Author: Vincent Ombati

Ethiopia's electricity production doubles after opening two more dam turbines Aug 28, 2024

Via their X handle, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) said construction of the concrete dam is now complete and operational.

UK offers South Sudan Sh12.4 billion to curb humanitarian crisis Aug 22, 2024

"The humanitarian crisis in South Sudan has left over 75 per cent of the population in desperate need, with many struggling to feed themselves and the...

Relief as UN trucks with aid food enter Sudan’s Darfur region Aug 22, 2024

The World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director, Cindy McCain, described the reopening of the Adre crossing as a crucial development.

Study reveals alarming education gap among adult refugees in Kenya Aug 21, 2024

According to the report, women are the most affected as compared with their male counterparts. Sixty-six per cent of female refugees (aged 25-64) repo...

Somali traders shut down businesses in protest against digital tax Aug 20, 2024

Traders have vowed to demonstrate until the government makes a move to address their concerns.

Food prices increase as Sudan faces hunger crisis Aug 19, 2024

The WFP claims that the country's shortage of basic food commodities is to blame for this trend.

How rogue digital taxi drivers are robbing passengers through dirty tricks Aug 17, 2024

Some tamper with car locks, making it impossible for the passengers to alight unless they open the doors for them.

President Ruto orders 80 per cent of royalties be directed to artists Aug 16, 2024

Ruto said the government is strengthening the copyright laws to protect artists' intellectual property and ensure they receive fair compensation for t...

Health crisis in Sudan as war destroys medical care facilities Aug 08, 2024

The war has provided an opportunity for looters and vandalism at medical facilities to take the stage.

Kenya sees surge in unique borrowers over five years, loan value declines Aug 06, 2024

According to FSD, there were 62.2 million unique loans issued in 2023, up significantly from 37.8 million in 2019.

Kenya Ports Authority to boost efficiency with purchase of four new cranes Aug 01, 2024

The four Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes, valued at roughly Sh1.1 billion ($8.5 million), have sophisticated technology and a fuel-efficient motor.

Government to construct more TVET institutions to curb demand Jul 31, 2024

TVET's overall national enrolment has increased by nearly a thousand per cent from 60,700 trainees six years ago to 642, 726 trainees today.

Kenya's population projected to reach 70 million in five years Jul 30, 2024

Wanjaria says that population is a key factor in any government's business. She hints that a government can only budget if it knows its population.

Government allocates Sh1.7bn to boost blue economy in coastal counties Jul 26, 2024

The funds will be distributed among 612 groups within these counties, benefiting over 19,000 individuals working in the blue economy sector.

Human rights organisation condemns alleged discrimination at Isinya Boys School Jul 25, 2024

According to NRF Executive Director Shafi Ali Hussein, the school expelled more than 100 non-Maasai ethnic students.

Kenyan SMEs to gain Sh25m grants to boost African trade competitiveness Jul 24, 2024

These enterprises will receive training that will help them scale up their e-commerce capabilities, especially in the agricultural sector.

Kenya records 5.7% growth of banking agents Jul 23, 2024

CBK states that during the year, 16 commercial banks contracted 87,531 agents, while 5 MFBs contracted 677 bank agents.

CBK Report: Mobile financial services see significant growth in 2023 Jul 19, 2024

The report reveals that Kenyans transacted a record high in terms of transactions compared to previous years.

Judiciary introduces priority cards for vulnerable groups Jul 18, 2024

She revealed that the judiciary is committed to upholding social justice for the vulnerable, promoting rehabilitation within the criminal justice syst...

National Police to recruit 25,000 officers despite budget constraints Jul 17, 2024

Plans to hire more officers were revealed when the second group of approximately 200 police officers landed in Haiti for a peacekeeping deployment.

South Sudan launches new R21 Malaria vaccine to protect children Jul 17, 2024

The minister received the first consignment of 645,000 vaccines with the help of the World Health Organization (WHO) alongside other stakeholders.

UAE and Ethiopia swap their currencies, interlink their payment platforms Jul 17, 2024

The new agreement will see the two countries swap the currencies with a nominal value of up to AED 3 billion and ETB 46 billion.

Four killed, thousands displaced in Luuq town, southern Somalia Jul 16, 2024

The displaced civilians have moved to nearby settlements including Jaziira, Dhuyacley, and others.

Somalia boosted with Sh646 million grant for education Jul 12, 2024

"The grant will provide access to education for girls and boys, enhance preparedness, and create an anticipatory action framework ahead of future clim...

Refugees in Sudan in danger as war approaches their camps Jul 11, 2024

Recently, the RSF attacks in nearby towns in Sennar State were witnessed and are putting the lives of the refugees at risk.

South Sudan's Kiir fears the Congo crisis might destabilise EAC Jul 10, 2024

"The war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is threatening regional peace and stability," warned Kiir in a statement posted on X by the South S...

Lobby censures South Sudan Parliament for approving 'punitive' security bill Jul 09, 2024

The ACHPR says the bill passed on July 3 is punitive and gives the National Security Council more powers which might give room for violation of human...

Ethiopia's inflation rate drops by 9.4 per cent Jul 09, 2024

Notable indicators of the new inflation rate were highly boosted by a half drop in non-food stuff from 31.5 per cent to 15.3 per cent.

South Sudan opposition alliance says no election without proper constitution Jul 09, 2024

SSOMA said on Monday that it does not want the elections extended or rescheduled and that the peace process - the Tumaini Initiative that is ongoing i...

Domestic earnings up by 19.5%, surge attributed to increase in tea, horticultural exports Jul 04, 2024

KNBS report revealed other commodities that registered an increase in the first quarter of 2024 were articles of apparel and clothing accessories and...

Ethiopian army committing possible war crimes, blocking health services in Amhara - HRW Jul 03, 2024

HRW claims the Ethiopian federal forces have committed atrocities in 13 towns with a population of 23 million people, together with a government-affil...

East African Community approves Sh14.6 billion budget Jul 01, 2024

Deng Alor Kuol, chair of the EAC Council of Ministers, presented the budget with a $35 million (Sh4.5 billion) deficit from the previous year to the E...

Kenya chairs 54th UNAIDS board meeting, pledges vigorous action against AIDS Jun 27, 2024

Over three days, the conference convened state members, 11 UN agencies, and representatives of People Living with HIV to oversee UNAIDS' critical work...

Somalia secures agreement to settle $36 million debt with OPEC Fund Jun 27, 2024

The Saudi Finance Minister highlighted the Kingdom's efforts to boost non-oil revenues and diversify its economy as part of Saudi Vision 2030 through...

Ethiopia drafts Asset Recovery Bill in fight against economic crimes Jun 26, 2024

The bill seeks to depress individuals engaging in illegal financial crimes like money laundering, human trafficking, and illicit financial activities...

Kenya's foreign direct investment falls despite digitisation measures Jun 26, 2024

Though the country witnessed a 65 per cent per cent flow increase, the FDI inflow declined from $1.59 billion (205 billion shillings) in 2022 to $1.5...

Toxic waste claims: Committee seeks memoranda from Northeastern residents Jun 25, 2024

This is part of public participation as MPs seek to know the extent of harm the toxic substances had on the environment and their relationship with re...

KRA demands taxpayers' phone numbers, physical addresses in cleanup Jun 24, 2024

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is conducting a cleanup of its taxpayer's database to enhance service delivery and also curb tax cheats. 

Somalia farmers get Sh3.2 billion boost for fight against food insecurity Jun 24, 2024

The TRANSFORM project has seen Somalia receive Sh3.2 billion in funding to rehabilitate the Jowhar Canal irrigation infrastructure which will be criti...

Dadaab, Kakuma refugee camps receive Sh4.8 billion extra funding Jun 19, 2024

WFP Kenya Director Lauren Landis said the contribution will enable them to increase the food rations for the most vulnerable refugees and restore the...

Small banks face uncertainity in govt's plan to raise capital requirement ten times Jun 17, 2024

Kenya has nearly 39 licenced banks, and more than half of them may be affected by the CBK's new measure. Out of these, only 9 banks control the lion's...

Private security firms face deregistration for not paying Sh30,000 minimum wage Jun 12, 2024

The PSRA warned that tough measures would be taken against all firms that would not have complied with the regulations by June 17 and that the PSRA wo...

Govt to roll out a testing tool to track Kenyans' income Jun 10, 2024

The self-testing tool will help the government determine how much an individual will contribute and which category a contributor falls into.

Govt picks Performing and Audio-Visual Rights Society of Kenya to collect music royalties Jun 07, 2024

Kutuny, a former Cherangany MP, stated that they were concerned by the failure of the three CMOs to actualise an MoU signed between them.

Mwaura calls for stricter gun issuance rules to curb misuse Jun 05, 2024

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura noted that not everyone is entitled to hold a firearm, though those who keep them are motivated by the desire to...

Finance Bill 2024: Committee seeks oral, written views ahead of public hearing Jun 04, 2024

National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge said on Tuesday that the public hearing will be held on June 10 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre...

Government urged to immediately ban nicotine pouches, e-cigarettes, vapes and Shisha May 31, 2024

KETCA, while commemorating World No Tobacco Day on Monday, May 31, claimed that the addictive products are among the latest tricks used by the sector...

Kompany named Bayern Munich coach May 30, 2024

The 38-year old tactician joins Bayern from Burnley

Garissa school ordered to pay Sh650,000 for discriminating against HIV-positive boy May 29, 2024

The HIV and AIDS Tribunal of Kenya, chaired by Carolyne Mboku, found the school at fault for expelling the 12-year-old, Grade 2 pupil because of his s...

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