Senate launches probe into polio vaccine after reports of adverse reactions
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-11-04 09:45:03

Senate launches probe into polio vaccine after reports of adverse reactions

The Senate Health Committee plans to summon Ministry of Health officials to provide clarity on the vaccine’s safety profile and address growing public concerns.

How AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa
  • Author: The Conversation
  • Date: 2024-11-04 07:30:32

How AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa

With advancements in biotechnology, we’re also able to modify and edit genes to fortify plants or enable them to resist pests.

Boost for Kenya's tourism as Mombasa, Lamu ports see surge in international cruise arrivals
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-11-03 17:16:19

Boost for Kenya's tourism as Mombasa, Lamu ports see surge in international cruise arrivals

This increase in cruise traffic has also benefited Lamu, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Last December, Governor Issa welcomed visitors aboard the MV Bollete, expressing optimism about the sector’s growth.

Kamukunji Peace Tournament ends with Shauri Moyo teams clinching victory
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-11-02 21:58:54

Kamukunji Peace Tournament ends with Shauri Moyo teams clinching victory

The Kamukunji Peace Tournament, which began in September, featured 48 teams—32 men’s and 16 women’s teams—from across Kamukunji Constituency.

National Police Service starts recruitment drive for Internal Affairs Unit to boost oversight
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-11-02 16:55:22

National Police Service starts recruitment drive for Internal Affairs Unit to boost oversight

These vacancies arose after former IG Japhet Koome arbitrarily transferred 50 officers from the unit, leaving it understaffed and unable to fulfil its mandate.

New tax amendments to raise cost of calls, internet, and betting
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-11-02 16:22:31

New tax amendments to raise cost of calls, internet, and betting

The proposed tax changes would likely lead to increased charges for these services, impacting millions of users.

Brace for minimal rainfall, hot and dry January -Met
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-11-02 15:20:18

Brace for minimal rainfall, hot and dry January -Met

The anticipated dry conditions are compounded by La Niña, which has historically led to droughts in East Africa.

Gender job inequalities in Africa killing prospects of an equal society – IMF
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-11-02 14:24:11

Gender job inequalities in Africa killing prospects of an equal society – IMF

Gender pay gaps are also often wide as a result of women working in less quality jobs compared to their male counterpart.

Hero on call: Paramedic volunteers to save lives in times of crisis
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-11-02 13:50:52

Hero on call: Paramedic volunteers to save lives in times of crisis

Koome was on October 18, 2024 named CSR Ambassador of the year by the Work Place Safety Association of Kenya.

Nairobi street bookseller's secret of 20 years in trade unfazed by digitisation
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-11-02 12:55:24

Nairobi street bookseller's secret of 20 years in trade unfazed by digitisation

The question of whether Kenyans are reading and what kind of literature they are reading was central to Gagai's interesting conversation.

City Hall's attorney unable to explain Sh47bn Dandora waste-to-energy tender deal
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-11-02 10:54:05

City Hall's attorney unable to explain Sh47bn Dandora waste-to-energy tender deal

The already filled-up Dandora dumpsite holds about 1.8 million tonnes of solid waste against a 500,000-tonne capacity

Olunga becomes Al Duhail's top scorer with record-breaking Friday goal
  • Author: Rama Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-11-02 08:16:57

Olunga becomes Al Duhail's top scorer with record-breaking Friday goal

Kenyan star Michael Olunga has written his name into Al Duhail’s history by becoming the club’s all-time leading scorer for the Qatari side. The Harambee Stars captain scored a pivotal goal on Friday evening against Al Shamal, taking his total to 121 goals for the Qatari side.

PS Kimtai: Pay for private cover for extra benefits not covered under SHIF
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-11-01 23:05:22

PS Kimtai: Pay for private cover for extra benefits not covered under SHIF

The PS assured that every Kenyan would receive the same benefits under the SHIF.

App boosts Kenyan hair braiders left behind by digital gender gap
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-11-01 22:20:00

App boosts Kenyan hair braiders left behind by digital gender gap

So far, 180 customers and around 100 hair braiders have signed up, with more on the waitlist as Onwuamaegbu seeks to expand the app slowly.

Transport PS faces backlash from MPS over Adani’s JKIA deal responses
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-11-01 12:00:08

Transport PS faces backlash from MPS over Adani’s JKIA deal responses

Members of the Public Debt and Privatisation Committee accused PS Daghar of providing "Googled" information that failed to address key issues

City Hall gives plot owners in three estates 30 days to remit unpaid dues
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-10-31 18:19:09

City Hall gives plot owners in three estates 30 days to remit unpaid dues

Failure to comply with the directives will result in the repossession of the plots by the county government.

Nairobi MCAs halt Jevanjee housing project transactions amid loan inquiry
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-10-31 15:37:43

Nairobi MCAs halt Jevanjee housing project transactions amid loan inquiry

Sonko publicly confirmed that a private developer used the Jevanjee title deed to secure the substantial loan.

Femicide: Police records reveal at least 97 women killed in three months
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-10-30 21:37:03

Femicide: Police records reveal at least 97 women killed in three months

DIG Lagat appealed for information that would lead to the re-arrest of Kware murders suspect Collins Jumaisi Khalusha,

Why Nairobi Governor Sakaja wants second office at CBK Pension Towers
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-10-30 18:17:56

Why Nairobi Governor Sakaja wants second office at CBK Pension Towers

MCAs raised concerns regarding the implications of the proposal for a second governor’s office.

State cracks down on wholesalers supplying drugs to unlicensed pharmacies
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-10-30 16:31:27

State cracks down on wholesalers supplying drugs to unlicensed pharmacies

Kaluai said despite regular audits of wholesalers, some continue to operate without proper licensing, compromising patients' safety.

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