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- Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is set to attend a state banquet hosted by China President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, September 5, 2024. According to Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing’oei who heads Raila’s secretariat for his African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship bid…
- Multiple World and Commonwealth Games Para-power lifter medallist Hellen Wawira has one thing on her mind this afternoon as she competes at the ongoing Paralympic Games in Paris: saving Kenya the blushes. Kenya has yet to win a medal at the Games, raising concerns that it might be one of the team’s…
- The government has introduced a new levy targeting government contractors to boost tax revenue amidst declining collections. Starting September 1, suppliers of goods and services to both national and county governments must remit the levy as stipulated in the Public Procurement Capacity Building…
- Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports Kipchumba Murkomen has celebrated Samson Opiyo after he earned a silver medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris. Opiyo made history by winning Kenya’s first medal at the Paris Paralympic Games, securing silver in the men’s T37 long…
- Kenya has formally joined the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as a fully paid up member. On the day Kenya presented documents of ratification and ascension on Tuesday, President William Ruto was at the bank’s headquarters and said the membership will enable the country to access…
- Lawmakers have put the National Treasury in the spotlight claiming it failed to release money to fund critical projects amounting to Sh218.5 billion in the 2023/2024 financial year. National Treasury officials, including Director General of Accounting Services Bernard Ndungu, Director of Budget…
- The High Court has ordered acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli to appear in court tomorrow to explain why he should not be held in contempt of court. ‘ The IG was expected in court yesterday to explain the whereabouts of three people allegedly abducted by police in Kitengela during…
- China will fund the completion of key infrastructure projects, mainly those that have stalled, President William Ruto disclosed yesterday on his visit to Beijing. The extension of the Standard Gauge Railway to other parts of the East Africa region and the construction of the Rironi-Mau Summit-…
- Even among the most optimistic of Kenyans, last Saturday’s tragic accident at the notorious Nithi bridge that claimed 12 lives has not helped to diminish the growing perception that President William Ruto is, at best, a master of empty promises – or even outright lies.’ To the contrary, the…
- Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho has dismissed claims levelled against him by a non-governmental organisation he is involved in drug trafficking. Joho in his response to a petition filed by Genesis for Human Rights Commission through lawyer Paul Butti, says issues of drug trafficking raised…
- Businessman Jimmy Wanjigi now says he will seek justice for victims of the recent anti-government protests in the global human rights agencies. Wanjigi who was speaking yesterday in Nairobi during a meeting with various civil society groups said his team has been compiling enough evidence that will…
- There is collapse or diminishing value for human life as evidenced by higher number of people injured and killed during livestock rustling and banditry, a study has shown. The study by the National Crime Research Centre (NCRC) has shown that over 300 people have been killed since last year, adding…
- Experts have raised alarm over the rise of digestive diseases, threatening the government’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) targets. With only 30 registered Physician-Gastroenterologists in Kenya according to Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) records, experts warn the burden…
- Here is what you need to know to get up to speed with today’s happenings. Ruto’s China tour With the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit coming to an end on Friday, September 5, 2024, President William Ruto seeks to achieve investment deals presented by the Chinese private sector as…
- The government yesterday moved to avert a looming civil servants’ strike, committing to implement the second phase of the 2021-2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that would see them get a pay rise. Calling off a planned strike, Union of Civil Servants of Kenya (UCSK) secretary general Tom…
- A House committee yesterday accused the National Land Commission (NLC) of holding billions of shillings meant for compensation of persons affected by the compulsory acquisition of land by the government to allow construction of roads and other projects. Senate’s Roads, Transportation and Housing…
- Ruaraka Sports Club captain Nitish Hirani firmly believes that his Thika-based side is still a force to be reckoned with in the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) 50-Overs League following an emphatic 105-run victory over longtime leaders Swamibapa A in a home match on Sunday. Hirani…
- Discussions on the need to produce high-quality tea were a focal point during the Kenya Tea Development Holdings Limited (KTDA) induction programme for factory directors, which began Monday in Mombasa. National Chairman Enos Njeru (pictured), who was recently re-elected, expressed confidence that…
- The State through the Tax Procedures (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is seeking to extend the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Tax Amnesty Programme to rope in more Kenyans in the tax bracket. The Bill proposes to extend the tax amnesty period from June 30, 2024, to June 30, 2025, allowing more taxpayers to…
- President William Ruto has become the subject of parody over his failed promises. Bloggers have been moving around the country mocking him over unfulfilled pledges, revolving around the launch of “development projects.” The presidency has developed a tendency of inaugurating structures that never…
- Tourism Fund (TF) has launched an ambitious training programme for hospitality workers to elevate the quality of services in the tourism and hospitality sector. Run under the agency’s Tourism Training Revolving Fund (TTRF), the initiative seeks to improve service standards in hotels, restaurants,…
- Education in Kenya is governed by several semi-autonomous government agencies, each established by Acts of Parliament to ensure the quality, relevance, and international comparability of the country’s qualifications. Among these are the Commission for University Education (CUE) and the Kenya…
- The youth in Ukambani region have been asked to vie for elective seats in the next General-Election instead of complaining about bad leadership. Comedian and radio presenter Vincent Mutua whose stage name is Chipukeezy said young people should be at the forefront in decision-making processes by…
- A petition was yesterday filed before the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) seeking the removal of Chief Justice Martha Koome from her position. The petition, lodged by lawyer Christopher Rosana, accuses Koome of severe incompetence over the decision to ban Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi from…
- AgnistioHong Kong’s flagship airline Cathay Pacific has cancelled dozens of flights after a plane heading from the city to Zurich was forced to turn around due to an “engine component failure”. The company says it has now inspected all 48 of its Airbus A350s and found 15 aircraft with faulty parts…
- A Nairobi court has freed activist Boniface Mwangi and his four co-accused who were arrested on suspicion of false publication and unlawful assembling. In releasing them, Milimani Principal Magistrate Gilbert Shikwe rejected an application by the prosecution seeking more time to conclude…
- An elderly man was hacked to death on Monday in a remote village in Pokot Central sub-county, West Pokot county. Kapelinyang Kasakek Domokwang, 76, is said to have been killed by a Mr Keti Kapel, 27, in unclear circumstances. According to police reports, the suspect attacked the elderly man at…
- Kenya’s star forward Benson Omalla is brimming with confidence as he gears up to deliver something special for Kenyans in the upcoming double-header of the 2025 African Cup of Nations Qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Namibia this month. Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga’s participation in these…
- Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League champions Gor Mahia have been warned to maintain a high level of discipline when they take on defending champions Al Ahly of Egypt in the second preliminary round of the Caf Champions League. Former K’Ogalo coach Bob Oyugi says discipline will be…
- Born in 1970 and raised in Nairobi’s Ofafa Jericho estate, Abdulaziz Beneah Watitwa’s name may not ring as loud as some of Kenya’s football stars, but his impact on the sport, particularly in talent development, is undeniable. Beneah’s football career started early, and he quickly made a name for…
- Basketball’s popularity and fan base have globally increased by 74 percent, and interest in the sport is now ranked second only to football, according to Fiba-commissioned research by Nielsen Sports. In Kenya, the sport’s popularity has grown by 75 percent, as confirmed by game officials and…
- South Korean police have launched an investigation into Telegram that will look at whether the encrypted messaging app has been complicit in the distribution of sexually explicit deepfake content. The launch of an investigation would follow public and political outrage over digital deepfake…
- Mary Moraa and Beatrice Chebet are among the Olympic medallists who will light up the Zurich Diamond League on Thursday, September 5, 2024. The last leg of the Diamond League campaign before the grand final in Brussels has attracted 14 gold medal winners from last month’s Paris Olympics, according…
- President William Ruto has said that Kenya has officially joined the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as a fully paid member. Ruto made the statement on X after meeting AIIB President and Board of Directors Chairman Jin Liqun on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. The Head of State is in Asia…
- At least 13 people have died after a boat with dozens of migrants tore apart in the English Channel, a local mayor has said. Olivier Barbarin, mayor of Le Portel, a French coastal town being used in a rescue operation, said ‘the bottom of the boat ripped open’. The French coastguard said more than…
- Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has broken ground for the construction of housing units for the non-commissioned Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers. Tuya broke the ground at Kenyatta Barracks, Gilgil, on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, where 697 units are expected to be built. “This morning, I…
- Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection, Alfred Mutua, has assured Kenyan workers that the proposed 6% minimum wage increase will be implemented before the end of 2024. During the 59th International Labour Day celebrations in May 2024, held at Uhuru Gardens National Stadium in Nairobi,…
- Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has taken action to avert any disruption in the public sector following threats by civil servants to stage a nationwide strike. In a statement on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, CS Muturi has pledged to honour the second phase of its Collective Bargaining…
- Details for the Harambee Stars versus Zimbabwe match have been released ahead of the opening Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The match is scheduled for Friday, September 6, 2024, and will be hosted at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda. Harambee Stars-Zim clash The…
- The Kenya African National Union (KANU) chairman, Gideon Moi, has confirmed the passing of Job Waka, the party’s executive director. In a statement on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Gideon Moi disclosed that Waka passed on after battling cancer. “It is with a deep sense of loss that we mourn the…
- Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei is in a critical condition in a Kenyan hospital after a quarrel with a former boyfriend. The 33-year-old marathon runner, who competed at the recent Paris Olympics, had suffered burns to more than 75% of her body, police said. She was attacked at her home in…
- Kenya will co-chair the the Road and Belt Initiative session at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) that will kick off on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in Beijing, China. President William Ruto on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, expressed his gratitude for getting the opportunity to co-…
- President William Ruto on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, ahead of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit. President Ruto has taken to his official X account to share the details of his…
- Several constituencies have remained without a member of parliament (MP) for months, despite the Constitution requiring a by-election whenever such seats fall vacant. According to Article 101 of the 2010 Constitution, whenever a vacancy in the parliamentary or senatorial seat occurs, a by-election…
- People Daily Newspaper features reporter Jasmine Otieno was honoured over the weekend with the prestigious African Climate Change and Environmental Reporting (ACCER) Award in the Opinion/Commentary category. Her winning article, published in the People Daily newspaper under Mediamax Networks…
- Nakuru Kameme TV reporter who was shot four times during the anti-government protests in July is fearing for her life following threats from unknown people. The reporter, Catherine Wanjeri said she has been getting intimidating phone calls from unknown people posing as informers in the ongoing…
- Three businessmen have been charged with defrauding an investor of Sh129 million in a scrap metal deal. Ibrahim Ahamed Ibrahim, Abdul Zarak Rehan and Mohammed Suleiman appeared before Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Martha Nanzushi and denied the charges. They allegedly defrauded foreign…
- The teachers union last night called off the countrywide strike after hundreds of secondary schools had started sending learners home owing to the week-long boycott. After deliberations lasting the whole day, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education…
- Hundreds of first-year and continuing students of the Technical University of Kenya who reported yesterday were left stranded in corridors after their lecturers went on strike demanding better pay. First-year students eager to start their higher education journey were the most affected by the…
- The Commission for University Education (CUE) has outlined plans to establish the Nyamira State University, ending a long-standing feud over its location. A delegation of professors from CUE at the weekend visited Kiabonyoru Mixed High School, where the college will be situated, for a physical…
