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Why KUCCPS is yet to open applications for university placements
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Despite the suspension of the new funding model, Wahome clarified that applications for technical vocational education and training and the Kenya Medi...

Kenya's investment rate drops to lowest level in 14 years amid economic woes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Experts note that the investment slowdown over the past decade has been driven by reduced demand for transport equipment, machinery, and ICT equipment...

Government bows to pressure and sacks Amukoa Anangwe as UoN Council chairperson
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

UASU had called for the removal of University Council Chairperson Amukoa Anangwe, whom they accused of sabotaging operations.

Agriculture CS Kagwe calls for 10-year jail time for sellers of fake fertiliser and seeds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Kagwe insisted on collaborating with Parliament to introduce legislative measures that protect farmers from fraudulent suppliers.

LSK wants state’s Sh6.1 billion traffic cameras deal stopped for lack of transparency
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

The society claims it sought evidence of public participation, including media advertisements, written memoranda, and attendance records of public hea...

State to buy land from absentee Coast landlords to resettle squatters, Ruto says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Ruto reaffirmed the government's commitment to resolving land ownership disputes in Magarini, promising that squatters in the area would receive title...

Kenyans to get national IDs automatically upon turning 18, CS Murkomen says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Murkomen assured critics that the government remains committed to securing the country while ensuring equal rights for all citizens.

JKIA named African Cargo Airport of the year
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 21, 2025

In 2024 alone, data by KAA shows the airport handled 112,000 tons of cargo in the first quarter alone, reflecting its critical role in supporting regi...

Bishop Muheria: Faith-based hospital struggling as gov't fails to pay Sh250M debt
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 21, 2025

The archbishop warned that the debts were crippling healthcare services, yet faith-based hospitals have continued treating patients despite the financ...

Ruto: All Kenyans must be treated equally during ID card issuance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 21, 2025

He insisted that all legal procedures would still be followed to ensure only eligible citizens receive identification documents.

World Medical Association urges Kenya to prioritise safety in maternal health surgical care
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 21, 2025

The WMA is raising a red flag over the dangers of unqualified healthcare workers performing complex procedures like Cesarean sections, stressing that...

Medical Services PS Kimtai appeals for Sh1 billion to implement 'roadside' declarations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 21, 2025

Many of these projects were announced during President Ruto's development tours in response to public requests for improved infrastructure.

Ruto receives list of PS candidates amidst looming reshuffle
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 21, 2025

Public Service Commission, under chairman Anthony Muchiri, interviewed 109 applicants in an exercise that ended on January 31, 2024.

Sh43.4 billion budget shortfall threatens Kenya's free education programme
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 21, 2025

More than 982,197 secondary school students under the Free Secondary Education (FSE) programme face uncertainty due to a Sh21.85 billion funding gap,...

Madagascar becomes Africa’s first producer of luxury fish egg delicacy costing up to Sh2.59 million
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

Caviar is not only a luxury delicacy but also a symbol of cultural prestige, with prices reaching up to $27,000 (Sh3.49 million) for just a teaspoon

Health associations call for stronger regulations on surgical procedures
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 20, 2025

Despite significant progress in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in Kenya, KMA and KOGS emphasised that compromising surgical safety would und...

Nairobi County steps up fight against drug abuse with new reforms
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 20, 2025

To address this crisis, the county is implementing robust interventions, including reviewing legal frameworks to ensure liquor outlets are restricted...

Locals fear resurgence of crime as streetlights fail on Eastleigh’s Waudo Street
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 20, 2025

Waudo Street is a crucial route in California Ward, serving as an alternative for motorists avoiding traffic congestion on Mohamed Yusuf Haji Avenue.

DCI warns drug abuse is new face of terrorism as clandestine labs emerge
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 20, 2025

The DCI has urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious structures that may be used as drug laboratories.

Pioneering African filmmaker Souleymane Cissé dies aged 84
Amina Wako  |  Feb 20, 2025

Souleymane Cissé leaves behind a rich cinematic legacy and a challenge for future generations to continue his work in elevating African storytelling o...

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