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Varsity lecturers give government 15-day ultimatum to release unpaid salaries, arrears
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 02, 2025

According to UASU Organising Secretary Onesmus Maluki, the government consented to a salary increase for lecturers, which would be retroactive from Oc...

Kenya reports two new mpox cases bringing confirmed total to 31
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 30, 2024

Efforts to educate the public on mpox prevention and control are ongoing, focusing on community engagement.

Ministry warns Kenyans to prioritise health and safety during festive season
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 23, 2024

The PS warned against consuming meat that has not been inspected by certified officers or sourced from dead animals.

PS Bitok: State to hasten processing of dual citizenship requests for Kenyan diaspora
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2024

The PS noted that the policy aims to encourage those who migrated abroad and acquired other nationalities to invest more in Kenya.

Mining PS unveils roadmap for reopening of Dabel gold mines in Marsabit
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 05, 2024

The troubled mining sites were shut down on March 14, 2024, after clashes between rival groups of miners led to seven deaths. 

Ministry of Health under scrutiny over Sh24 billion community health kits deal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 05, 2024

The National Assembly’s Health Committee rejected an attempt by Muthoni to withdraw a document on the procurement due to insufficient answers.

Ministry of Health has no title documents for Afya House land, MPs told
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 04, 2024

Auditor General's report noted significant gaps in the ministry's asset records, including a "nil land balance" in Annex 1 of its financial statements...

Education Ministry bans unauthorised student transfers in secondary schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 01, 2024

PS Kipsang directed that no schools declare vacancies or conduct transfer interviews without explicit Ministry approval.

MPs demand state intervention to forestall a potential refugee management crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 28, 2024

Environmental degradation in areas with high refugee populations was also raised as a concern.

Private colleges, universities put on notice over unapproved medical courses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2024

The PS announced that the government would soon carry out inspections to identify and shut down institutions offering invalid programmes.

Kenya flags 132 sites for high lead exposure across eight regions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2024

Public Health and Professional Standards PS Mary Muthoni reiterated the government's commitment to holding polluters accountable for their actions.

One-on-one with Kenya's youngest and only Muslim lady in the Executive
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 16, 2024

One of her proudest achievements is the restoration of the Wajir Museum, the only one in northern Kenya.

Moyale border post gets Sh207 million equipment boost from EU
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2024

PS K'ombudo on Tuesday highlighted the importance of the donated equipment in securing and simplifying cross-border trade.

State mulls relocating Immigration headquarters from Nyayo House to erase negative history
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2024

PS Bitok acknowledged the negative history surrounding Nyayo House, noting that the government is not proud of the building’s association with past ma...

Government to classify hotels nationwide to boost tourism sector
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 29, 2024

Ololtuaa stated that the program to classify all hotels will be conducted in the financial year 2024/2025.

State plans to issue digital IDs to farmers' livestock in new production quest
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 13, 2024

In the new system, all livestock farmers will be issued with a digital identification (ID)for their livestock, which would be significant in allowing...

Saudi Arabia gives new deadline for execution of Kenyan jailed for manslaughter
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 13, 2024

Munyakho has been in custody for 13 years since April 9, 2011, in Shimeisi Prison in the Governorate of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

School feeding programme suffers Sh2.3 billion budget cut
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 11, 2024

Education PS Belio Kipsang' told a parliamentary committee that the programme consistently received extra funding, the exception being the 2024–2025 f...

National 2024 school census launched to assess education status
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 23, 2024

The 2024 school census will encompass all types of learning establishments, including pre-primary, primary, junior, and secondary schools, as well as...

Committee proposes issuance of Kenyan passport within three days
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2024

The Members of Parliament urged the government to open more immigration offices across the country to make it easier to acquire passports.

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