Nairobi — Kenya has issued flood warnings as heavy rains pound the region. The Kenya Red Cross Society said flooding in the East African nation has killed 38 people and displaced more than 11,000. The agency said it has rescued 180 people from the waters across the country, Venant Ndigila, head of operations at the […]
Nairobi — President William Ruto has dropped Caroline Mueke as Kenya’s nominee for the East African Community (EAC) Secretary-General post in a surprise move. In her place, he has proposed Veronica Mueni Nduva, the current Principal Secretary for the State Department for Performance and Delivery Management within the Ministry of Public Service, to fill the […]
Kenyan tea worth Ksh2.3 billion was withdrawn from the market in the latest sale as the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) instructed brokers to sell the beverage at the reserved price, resulting in traders rejecting millions of kilos of the commodity offered for sale. Buyers turned down at least 9.8 million kilogrammes of tea offered […]
Nairobi — The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for an immediate end to threats and intimidation against lawful protests urging the government to engage in dialogue. KNCHR made the call in response to a directive by Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome who ordered firm enforcement measures on Sunday to reign […]
Nairobi — The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is mulling far-reaching constitutional amendments that could whittle down the influence of the Party Leader. The changes come as a leadership contest shapes up between ODM’s two Deputy Party Leaders, former Governors Wycliffe Oparanya (Kakamega) and Hassan Joho (Mombasa), angling to take over from Raila Odinga who is […]
Nairobi — Kenyans will now enjoy cheaper electricity bills after Kenya Power announced a 13.7 percent power cost cut starting this month. The utility firm links the drop to the strengthening of the Kenyan shilling against the American dollar as well as a decline in fuel prices. According to the company, the fuel cost charge […]
Kenya is poised for a sustained decline in inflation, propelled by a consecutive four-month downturn in fuel and food prices alongside a robust shilling, offering respite to consumers grappling with a soaring cost of living. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority effected reductions in the price of super petrol by Ksh5, diesel by Ksh10, and […]
Mombasa — Two individuals suspected of recruiting young people into joining terrorist groups in Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be detained for a further 21 days. On Thursday, a Mombasa Magistrate Court ruled that Hussein Yusuf Mrafi and Ali Mwalimu Mwinyi should be held for a further three weeks to allow […]
Nairobi — Labour Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore has urged striking doctors to end the strike and give dialogue a chance for the benefit of Kenyans. Bore on Friday urged doctors to suspend the strike and negotiate with their employers: the Ministry of Health and the 47 county governments. She called on the doctors to obey […]
Nairobi — Daktari Smart, a telemedicine programme run by Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital, plans to reach 32,400 children in five counties in the initial stage. The collaborative initiative is between its foundation and the M-Pesa Foundation. Under a deal, the partners seek to serve 5 million children in the region as well as provide care to […]
Nairobi, Kenya — President William Ruto of Kenya and President Hassan Mohamud of Somalia held a meeting at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, focusing on joint initiatives to combat terrorism and general insecurity in the region. The two leaders discussed the shared threat of the al-Shabaab terror group, which has been responsible for attacks in […]
Kenya’s Coffee experienced a 20 percent decline in overall earnings for the week, attributed to low volumes, despite a rise in the value of a 50-kilo bag, according to market data from the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. The figures reveal that the total earnings for the week declined from $10 million last week to $8 million […]
Kenya and Nigeria’s health regulators have initiated a recall of a specific batch of Johnson & Johnson’s children’s cough syrup following the detection of elevated levels of a potentially hazardous toxic substance. Tests conducted on Benylin Paediatric unveiled a concerning presence of diethylene glycol, a compound associated with fatalities among infants in various countries. The […]
Nairobi — Kenya’s food security is poised for enhancement with the imminent launch of the Sh260 million East Africa Germplasm Exchange Laboratory (RTB-EAGEL), aimed at bolstering agricultural productivity and increasing farm incomes. The laboratory, focusing on Roots, Tubers, and Banana (RTB) varieties, is a collaborative effort between the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), the […]
Nairobi — Fortune Mgwili-Sibanda, TikTok’s Head of Public Policy and Government Relations for Sub-Saharan Africa, has emphasized TikTok’s role in the country’s creative economy and its commitment to safety. Addressing Kenyan legislators on April 9, 2024, Sibanda announced ongoing capacity-building workshops for policymakers and regulatory agencies, focusing on online safety, data privacy, and content moderation. […]
Nairobi — The Senate Energy Committee has asked Inspector General of Police, Japhet Koome, to arrest Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja over failure to heed their summons. The committee has accused Sakaja of frustrating a probe into February’s gas explosion in Embakasi’s Mradi area that left six dead and scores injured. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said […]
Nairobi — Kenya’s fuel consumption and demand fell last year, the latest data from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) shows. According to a report, Kenyans consumed 4.3 million cubic meters of fuel in 2023, down from 4.5 million cubic meters during a similar period in 2022. The fall came at a time when […]
Nairobi — President William Ruto mourns late President Daniel Moi’s daughter June Chebet who passed away Thursday morning aged 60. June, who is the youngest, is Moi’s adopted daughter followed by Gideon who was the former president’s favorite and heir to their multi-billion estate. “My heartfelt condolences to the family of the late President Daniel […]