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Relief for human-wildlife conflict victims as government starts compensation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

The compensation initiative is a result of extensive verification work done by the Ministry, ensuring that only legitimate claimants benefit from the...

Tsavo funds to be shared between county and National gov't, Ruto says
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 03, 2024

The President further revealed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) would be signed in January 2025 to seal the deal.

Kenya launches second phase of National Wildlife Census in Northern Region
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 20, 2024

The institute stated that the landscape is vital as it hosts the second-largest population of elephants after the Tsavo ecosystem and supports the cou...

Senators call for censure motion against two Cabinet Secretaries who skipped Senate session
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

The senators expressed frustration at the two officials' absence, describing it as a failure to fulfil their obligations to the Senate and to the Keny...

Kenya drops mobile phone IMEI declaration requirement for tourists after public outcry
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 08, 2024

The reversal follows consultations with relevant authorities to assess the best way forward.

Tourism, interior ministries partner to boost visitor security ahead of 5 million tourists goal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 26, 2024

Kindiki further highlighted the importance of collaboration across government ministries, saying that interministerial cooperation is essential for de...

State reaffirms commitment to save Northern White Rhinos through IVF
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 22, 2024

“Success in this venture will yield hope to the conservation fraternity and put Kenya at the forecourt of wildlife guardianship globally," the CS she...

CS Miano lays out strategy to boost tourism after meeting with stakeholders
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 28, 2024

As part of the strategy, the CS said the government will be using the upcoming UN World Tourism Day set for the 27th of next month to promote domestic...

Miano’s in-tray as she takes over helm at the tourism docket
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 14, 2024

She categorically stated that she would champion consultations in revamping the National Tourism Policy to serve emerging trends given the ever-changi...

Tourism CS nominee Rebecca Miano explains Maasai Mara fee increase
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 03, 2024

She revealed that, despite the increased rates, the data shows that visitor numbers remain high, with Maasai Mara being 90 per cent full.

Tourism CS nominee pledges clear policies for transferring national parks to county govts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 03, 2024

Miano went on to explain that one of her top priorities will be to establish clear policy directions and guidelines for making such transfers.

Rebecca Miano commits to enacting reforms in short-stay accomodation sector
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 03, 2024

Rebecca Miano, admitted that there are policy and legal gaps in the sector that are creating loopholes that are aiding criminal activities in the apar...

Rebecca Miano urges Ruto to withdraw her AG nomination; sources cite inexperience
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jul 23, 2024

One of the requirements to be nominated as AG, one must have practised law for a minimum of 15 years. 

Miano poised to make history as Kenya's first female Attorney General if she gets MPs nod
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 19, 2024

Miano was nominated on Friday after President Ruto dismissed the former Attorney General early this month. If approved by Parliament, Miano will becom...

Cabinet finally approves Kenya-UAE trade pact
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 04, 2024

Ruto said in keeping with the aspirations of his administration, they approved the pact to increase and effect accessibility of Kenyan products to the...

Boost for Kenyan businesses eyeing EU market as deal takes effect
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 01, 2024

The deal opens duty-free and quota-free access for all Kenyan exports to the $18 trillion EU market and will boost bilateral trade in goods and increa...

Commission for Revenue Allocation develops tariffs, pricing model for counties
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 18, 2024

The creation of the model was started in 2022 when the Commission for Revenue Allocation initiated the development of a Model Policy that counties can...

Government seeks proposals from Industrial Parks developers
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 06, 2024

Miano observed that despite the government disbursing money last month some counties were still below five per cent as far as construction is concerne...

Garissa set to host Northern Frontier's first industrial park as state releases funding
Barack Oduor  |  May 13, 2024

Garissa, one of the counties earmarked for major industrial transformation, is among the 17 counties that have been allocated Sh1.125 billion for the...

Fake fertiliser scandal: Senators to grill CSs Linturi, Miano and KEBS officials
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 30, 2024

The lawmakers want to establish how the substandard fertiliser passed quality tests and ended up on the market.

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