Author: Charles Adinda

Court orders national, county governments to prioritise development in budget allocation Jan 23, 2025

According to a report from the Controller of Budget, the National Government allocated only 17 per cent of its revised gross budget to development exp...

Puntland accuses Somali government of sabotaging anti-ISIS operation Jan 23, 2025

In a strongly worded statement on Thursday, Ilyas accused Somalia of deliberately undermining Puntland's efforts to combat the terrorist group.

Kenyans warned against fake job agencies exploiting Malaysia 30-day visa-free policy Jan 23, 2025

Moru said the 30-day visa-free entry is based on a bilateral arrangement of reciprocity, calling on Kenyans to respect the agreement by observing the...

Isiolo wildfire continues to rage with about 190,000 acres of grazing land destroyed - Red Cross Jan 22, 2025

Attempts by a multi-agency response team and the community to establish firebreaks and contain the fire have been unsuccessful

Thousands protest in Ethiopia’s Mekelle over schools’ non-compliance with court’s hijab rulings Jan 21, 2025

The Axum City District Court had previously suspended the directive prohibiting Muslim students from wearing hijabs and summoned five schools to respo...

Mandera seeks to empower visually impaired residents through digital literacy training Jan 21, 2025

The training, which marks a significant stride in digital inclusivity, is expected to provide participants with the necessary tools to thrive in a dig...

Weatherman warns of scorching heat this week as temperatures soar Jan 21, 2025

In addition to the heat, strong southeasterly winds are expected to exceed 25 knots (12.9m/s) in parts of Turkana, Marsabit, and Garissa counties.

Mandera County launches feeding programme for ECDE learners in bid to boost education Jan 20, 2025

The programme has seen a 28 per cent increase in enrolment of young learners from 23,499 in 2021 to 35,238 in 2024. Adan attributed this to the nutrit...

Clinical officers call for Health CS, SHA leadership to resign as nationwide strike looms Jan 17, 2025

Regarding CS Barasa, the Union claimed that she has made it difficult for Kenyans to access treatment through SHA, noting favouritism towards medical...

Two-month power outage paralyses Tana River County operations Jan 17, 2025

Kenya Power cut off electricity in November 2024 because of an outstanding bill exceeding Sh1.5 million.

Human Rights Watch alleges government unit behind wave of abductions Jan 17, 2025

According to the HRW report, the abduction squad otherwise known as the Operation Support Unit (OSU) operates within the precincts of The Directorate...

Return to old funding model, KUPPET urges state amid student complaints Jan 16, 2025

KUPPET's remarks come barely a day after The Universities Fund and the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) filed an appeal against Justice Chacha Mwit...

Why you'll no longer have to go to police stations to report incidents Jan 15, 2025

The Interior ministry explained that a digital system for processing traffic fines and the implementation of a digital occurrence book were central to...

William Kabogo: I have never dealt in drugs business Jan 14, 2025

The former Kiambu Governor seized the moment to clear his name and distance himself from the claims that he said have haunted him all his life.

Kagwe: Why Sputnik vaccine was banned hours after Ruto, other leaders received doses Jan 14, 2025

The Sputnik V vaccine from Russia came under fire in Kenya during the pandemic after it was declared substandard and banned barely hours after then De...

LSK President Faith Odhiambo calls on Judiciary to resolve IEBC standoff Jan 14, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo described the prolonged delay as a "ticking time bomb" that threatens the country's constitutional and democratic stabili...

Somali community in Lamu expresses concerns over exclusion from livestock trade Jan 13, 2025

The leaders further implored the government to involve them more in the livestock export trade that is regionally facilitated by the Lamu port, saying...

Olympic Star Letsile Tebogo reflects on Kenya’s role in his career Jan 13, 2025

Letsile Tebogo, the reigning Olympic 200m champion, has hailed Kenya as the place where his journey to global stardom began. The Botswanan sprinter sh...

Former DP Gachagua accuses Ruto of intentionally sabotaging reconstitution of IEBC ahead of 2027 polls Jan 13, 2025

Gachagua said some leaders had lost the moral authority to call out bad behaviour due to their repeated vulgar statements in public platforms.

Boost for KMTC as President Ruto announces Sh600 million funding for staff recruitment Jan 10, 2025

President Ruto also announced that KMTC students would benefit from the Higher Education Loans Board scheme in the upcoming budget.

Kenyan passport's status drops slightly in latest Henley Index global ranking Jan 10, 2025

Despite the drop, Kenya's passport remains relatively strong within the African continent, ranking eighth in the region.

Joho calls for dismantling of illegal mining cartels to boost Kenya’s economy, enhance regulatory standards Jan 10, 2025

The Mining CS called on the officers to help him restore sanity in the industry that contributes barely one per cent to the nation's gross domestic pr...

Education CS Ogamba warns schools against charging extra fees Jan 09, 2025

The warning follows reports that, since the resumption of the academic calendar on January 6, 2025, some schools have been demanding additional paymen...

No student accessed KCSE exam papers before time, says KNEC CEO Njeng’ere Jan 09, 2025

In 2023, the Ministry of Education introduced the double collection of examination papers policy to curb cheating. 

Botswana now behind Raila's AUC chairmanship bid, Ruto says after meeting President Boko Jan 08, 2025

This comes hours after  Tuesday's endorsements where Ruto announced that President Faure Gnassingbe of Togo and Equatorial Guinea Vice-President Teodo...

Grade 9 learners to receive CBC textbooks by January 13 Jan 07, 2025

The association also assured parents seeking to buy grade 9 textbooks that they would find them at stores countrywide.

Mombasa to lead SHA digital transformation Jan 06, 2025

The transformation will commence with a 14-day rollout that aims to equip all government medical practitioners in Mombasa with laptops, enabling them...

Police deny responsibility for release of abducted individuals Jan 06, 2025

The police denied responsibility for the release of Bernard Kavuli, Billy Wanyiri Mwangi, Peter Muteti, and Rony Kiplagat and instead claimed that off...

Relief for Kenyans as KRA announces new tax amnesty programme Dec 27, 2024

The initiative is expected to alleviate financial challenges faced by taxpayers while promoting compliance with tax laws. It represents a critical ste...

Protests erupt in Embu town over Billy Mwangi's abduction Dec 27, 2024

Angry residents with placards blocked major roads and lit fires, demanding Mwangi's immediate release as business in the town came to a standstill.

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