Kenya’s Public Service CS Justin Muturi fired
NAIROBI, KENYA-MARCH, 26, 2025—President William Ruto on Wednesday fired his Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi. The sacking follows a fallout between the two over the recent…
Kenya’s President Ruto awards ADB’s Adesina highest national honour
NAIROBI, KENYA-MARCH, 20, 2025—Kenya’s President William Ruto has conferred the country’s highest honour, Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart CGH, on the President…
Briton killed by Ruto’s motorcade identified
NAIROBI, KENYA-MARCH, 14,2025—Kenyan Authorities on Friday revealed that the person killed in a tragic road accident that involved Kenya’s President William Ruto’s motorcade near Adams…
Consulting for who? Kenyans trash Raila’s nationwide ‘consultations’
NAIROBI, KENYA- MARCH 4TH, 2025- A section of Kenyans took it online trashing remarks and political actions by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga that he…
4 Tanzanian Nationals convicted of smuggling uncustomed goods
Four Tanzanian nationals were on Thursday convicted by a Mombasa court in Kenya for smuggling uncustomed goods in the country. One of the convict, a…
Hunger catastrophe unfolding in Somalia
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA – FEBRUARY 25, 2025 –A staggering 3.4 million Somalis, nearly one in five, are struggling to find their next meal. This number could…
Catholic faithful gather in St Peter’s Square to pray for Pope Francis
VATICAN, FERUARY 25, 2025—Hundreds of Catholic faithful among them Cardinals, Bishops, and members of the Roman Curia, gathered in St Peter’s Square to pray the…
ADB partners with Interpol to combat financial crime
ABIDJAN, FEBRUARY 21, 2025—The African Development Bank (ADB) Group has taken a significant step in fighting corruption and financial crime by signing a Letter of…
Former Kenya’s IEBC Chair dies, family wants privacy
The family of the late former IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati has appealed to the public to accord them the privacy they need as they decided…
Dr Besigye to remain in detention despite health deteriorating
KAMPALA, UGANDA, February, 20, 2025; Ugandan opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye will be detained until later date February, when the judge will rule whether to…
Dr Besigye to remain in detention despite health deteriorating
KAMPALA, UGANDA, February, 20, 2025; Ugandan opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye will be detained until later date February, when the judge will rule whether to…
CLIMATE CHANGE: African leaders pledge to advance clean cooking solutions for Africa
African countries have taken bold commitments to implement clean cooking energy solutions to offset the devastating effects of open fire cooking which kills roughly 600,000…
CLIMATE CHANGE: ADB’s Climate Action Window channels $31m to boost climate resilience in 4 countries
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved over $31 million in funding under its African Climate Action Window (CAW) to…
World Pangolin Day celebrated with new genomes to aid the world’s most trafficked animal
Pangolins are unique as they are the only mammal to be covered in scales. Even though they are scaly, photos of them are typically met…
70% of Kenyans report income declines, half of workforce depressed
NAIROBI, Kenya, February 15, 2025: A new report by Old Mutual reveals that 70% of Kenyans saw a decline in their incomes in 2024, with…
Kenya, Indonesia partner to prevent and counter Violent Extremism
Kenya and Indonesia concluded a landmark peer-to-peer learning and exchange conference on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE), reinforcing their commitment to adopting holistic and…
The link between finances and loneliness in older adults
Older adults who didn’t have enough savings to cover emergency expenses during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic faced another surprising problem: higher levels…
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Financial markets are reacting not just to Donald Trump’s return to the White House but also to the unpredictability of this victory, according to a…
Dire health and humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo prompts escalation of efforts by WHO, partners
The recent surge in violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has led to significant loss of life, trauma, displacement, and the destruction…
27 Million Girls Risk Undergoing FGM BY 2030
An estimated 27 million more girls could endure this violation of their rights and dignity by being forced to undergo female genital mutilation by 2030, the…
KENYA ENDS EXTRA VETTING FOR ID REGISTRATION IN BORDERS COUNTIES
It will now be easier for the residents of Northern Kenya to acquire national identification documents after President William Ruto signed a decree ending years…
African Leaders Call for an End to Congo Hostilities
The leaders of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have urged all parties in the conflict in the Eastern…
No New Taxes in 2025? Treasury CS John Mbadi Calls it “Enough is Enough”!
In a rare moment of fiscal relief, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has given Kenyans something to breathe easy about: no new tax hikes in…
The Hidden Cost of Democracy
Democracy is supposed to be a good thing. However, it gives rise to too many ideologies such that there is little time to put any…
KENYA, EGYPT SIGN A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT TO BLOSTER TIES
Presidents William Ruto and Abdel Fattah El-Sisi have signed Kenya and Egypt’s Joint Declaration for a Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership. President Ruto says that this…
African Union Expresses Concern Over Increased Tensions in DRC
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AFRICAN UNITY KEY TO ACHIEVING AU REFORMS, PRESIDENT RUTO
Kenya’s President William Ruto has called for a united front in reforming the African Union to make it efficient and responsive in serving Member States…
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Kenya and the United States will continue strengthening their strong diplomatic ties under the administration of the newly sworn-in President Donald Trump, President William Ruto…
KENYA, GUINEA-BISSAU SEEK TO ENHANCE TRADE RELATIONS
Kenya and Guinea-Bissau are committed to deepening diplomatic and trade ties based on mutual respect and a shared vision for prosperity, President William Ruto said….
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As Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office as the US President, African countries are closely reflecting on the lasting consequences of his…
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Arab countries and Russia agreed on Wednesday to boost cooperation on international issues, including addressing the Gaza crisis, at the 6th Arab-Russian Cooperation Forum held in the southern Moroccan city of Marrakech.
The meeting gathered foreign ministers of participating countries, including Russia’s Sergey Lavrov, in addition to Hossam Zaki, assistant secretary-general of the Arab League. During the…
Steps taken by the media houses to maintain the safety of investigative journalists
Investigative journalism plays a crucial role in uncovering hidden truths, exposing corruption, and holding those in power accountable. However, it can also be a risky…
President William Ruto’s announcement that Kenya will become visa-free from January 2024 continues to receive positive backing from key government officials and leaders.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is the latest top government leader to laud the initiative barely two weeks after the presidential pronouncement on the same.Mudavadi…
The government says over 470,000 people displaced by floods due to the El-Nino rains have returned home following receding water levels.
According to a statement by the El Nino Emergency and Disaster Response Command Center, as a result, all 51 camps have been closed. “With receding…
President William Ruto has defended Kenya’s refusal to arrest leaders of the Congo River Alliance unveiled in Nairobi on December 15 following Kinshasa’s request.
Speaking Sunday in a televised interview with local media outlets, Ruto emphasized that Kenya is a democratic country that upholds the freedom of free speech…
The bilateral cooperation between Kenya and China
formalized in December 1963 has covered a critical milestone, unleashing fruitful results for both sides, a senior Kenyan official has said. Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya’s prime…
Suna East member of parliament Junet Mohamed has vowed to fire all board members of NG-CDF in his constituency should they fail to fulfil their mandate of serving constituents with utmost honesty when distributing bursary funds and also overseeing his development projects in the constituency.
This comes after parents decried exploitation from some of the bursary committee members who they say charge them an amount not less than two thousand…
The Ministry of Health has announced the deployment of a multiagency enforcement team that will work to enforce regulations related to substance abuse during this festive season.
According to a cautionary statement from the principal secretary Ministry of Health Mary Muthoni, this will help protect citizens from emerging products that have presented…
The directive by the Vatican to have catholic clerics preside over same sex marriages has continued to spark debates across the country.
Kakamega senator Boni Khalwale who was speaking in his Kakamega backyard Sunday called on Catholic faithfuls to ignore the directive even as he welcomed the…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has assured Kenyans that the revival of the economy is on course and asked them to ignore the Opposition’s noise and criticism of the ongoing initiatives by the Government to rebuild the nation.
He said the economy is stable and out of danger, and Kenyans should not worry. “We are working to rebuild our economy. Do not be…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Sunday hosted over a thousand neighbours at his rural home in Mathira, Nyeri County, and showered them with Christmas gifts.
The Deputy President, who was flanked by his Spouse Pastor Dorcas Rigathi and members of their family gifted the guests who included hundreds of elderly…
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has reinforced the decision by Catholic Archbishop Philip Anyolo to prohibit Nairobi-based clergy from blessing same-sex couple unions.
The Public Service Cabinet Secretary emphasized that the stand is for the Roman Catholic Church in the country saying the nation will never accept same-sex…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called out for peace and unity among Kenyans, and has assured that the government will tighten security across the country during Christmas
The deputy, who was gifting and interacting with his neighbors in Nyeri, said that this will enable Kenyans to celebrate the festive season in harmony.“We…
Equity Bank is the top global performer in climate financing, according to the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
The lender came in first in this year’s Climate Assessment for Financial Institutions (CAFI) Awards for Climate Reporting. In the ranking, Equity Bank reported the…
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has fined Carrefour Sh1.1 billion for abuse of buyer power.
An inquiry by the Authority found that the supermarket chain separately abused its superior bargaining position with Pwani Oil Products Limited and Woodlands Company Limited….
The Retail Association of Kenya (Retrak) has protested a decision by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) to fine Carrefour unilaterally Sh1.1 billion.
CAK yesterday slapped the retailer with a record Sh1.1 billion fine for abusing buyer power. In its investigations, the consumer protection body found that the…
apid urbanization in recent decades has created many socio-economic advantages, with cities and urban areas contributing significantly to economic growth.
However, the growth also introduces several challenges that create severe constraints to sustainable development. The top two critical challenges being the ability to attract infrastructure…
Abyssinia Iron and Steel Limited has inked a power purchase agreement with Norway’s solar power financier, Empower New Energy.
Spenomatic Group, a renewable engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company in East Africa, will construct a 2.5-megawatt ground-mounted solar plant under a 25-year contract. It…
Username Investment CEO Reuben Kimani has been recognized for supporting the education of needy learners.
Kimani won the 2023 Tuko Business Leaders Award under the Kenyan Changemaker in Education category for offering education scholarship programs in Kenya. He was given…
American-based Nexford University has rolled out online courses for foreign nationals, including Kenyans.
The institution carried out an open day in the country to raise awareness about its diverse range of programmes. In the arrangement, Kenyans will now…
Trade barriers set up by the United States and the European Union (EU) to shut out China’s renewable industries not only hinder their own green transition but also derail climate action globally, reported the South China Morning Post (SCMP), a Hong Kong-based English-language daily
The EU’s carbon border tax, in essence, demands that developing countries cut their emissions to the bloc’s level to avoid being punished, ignoring the vast…
The government will to correct historical, political, administrative and social acts that have subjected some communities in Kenya to marginalization and discrimination, Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Mr Felix Koskei said yesterday.
Mr Koskei said the Government will execute the plan through legal, policy, administrative and institutional mechanisms. Mr Koskei who was addressing participants during celebrations to mark…
President William Ruto has said the government is committed to bolstering intergovernmental relations to strengthen devolution.
The President said his administration has effectively supported county governments to enhance their capacity to deliver services to the people. He noted that the successful…
Kenya’s economy grew 5 percent in 2023, up from 4.8 percent in 2022 despite continued challenges, the World Bank said in a report released Wednesday.
According to the World Bank’s 28th edition of Kenya Economic Update (KEU), the improved growth was buoyed by a strong rebound in the agriculture sector…
The Egyptian government on Wednesday inked a deal to sell 39 percent stakes in seven state-owned historic hotels to the country’s private real estate giant Talaat Mostafa Group (TMG).
The deal was reached between The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE), the state-owned Egyptian General Company For Tourism and Hotels, and TMG’s branch the Arab…
War against shisha must be won, says CS Duale
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has weighed in his support against the recently conducted Nacada shisha raid in Nairobi. In a statement on Saturday, the CS…
CS Ababu donates Sh9m he won in defamation case to charity
Sports and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has donated Ksh.9 million awarded to him in a defamation suit against Standard Media Group to charity….
Majority Leader in the National Assembly Kimani Ichung’wah has trashed a High Court order putting a stay on a planned public participation on the revised housing levy law.
Ichung’wah on his X account, formerly Twitter, says the order by a Kisumu High Court is unconstitutional. “Article 118 of the Constitution obligates public participation…
Member of County Assembly (MCA) from Isiolo is among two suspects arrested Thursday in connection with drug trafficking.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations(DCI) says, Chari Ward Representative, Abdullahi Golicha Maje, 27, was apprehended alongside Nura Abdi Diba, 25, on the outskirts of Isiolo…
Kenya and the European Union have signed the Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement, strengthening their resolve to enhance economic collaboration.
President William Ruto said the agreement will boost trade between Kenya and the 27 countries in the European Union. The President said Kenya will now…
President William Ruto has said the government is committed to bolstering intergovernmental relations to strengthen devolution.
The President said his administration has effectively supported county governments to enhance their capacity to deliver services to the people. He noted that the successful…
NAIROThe second consignment of fertilizer for Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) farmers has been flagged off at the Mombasa Port for onward distribution to factories.
The consignment comprises over 900,000 bags totaling 45,232 metric tons of fertilizer that KTDA imported for its farmers. In October this year, the agency also…
For the first time, the government’s revenue from the eCitizen portal has exceeded Sh900 million in a single day.
Immigration and Citizen Services PS Julius Bitok said that the state collected Sh903.6 million yesterday alone. Of the amount, nearly a third was generated from…
NAThe diplomatic relationship between China and Kenya, which dates back to 1963, is poised to grow further despite criticisms from the West, a Kenyan businessman has said.
Michael Munyao, the chief executive of Electrogen Technologies International Ltd, a company specializing in security equipment, said China being a global manufacturing hub, cannot be…
Former Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala has been arrested over Sh8.5 billion alleged corruption in the construction of the Kilifi Utalii College.
Balala was arrested on Thursday night alongside former Principal Secretary Leah Gwiyo and Joseph Odero an engineer from West Consult Engineers. EACC Spokesperson Eric Ngumbi…
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PROPOSED CYBER CRIME LAW IN JORDAN
Jordan’s parliament has passed a new cyber crime legislation that will crack down on online speech deemed harmful to national unity,a move decried by opposition…
HEARING OF THE CASE OF FORMER MUNGIKI LEADER MAINA NJENGA SET FOR FOURTH DECEMBER
The hearing of the case facing former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga is now set for December 4. This is after Njenga appeared before the Makadara…
Fwd: POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED IN THE INVESTIGATION OF A MURDERED TAXI DRIVER
A police officer from Lang’ata Police Station was arrested by detectives at his rented house in Ongata Rongai on Thursday evening of October 26. Detectives …
OPERATIONS OF ELIMINATING THE INVASION OF THE AL-SHABAAB TERRORISTS IN THE GREAT BONI FOREST
The Kenya Defence Force officers killed two terrorists from Al-Shabaab after attacking their hiding place in Bodhei,Boni forest,Lamu county.it was reported that the police officers who…
Fwd: CONFLICT ESSCALATES IN SUDAN,URGENT ACTION NEEDED FOR PEACE
National security advisor Monica Juma has raised concerns that the ongoing war in Sudan could open doors for terrorist groups to assert themselves in the…
THE GOVERNMENT FINDING A WAY TO TACKLE TERRORISTS IN THE COUNTRY
Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed governmen’ts committment to tackling violent extremism in the country in the wake of ambushes targeting security personel. Kindiki…
A MAN COMMITS SUICIDE AFTER A FIGHT OVER A VEHICLE HE HAD TEMPORARILY GIVEN TO HIS FATHER TO DO BUSINESS
Police are looking into the death of a 34-year-old man who killed himself after he disagreed with his father over a vehicle he temporarily gave…
TWO suspects CHARGED FOR GANG-RAPING IN NAIROBI CBD
The nairobi CBD is now filled with fear after two suspect of rape were arrested, vincent nyongesa and immanuel wanjalapleads guilty and charged with gang-raping…
TWO COLLEGE STUDENTS RESCUED FROM KIDNAPPERS IN KITENGELA
Two university students who went missing last week have been found at an AirBnB in Kitengela, Machakos county. The two male students were reported missing…
KENYAN GOVERNMENT TO BUILD DOMITORY IN HONOUR OF 5 UASIN GISHU COUNTY PUPILS WHO DROWNED DAYS BEFORE THEIR NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
Basic education principal secretary Belio Kipsang said the government was determined to immortalise the students who died less than two days before sitting their KCPE…
Kenya’s Army Prowess: A Regional Force to Reckon With
Kenya is a country in East Africa that has a population of about 54 million people and a land area of about 580,000 square kilometers….
The State of African Democracies: Challenges and Opportunities
Democracy has made significant strides in Africa over the past few decades. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has posed new challenges to the region’s democratic progress….
Conspiracy Theory on Climate Change | Separating Fact from Fiction
Climate change, one of the most pressing global challenges, has become a topic of intense debate in recent decades. The scientific consensus overwhelmingly supports the…
BlackRock | Unraveling the Company that owns the World
In the world of finance, there exists an entity that stands head and shoulders above its competitors – BlackRock. This colossal financial institution has amassed…
UFC 294 Islam Makhachev vs Charles Oliveira 2 is OFFICIAL
On Wednesday, UFC President Dana White, revealed that Islam Makhachev will be facing Charles Oliveira in UFC 294 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi….
The Dark History of the School System: A Journey Through Time
The school system is often considered the cornerstone of education, shaping young minds and preparing them for the challenges of the future. However, behind the…
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Across the globe, the gap between the elite and the rest of the population continues to widen. While poverty affects millions, a select few at…
Africa’s Exploitation by the West | Colonialism, Slavery, and Economic Control
Africa’s history is deeply intertwined with the exploitative practices of Western powers, which have left a lasting impact on the continent and its people. For…
Unveiling Modern day Slavery | Poverty, Human Trafficking and debt bondage
Poverty and slavery have long been intertwined throughout human history. While conventional slavery, as it was practiced centuries ago, has been legally abolished in most…
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At the UFC 290 ceremonial weigh-ins, UFC president Dana White announced one of the most anticipated fights in UFC History. Jon Jones will be facing…
Francis Ngannou vs Tyson Fury Fight is OFFICIAL in Saudi Arabia
Former UFC Heavy weight champion Francis Ngannou is set to face Heavy weight boxing champion Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia. After months of speculations, the…
Toi Market Fire
A fire broke out at Toi Market in Kibera, Nairobi, on June 11, 2023. The fire started at around 2am and quickly spread, destroying…
Gays won’t be arrested for seeking medical care – Museveni.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has explained that the as of late ordered enemy of LGBTQ regulations don’t direct for one to be captured for looking…
Pence tears into Trump at 2024 campaign launch
Pence attacks Trump at 2024 mission send off. It comes after Mr. Pence was gotten free from bad behavior last week by investigators. In Outline…