- The government is in talks with Thailand to reopen the Thai-Myanmar border for the passage of 64 Kenyans rescued from a Myanmar trafficking ring. The post Gov’t moves to repatriate 64 Kenyans rescued from Myanmar trafficking ring appeared first on KBC Digital.
- The body of a Kenyan police officer shot dead while on patrol in Haiti is set to be repatriated between March 4 and 6, the Inspector General of police Douglas Kanja has confirmed.
- The Ministry of Health has deployed a team of experts to South Mugirango, Kisii, to investigate an outbreak of an unknown disease that has affected more than 200 people in three villages. Public Health and Professional Standards PS, Mary Muthoni, confirmed that the medical experts will reinforce…
- Public Health PS, Mary Muthoni, confirmed that the medical experts will reinforce the county government team already on the ground to determine the cause of the disease from the samples collected. The post Medical experts pitch camp in Kisii to probe mysterious disease appeared first on KBC Digital.
- The Treasury has responded to claims in a section of the media suggesting irregularities in Exchequer withdrawals, amounting to Ksh 1.3 trillion in just seven months. In a statement Sunday, National Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo dispelled the allegations of irregularities, assuring that at no point has…
- For the third week in a row, Pope Francis has been unable to deliver his traditional Angelus prayer in person, with the Vatican publishing his written comments instead. The Vatican said the text, sent from his hospital room in Rome, had been written “in the past few days”. In it, the Pope thanked…
- President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that the government’s universal healthcare programme, the Social Health Authority, will overcome its teething challenges. The President said this government will actualise Universal Health Coverage, noting that previous administrations have made…
- The President says some of the issues affecting its implementation may take a bit of time to be fully resolved because of the magnitude of the programme. The post We will overcome SHA teething challenges, President Ruto assures appeared first on KBC Digital.
- Pope Francis is in stable condition as he fights double pneumonia in hospital for the 17th day, and is resting having had a peaceful night, the Vatican said on Sunday. The Vatican said on Saturday evening that the 88-year-old pontiff’s condition had stabilised, following an “isolated” breathing…
- The Vatican notes the Pope does not have a fever or show signs of leukocytosis (high white blood cell count) and remains alert, oriented and in good humour. The post Pope Francis continues to rest following a peaceful night appeared first on KBC Digital.
- President William Ruto has defended his continued donations to churches, stating that he is a product of giving and has always made such contributions in obedience to scripture. Speaking during a church service at the Jesus Winner Ministry in Roysambu, presided over by Bishop Edward Mwai, Ruto…
- Ruto questioned why a section of the clergy criticised his donations, even rejecting them, when the offering was meant for God and not man. The post Ruto gives Ksh20M to city church, says he’s unapologetic about giving appeared first on KBC Digital.
- Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua once again chaired a strategic meeting bringing together Ukambani leaders and professionals to deliberate on key issues affecting the region. Members of the technical team formed in January, following the first meeting in Machakos, to lead the process of…
- " We explored strategies to empower the people of Ukambani by ensuring they have access to leadership and professional opportunities across various sectors" he said. The post Mutua announces plans to engage President as he meets Ukambani leaders appeared first on KBC Digital.
- Moi’s Bridge, a once-colonial and now cosmopolitan trading center, is set for a major facelift to improve service delivery for the business community and the large population in the busy town along the Kitale-Eldoret highway. Originally named “Hoey’s Bridge” after a renowned colonial settler in the…
- Originally named Hoey's Bridge after Arthur Cecil Hoey who built a bridge across Nzoia River, the town was later renamed Moi’s Bridge after Kenya's independence in 1964 The post Colonial Era: The rise of Moi’s Bridge, an old town set for facelift appeared first on KBC Digital.
- A family in the Motosiet area of Cherangany is seeking assistance to trace their 24-year-old kin, Abel Kiprop, who went missing in July of last year. The family has been agonising since that fateful day when Kiprop visited a local shop to purchase household items. Despite being somewhat introverted…
- The family has been agonising since that fateful day when Kiprop visited a local shop to purchase household items. The post Family in Cherangany seeks help to locate missing son appeared first on KBC Digital.
- Several houses were destroyed by a fire in Nairobi’s Tassia Estate, Embakasi East, on Saturday night near the Tassia SDA Church. A number of residents slept in the cold while others who were trapped in the affected houses sustained injuries. They were subsequently treated at Mama Lucy Hospital. The…
- Several residents slept in the cold while others trapped in the affected houses sustained injuries. The post Several injured as fire destroys houses in Tassia, Embakasi appeared first on KBC Digital.
- President William Ruto has urged leaders to put the interests of the country first before their own. The President said leaders should be motivated by the urgent need to transform the country and not personal interest. Speaking during the funeral of Baringo Senator William Cheptumo at his Bartabwa…
- The President said leaders should be motivated by the urgent need to transform the country and not personal interest. The post President Ruto urges leaders to be patriotic appeared first on KBC Digital.
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Murat Nurtleu, expressed, on Friday in Rabat, his country’s support for the Kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and for the Autonomy Plan presented by Morocco in 2007. In a Joint Statement, signed by…
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Murat Nurtleu, expressed, on Friday in Rabat, his country's support for the Kingdom's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and for the Autonomy Plan presented by Morocco in 2007.
- The operation included clearing bushes, unclogging sewers, and fumigating the compound. The post Nairobi County officers fumigate Stima Plaza appeared first on KBC Digital.
- Days after garbage was dumped and sewers clogged at Kenya Power’s Stima Plaza, officers from the Nairobi County government moved in on Saturday to fumigate the premises. According to Nairobi County Chief Officer Tom Nyakaba, the dispute between the county government and Kenya Power has been…
- The 88-year-old's lungs had to be aspirated - cleared of the vomit - and he received gas through a face mask to help him breathe. The post Pope has ‘peaceful night’ after breathing crisis, says Vatican appeared first on KBC Digital.
- Pope Francis, who has been battling pneumonia for two weeks, has had an “isolated” breathing crisis in hospital, the Vatican has said. It led to an episode of vomiting and a “sudden worsening of his respiratory condition” on Friday following the coughing “bronchospasm”. The 88-year-old’s lungs had…
- The early onset has been attributed to Madden Julianne Oscillation (MJO) pattern, a band of rain-bearing clouds that move across the tropical oceans The post Long rains season to begin earlier than anticipated appeared first on KBC Digital.
- The month of March marks the start of the long rains season, and the Kenya Meteorological Department says the onset of the rains could occur earlier than anticipated. The Weatherman is attributing the early onset in some parts of the country to a system known as the Madden Julianne Oscillation (MJO…
- President William Ruto is among the mourners attending the burial of Baringo Senator William Cheptumo. Cheptumo’s body was flown to Kabarnet on Saturday morning before being transported by road to Arap Moi Secondary School, Bartabwa, where a church service is currently underway. The service will be…
- Cheptumo's body was flown to Kabarnet on Saturday morning before being transported by road The post Ruto attends burial of Senator Cheptumo appeared first on KBC Digital.
- The government has reiterated its commitment to expanding employment opportunities and ensuring that the workforce is well-equipped to thrive in foreign job markets. Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua challenged the youth, the majority of whom are job seekers, to take advantage of the ongoing…
- The Model Saudi House will provide job recruits with a unique opportunity to familiarize themselves with Arabian culture and home ambience The post CS Mutua opens a Saudi model house at NITA, Mombasa appeared first on KBC Digital.
- Experts in the research field have been urged to deepen exploration of opportunities in the blue economy sector to tackle unemployment, promote environmental conservation, foster diversity, inclusion and ensure food security. This call has been made by educationists, innovators, industry leaders…
- Experts in the research field have been urged to deepen exploration of opportunities in the blue economy sector to tackle unemployment, promote environmental conservation, foster diversity, inclusion and ensure food security. This call has been made by educationists, innovators, industry leaders…
- Emergency teams continue their efforts to combat wildfires across multiple protected forest areas and national parks. According to the latest update from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), while several fires have been contained, others remain active in Nairobi and Ruma National Parks.…
- Two fires in Nairobi and Ruma National Parks persist as investigations continue. It is suspected the wildfires may have been triggered by human activities and the extreme dry conditions The post Emergency teams battle fires in national parks, protected areas appeared first on KBC Digital.
- The First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto, attended the We Are Equal campaign launch with The Organisation of African First Ladies for Development in Zanzibar. The #WeAreEqual campaign, led by Africa’s First Ladies, seeks to unite them and spark transformational change in education, health, gender-based…
- The campaign, led by Africa’s First Ladies, seeks to unite them and spark transformational change in education, health, gender-based violence, and women's economic empowerment. The post First Lady Rachel Ruto attends ‘We Are Equal Campaign’ launch in Zanzibar appeared first on KBC Digital.
- Leaders at various mosques have appealed to Muslim faithful to assist underprivileged families to ensure they can observe the holy month with dignity. The post Ramadan kicks off following sighting of Crescent Moon appeared first on KBC Digital.
- The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has seized 136 illegally refilled liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders in a raid conducted in Molo, Nakuru County. The enforcement operation led by Rift Valley Regional Manager Thomas Odek, which targeted unlicensed LPG distribution outlets, was prompted by…
- The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has seized 136 illegally refilled liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders in a raid conducted in Molo, Nakuru County. The enforcement operation led by Rift Valley Regional Manager Thomas Odek, which targeted unlicensed LPG distribution outlets, was prompted by…
- More than 500 mpox patients have fled clinics in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo over the last month amid the current conflict. Officials at Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), a leading health agency on the continent, have said they are worried as the missing…
- A team of detectives raided Wild Waters Nyali, halting a graduation ceremony just as unsuspecting "graduates" were about to receive their fake certificates. The post Two arrested for offering degrees without accreditation appeared first on KBC Digital.
- The Kenya Military Academy (KMA) plays a vital role in training Officer Cadets from Kenya and allied nations, including Mozambique, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Egypt, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Malawi. The post CS Tuya oversees KDF training to bolster military readiness appeared first on KBC…
- The $1 billion Dongo Kundu and Naivasha Special Economic Zones development lease agreement will accelerate Kenya's industrial growth, President William Ruto has said.
