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TikTok stops working for US users, disappears from Apple, Google stores
Reuters  |  Jan 19, 2025

There have been signs TikTok could make a comeback under Trump, who has said he wants to pursue a "political resolution" of the issue.

IPOA probing police officers involved in deadly confrontation with locals at Duka Moja in Narok
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

Aggrieved locals had barricaded the busy road, demanding compensation for their losses, leading to a standoff with police attempting to restore traffi...

Angry South Korea protesters overwhelm police after court extends Yoon's detention
Reuters  |  Jan 19, 2025

Yoon's conservative People Power Party called the court's decision to extend his detention on Sunday a "great pity".

Mombasa Sports Club ladies hockey team appeals for support to secure African Championship spot
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 18, 2025

Mombasa Sports Club Ladies Hockey Team faces the daunting challenge of raising Ksh.6.3 million in less than two weeks to secure their spot in the Afri...

Africa set for stronger growth in 2025 as global prospect remains subdued- report
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 18, 2025

The percentage of experts forecasting stronger growth for Sub-Saharan Africa has increased to 78% this year, up from 65% last year, signalling a posit...

General Abdel responds to US sanctions, defends Sudanese army actions
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 17, 2025

The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Thursday, citing allegations against the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) for targeting civilians, civilian...

Governors reject national government's claims on bursaries, cite constitution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

The Controller of Budget had suggested that counties were undertaking a national government function by providing bursaries.

How Tanzania’s Maasai are being forced off their ancestral land
The Conversation  |  Jan 17, 2025

The evictions have become more frequent, more violent and more widespread under Samia Suluhu Hassan, who assumed the presidency in 2021.

Treasury slashes e-procurement funding by 82% despite Ruto's directive
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

This timeline stands in stark contrast to President Ruto's directive issued late last year, which called for the full automation of government procure...

Bursary funding row: Intergovernmental team offers to resolve conflict between national, county governments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

According to a circular issued by the Controller of Budget, county governments' mandate only extends to pre-primary education, village polytechnics, a...

MPs approve Bill to enhance rights of persons with disabilities
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 16, 2025

The legislation proposes a complete overhaul of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities, redefining its roles and powers.

Avoid politicising salary decisions, balance fair pay with public interests, MPs tell new SRC members
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Sammy Chepkwony is now the chairperson of the SRC, which plays a crucial role in Kenya's governance structure.

Farmers in Isiolo, Garissa, seven other counties to receive Sh6.3 billion USAID grant
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

The five-year programme aims to tackle food insecurity and enhance agribusiness in some of Kenya's most vulnerable regions.

Counties to join Treasury’s single account system as state streamlines management of public funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Under the TSA system, public funds will be managed more centrally, reducing idle balances in various accounts held by government agencies and counties...

How Lamu County has strategised to curb land grabbing, selling of ancestral land to outsiders
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 16, 2025

Timamy said the time has come for all the remaining public lands in Lamu to be registered under the community land registration formula.

International reggae stars unite for charity concert for Kenya's deaf community
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jan 15, 2025

Proceeds from the event will support vital social programmes benefiting marginalised deaf communities in Kwale and Nairobi counties.

ODM slams Controller of Budget’s decision to limit county bursaries
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

The party expressed concern over what it described as political double standards, claiming the directive undermines the principles of devolution and c...

Influx of hawkers in Eastleigh sparks concerns
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 15, 2025

Officially, hawkers in Eastleigh are allowed to conduct business starting at 5 p.m., as the mornings are reserved for shop owners and mall businesses.

State admits SHA system challenges as angry patients storm MoH press briefing
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 15, 2025

Angry patients, some with infants, stormed Health CS Deborah Barasa's Afya House media briefing protesting the Social Health Insurance Fund system gli...

Counties can only fund pre-primary and polytechnic education, says CoB Nyakang'o
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

Nyakang'o urged counties to ensure compliance with these legal provisions to promote prudent use of public funds.

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