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- Lawyers are now requesting to access information regarding agreements between the Indian firm, Adani Group subsidiary, Adani Energy Solutions and the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (Ketraco). In a letter seen by Business Hub, OC Law Advocates LLP has addressed Ketraco’s Managing…
- Medical records of over 22 million patients in the country have been digitised across 8,100 health facilities where the Open Source Medical Records System continues to spread its footprints, 12 years since it was developed. This is seen as a huge boost to the Digital Health law, which was enacted…
- A parliamentary committee has unearthed a scandal in which corrupt National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) officials stole a whopping Sh21 billion in just 12 months by purporting to settle non-existent debts. To steal the funds, the officials opened a “creative account” during the financial year…
- Thousands of passengers were stranded for the better part of yesterday as workers at Kenya’s major airports downed tools to protest the planned takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by Indian firm, Adani Group. Dozens of airlines operating domestic and international routes delayed…
- A young Electrical Engineer in Kenya is giving old model vehicles a new lease of life by replacing the carburetor with a fuel injection system to heightened the car’s carbon emissions. Peter Mbiria a 34-year-old siding at Miti Kenda, off Eastern Bypass in Kiambu County has designed and developed a…
- Over 100,000 people in Laikipia, Meru and Kirinyaga counties are expected to benefit directly from a partnership between the devolved units and Farm Africa to implement a project that is set to revolutionise farming practices in those areas. Women and youth are among thousands of smallholder…
- The lively sounds of bleating sheep and goats, clucking chickens, and mooing cows filled the livestock section at this year’s Mombasa International Show. Adding to the scene at the Mkomani ASK Showground was the dazzling beauty of peacocks. As the event drew to a close, families gathered to admire…
- Kenya Pipeline Company’s (KPC) high-capacity fibre link between Mombasa and Nairobi promises to revolutionise the local internet market through a new pricing model, that will force the big boys in the sector to either shape up or ship out. The fibre optic cable which represents a major advancement…
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reported a significant boost in customs revenue collection for the fiscal year 2023/2024, amounting to Sh791.4 billion. This marks a 4.9 per cent increase from the previous financial year, attributed largely to enhanced trade facilitation measures and technological…
- Here is what you need to know to get up to speed with today’s happenings. JKIA operations Services at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) are expected to resume normally after the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) called off their strike on Wednesday September 11, 2024 after a day of…
- The acting Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli has led a team of senior security officers on a two-day tour to evaluate security situation and officers’ preparedness in the Northern region following reports of possible terror attacks. Masengeli was accompanied by Director of Criminal Investigations…
- The Supreme Court of Kenya was yesterday urged to uphold the Court of Appeal’s decision to declare the Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional. The petitioners, among them Law Society of Kenya (LSK), Azimio la Umoja Coalition and the Katiba Institute argued that the Finance Act 2023 was not only flawed…
- Contruction of the Emululu Technical Training Institute (pictured) is proceeding, as Luanda constituency and the Ministry of Education work to help young people in the area acquire new skills. The school will come a major relief to hundreds of young people who have been struggling develop more…
- The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection is planning to hold a countrywide civic education campaign aimed at creating awareness about job opportunities overseas. Many people in rural areas rarely get such information compared with urban dwellers, said Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua. Some…
- The proposed 30-year lease of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by the Indian multinational firm Adani Group smacks of mischief and wheeler-dealing. What started off as minor grumbling among a few JKIA employees has now morphed into a major aviation crisis that saw total paralysis of operations…
- The lives of thousands of Kenyans crossing the Likoni channel in Mombasa could be at risk, with revelations that the passenger safety certificates of six operational ferries have expired. Documents tabled before senators by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) show that the certificates of the MV Safari…
- Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga yesterday settled on Kisumu governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o to succeed him at the helm of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as he concentrates on his campaigns to clinch the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. The decision to pick Nyong’o was arrived at…
- World Suicide Prevention Day 2024 was observed on September 10. This year’s theme, “Creating Hope Through Action”, emphasises the importance of taking proactive steps to support individuals in crisis and foster a sense of hope within communities. The day serves as a crucial reminder of the…
- Climate change is making extreme weather events like droughts, floods, and crop diseases more common. Farmers in Africa are especially at risk from these problems, which can hurt their ability to grow food and make money. This is a big issue because farming is very important in Africa – it makes up…
- The Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) is working to improve education and job opportunities in Kenya. They’re doing this by creating a system called the Qualifications Framework (QF). This system helps make sure that the skills and knowledge people learn in school or training are…
- Stakeholders in the taekwondo sector have bemoaned the lack of financial support from both the national and county governments, which they say is now threatening to cripple the sport. The stakeholders said that despite their numerous efforts to seek support to facilitate various activities, no help…
- Team Kenya Para-athletics coaches Henry Kirwa and Abraham Tarbei have called for regular and continuous preparations to build a formidable team for the Los Angeles 2028 Games. The coaches spoke after the conclusion of the Paris Games, where Team Kenya finished 74th overall in the medal table. The…
- Kenya’s national men’s basketball team has moved up three places in the Africa continental ranking, while the women’s side remains static due to a lack of international build-up and exposure matches, according to the latest Fiba rankings released by global sportswear multinational, Nike. The men’s…
- Sportpesa Rugby Sevens National Circuit table leaders, Kenya Harlequin’s head coach Paul Murunga, is eyeing a third National 7s Circuit title as the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) yesterday announced the poolings for the final leg of the Circuit (Prinsloo), set to be played this weekend in Nakuru.…
- Kenya national team head coach Engin Firat warned Cameroon that Harambee Stars are not afraid of playing against them in their next 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. After a 0-0 draw against Zimbabwe in their Group J opener at Stade Nelson Mandela Stadium in Uganda, on Friday,…
- Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has explained why his players are not afraid of facing Cameroon in an upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. After picking up four points following a goalless draw against Zimbabwe in Kampala, Uganda, on Friday, September 6, 2024, and a 2-1 win over…
- Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is set to be out for at least three weeks with an ankle injury, according to Norway’s team doctor. Ola Sand said there is ‘probably no fracture’ to Odegaard’s left ankle, which he injured while playing for Norway on Monday, but added that an absence of less than…
- Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has taken a step back from Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party affairs to fully focus on his African Union Commission’s (AUC) chairperson’s bid. In a statement on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna confirmed Raila’s decision to…
- Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has called for a joint effort to fight mismanagement and corruption in the country’s Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) sector. The former Kakamega County governor said that his ministry is working on reviewing…
- Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has moved to calm the agitated Kenyans and aviation workers over the planned Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) takeover deal by the Adani Group. In a statement on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Mwaura informed Kenyans that the deal had not been…
- President William Ruto has promised to spare the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) from budget cuts. Speaking on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at State House, Nairobi, when the EACC handed over recovered assets back to the state, Ruto insisted that the anti-graft agency should not…
- Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei has distanced Raila Odinga’s African Union Commission (AUC) campaign secretariat for the chairperson position from a planned fundraiser. On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Korir indicated that the secretariat had not endorsed any fundraising efforts…
- Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has met with the top leadership of the National Olympics Committee (NOC-K) to strategise on how to win more medals in the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, US. Murkomen met with NOC-K’s representatives, which included its president, Paul Tergat, on Wednesday,…
- Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has told off State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed over his statement disputing a meeting between a section of the Orange party members and President William Ruto. Sifuna’s response Sifuna while responding to the statement that had…
- Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) has declared his intentions to succeed former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader. In a lengthy statement on Wednesday September 11, 2024, the vocal lawmaker indicated that he had reached out to ODM Central…
- The State House Nairobi has refuted media reports that MPs allied to ODM party leader Raila Odinga skipped a meeting organised by President William Ruto as an act of defiance. The Nairobi MPs, according to a local publication, had been invited for a meeting at the State House by the President but…
- The final leg of the National 7s Circuit will take place this weekend with Nakuru RFC set to host the Prinsloo 7s tournament. In Division one, Driftwood 7s champions Kenya Harlequin headline Pool A, where they will take on Zetech University, Menengai Oilers, and Mombasa RFC. Pool B Pool B promises…
- Shabana FC have bolstered their squad with 14 new signings as they aim to be competitive in the FKF Premier League 2024/25 season, which has already kicked off. Among the key signings are Cliff Nyakeya, Maxwell Muchesia, and Emmanuel Lwangu (on loan) from AFC Leopards. The club also secured the…
- Saboti Member of Parliament (MP) Caleb Amisi has called for the immediate termination of the proposed Indian company Adani Group and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) deal amid aviation workers’ strike. In a statement published on his X account on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Amisi…
- Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has called for the release of aviation workers arrested during protests over the JKIA-Adani deal. Speaking at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Atwoli promised to hold a…
- Gor Mahia bolstered their squad by bringing in six players during the just-concluded FKF Premier League transfer window, which officially closed earlier this week. Returning to the club is Samuel Onyango, who has re-signed from Kenya Police FC. He joins Kenyan international Alphonce Omija, who…
- As football continues to evolve, the shift from natural grass to artificial turf has sparked intense debate across the country, as the new technology prioritises convenience over quality in training. Former Harambee Stars international, Abdulaziz Beneah, has emerged as a vocal critic of the move.…
- Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has called for a thorough evaluation of the government’s deal with Adani Airport Holdings regarding the modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), emphasising the need for transparency and stakeholder involvement in the process. The…
- Kenya is strategically engaging the global influencer community to enhance its tourism sector, aiming to attract a younger demographic and counteract limited advertising resources. Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), the country’s marketing agency has initiated the influencer marketing campaign to position…
- A Senate committee has commenced investigations into how Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has been issuing tax waivers after it emerged that in the 2023/24 financial year, it issued exemptions amounting to Sh1.4 billion. The committee on Roads, Transport and Housing led by Kiambu Senator Karungo Thang’…
- Environmental experts have called on African governments to intensify efforts and allocate more funding for drylands restoration, as these ecosystems are crucial to the region’s ecological balance and socio-economic stability. Speaking in Nairobi during the Dryland Sustainable Landscape Impact…
- Meru businessman, politician and disability activist Michael Mutembei Makarina has threatened to take legal action against Meru County Assembly Speaker Ayub Bundi if he fails to explain the expenses incurred by the assembly in the five impeachment motions against Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza. In…
- Members of Nyamira County Assembly (MCAs) yesterday afternoon tabled a motion to remove Governor Amos Nyaribo from office over allegations of violation of the law and abuse of office. The motion was tabled by Nominated MCA Juma Matunda in a session that lasted less than five minutes. Speaker Enock…
- Parents with disabled children have been advised to register them with a national agency so that they can enjoy the benefits of various government programmes. Many parents hide their children at home and cannot get the help they need, said Winfred Wairimu, head of the Autism and Related…
- AFC Leopards secured the signing of attacker Ovella Ochieng as the FKF Premier League transfer window closed earlier this week. Ovella has been without a club since leaving South Africa’s Richards Bay FC. His move comes months after the South African club was handed a transfer ban by FIFA for…
