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  • - President William Ruto has outlined a series of urgent priorities aimed at tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the nation. Speaking on Friday when he unveiled the first batch of 11 Cabinet nominees, Ruto announced that the government will immediately roll out programs that focus on…
  • - President William Ruto has outlined a series of urgent priorities aimed at tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the nation. Addressing the nation Friday, Ruto said the government will immediately embark on rolling out programs that focus on addressing economic and social challenges…
  • - Sharp divisions have emerged within the Azimio coalition with four constituent political parties declaring that they will not work with the government. Azimio la Umoja One Kenya co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka made the announcement moments before a State House address where President William Ruto…
  • - Sharp divisions have emerged within the Azimio coalition with four constituent political parties declaring that they will not work with the government. Azimio la Umoja One Kenya co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka made the announcement moments before a State House address where President William Ruto…
  • - Rising star Rajveer Thethy believes his new navigator Linet Ayuko will bring a wealth of experience to the team having already accomplished significant feats. Ayuko, a multiple Safari Rally finisher and Kenya’s Navigator-of-the- Year 2021, will team up with Rajveer for Nakuru Rally, the fourth…
  • - President William Ruto has nominated the first batch of 11 individuals to the Cabinet as the process of forming a new broad-based government gets underway. In a press briefing Friday, the President said consultations are ongoing after which he will announce more names. "I have started the process…
  • - The government of Kenya on Wednesday wrote to the Ford Foundation over the possible involvement of some of the organizations receiving its financial backing in recent anti-government protests in the country. In the letter to the foundation's President Darren Walker, Foreign Affairs Principal…
  • - The World Food Program (WFP) is taking steps to ensure the sustainability of school feeding programs in Migori's semi-arid Nyatike constituency by introducing Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) to supplement other foods consumed by children in schools. In Nyatike, the WFP has started the initiative…
  • - In recent years, the evolution of business leadership has been nothing short of transformative.
  • - In recent years, the evolution of business leadership has been nothing short of transformative. No longer confined to mere strategic decision-making, today’s leaders must adeptly navigate a maze of complex market dynamics while simultaneously inspiring and guiding their teams toward shared goals.…
  • - An employee of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has been arrested over conflict of interest and procurement fraud. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Friday morning arrested Janet Mwendwa, to face charges over a fraudulent tender worth Ksh 6,436,934.40 awarded to a company owned by her…
  • - An employee of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has been arrested over conflict of interest and procurement fraud. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Friday morning arrested Janet Mwendwa, to face charges over a fraudulent tender worth Ksh 6,436,934.40 awarded to a company owned by her…
  • - The Global Compact Network Kenya has announced its 2024 Country SDG Pioneers, recognizing Yvonne Kirigo, Strategy and Innovation Manager from MP Shah Hospital, and Kevin Getobai, Farm Project Manager from Ololo Farm. The two have been honored for their exceptional commitment to advancing the…
  • - The Global Compact Network Kenya has announced its 2024 Country SDG Pioneers, recognizing Yvonne Kirigo, Strategy and Innovation Manager from MP Shah Hospital, and Kevin Getobai, Farm Project Manager from Ololo Farm. The two have been honored for their exceptional commitment to advancing the…
  • - Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of Kenya’s economy, contributing significantly to innovation and economic growth. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Economic Survey2022, MSMEs account for 33.8pc of the national output and are pivotal in…
  • - Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of Kenya’s economy, contributing significantly to innovation and economic growth. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Economic Survey2022, MSMEs account for 33.8pc of the national output and are pivotal in…
  • - In Season 2 of The Real Housewives of Nairobi, which airs its finale on Friday 26 July on Showmax, Dr Catherine Masitsa, popularly known as Dr C, is showcasing a bigger and better version of herself, and her business that she has built for 20 years. “I have lived life, changed careers, built a…
  • - In Season 2 of The Real Housewives of Nairobi, which airs its finale on Friday 26 July on Showmax, Dr Catherine Masitsa, popularly known as Dr C, is showcasing a bigger and better version of herself, and her business that she has built for 20 years. “I have lived life, changed careers, built a…
  • - Former State Department for Correctional Services senior officials have been arraigned in court over the theft of Ksh450M through fraudulent tenders for goods that were never supplied between 2016 and 2018. Eric Kipkirui Mutai, a prison cleaner, at the centre of the scandal and his bosses arrived…
  • - The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has shortlisted eight candidates for the positions of Deputy Inspector General Kenya Police Service (DIG-KPS) and Deputy Inspector General of Administration Police Service (DIG-APS). In a statement Friday, NPSC Chief Executive Officer Peter Leley said…
  • - The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has shortlisted eight candidates for the positions of Deputy Inspector General Kenya Police Service (DIG-KPS) and Deputy Inspector General of Administration Police Service (DIG-APS). In a statement Friday, NPSC Chief Executive Officer Peter Leley said…
  • - At least 12,742 new jobs were created as a result of increased Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) in Kenya in the three-year period to 2022.
  • - Tension is building in Mlolongo phase four where over 2,000 residents are embroiled in a land dispute involving a private developer and a state agency. The simmering land ownership conflict pits the squatters against the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) claiming the same piece of land. The…
  • - Non-performing loans for banks jumped to a high of 15.6pc in 2023 occasioned by a challenging business environment and a deteriorating asset quality.
  • - American stand-up comedy legend Bob Newhart, whose deadpan delivery style earned him numerous awards, has died at the age of 94. The star of TV series The Bob Newhart Show, Newhart passed away at home after a series of short illnesses, his publicist said in a statement provided to the BBC on…
  • - A raft of global institutions – including major banks, media outlets and airlines – have reported being hit by a mass IT outage. Australia has been particularly hard hit with flights grounded, supermarkets experiencing checkout chaos, and broadcast networks left scrambling on air as autocue,…
  • - The Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman) has opened an office in Meru County, bringing to seven the number of regional centers where the public can be assisted. Commission’s chairperson Florence Kajuju disclosed that the decision to establish a branch in Meru County was informed by an…
  • - Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has appealed to Kenya’s youth to be careful not to thrust the country down the path of destruction in their push for better governance. “As we reform, as we put corrective measures in place, going forward, our key anchor must be peace and stability so that…
  • - Newly promoted Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah have signed Marseille striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang on a two-year deal. The 35-year-old Gabon forward spent just one season with the French side, scoring 30 goals in 51 games. Aubameyang joined Marseille after struggling at Chelsea, where he…
  • - Smartphone manufacturer Human Mobile Devices (HMD) Global Thursday announced the launch of a new mobile phone device christened HMD Skyline. The company, which has built a reputation for producing environmentally conscious technology products since its foray into mobile phone manufacturing in 2016…
  • - Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as president of the European Commission following a secret ballot among MEPs. She secured the backing of 401 Members of the European Parliament at a vote in Strasbourg on Thursday - 41 more than she needed. Ms von der Leyen, of the centre-right European…
  • - Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as president of the European Commission following a secret ballot among MEPs. She secured the backing of 401 Members of the European Parliament at a vote in Strasbourg on Thursday – 41 more than she needed. Ms von der Leyen, of the centre-right European…
  • - The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China convened its third plenary session in Beijing from July 15 to 18, 2024. A total of 199 members and 165 alternate members of the Central Committee attended the session. Members of the Standing Committee of the Central Commission for…
  • - The United States Embassy has expressed concern over reports of police shootings and abductions during protests. In a statement, the embassy regretted the loss of life and destruction of property, urging all parties to maintain peace and uphold the rule of law. “We are deeply concerned by reports…
  • - The United States Embassy has expressed concern over reports of police shootings and abductions during protests. In a statement, the embassy regretted the loss of life and destruction of property, urging all parties to maintain peace and uphold the rule of law. “We are deeply concerned by reports…
  • - A majority of the young people in Kenya support most of the actions taken thus far by President Willian Ruto as a result of the protests, polls agency Infotrak Research & Consulting has said. “Withdrawal of the Finance Bill 2024 garnered the highest support (94%), followed by dissolution of the…
  • - With just eight days before the Olympic games get underway, Sports Principal secretary Eng.Peter Tum has declared the Kenyan team ready for the games slated for 24th July through to 11th August in Paris,France. Kenya is set to be represented by a total of 72 athletes featuring in 6 disciplines.Team…
  • - Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni Thursday launched long-lasting insecticidal treated mosquito nets in Kilifi County.
  • - The ongoing push by young Kenyans for reforms in the country has the blessings of a majority of Kenyans. A new poll by Tifa Research has found. The firm indicated that findings from its latest opinion poll show backing by 81% of Kenyans. The poll further suggests that the support for the Gen-Z…
  • - The ongoing push by young Kenyans for reforms in the country has the blessings of a majority of Kenyans. A new poll by Tifa Research has found. The firm indicated that findings from its latest opinion poll show backing by 81% of Kenyans. The poll further suggests that the support for the Gen-Z…
  • - The ongoing push by young Kenyans for reforms in the country has the blessings of a majority of Kenyans. A new poll by Tifa Research has found. The firm indicated that findings from its latest opinion poll show backing by 81% of Kenyans. The poll further suggests that the support for the Gen-Z…
  • - The ongoing push by young Kenyans for reforms in the country has the blessings of a majority of Kenyans. A new poll by Tifa Research has found. The firm indicated that findings from its latest opinion poll show backing by 81% of Kenyans. The poll further suggests that the support for the Gen-Z…
  • - The High Court has suspended a decision taken by the National Police Service (NPS) boss Douglas Kirocho on a press release issued on the 17th to ban demonstrations in Nairobi. While issuing the orders, Justice Bahati Mwamuye certified the matter filed by Katiba Institute as urgent. The Acting…
  • - The High Court has suspended a decision taken by the National Police Service (NPS) boss Douglas Kirocho on a press release issued on the 17th to ban demonstrations in Nairobi. While issuing the orders, Justice Bahati Mwamuye certified the matter filed by Katiba Institute as urgent. The Acting…
  • - The Kenya Editors’ Guild has expressed deep concern over reports of intimidation and threats against journalists, specifically those working for Royal Media Services. "These threats, disseminated through fliers on social media, are particularly alarming during a period of protests where law…
  • - A multi-sectoral team has initiated the development of a comprehensive municipal plan to formally identify and map public land in Kakuma, Turkana County, following its recent elevation to municipality status. Led by the County Government with support from UN-Habitat, the initiative aims to…
  • - The case in which controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 30 others are accused of murdering 191 children has been adjourned to September 24, 2024, after the defence failed to file submissions on the prosecution’s application to oppose bond in time. When the matter came up in a virtual…
  • - The Commission on Administrative Justice (the office of the Ombudsman) has released an inquiry report detailing the problems Kenyan citizens encounter when obtaining legal identity documents in border counties. In the report, the Commission noted that despite constitutional guarantees, many…
  • - The Commission on Administrative Justice (the office of the Ombudsman) has released an inquiry report detailing the problems Kenyan citizens encounter when obtaining legal identity documents in border counties. In the report, the Commission noted that despite constitutional guarantees, many…
  • - Akinyi Gitonga emerged victorious during the ninth edition of the Karen Country club Ladies tournament held on Wednesday. Carding an impressive 68 nett, Gitonga secured the top spot in Division A of the competition. Akinyi was followed closely by her clubmates Koki Muia and Kellie Gachaga who…