 Tusker OktobaFest is just around the corner, and music enthusiasts are in for a treat like never before. The full artist line-up has been unveiled, promising a sensational experience that encompasses Kenyan classics, Gengetone, East African rhythms, and much more. The…
- Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan was on Monday charged with leaking classified documents, a prosecutor said. "He has been indicted today and the charge was openly read out," said Shah Khawar of Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency outside Adiala Jail where Khan is being held.…
- National Assembly Speaker Dr. Moses Wetang'ula expressed his gratitude to the Mt Kenya region for their strong support of the Kenya Kwanza team and recalled his campaigns alongside DP Gachagua in Central Kenya. He emphasized his political ties with the Gema community, which began with President…
- Former Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong has expressed interest to return into active politics after failing to secure a seat in Parliament, during the 2022 General Polls. He has declared his interest for Busia Senatorial seat during the coming 2027 polls, a position currently being held by Okiya…
- Kilifi County Security Committee has resolved to completely ban the popular disco Matanga following increased cases of child defilement in the region. Led by County Commissioner Josephat Biwott who is also the chairman of the committee said the notorious disco celebration during mourning days has…
- Meryl Streep and her husband Don Gummer have announced that they separated six years ago. The three-time Oscar winner and her spouse of 45 years shared the news of their separation in a statement from a representative for Streep. “Don Gummer and Meryl Streep have been separated for more than 6…
- Argentina's economy minister Sergio Massa has defied expectations by winning more than 36pc of the vote in Sunday's presidential election, putting him on course for a run-off contest with far-right candidate Javier Milei. With most ballots now counted, no candidate has received more than 45% of…
- The president of a synagogue in the US city of Detroit, Samantha Woll, has been found stabbed to death in a park not far from her home. Police said they responded to a call in the Lafayette Park area on Saturday and found the victim unresponsive, but they believe she was killed at home. They
- The viral hit song Water by South African music star Tyla has debuted on the Billboard Hot 100, after trending for several weeks on TikTok. Water is the first solo song by a South African musician to appear on the chart since jazz legend Hugh Masekela's Grazing in the Grass 55 years ago. But 21-…
- The government has cornered cartels in the coffee industry and foiled plans to frustrate the ongoing reforms in the agricultural sub-sector. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Sunday said the government's decision to pay coffee farmers an advance of Ksh. 4 billion and invite global coffee dealers…
- Burundi became the 100th country to implement FIFA’s Football for Schools programme after the world football governing body led by its president Gianni Infantino launched the event at Urunani Stadium in Buganda, Bujumbura. The ceremony took place in the presence of the Burundi Minister of East…
- South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi has been accused of using a racial slur towards England flanker Tom Curry during his side's Rugby World Cup semi-final win. Curry approached referee Ben O'Keeffe about half an hour into the match, reported the alleged comment and asked what he should do in response. "…
- Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Hezbollah - Lebanon's most powerful military force - against opening a second war front with Israel. It would be making the "mistake of its life" if it did, he said when speaking to Israeli troops near the border with Lebanon. He said it would…
