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  • - The Ministry of Health has announced one additional case of Mpox, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 18. Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa revealed that the latest case was reported in Nakuru County. Providing a breakdown, CS Barasa stated that the cases are distributed across 11…
  • - Speaker Moses Wetang’ula bid farewell to Chinese Ambassador Zhou Pingjian Wednesday evening, marking the end of his four-year tenure in Kenya. During a courtesy call at the Speaker's office, Wetang’ula lauded Ambassador Zhou for his pivotal role in enhancing bilateral relations between Kenya and…
  • - Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged with fraud in the US, which has accused him of orchestrating a $250m (£198m) bribery scheme and concealing it to raise money in the US. The criminal charges, filed on Wednesday in New York, are the latest blow to 62-year-old Adani, one of India's…
  • - Demonstrations planned for Thursday, November 21, 2024, have been declared unlawful due to organizers' failure to notify the National Police Service (NPS) as required by law. On behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Resila Onyango confirmed that no formal notice had been submitted to the…
  • - The COP29 climate conference faces a critical impasse as delegates struggle to agree on key issues, threatening the success of negotiations intended to chart a decisive path toward combating climate change in Baku Azerbaijan. Environment ministers from rich nations arrived Monday to help end the…
  • - The First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto Tuesday celebrated the World Children’s Day in Nakuru County, at Kaptembwa Primary School. The celebrations this year had the theme theme ”Listen to the future. Stand up for children’s rights”. The First Lady reiterated her commitment to the welfare of children in…
  • - Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to combating counterfeiting and safeguarding intellectual property (IP) rights with the official release of the Second International Symposium on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement (ISIPPE-2) Report. The event, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel &…
  • - Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to combating counterfeiting and safeguarding intellectual property (IP) rights with the official release of the Second International Symposium on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement (ISIPPE-2) Report. The event, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel &…
  • - The new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) presents considerable advantages for the Kenyan public compared to the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), according to Public Health Principal Secretary Muthoni. Amid questions regarding the government’s decision to transition to the new health plan,…
  • - The new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) presents considerable advantages for the Kenyan public compared to the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), according to Public Health Principal Secretary Muthoni. Amid questions regarding the government’s decision to transition to the new health plan,…
  • - The acting Director General of the National Public Health Institute [NPHI] Dr Kamene Kimenye is elated with the steps her Semi Autonomous Government Agency [SAGA] is currently undergoing towards acquisition of full-fledged status. Speaking in Nakuru on Wednesday during the Institute's second…
  • - Dairy farmers will have to wait a little longer for improved earnings from milk sales beyond the government's recommended retail price of Ksh 50 per litre.
  • - A conference on the development of a multidimensional partnership between Morocco and Austria was held in Vienna on Wednesday, at the initiative of the Moroccan Millennium Leaders (MML) and the Austrian Young Professional Network. The event, attended by a number of elected representatives, economic…
  • - The government is planning an upward review of loan limits for at least two million Hustler Fund borrowers with positive credit scores as the fund enters second year of operation.
  • - President William Ruto has pledged Ksh 100 million to the Safe Homes, Safe Spaces campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at addressing the alarming rise in femicide cases in Kenya. Speaking after a meeting with women leaders at State House, the President emphasized the urgent need for collective…
  • - President William Ruto has pledged Ksh 100 million to the Safe Homes, Safe Spaces campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at addressing the alarming rise in femicide cases in Kenya. Speaking after a meeting with women leaders at State House, the President emphasized the urgent need for collective…
  • - Botswana, Mozambique, and Tanzania are the last three teams to qualify for the 35th edition of the African Cup of Nations, penciled in for next year in Morocco. The Zebras of Botswana forced a 1-1 draw against the 7-time African Champions, Egypt, in the final Group C match played on Wednesday…
  • - Botswana, Mozambique, and Tanzania are the last three teams to qualify for the 35th edition of the African Cup of Nations, penciled in for next year in Morocco. The Zebras of Botswana forced a 1-1 draw against the 7-time African Champions, Egypt, in the final Group C match played on Wednesday…
  • - Governor Anne Waiguru says Kirinyaga is the new frontier for investment due to the conducive environment her administration has created for businesses to thrive. Waiguru said apart from investing in good infrastructure, modernization of towns and creating business friendly policies, availability of…
  • - Governor Anne Waiguru says Kirinyaga is the new frontier for investment due to the conducive environment her administration has created for businesses to thrive. Waiguru said apart from investing in good infrastructure, modernization of towns and creating business friendly policies, availability of…
  • - The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has embarked on plans to release new banknotes into circulation to replace the 2019 series.
  • - The Africa Centre of Competence for Digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skilling was launched on October 11, 2024, at the Kenya School of Government in Nairobi. The groundbreaking initiative, developed through a partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Kenyan…
  • - Moi University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Isaac Kosgei Wednesday morning appeared before Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) investigators at the Commission's North Rift Regional Offices in Eldoret. Kosgei was summoned over the alleged embezzlement of public funds and procurement…
  • - In a demographic pattern that is uniform across Africa and other developing regions of the world, Kenya's population constitutes over 70 per cent of young people, below the age of 35, according to the National Council for Population and Development (NCPD). The youth population bulge has already…
  • - Sarova Hotels emerged victorious at the 2024 World Luxury Hotel Awards, securing an impressive 15 accolades across various categories. Jimi Kariuki, Managing Director of Sarova Hotels & Resorts, celebrated the wins, saying, “These awards are a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing…
  • - Sarova Hotels emerged victorious at the 2024 World Luxury Hotel Awards, securing an impressive 15 accolades across various categories. Jimi Kariuki, Managing Director of Sarova Hotels & Resorts, celebrated the wins, saying, “These awards are a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing…
  • - A total of 26 people have been missing since June 18, when the anti-finance bill protests began. This was revealed Wednesday during a briefing on the State of Human Rights in Kenya for the period from June to November, where the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) also documented 74…
  • - At least six people were killed in a fire incident on Tuesday night in Kitui Village, located in Majengo slums in Nairobi's Pumwani area. According to reports, 19 others sustained injuries in the fire that destroyed more than 50 houses, displacing many families. The cause of the fire is unknown,…
  • - At least six people were killed in a fire incident on Tuesday night in Kitui Village, located in Majengo slums in Nairobi’s Pumwani area. According to reports, 19 others sustained injuries in the fire that destroyed more than 50 houses, displacing many families. The cause of the fire is unknown,…
  • - Police in Rumuruti, Laikipia West, are holding 10 illegal immigrants of Eritrean origin after a multi-agency security team intercepted two vehicles transporting them in the Sipili area. The individuals are being detained at Rumuruti Police Station, even as it emerged some police officers have been…
  • - US media giant Comcast is set to spin off its NBCUniversal cable television arm, as the industry continues to struggle with the emergence of streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime. The BBC understands that the plan – set to be announced on Wednesday – is to create a new company that will…
  • - The Public Service Commission (PSC) is seeking to fill the position of Principal Secretary in the Public Service PSC Chair Antony Muchiri confirmed that the vacancy arose following reassignments within the senior ranks of the Executive. However, the advertisement has sparked speculation about…
  • - Kenyan author Joan Thatiah has released Confessions of Nairobi Men: Book Two, a sequel to her popular first volume, Confessions of Nairobi Men. This new book continues her exploration of Nairobi's complex male experiences, offering readers a collection of raw, bold, and deeply personal stories. The…
  • - Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga met with Western Kenya leaders on Tuesday amid divisions ahead of the upcoming elections set for November 27, 2024. Odinga hosted a dinner meeting with elected ODM leaders from the region at a Nairobi hotel, where he emphasized the…
  • - Three-time Grammy Award-nominated Afrobeats superstar Davido will celebrate his 32nd birthday live with the rest of the world on a live-stream dubbed “Davido & Friends Birthday Concert”, Broadcasting live from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 21, fans from across the globe…
  • - Three-time Grammy Award-nominated Afrobeats superstar Davido will celebrate his 32nd birthday live with the rest of the world on a live-stream dubbed “Davido & Friends Birthday Concert”, Broadcasting live from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 21, fans from across the globe…
  • - A New York priest who let popstar Sabrina Carpenter film provocative scenes for a music video inside his church has been accused of mismanagement and stripped of his duties. Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello was relieved of "any pastoral oversight or governance role" at the church, the Roman Catholic…
  • - A New York priest who let popstar Sabrina Carpenter film provocative scenes for a music video inside his church has been accused of mismanagement and stripped of his duties. Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello was relieved of “any pastoral oversight or governance role” at the church, the Roman Catholic…
  • - The wife of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye says he has been kidnapped and is now being held in a military jail. In a post on X, Winnie Byanyima wrote that her husband had been seized in Kenya's capital Nairobi last Saturday during a book launch event. "I am now reliably informed that he is
  • - The wife of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye says he has been kidnapped and is now being held in a military jail. In a post on X, Winnie Byanyima wrote that her husband had been seized in Kenya’s capital Nairobi last Saturday during a book launch event. “I am now reliably informed that he is…
  • - The National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities has resolved to conduct an inquiry into alleged malpractice within the Office of the Auditor General (OAG). The inquiry aims to investigate claims of corruption, abuse of office, tribalism, favouritism, and mismanagement, which…
  • - Tanzania qualified for next year AFCON finals after pipping Guinea 1-0 in their final Group H match played on Tuesday evening at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.
  • - Lamu East MP Ruweida Obo has demonstrated exemplary integrity by officially registering gifts she received from 99 dockers in Lamu County, setting a precedent for compliance with public service ethics. The dockers, who recently secured permanent and pensionable employment following her intervention…
  • - The National Assembly Committee on Finance and National Planning has kicked off the process to shield boda boda operators from the grip of predatory digital lenders. This follows a series of public participation forums to gather nationwide input on three critical Bills aimed at reforming laws…
  • - President William Ruto has bid farewell to the outgoing United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman. Whitman, who has served since 2022, announced her resignation on November 13. “Today (November 13), I announced to my team at the U.S. Embassy that I submitted my resignation to President Biden.…
  • - President William Ruto has bid farewell to the outgoing United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman. Whitman, who has served since 2022, announced her resignation on November 13. “Today (November 13), I announced to my team at the U.S. Embassy that I submitted my resignation to President Biden.…
  • - Funding and innovative resource use will form a crucial part of discussions when scientists, funders, think tanks, and policymakers in Africa gather in Botswana this week for high-level discussions on various science, technology, and innovation (STI) themes and engage with the global network of…
  • - Nominated Senator Crystal Asige took the stand on Tuesday to testify against her former musical label, Sol Generation, in a Kshs. 5 million legal battle. Asige joined Sol Generation in February 2019 as one of their flagship artistes, collaborating on hits like "Extravaganza," "Ukiwa Mbali," and "…
  • - The Kenya ports Authority is projecting to handle 2.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) by the end of 2024 which is a 20pc growth compared to last year’s performance. According to the Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director, Captain William Ruto, the port has already handled 1.75 million…
  • - Kenya’s safari game drives are nothing short of exhilarating. They offer the rare chance to encounter the Big Five: lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and Cape buffalo, all in one visit to a national park, reserve, or community conservancy. Each member of this iconic group is a marvel, though some are…