- The accident occurred near Adams Arcade as the presidential convoy was traveling from Lang’ata toward Kibra. Witnesses said the middle-aged white man was attempting to cross the road when he was struck by a speeding government vehicle. The driver reportedly did not stop after the incident, causing…
- Among those affected were a First Vice President from Tanzania, a former President of Botswana, a former Prime Minister of Lesotho, and delegates from Kenya, Sudan, South Africa, Namibia, Eswatini, Germany, the USA, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Mozambique.
- Women entrepreneurs and industry leaders must navigate systemic barriers beyond financial constraints: access to markets, mentorship, policy implementation, and the deep-rooted cultural biases that still dictate who gets a seat at the table.
- The decision was announced during an Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government held on Thursday chaired by Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa in his capacity as the regional bloc’s Chairperson.
- The Liaison Committee chaired by Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss Shollei has endorsed the allocation, which falls within the broader Sh23 billion increase designated for the security sector.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 13 – The government is set to issue ID Cards to prisoners, border counties, students to boost health insurance access to the Social Health Authority (SHA). According to Immigrations Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, marginalized groups will also acquire the important…
- He is seeking an assessment of the amount of money to be deposited in an escrow account, as determined by Justice Josephine Wayua Mong’are on February 28.
- Those summoned include the County Secretary, Health County Executive Committee member, Health Chief Officer, Branch Chairman, Branch Secretary, and Branch Treasurer.
- Raso highlighted the need for robust international collaboration to tackle the rising misuse of certain substances and called for further evaluation of specific drugs that pose significant public health risks.
- The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) will oversee the safe disposal of the consignment, which consists of Sulphate of Ammonia (21 per cent) fertilizer supplied by Fine Tech Edge Ltd between December 27, 2024, and January 6, 2025.
- The prosecution charged Ojaamong alongside former county officials and business associates, including County Executive Member for Water, Environment, and Natural Resources Benard Yaite and County Executive Committee Member for Finance and Economic Planning Lenard Ombira.
- According to the International Energy Agency, India’s clean energy investments have surged over the past three years, driven by ambitious targets. The launch of the sovereign green bond market in 2023 contributed to a sharp rise in clean energy investments, reaching USD 68 billion in 2023—nearly 40…
- New Delhi, March 13: Several memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) will be exchanged, including on trade and promoting SMEs, during the two-visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Mauritius. He will also inaugurate the Civil Service College and the Area Health Centre, both built with India’s grant…
- Since returning to office in January, Mr Trump has raised tariffs on all goods imported from China by 20%, and put taxes of 25% on Canadian and Mexican products, only to delay some of them until April.
- Muturi addressed speculation about an alleged fallout with President William Ruto and denied claims of insubordination, expressing confidence in his position within the Cabinet.
- Investigators allege that Torotoich invited Belinda to his rented apartment in Juja, where a violent altercation broke out between him, the victim, and another man.
- The comprehensive policy outlines several key objectives, including facilitating diaspora savings, investments, remittances, and technology transfer; strengthening partnerships and collaboration with the Kenyan diaspora; and enabling the placement of Kenyans in the international job market.
- The Clerk pointed out that the letter listed various individuals, including Prof. Makau Mutua, Mukhisa Kituyi, Koki Muli, Muhoho Kenyatta, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, and former Cabinet Secretaries Fred Matiang’i and Peter Munya, as being nominated for unspecified roles.
- Nairobi, Kenya March 13 – Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has revealed that he has deliberately skipped recent Cabinet meetings, insisting he will only attend if the issue of police abductions and extrajudicial killings is formally tabled for discussion. Muturi, who has missed three…
- The devolved units, according to the BPS, will also receive Sh69.8 Billion as part of county additional allocation as per the Third Schedule to the Report, which shall form the basis for the County Government Additional Allocations Bill for the FY 2025/2026.
- He takes over from nominated MP John Mbadi, who vacated the position in July 2024 following his appointment as Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Planning.
- The Northern Collector Tunnel is one of Kenya’s most ambitious water projects, expected to increase Nairobi’s daily water supply by delivering 140 billion liters of water.
- The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) spiraled the conversation into a meme contest, with social media users competing to outdo one another by creating memes about the chapati issue.
- With more projects set to be launched across the city, Ruto’s Nairobi development tour continues throughout the week, reinforcing his administration’s push for urban transformation and improved public services.
- The hospital’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Richard Lesiyampe, on Wednesday said the elevation will enable the hospital to expand its scope and offer quality medical services to Kenyans from all walks of life.
- The commission spoke on the unfolding conflict following a deadly cattle raid in Baragoi on Tuesday morning, where at least six people lost their lives and eight others sustained serious injuries.
- Principal Secretary for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs Joseph Motari warned on Tuesday that the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection would reclaim any unclaimed money after the deadline.
- Despite KFS claims that the country’s forests are not at risk, evidence on the ground paints a different picture, with vast tracts being cleared, encroached upon, and allocated for projects that undermine Kenya’s environmental and climate commitments.
- The commission flagged Eldoret Bible College, Al-Munawwarah College, Grace Life Bible College, Africa Theological Seminary, Kenya Anglican University, and The East African University.
- The suspects—former Kyululu Ward MCA James Mbuvi Kula, Mike Muthami Kasingi, and Raphael Muthoka Kithembe—were apprehended at Three Hut Bar in Komarock while allegedly waiting for a complainant who had outsmarted them.
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula emphasized that committees are the engine of parliamentary work and stated that Members who demonstrate dedication, competence, and accountability in their roles will be prioritized in the new structure.
- Supreme Court Registrar Letizia Wachira revealed that the two delegations, which held talks in Nairobi, also agreed to collaborate on sustainable funding for judicial independence, leveraging technology to modernize judicial systems, and establishing an exchange program for law clerks.
- Witnesses along Mlango Kubwa and Survey reported spotting youths vandalizing vehicles and stealing mobile phones and other valuables from passers-by who were going about their daily business.
- As Ichung’wah moved a motion for the House to hold a special sitting on Friday, he and Junet accused Nyoro of manipulating the budget process to favor his own constituency and political allies at the expense of other regions.
- The key objectives include creating a supportive economic environment for women entrepreneurs, strengthening public-private partnerships and promoting gender-sensitive data collection to inform future interventions.
- VIENA, Austria, Mar 11 – Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to integrating gender-sensitive approaches into drug policies, emphasizing the need for inclusive interventions that address the distinct challenges faced by men and women. Speaking at a side event on “Building Effective Partnerships on…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 11 – The State Department for Gender, Culture, Arts and Heritage on Monday denied claims that the Bomas of Kenya has been sold to a Turkish firm. In a statement, the Principal Secretary Ummi Bashir affirmed that Bomas of Kenya is set to undergo a major renovation following a…
- The CoB had budgeted Sh50 million for the development and deployment of the Controller of Budget Management Information System (COBMIS) but received no funding.
