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Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) Featured image for Joint Kenya, Uganda operation uncovers illegal medical trade network
Thu 25 Jul, 2024 19:51
Joint Kenya, Uganda operation uncovers illegal medical trade network
Featured image for Joint Kenya, Uganda operation uncovers illegal medical trade network

Chief Executive Officer of PPB Fred Siyoi, warned that health products and technologies obtained outside of the regulated supply chain risk public and consumer health.


National Featured image for I have no interest in Attorney General post - Kalonzo
Thu 25 Jul, 2024 15:53
I have no interest in Attorney General post - Kalonzo
Featured image for I have no interest in Attorney General post - Kalonzo

He emphasised that his previous role as Vice President surpasses the position of Attorney General in terms of responsibility.


Rainfall Featured image for Less than 20% of schools affected by floods received govt help - report
Thu 25 Jul, 2024 10:32
Less than 20% of schools affected by floods received govt help - report
Featured image for Less than 20% of schools affected by floods received govt help - report

According to the report, 62 primary schools were submerged by the floods, putting around 15,000 students at risk of missing school.


Raila Featured image for Ruto orders immediate release of innocent anti-govt protesters
Wed 24 Jul, 2024 15:05
Ruto orders immediate release of innocent anti-govt protesters
Featured image for Ruto orders immediate release of innocent anti-govt protesters

Notably, opposition leader Raila Odinga had urged Ruto to compensate families of victims, release abductees, and restore order before engaging in dialogue.


ODM Featured image for Full list of Ruto’s Cabinet Secretaries nominees
Wed 24 Jul, 2024 13:43
Full list of Ruto’s Cabinet Secretaries nominees
Featured image for Full list of Ruto’s Cabinet Secretaries nominees

Ruto also includes opposition members in his list, notably ODM chairman John Mbadi and his two deputy party leaders, Hassan Joho and Wycliffe Oparanya. 


National Featured image for MPs warn of disruption to Parliamentary functions after Sh3.7 billion budget cut
Wed 24 Jul, 2024 13:17
MPs warn of disruption to Parliamentary functions after Sh3.7 billion budget cut
Featured image for MPs warn of disruption to Parliamentary functions after Sh3.7 billion budget cut

During a session with the Budget and Appropriations Committee chaired by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) expressed its opposition to the 50 per cent cut in domestic...


retirement age Featured image for Population council calls for policy overhaul as Kenya approaches 57.8 million people by 2030
Wed 24 Jul, 2024 12:44
Population council calls for policy overhaul as Kenya approaches 57.8 million people by 2030
Featured image for Population council calls for policy overhaul as Kenya approaches 57.8 million people by 2030

The report reveals that the proportion of children under 15 has been declining, while the numbers of youth, working-age adults, women of reproductive age, and the elderly have been increasing.


Retirement Benefits Act Featured image for Court orders Isiolo County to pay Sh675.7m in interest on employee deductions
Wed 24 Jul, 2024 11:48
Court orders Isiolo County to pay Sh675.7m in interest on employee deductions
Featured image for Court orders Isiolo County to pay Sh675.7m in interest on employee deductions

According to the agreement, the total debt comprised a principal sum of Sh87 million and accrued interest of Sh675.7 million.


News Featured image for Senator Onyonka to Ruto: Genuine government effort will end youth protests
Tue 23 Jul, 2024 16:55
Senator Onyonka to Ruto: Genuine government effort will end youth protests
Featured image for Senator Onyonka to Ruto: Genuine government effort will end youth protests

While he lauded Ruto for dissolving his Cabinet on July 11, following protests against his leadership, Onyonka said Ruto's mistake was to reappoint several ministers fueling more public discontent.


weatherman Featured image for Weatherman warns of cold nights, warm days with varied rainfall
Tue 23 Jul, 2024 13:29
Weatherman warns of cold nights, warm days with varied rainfall
Featured image for Weatherman warns of cold nights, warm days with varied rainfall

In contrast, daytime temperatures at the coast, North Eastern, and North Western Kenya are expected to exceed 30 degrees Celsius.


withdrawn Featured image for Withdrawn Finance Bill tops MPs list as they return from recess
Mon 22 Jul, 2024 21:53
Withdrawn Finance Bill tops MPs list as they return from recess
Featured image for Withdrawn Finance Bill tops MPs list as they return from recess

President Ruto withdrew the Finance Bill after intense protests, which, for the first time in Kenya’s history, saw demonstrators breach Parliament premises.


World Featured image for Former transport ministers among 18 Kenyans implicated in bribery ring

School feeding programme budget cut Featured image for Exam budget cuts put 3.5 million learners' future in jeopardy
Mon 22 Jul, 2024 14:37
Exam budget cuts put 3.5 million learners' future in jeopardy
Featured image for Exam budget cuts put 3.5 million learners' future in jeopardy

Appearing before Members of Parliament, Kipsang said the entire Sh5.023 billion set aside for the tests has been slashed, putting approximately 3.5 million learners at risk.


Sodium cynanide Featured image for Public exposed to toxic chemical spill in Kiambu urged to seek immediate medical help
Mon 22 Jul, 2024 13:54
Public exposed to toxic chemical spill in Kiambu urged to seek immediate medical help
Featured image for Public exposed to toxic chemical spill in Kiambu urged to seek immediate medical help

NEMA raised an alarm after several containers of sodium cyanide were reported missing.


Raila Odinga Featured image for Raila faces backlash for unwavering stance on Gen Z-led protests
Sun 21 Jul, 2024 18:25
Raila faces backlash for unwavering stance on Gen Z-led protests
Featured image for Raila faces backlash for unwavering stance on Gen Z-led protests

Raila backed the Gen Z protests, weeks after advocating for national dialogue to address the country's pressing issues.


Regional Featured image for You're playing with fire! - Museveni warns Uganda anti-corruption protesters
Sun 21 Jul, 2024 17:41
You're playing with fire! - Museveni warns Uganda anti-corruption protesters
Featured image for You're playing with fire! - Museveni warns Uganda anti-corruption protesters

Anti-corruption protesters in Uganda have drawn inspiration from ongoing demonstrations in Kenya triggered by a public outcry against controversial tax hikes enshrined in the withdrawn Finance Bill 20...


National Featured image for Civil society groups slam new Maisha Namba cards, cite election rigging concerns
Sun 21 Jul, 2024 16:13
Civil society groups slam new Maisha Namba cards, cite election rigging concerns
Featured image for Civil society groups slam new Maisha Namba cards, cite election rigging concerns

The groups expressed scepticism and concern over the validity and implications of the new identification model, terming it a scheme to rig elections in 2027.


ruto Featured image for Enough is enough! - Ruto tells Gen Z’s amid heated protests
Sun 21 Jul, 2024 15:50
Enough is enough! - Ruto tells Gen Z’s amid heated protests
Featured image for Enough is enough! - Ruto tells Gen Z’s amid heated protests

“I dropped the Finance Bill, and called them to come to the table and talk to me, but they refused and asked me to go to X. I went there, but they ran away. I have called them for talks, but they have...


rachel ruto Featured image for Rachel Ruto's Joyful Women Organisation among Ford Foundation beneficiaries
Sun 21 Jul, 2024 14:31
Rachel Ruto's Joyful Women Organisation among Ford Foundation beneficiaries
Featured image for Rachel Ruto's Joyful Women Organisation among Ford Foundation beneficiaries

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei highlighted several civil societies that have received funding from the American charity between April 2023 and May 2024 but left out one organisatio...


ruto haiti mission Featured image for Kenyan police officers engage Haiti gangs in fierce gun battle
Sun 21 Jul, 2024 12:51
Kenyan police officers engage Haiti gangs in fierce gun battle
Featured image for Kenyan police officers engage Haiti gangs in fierce gun battle

The General Service Unit's Recce team has been conducting patrols in local streets and the port, focusing on combating gangs.


National Featured image for Raila issues fresh demands for dialogue as he backs Gen Z protests
Sun 21 Jul, 2024 12:03
Raila issues fresh demands for dialogue as he backs Gen Z protests
Featured image for Raila issues fresh demands for dialogue as he backs Gen Z protests

Raila rescinded his earlier call for dialogue, insisting that specific grievances must be addressed first.


Lucy Mumbi Featured image for KNUT rejects Ogamba's Education CS nomination, demands educationist for the role
Sun 21 Jul, 2024 11:21
KNUT rejects Ogamba's Education CS nomination, demands educationist for the role
Featured image for KNUT rejects Ogamba's Education CS nomination, demands educationist for the role

The union argues that the position requires an individual with substantial experience in the education sector, particularly to manage the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum.


National Featured image for Health Institute warns of rising respiratory, flu cases as cold weather persists
Sun 21 Jul, 2024 08:31
Health Institute warns of rising respiratory, flu cases as cold weather persists
Featured image for Health Institute warns of rising respiratory, flu cases as cold weather persists

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted significant rainfall and cool weather conditions over several regions, including Nairobi, in the coming week.


Lucy Mumbi Featured image for Health Ministry issues public warning after hazardous chemical spill in Kiambu
Sun 21 Jul, 2024 07:35
Health Ministry issues public warning after hazardous chemical spill in Kiambu
Featured image for Health Ministry issues public warning after hazardous chemical spill in Kiambu

Health PS Mary Muthoni says that immediate symptoms of exposure include headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea, and vomiting.


Zello App Featured image for Details of Zello App that has become key tool in anti-government protests
Thu 18 Jul, 2024 20:15
Details of Zello App that has become key tool in anti-government protests
Featured image for Details of Zello App that has become key tool in anti-government protests

According to Rest of World, six protesters informed them that an app known as Zello, helped them find meeting points, evade the police, and alert each other on potential dangers.


National Featured image for Anti-govt protests have cost Kenya Sh6bn in losses - Isaac Mwaura

SRC salary increases Featured image for No pay hike for public officers as SRC freezes salary reviews
Thu 18 Jul, 2024 12:17
No pay hike for public officers as SRC freezes salary reviews
Featured image for No pay hike for public officers as SRC freezes salary reviews

The Commission said the consequences emerge from the fiscal constraints and budget cuts emanating from the withdrawal of the Finance Bill, 2024.


Lucy Mumbi Featured image for KNEC calls for collection of 2022, 2023 examination certificates
Thu 18 Jul, 2024 11:02
KNEC calls for collection of 2022, 2023 examination certificates
Featured image for KNEC calls for collection of 2022, 2023 examination certificates

The announcement comes as a relief to many candidates who have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of their well-deserved certificates.


Medical Interns Featured image for 1,210 medical interns to be posted after Health Ministry, doctors' union strike deal
Wed 17 Jul, 2024 18:56
1,210 medical interns to be posted after Health Ministry, doctors' union strike deal
Featured image for 1,210 medical interns to be posted after Health Ministry, doctors' union strike deal

Muthoni said the Ministry will immediately post the intern doctors to begin their twelve-month internships by August 1, 2024.


Press freedom Featured image for Press freedom under siege: Journalists threaten strike over attacks
Wed 17 Jul, 2024 16:52
Press freedom under siege: Journalists threaten strike over attacks
Featured image for Press freedom under siege: Journalists threaten strike over attacks

Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) President Zubeida Kananu stated that the majority of journalists have received threats and harassment to prevent them from objectively covering certain public-interest events...


PRWG-K Featured image for Police reforms group demands competitive process for new IG appointment
Wed 17 Jul, 2024 16:28
Police reforms group demands competitive process for new IG appointment
Featured image for Police reforms group demands competitive process for new IG appointment

PRWG-K noted that the next Inspector General must meet the key qualifications outlined in section 11 of the National Police Service Act.


National Featured image for Govt funding for university research projects drops by Sh1.5 billion
Wed 17 Jul, 2024 11:01
Govt funding for university research projects drops by Sh1.5 billion
Featured image for Govt funding for university research projects drops by Sh1.5 billion

Higher Education and Research Principal Secretary Beatrice Inyangala attributed the sharp reduction to underutilisation of the annual allocation by researchers.


National Featured image for Counties slapped with Sh20bn budget cut as Ruto declines to sign Revenue Bill
Wed 17 Jul, 2024 08:26
Counties slapped with Sh20bn budget cut as Ruto declines to sign Revenue Bill
Featured image for Counties slapped with Sh20bn budget cut as Ruto declines to sign Revenue Bill

Ruto cited the failure to enact the Finance Bill, 2024, necessitating the re-organisation and rationalization of the government's financial arrangements for the current financial year.


protests Featured image for KUJ gives IPOA seven days to probe shooting of Mediamax journalist
Tue 16 Jul, 2024 19:58
KUJ gives IPOA seven days to probe shooting of Mediamax journalist
Featured image for KUJ gives IPOA seven days to probe shooting of Mediamax journalist

Videos and photos taken at the scene showed Wanjeri lying on the floor with bullet wounds on her left thigh.Videos and photos taken at the scene showed Wanjeri lying on the floor with bullet wounds on...


occupy Featured image for Four weeks of anti-state protests claim 50 lives, leaves 413 injured
Tue 16 Jul, 2024 14:57
Four weeks of anti-state protests claim 50 lives, leaves 413 injured
Featured image for Four weeks of anti-state protests claim 50 lives, leaves 413 injured

Alongside the fatalities, 413 individuals have been injured, and 59 people have either been abducted or are missing. Additionally, 682 people have been arbitrarily arrested.


Lucy Mumbi Featured image for Education stakeholders invited to review proposed Grade 10 curriculum
Tue 16 Jul, 2024 13:31
Education stakeholders invited to review proposed Grade 10 curriculum
Featured image for Education stakeholders invited to review proposed Grade 10 curriculum

The curriculum proposed by the Presidential Working Party on Educational Reforms (PWPER) includes seven learning areas at this level, four of which are compulsory subjects and three chosen by the lear...


National Featured image for Audit report lifts lid on State's Sh1.4 trillion loan contracted without AG consent
Tue 16 Jul, 2024 08:45
Audit report lifts lid on State's Sh1.4 trillion loan contracted without AG consent
Featured image for Audit report lifts lid on State's Sh1.4 trillion loan contracted without AG consent

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu revealed that 39 loans were obtained between July 1, 2010, and December 31, 2021, exposing the government to unfavourable terms.


Tigray Featured image for Internet services restored in Ethiopia’s Amhara region after 11-month blackout
Mon 15 Jul, 2024 18:28
Internet services restored in Ethiopia’s Amhara region after 11-month blackout
Featured image for Internet services restored in Ethiopia’s Amhara region after 11-month blackout

Despite the slow speeds, the resident expressed satisfaction with the service’s return.


NTSA Featured image for Kenya Road Safety Association demands reforms at NTSA over increasing accidents
Mon 15 Jul, 2024 17:11
Kenya Road Safety Association demands reforms at NTSA over increasing accidents
Featured image for Kenya Road Safety Association demands reforms at NTSA over increasing accidents

“The departure of Murkomen should trigger a comprehensive overhaul of the NTSA, as it is filled with corruption."


National Featured image for High Court halts swearing-in of John Chebochok as new director of Toror Tea Factory
Mon 15 Jul, 2024 15:12
High Court halts swearing-in of John Chebochok as new director of Toror Tea Factory
Featured image for High Court halts swearing-in of John Chebochok as new director of Toror Tea Factory

Five individuals filed a petition arguing that Chebochok's approval as a director poses a significant threat to the financial stability and reputation of Tegat Tea Factory Limited, which owns Toror Te...


National Cancer Institute of Kenya Featured image for National Cancer Institute under scrutiny over financial mismanagement
Sun 14 Jul, 2024 17:08
National Cancer Institute under scrutiny over financial mismanagement
Featured image for National Cancer Institute under scrutiny over financial mismanagement

The auditor general has reported several inaccuracies, including unsupported expenditures, inaccuracies in financial statements, and arithmetical errors in budget comparisons.


Safaricom PLC Featured image for Safaricom postpones Sunday's planned system maintenance
Sun 14 Jul, 2024 15:39
Safaricom postpones Sunday's planned system maintenance
Featured image for Safaricom postpones Sunday's planned system maintenance

Telco says the move is meant to allow their customers to enjoy major sporting activities which include the Euro and Copa America finals.


ruto gen z talks Featured image for Raila's dialogue calls hit a snag as Azimio members demand halt to Ruto talks
Sun 14 Jul, 2024 13:51
Raila's dialogue calls hit a snag as Azimio members demand halt to Ruto talks
Featured image for Raila's dialogue calls hit a snag as Azimio members demand halt to Ruto talks

Raila emphasised that the dialogue process aims to find solutions to pressing issues affecting Kenya, and serves as a platform for the people's voice rather than a partisan negotiation for political p...


roundworm Featured image for Health Ministry raises alarm over high worm burden in 15 counties amid open defecation crisis
Sun 14 Jul, 2024 11:37
Health Ministry raises alarm over high worm burden in 15 counties amid open defecation crisis
Featured image for Health Ministry raises alarm over high worm burden in 15 counties amid open defecation crisis

In total, 27 counties are severely affected, with regions in Western Kenya and along the Coast experiencing worm infection rates of 40-50 per cent.


malaria vaccine Featured image for Kenya to deploy genetically modified mosquitoes to curb malaria
Sun 14 Jul, 2024 09:33
Kenya to deploy genetically modified mosquitoes to curb malaria
Featured image for Kenya to deploy genetically modified mosquitoes to curb malaria

The initiative aims to utilise advanced genetic techniques, specifically gene drive technology to stop the spread.


Lucy Mumbi Featured image for Over 5,000 Grade 9 students to undergo first pilot assessment under CBC from July 15
Sun 14 Jul, 2024 08:39
Over 5,000 Grade 9 students to undergo first pilot assessment under CBC from July 15
Featured image for Over 5,000 Grade 9 students to undergo first pilot assessment under CBC from July 15

The exercise, involving 5,875 learners from 235 schools nationwide, aims to gauge students' readiness and the education system for the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), set for 2025.


Lucy Mumbi Featured image for Eastleigh centre where adults get second chance at education
Sat 13 Jul, 2024 10:00
Eastleigh centre where adults get second chance at education
Featured image for Eastleigh centre where adults get second chance at education

Eastleigh Fellowship Centre, located on Eastleigh Eighth Street, was founded in 1980 and currently serves 50 students aged between 17 and 70.


President William Ruto Featured image for Fired CSs express gratitude to President Ruto after Cabinet dissolution
Thu 11 Jul, 2024 20:44
Fired CSs express gratitude to President Ruto after Cabinet dissolution
Featured image for Fired CSs express gratitude to President Ruto after Cabinet dissolution

All Cabinet Secretaries, except Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, were sent home barely two years after they were appointed.


President William Ruto Featured image for How ministries will be run after Ruto fired his Cabinet
Thu 11 Jul, 2024 17:01
How ministries will be run after Ruto fired his Cabinet
Featured image for How ministries will be run after Ruto fired his Cabinet

“During this process, the operations of government will continue uninterrupted under the guidance of Principal Secretaries and other relevant officials.”


waste service providers Featured image for Waste service providers reject Nema's biodegradable bag directive over cost concerns
Thu 11 Jul, 2024 12:57
Waste service providers reject Nema's biodegradable bag directive over cost concerns
Featured image for Waste service providers reject Nema's biodegradable bag directive over cost concerns

The directive, issued by NEMA on April 8, requires all organic waste from households and institutions to be placed in 100 per cent biodegradable bags.


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