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- President William Ruto has passionately defended the new university funding model despite concerns from some stakeholders and students ahead of admission starting in September 2024. The Head of State, who was speaking at Baraton University on Sunday, August 18, 2024, highlighted that the new…
- Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has vowed to oppose plans by President William Ruto’s administration to introduce tolls on various roads across the country. Speaking on Sunday, August 18, 2024, Kalonzo reprimanded the Kenya Kwanza administration insisting that it cannot introduce tolls on roads…
- What was to be a normal church service at PCEA Kiamwathi, Nyeri County turned out chaotic and messy after irate youths staged protests over the move by the church elders to kick out their reverend. The youthful congregants occupied the church premises as early as 7 am on Sunday, August 18, 2024,…
- Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Nick Mwendwa is confident that Harambee Stars will qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Morocco in 2025. Kenya are in Group J with Cameroon, Namibia, and Zimbabwe and Mwendwa, looking back at how the national team has performed over the…
- In the wake of an unprecedented increase in Mpox cases across the world, Kenya is safe from the infectious disease that is caused by the monkeypox virus. By Sunday, August 18, 2024, the Ministry of Health maintained that only one positive case had been reported in the country since the outbreak of…
- Azimio la Umoja coalition leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on the Gen Zs to unite against the reconstituted broad-based government of President William Ruto, saying they are the substantive opposition leaders in the country. In a press conference in Embu town on Sunday, August 18, 2024, Kalonzo…
- Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has made changes to the Homa Bay County leadership after governor Gladys Wanga was named the Orange Party’s National Chairperson. ODM in a statement signed by Executive Director Oduor Ong’wen that was issued on Sunday, August 18, 2024, says governor Wanga who…
- Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Kaluma has expressed his concerns over the lack of a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institute in his constituency. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) lawmaker through his official X account on Sunday, August 18, 2024, decried…
- Kileleshwa Member of County Assembly (MCA) Robert Alai has sent a piece of advice to President William Ruto as he traverses various parts of the country for development tours. Alai in a statement shared via his official X account on Sunday, August 18, 2024, pleaded with President Ruto to avoid…
- Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has assured UDA supporters of vigilance in light of ODM leader Raila Odinga’s agreement to release a section of his lieutenants to work with President William Ruto under the broad-based government. Speaking during a funeral ceremony in Sirisia constituency in Bungoma…
- Here is what you need to know to get up to speed with today’s happenings. Reactions to Ruto’s broad-based govt After an unprecedented dissolution of his cabinet and the formation of a broad-based government to include some of his former rivals, President William Ruto faces an uphill task of…
- Kenya’s Rosemary Wanjiru will compete against elite entries in the women’s Berlin Marathon set to be held on September 29, 2024. She will face Ethiopia’s Tigist Ketema, who, just like Wanjiru, tops the women’s entry list with personal bests that put them in the top 10 on the world marathon all-time…
- Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports Kipchumba Murkomen has committed to reforming the management of artists’ royalties to better support Kenya’s cultural and creative sectors. Addressing attendees at the 96th Kenya Music Festival Winners’ State Concert at Eldoret State…
- Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) deputy party leader Abdulswamad Nassir has said they will remain an opposition outfit despite some members joining the Kenya Kwanza government. Recently, ODM saw its top leaders, Ali Hassan Joho, Wycliffe Oparanya, John Mbadi, and Opiyo Wandayi, accept William Ruto’…
- Outgoing Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management Moses Kuria has called for a significant reduction in the public wage bill. Kuria insisted on the need to decrease it from the current 46% of tax revenues to 35% within the next three years. Moses Kuria hands over…
- Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has admitted that his perception of the Kenya Kwanza government has changed since joining it. Speaking to residents of Malava in Kakamega County on Saturday, August 17, 2024, Oparanya expressed his satisfaction with the progress made by the…
- Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has praised President William Ruto after launching a water project on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Ruto visited the Western region county in one of his development tours before he left for Nandi County. In Kakamega, Ruto launched a water project in Malava, and…
- Embu County Governor Cecily Mbarire has called for an increase in the number of women governors in Kenya, aiming to raise the total to 24 by 2027. Currently, out of 47 counties, only seven are led by women, a number Mbarire describes as insufficient. Mbarire’s vision Speaking in Machakos during the…
- Kenya’s legendary runner Eliud Kipchoge will not be part of this year’s Berlin Marathon after the organisers revealed the entries for the event set for September 29, 2024. Kipchoge’s long-time rival, Kenenisa Bekele will not also participate after he, and the Kenyan, struggled in the Olympic Games…
- Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has pledged to embrace public criticism positively as a means to improve service delivery. Muturi made the remarks during his handover session, which saw outgoing CS Moses Kuria in attendance. Muturi on criticism…
- Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has broken its silence after one of its rangers was sentenced to five years in prison, or pay a fine of Ksh500,000, for an offence of forging his academic papers. Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in a statement issued on Friday, August 16, 2024, said…
- A prison break in central Haiti has resulted in the deaths of at least 11 inmates, the authorities said, the third such incident this year amid a continuing humanitarian crisis fuelled by gang violence. Police said inmates broke out of a prison in the coastal city of Saint-Marc, some 88km (55 miles…
- Businessman-cum-politician Bundotich Zedekiah Kiprop alias Buzeki has said that the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and its new-found ally Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) should take responsibility for Kenya’s ailing economy. Buzeki on debts Taking to his official X account on Saturday,…
- The Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga has continued to make inroads in the continent in a bid to secure support for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship position. In his latest round of engagements, Raila visited the Republic of Congo where he was hosted by President Sassou Nguesso.…
- There was a pleasing symmetry for Manchester United in Joshua Zirkzee scoring a late winner on his Premier League debut against Fulham at Old Trafford. Twenty-three years earlier, another Dutch forward did the same thing for United against the same opponents. Zirkzee may not get close to Ruud van…
- Here is what you need to know to get up to speed with today’s happenings. Ruto in Western President William Ruto will today Saturday, August 17, 2024, kick off his tour of the Western Kenya region. Ruto will today launch a water project in Malava Sub-County, before proceeding on his tour of the…
- Kansas City Current have announced the signing of Mwanalima Adam Jereko, a standout midfielder from Kenya. Dogo was a prominent player in Turkey’s Women’s Super League and has agreed to join the Current on a contract that extends through the 2025 season, with an option for 2026. Mwanalima Adam…
- Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Ogamba has announced a government directive issued to universities to provide new letters and updated fee structures to 125,893 first-year students by Monday, August 19, 2024. This directive aligns with President William Samoei Ruto’s order on August 10, 2024…
- The Judiciary has scheduled a crucial mention date for the petitions challenging the advisory issued by the former Chief Justice regarding the dissolution of Parliament. According to a statement by the Directorate of Public Affairs and Communication, the matter is set to be heard before a full…
- Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has announced that the passports of players Ben Stanley, Ronney Onyango, Musa Masika, and Shariff Majabe are currently being held at the Italian Embassy. The issue stems from the use of forged FKF documentation for visa applications. FKF explains According to FKF,…
- Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader Raila Odinga has received an endorsement from The Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) for his African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship bid. Raila on Friday, August 16, 2024, hosted the IEK leadership at his Capitol Hill office in Nairobi, from…
- Mathare United have announced its full technical bench, led by newly appointed head coach John Kamau. Kamau takes over from Francis Kimanzi, who successfully guided the team back to the top tier before stepping down. Mathare United TB The technical team now includes Mohammed Muchula as the first…
- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has refuted reports by a local newspaper which indicated that a systems transfer to e-citizen was behind a shortage of number plates which has greatly affected motor vehicle sales in the country. In a statement on their X handle on Friday, August…
- Student demonstrators who ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have rejected calls from Bangladesh’s two main political parties for quick elections and are considering creating their party to cement in place reforms, according to interviews with four protest leaders. Their hope: was to avoid a…
- Comedian and humanitarian activist Eric Omondi has disclosed his intentions of initiating a referendum to have the number of counties reduced from the current 47 to eight. Speaking during an interview, the vocal comedian stated that the idea of creating counties was to devolve resources but it has…
- A woman who fled Afghanistan when the Taliban took control three years ago says she fears for those she left behind. Sosan and her husband came to London in 2021 and have been granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK through the government’s resettlement scheme, along with thousands of other…
- The management of Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has assured members of the public that airport operations will continue without any disruptions. In a statement dated August 16, 2024, the KAA management says the authority has put in place necessary contingency measures to ensure the looming…
- In virtually rhythmic intervals, a fleet of school buses arrive at Mama Ngina Waterfront in Mombasa, quickly filling the parking lot before releasing a tide of students onto the sun-kissed waterfront. They are on a mission to immerse themselves in the magnetic allure of the coast during the August…
- The year 2024 is a monumental election period, with more than half of the world’s population residing in countries holding national elections. One election stands out for its potential global impact. US elections stand out as the election poised to shape the course of international relations,…
- In the run up to this year’s ‘Nane Nane’ protests spearheaded by Gen Zs, I found myself reminiscing with a sense of pride on Kenya’s tortuous struggle for democratic governance. There is no doubt the journey has been turbulent, characterized by meandering trails in the endless quest for a…
- Kenya must align its leather industry with global market trends to thrive in international markets, experts have said. Speaking during the COMESA Regional Leather Value Chain Strategy Validation workshop in Nairobi, representatives from member states highlighted the rising demand for eco-friendly…
- Invesco Assurance Company Limited (INVESCO) has been placed under statutory management by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) effective August 14, 2024 to cushion policy-holders. The regulator says that the action will also ensure stability within the insurance sector as the company faces…
- Co-operative Bank of Kenya posted Sh13 billion net profit in the first half of 2024, up from Sh12.1 billion reported in the previous year on higher income and customer deposits. The lender’s profit before tax stood at Sh18.2 billion, representing a 10.7 per cent growth compared to the Sh16.4…
- Here is what you need to know to get up to speed with today’s happenings. UDA party wrangles continue The in-fighting at the ruling party UDA continues to draw reactions after ousted Secretary General Cleophas Malalah alleged that two Mt Kenya leaders were previously behind an impeachment plot…
- Members of Parliament have called for Kenya to expand its participation in various sports at future Olympic Games. After giving a standing ovation to Team Kenya for their success at the recent Paris Olympics, the MPs emphasized the need to invest in a broader range of sports for better…
- Much debate has gone on regarding the role of newspapers in a changing world. The changes are in the area of demographics, technology and the general behaviour of consumers. Gone are the days when it was the function of traditional media to break news. Coup plotters, particularly in Africa, would…
- The government has once again exposed itself regarding its unpreparedness over the funding of university education.With barely 10 days before public universities begin admitting first year students who sat their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) last year, the President William Ruto’s…
- Wiper Democratic Movement (WDM) leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on African governments to initiate dialogue with the youth, dubbed the Generation Z, and involve them in development processes. Musyoka warned that failing to give the youth a voice will make them feel marginalized which will…
- Panic has gripped employees of Nandi county government after a human resource audit recommended the down-sizing of staff to slash the wage bill. A Public Service Commission human resource audit report handed over to Governor Stephen Sang in Kapsabet yesterday exposed several loopholes and made far…
- A draft Bill to create practical strategies and ideas to reduce drug demand and minimize the adverse public health and social consequences of drug abuse in the country has been introduced. The draft Harm Reduction Bill, 2024, which was yesterday presented by the Nairobi County Woman Representative…
