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Rwanda Featured image for Ruto tells off re-election critics, calls for inclusive global reforms
Sat 18 May, 2024 15:38
Ruto tells off re-election critics, calls for inclusive global reforms
Featured image for Ruto tells off re-election critics, calls for inclusive global reforms

The president's remarks came during the annual Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, where he joined other African leaders and business executives to discuss economic development and growth strategies.


nigeria oil Featured image for Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, bets big on continent's growth
Sat 18 May, 2024 14:12
Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, bets big on continent's growth
Featured image for Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, bets big on continent's growth

Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum that took place in Kigali on May 16–17, Dangote noted that Africa has the potential for greatness.


Rwandan Patriotic Front Featured image for Kagame presents re-election bid as Rwanda prepares for July election
Sat 18 May, 2024 12:50
Kagame presents re-election bid as Rwanda prepares for July election
Featured image for Kagame presents re-election bid as Rwanda prepares for July election

The ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi) nominated Kagame, 66, as its candidate during its congress in March, paving the way for his re-election bid.


National Featured image for Koome appoints 3-judge bench to hear cases challenging Affordable Housing Act
Wed 15 May, 2024 18:48
Koome appoints 3-judge bench to hear cases challenging Affordable Housing Act
Featured image for Koome appoints 3-judge bench to hear cases challenging Affordable Housing Act

Justices Olga Sewe, John Chigiti, and Josephine Mongare will preside over consolidated cases, which include a petition filed by 22 senators, led by Busia's Okiya Omtatah.


News Featured image for The story behind the name Cyclone Hidaya and history of storm naming
Sun 05 May, 2024 13:13
The story behind the name Cyclone Hidaya and history of storm naming
Featured image for The story behind the name Cyclone Hidaya and history of storm naming

Assigning names to tropical cyclones makes tracking and discussing specific storms more straightforward, especially when multiple storms are active simultaneously.


National Featured image for Kenya, Tanzania resolve long-standing poultry export dispute
Wed 01 May, 2024 17:26
Kenya, Tanzania resolve long-standing poultry export dispute
Featured image for Kenya, Tanzania resolve long-standing poultry export dispute

The global outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in 2021 imposed a ban that severely impacted Kenya's poultry industry, hindering access to a vital market.


world economic forum Featured image for World Economic Forum: Kagame urges world to explore Africa's untapped potential
Sun 28 Apr, 2024 22:36
World Economic Forum: Kagame urges world to explore Africa's untapped potential
Featured image for World Economic Forum: Kagame urges world to explore Africa's untapped potential

The Rwandan leader noted the crucial need for global collaboration with Africa, citing its vital contributions to international relations.


zimbabwe ZIG Featured image for 'Brave move': Ruto praises Zimbabwe’s latest shot at stable currency
Sun 28 Apr, 2024 19:19
'Brave move': Ruto praises Zimbabwe’s latest shot at stable currency
Featured image for 'Brave move': Ruto praises Zimbabwe’s latest shot at stable currency

Zimbabwe has introduced the ZiG, replacing the Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWL), which had undergone frequent and rapid depreciation.


south sudan president Featured image for South Sudan mediation talks to begin soon in Kenya
Sun 28 Apr, 2024 15:50
South Sudan mediation talks to begin soon in Kenya
Featured image for South Sudan mediation talks to begin soon in Kenya

The development follows South Sudanese President Salva Kiir's request last December for Kenyan leader William Ruto to mediate.


SRC Featured image for Ruto's CASs to receive Sh780,000 monthly salary, plus benefits -SRC
Tue 23 Apr, 2024 22:53
Ruto's CASs to receive Sh780,000 monthly salary, plus benefits -SRC
Featured image for Ruto's CASs to receive Sh780,000 monthly salary, plus benefits -SRC

The salary structure includes Sh459,113 in basic pay, Sh165,000 in house allowance, and Sh155,887 in salary market adjustment.


News Featured image for IEBC commissioners to have ICT, accounting skills if proposal is approved
Tue 23 Apr, 2024 22:07
IEBC commissioners to have ICT, accounting skills if proposal is approved
Featured image for IEBC commissioners to have ICT, accounting skills if proposal is approved

The committee's report states that the additional qualifications aim to enhance election management.


kenya loan rates Featured image for High lending rates expected to slow private sector credit growth - CBK survey
Sun 21 Apr, 2024 19:45
High lending rates expected to slow private sector credit growth - CBK survey
Featured image for High lending rates expected to slow private sector credit growth - CBK survey

The survey found that high lending rates and tight credit underwriting are reducing the demand and uptake of new facilities.


Uhuru Kenyatta Featured image for Why Raila and Uhuru missed General Francis Ogolla's funeral
Sun 21 Apr, 2024 15:39
Why Raila and Uhuru missed General Francis Ogolla's funeral
Featured image for Why Raila and Uhuru missed General Francis Ogolla's funeral

Uhuru and Raila's absence at Gen. Ogolla's funeral raised eyebrows, given he worked closely with them at some point in his career


UNCTAD Featured image for UN Trade and Development cautions developing countries against issuing more Eurobonds
Sun 21 Apr, 2024 15:21
UN Trade and Development cautions developing countries against issuing more Eurobonds
Featured image for UN Trade and Development cautions developing countries against issuing more Eurobonds

Agency warns the move could attract high costs and worsen their debt dynamics.


URA Featured image for Kenyan potato traders stuck at border as Uganda enforces new tax policy
Thu 18 Apr, 2024 17:33
Kenyan potato traders stuck at border as Uganda enforces new tax policy
Featured image for Kenyan potato traders stuck at border as Uganda enforces new tax policy

The implementation of the tax, according to importers and clearing agents, was "hurried" and "too high" for them.


Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) Featured image for Amhara regional state calls on TPLF to respect the Pretoria deal, vacate occupied areas
Thu 18 Apr, 2024 16:08
Amhara regional state calls on TPLF to respect the Pretoria deal, vacate occupied areas
Featured image for Amhara regional state calls on TPLF to respect the Pretoria deal, vacate occupied areas

Recent reports indicate that following recent violent clashes in Raya Alamata district, an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 civilians and officials have sought refuge in the town of Kobo, located in the Amhar...


UK-based mining firm Featured image for UK firm secures a Kenyan trading licence for manganese mining
Thu 18 Apr, 2024 14:54
UK firm secures a Kenyan trading licence for manganese mining
Featured image for UK firm secures a Kenyan trading licence for manganese mining

This announcement follows Marula’s recent acquisition of a 60 per cent stake in a manganese mining operation in Samburu County from local firm Gems and Industrial Minerals Ltd.


News Featured image for State agrees to meet doctors in potential breakthrough amid ongoing strike
Thu 18 Apr, 2024 14:45
State agrees to meet doctors in potential breakthrough amid ongoing strike
Featured image for State agrees to meet doctors in potential breakthrough amid ongoing strike

The meeting on Thursday offers a glimmer of hope for a resolution to the strike, which has left many patients without access to medical care.


Tiaty MP William Kamket Featured image for Bandit attacks: North Rift MPs propose victims compensation fund
Sun 14 Apr, 2024 22:22
Bandit attacks: North Rift MPs propose victims compensation fund
Featured image for Bandit attacks: North Rift MPs propose victims compensation fund

Led by Tiaty MP William Kamket, the leaders expressed frustration that President William Ruto's promise of compensation has not materialised.


News Featured image for KMPDU threatens to sue IG Koome over crackdown on striking doctors
Sun 14 Apr, 2024 19:49
KMPDU threatens to sue IG Koome over crackdown on striking doctors
Featured image for KMPDU threatens to sue IG Koome over crackdown on striking doctors

The KMPDU and several groups want Koome to retract his directive to police commanders and apologise.


Tigray Featured image for Eritrea releases 46 detained Tigrayans as abductions continue
Sat 13 Apr, 2024 22:16
Eritrea releases 46 detained Tigrayans as abductions continue
Featured image for Eritrea releases 46 detained Tigrayans as abductions continue

The ongoing abductions have raised concerns about the region's commitment to peace and civilian safety.


Speed Limit Featured image for NTSA considers reviewing speed limits to improve road safety
Sat 13 Apr, 2024 22:02
NTSA considers reviewing speed limits to improve road safety
Featured image for NTSA considers reviewing speed limits to improve road safety

Since the beginning of the year, over 1,000 Kenyans have lost their lives in road accidents, with pedestrians being the most affected.


somalia turkey maritime deal Featured image for Somalia bans fishing trawlers to protect marine resources
Sat 13 Apr, 2024 10:47
Somalia bans fishing trawlers to protect marine resources
Featured image for Somalia bans fishing trawlers to protect marine resources

The ban comes after Somalia released 33 Iranian fishermen and sailors imprisoned for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in March.


Uganda-Kenya Crude Oil Pipeline Featured image for Kenya's oil export dreams delayed to 2028
Sat 13 Apr, 2024 08:05
Kenya's oil export dreams delayed to 2028
Featured image for Kenya's oil export dreams delayed to 2028

Kenyans have been waiting for years for the country to start exporting oil, following the trial export of 240,000 barrels of crude in August 2019.


South Sudan polls Featured image for South Sudan election commission receives funding ahead of December polls
Wed 10 Apr, 2024 19:25
South Sudan election commission receives funding ahead of December polls
Featured image for South Sudan election commission receives funding ahead of December polls

The United Nations reports that South Sudan will hold general elections in December 2024, signalling the conclusion of a transitional period that followed a bloody civil war.


Toxic Waste Featured image for MPs demand probe into alleged toxic waste dumping in Northern Kenya
Tue 09 Apr, 2024 19:37
MPs demand probe into alleged toxic waste dumping in Northern Kenya
Featured image for MPs demand probe into alleged toxic waste dumping in Northern Kenya

The MPs, Mohammed Adow (Wajir South), Barre Hussein Abdi (Tarbaj), and Mohamed Aden Daudi (Wajir East), said the claims made by former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo confirmed the rumours that have existed i...


PSK President Louis Machogu Featured image for Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya joins striking doctors in push for reforms
Tue 09 Apr, 2024 17:07
Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya joins striking doctors in push for reforms
Featured image for Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya joins striking doctors in push for reforms

Kenya needs a robust healthcare system with a well-supported and empowered medical workforce, PSK notes, in its demands for quick action.


Parking Fees Featured image for Nairobi County targets PSVs to contribute Sh1.8 billion in parking fees
Sun 07 Apr, 2024 22:19
Nairobi County targets PSVs to contribute Sh1.8 billion in parking fees
Featured image for Nairobi County targets PSVs to contribute Sh1.8 billion in parking fees

The plan targets 25,000 PSVs from 444 Saccos, with an average fee of Sh6,000 per month.


World Featured image for African airlines see 20.7 per cent international traffic growth
Sat 06 Apr, 2024 18:36
African airlines see 20.7 per cent international traffic growth
Featured image for African airlines see 20.7 per cent international traffic growth

This growth is driven by a 22.1 per cent increase in capacity for airlines such as Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Air Senegal, and Egypt Airlines.


Road Accidents Featured image for NTSA, police to conduct random drunk driving tests on major highways
Sat 06 Apr, 2024 17:00
NTSA, police to conduct random drunk driving tests on major highways
Featured image for NTSA, police to conduct random drunk driving tests on major highways

Road accidents across the country have claimed 1,189 lives since the year started, painting a devastating picture of Kenyan roads.


News Featured image for Atwoli engages government, doctors to resolve ongoing strike
Sat 06 Apr, 2024 16:25
Atwoli engages government, doctors to resolve ongoing strike
Featured image for Atwoli engages government, doctors to resolve ongoing strike

Atwoli emphasised COTU's commitment to finding a solution as the spokesperson for Kenyan workers while respecting the autonomy of affiliated unions.


raila odinga AUC Featured image for Boost for Raila as Guinea-Bissau, Angola back his AUC chair bid
Sat 06 Apr, 2024 10:40
Boost for Raila as Guinea-Bissau, Angola back his AUC chair bid
Featured image for Boost for Raila as Guinea-Bissau, Angola back his AUC chair bid

Guinea-Bissau's President, General Umaro Sissoco Embalo, also announced his country's support for Raila's candidature during Kenyan President William Ruto's state visit to Guinea-Bissau.


World Featured image for President Kiir to meet Kagame,Tshisekedi over DRC conflict
Fri 05 Apr, 2024 23:24
President Kiir to meet Kagame,Tshisekedi over DRC conflict
Featured image for President Kiir to meet Kagame,Tshisekedi over DRC conflict

Intense fighting between the Congolese army and resurgent M23 rebels has displaced thousands in the North Kivu Province.


News Featured image for Govt spent Sh28 billion in 6 months to protect consumers from high fuel prices
Fri 05 Apr, 2024 15:33
Govt spent Sh28 billion in 6 months to protect consumers from high fuel prices
Featured image for Govt spent Sh28 billion in 6 months to protect consumers from high fuel prices

The government resorted to stabilisation measures to cushion consumers who were wary of digging deeper into their pockets. 


tourism CS alfred mutua Featured image for KWS offers tourism camps for lease to boost revenue
Thu 04 Apr, 2024 11:09
KWS offers tourism camps for lease to boost revenue
Featured image for KWS offers tourism camps for lease to boost revenue

The invitation for bids, issued on Tuesday, calls upon investors to develop and manage tourism sites located within selected national parks under KWS management.


National Featured image for Cooking gas prices hit record high despite state efforts to cut costs
Wed 03 Apr, 2024 17:57
Cooking gas prices hit record high despite state efforts to cut costs
Featured image for Cooking gas prices hit record high despite state efforts to cut costs

This surge defies state-backed initiatives to reduce the cost of essential fuel, including the removal of the eight per cent value-added tax (VAT).


Smart Driving Licenses Featured image for Kenyans urged to collect smart driving licenses, number plates
Tue 02 Apr, 2024 22:00
Kenyans urged to collect smart driving licenses, number plates
Featured image for Kenyans urged to collect smart driving licenses, number plates

After an impromptu visit to the NTSA offices in Nairobi, the CS mentioned that 41,827 number plates and 235,229 logbooks are awaiting collection.


Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen Featured image for Murkomen orders NTSA to clear backlog of digital number plates, licences
Tue 02 Apr, 2024 14:01
Murkomen orders NTSA to clear backlog of digital number plates, licences
Featured image for Murkomen orders NTSA to clear backlog of digital number plates, licences

NTSA had declared April 1 as the deadline for the collection of the new generation number plates, smart driving licenses, and logbooks.


SRC Featured image for SRC chair opposes plan to lower retirement age to 55
Tue 02 Apr, 2024 12:57
SRC chair opposes plan to lower retirement age to 55
Featured image for SRC chair opposes plan to lower retirement age to 55

Mengich emphasised the importance of retaining the current retirement age, citing concerns over increased pensionable liabilities and the premature disposal of experienced employees.


Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua Featured image for State to compensate human-wildlife conflict victims with Sh1bn payout
Tue 02 Apr, 2024 10:41
State to compensate human-wildlife conflict victims with Sh1bn payout
Featured image for State to compensate human-wildlife conflict victims with Sh1bn payout

Wildlife-caused fatalities will receive compensation of Sh5 million, while cases of permanent disability due to injury will receive compensation of Sh3 million.


News Featured image for Kenya to open electricity distribution market to private firms
Tue 02 Apr, 2024 09:38
Kenya to open electricity distribution market to private firms
Featured image for Kenya to open electricity distribution market to private firms

The move seeks to introduce competition to the sector dominated by Kenya Power, ultimately benefiting consumers through reduced power tariffs and improved service delivery.


The Shariff Nassir Foundation Featured image for Governor Abdulswamad clears jail bonds for petty offenders in Mombasa
Sun 31 Mar, 2024 19:09
Governor Abdulswamad clears jail bonds for petty offenders in Mombasa
Featured image for Governor Abdulswamad clears jail bonds for petty offenders in Mombasa

The clearing of bonds led to smiles and tears of relief, enabling individuals to reunite with their families.


Shisha Featured image for CS Aden: Fight against drug abuse, shisha not a joke
Sat 30 Mar, 2024 22:03
CS Aden: Fight against drug abuse, shisha not a joke
Featured image for CS Aden: Fight against drug abuse, shisha not a joke

The CS's comments come amidst ongoing efforts to curb the use of shisha, which he reiterated as illegal, emphasising that shisha addicts must face legal consequences.


suspension Featured image for NTSA suspends licences for 2 matatu Saccos, orders drivers retested
Fri 29 Mar, 2024 16:34
NTSA suspends licences for 2 matatu Saccos, orders drivers retested
Featured image for NTSA suspends licences for 2 matatu Saccos, orders drivers retested

Their drivers will also undergo mandatory road safety sensitisation and retesting. 


Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act Featured image for Reprieve for small-scale traders as State orders release of goods at Mombasa port
Fri 29 Mar, 2024 11:19
Reprieve for small-scale traders as State orders release of goods at Mombasa port
Featured image for Reprieve for small-scale traders as State orders release of goods at Mombasa port

 One significant development is the directive for the immediate release of goods held at the Port of Mombasa upon confirmation of meeting the required standards.


News Featured image for NCPB and Kenya Seed outlets to remain open during the Easter holiday
Fri 29 Mar, 2024 10:41
NCPB and Kenya Seed outlets to remain open during the Easter holiday
Featured image for NCPB and Kenya Seed outlets to remain open during the Easter holiday

The government has reiterated its commitment to supplying quality fertiliser and seeds to farmers, dismissing reports of substandard products.


Uhuru highway Featured image for KeNHA announces temporary closure of Uhuru Highway for 10 days
Fri 29 Mar, 2024 10:00
KeNHA announces temporary closure of Uhuru Highway for 10 days
Featured image for KeNHA announces temporary closure of Uhuru Highway for 10 days

According to KeNHA, the road will close to make room for the construction of a pedestrian tunnel connecting the University of Nairobi Main Campus and the Chiromo Campus.


Unoc Featured image for Kenya to licence Uganda National Oil Company, resolving diplomatic feud
Thu 28 Mar, 2024 20:41
Kenya to licence Uganda National Oil Company, resolving diplomatic feud
Featured image for Kenya to licence Uganda National Oil Company, resolving diplomatic feud

The feud between Kenya and Uganda had escalated to the regional court, with Uganda seeking a licence to utilise KPC's infrastructure.


Politics Featured image for NIS to import passport printers as pressure mounts on CS Kindiki
Fri 22 Mar, 2024 12:51
NIS to import passport printers as pressure mounts on CS Kindiki
Featured image for NIS to import passport printers as pressure mounts on CS Kindiki

CS Kindiki emphasised that his ministry had failed to meet its promise of issuing passports within seven days of application.


rita tinina found dead Featured image for Rita Tinina to be buried on Wednesday next week in Narok
Fri 22 Mar, 2024 11:50
Rita Tinina to be buried on Wednesday next week in Narok
Featured image for Rita Tinina to be buried on Wednesday next week in Narok

Her death has left a void in the journalism community, with colleagues mourning the loss of a talented and dedicated professional.