- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 14 – Agriculture Cabinet Secretary nominee Mutahi Kagwe has pledged to address misconceptions surrounding the government’s flagship cattle vaccination project through effective communication to counter negative narratives and misinformation. Appearing for vetting before the…
- Timelapse footage filmed on Friday reveals the devastation wrought by the Palisades and Eaton fires, with smoke billowing over the city and flames illuminating the night sky.
- Kagwe expressed confidence in his ability to tackle these challenges, drawing from his experience in the Ministry of Health during President Uhuru Kenyatta's administration, despite controversies like the KEMSA scandal.
- Citing an unactioned appeal three months after the High Court ruling, the LSK emphasized that this constitutes a violation of the principles and objectives of judicial authority.
- TikTok users in the US are migrating to a Chinese app called RedNote with the threat of a ban just days away. The move by users who call themselves “TikTok refugees” has made RedNote the most downloaded app on Apple’s US App Store on Monday. RedNote is a TikTok competitor popular with young people…
- Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Appointments, Mutahi Kagwe highlighted the sector’s declining fortunes, coupled with outdated operational methods, as key factors discouraging youth from embracing agriculture. “Agriculture, for the youth, must be exciting. As it stands, it’s too…
- President-elect Donald Trump would have been convicted of illegally trying to overturn the result of the 2020 presidential election – which he lost – if he had not successfully been re-elected in 2024, according to the man who led US government investigations into him. The evidence against Trump…
- Brigadier-General Freeman Mugabe, Chairman of the Court Martial, claimed jurisdiction over Besigye’s case, citing cooperation between Uganda and Kenya on criminal matters.
- Kagwe also outlined plans to streamline access to land, a critical agricultural asset, by leasing government land and fostering public-private partnerships.
- Requirements include obtaining proper licensing, employing trained professionals, and creating environments that support effective recovery while respecting the rights of those in their care.
- South Korea’s constitutional court has held its first hearing to decide if suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol should be removed from office after his shock martial law attempt last month. It ended within four minutes because of Yoon’s absence – his lawyers had earlier said he would not attend for…
- Disturbing videos have emerged showing the dire situation at a disused gold mine in South Africa where scores of illegal miners have reportedly been living underground for months. They have been there since police operations targeting illicit mining started last year across the country. In one of…
- State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed stated that Ruto will highlight Kenya’s leadership in renewable energy, particularly geothermal power, and identify opportunities for global partnerships to address energy challenges and foster green growth.
- The two and half month long initiative comes amid an alarming surge in femicide cases in 2024, with civil society organizations calling for femicide to be declared a national disaster.
- The Eaton Fire, the second-largest of the series of blazes that broke out across the city last week, has burned more than 14,000 acres, and is 33% contained, authorities said.
- With 66.04 million cellular mobile connections recorded in 2024, according to GSMA Intelligence, Kenya's digital infrastructure provides a solid foundation for innovation. However, the challenge lies in translating this connectivity into economic gains for Kenya’s skilled youth, many of whom remain…
- This first-of-its-kind initiative in Africa underscores Kenya Airways’ and Mang’u High School’s shared commitment to advancing STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and aviation education.
- Jardon Junior, a member of the Kisumu County Youth Caucus, called on the President to allocate several Principal Secretary positions to young leaders.
- Wamatinga alleged that Muturi is resentful about President William Ruto's move to include other leaders who served with him during former President Uhuru Kenyatta's regime.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 13 – President William Ruto on Monday reaffirmed his commitment to working with all Kenyans to unite the country and uplift living standards.President Ruto noted that for tangible development to be realised, Kenyans should discourage politics of hatred and tribalism. Speaking…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 13 – An induction training for new Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) members started Sunday with calls to the watchdog to prioritise human rights, and improved accountability and transparency in the police service. Speaking at the start of the five-day training…
- At least 16 civilians in Nigeria’s north-western Zamfara State have been killed in a military air strike, apparently after being mistaken for criminal gangs. Residents told local media the victims were members of local vigilante groups and civilians defending themselves from armed gangs notorious…
- Ambassador Guo, who replaces Dr Zhou Pingjian, expressed her commitment to enhancing the bilateral relations between Kenya and China, particularly in the areas of infrastructure development, trade and investment, and climate change mitigation.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 13 – President William Ruto held discussions with former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi at State House, Nairobi, on Sunday. The two leaders deliberated on national and regional matters. The meeting comes weeks after Kiraitu lamented in December 2024 that President Ruto’s…
- The initiative is part of a joint effort by the National Government and county administrations to establish County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) across all 47 counties.
- African communities often underutilize women’s contributions to peacebuilding due to patriarchal and traditional cultural beliefs that hinder sustainable peace.
- More than 10 million people have taken a holy bath at the Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela (also known as Mahakumbh) – described as humanity’s biggest gathering – in northern India’s Prayagraj city on Monday. The event – held once every 12 years – starts on Monday and over the next six weeks, the…
- Kenya’s rule-of-law system is still evolving. Since the constitution came into effect in 2010, the country has developed a relatively effective judicial system. The courts have developed a significantly progressive human rights jurisprudence.
- Weather forecasters in California are warning fierce winds which fuelled the infernos around Los Angeles are expected to pick up again this week, as fire crews on the ground race to make progress controlling three wildfires. Officials warned that after a weekend of relatively calm winds, the…
- An eerie whizzing sound followed by a big boom startled Kenyan villagers relaxing recently one afternoon with family and friends. “It sounded like a bomb, I was shocked. I started looking around, also wondering if it was gunshots,” Stephen Mangoka, a 75-year-old farmer from Makueni county’s Mukuku…
- The massive cleaning effort saw teams combing through every corner of the city’s main highways and streets. The governor vowed that the initiative would be a continuous endeavour.
- She was was abducted on Sunday afternoon by three armed men in a black vehicle from Chaka Place, Kilimani, sparking outrage among human rights groups and activists. The incident added to a growing list of abductions and enforced disappearances reported in Kenya over recent months.
- The incident has intensified concerns over the growing trend of abductions in Kenya, drawing parallels to other high-profile cases, including the kidnapping of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye two months ago and rising disappearances of youths.
- In December 2024 alone, seven youths were abducted, allegedly linked to satirical cartoons depicting the president and other leaders in a negative light. They were later freed following intense public pressure.
- The leader of paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti attributed the defeat to the Army's air superiority and use of Iranian-made drones.
- Along with hashtags like "underconsumption core" and "conscious consumer", de-influencers share key messages, such as "fast fashion won't make you stylish" and "underconsumption is normal consumption". As we move into 2025, Wiebe believes the cultural tide is turning and that we've reached "peak…
- She spoke when she addressed the valedictory session of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention, where she also presented the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards to distinguished members of the diaspora at the event held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- On Saturday, the Los Angeles County coroner's office confirmed that 11 fatalities were linked to the Eaton fire, while five were attributed to the Palisades fire. The infernos, fueled by strong winds, have scorched vast areas, displacing thousands of residents and leaving destruction in their wake.
