Kisii — Kisii County’s Governor Simba Arati has announced a comprehensive plan to increase water supply to residents while promoting environmental conservation efforts. The initiative involves expanding water connections, reviving stalled water projects, establishing new water schemes, and protecting springs. Speaking during the Jamuhuri celebrations at Mosoncho playgrounds, Governor Arati highlighted the impact of climate […]
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Nairobi — President William Ruto has announced that Kenya has successfully averted the threat of debt distress, emphasizing that the nation’s economy is on a stable and sustainable path. He credited the government’s implementation of well-considered policies for this achievement, policies that have promoted sustainable economic growth. During the 60th Jamhuri Day celebration held at […]
Harare — The power outage that left Kenya in the dark on Sunday, December 10, 2023 may have been the result of sabotage, according to a minister, BBC reports. It was Kenya’s third nationwide blackout in the previous four months. Numerous services were affected by the blackout, including the main airport in Nairobi, the country’s […]
Nairobi — President William Ruto has announced that Kenya will be a visa-free destination beginning January 2024. Ruto stated Tuesday, while leading the country in commemorating the 60th Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nairobi’s Uhuru Gardens, that Kenya is the birthplace of humanity and remains open to everyone who wishes to visit. He pointed out that […]
Nairobi — President William Ruto has hailed constitutional reforms realized since Kenya’s independence as monumental, terming the growing independence of key institutions as a tremendous achievement. Ruto, speaking at the 60th independence day celebrations at Nairobi’s Uhuru Gardens on Tuesday, noted that the new constitutional order promulgated in 2010 heralded key gains contributing to Kenya’s […]
President William Ruto has arrived at the Uhuru Gardens to lead Kenyans in commemorating the 60th Jamhuri Day celebrations. During the event, the President presided over his second trooping of colors ceremony led by the 25 Mechanized Infantry Battalion (MIB). Notable leaders present at the event include Ethiopia’s President Sahle-Work Zewde. President Ruto arrived at […]
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Kenya’s National Day
On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I send best wishes to the people of Kenya as you celebrate your Independence Day. Our steadfast relationship is grounded in our shared democratic values, collaboration in addressing the existential threat of climate change, and joint efforts to promote peace, prosperity, and […]
Nairobi — President William Ruto opened the YouthConnekt Africa Summit 2023 at KICC, starting with a visit to the job fair co-organized with Huawei and supported by the Kenya-China Economic and Trade Association (KCETA) where 38 companies were offering 500 job opportunities. At the Job Fair, The President met Mr Zhang Yijun, Minister Counselor of […]
Nairobi — The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is planning to increase service costs by up to 3,900 percent. NTSA argues that the proposed changes are meant to bridge the revenue deficit. ”This shortfall does not include the additional funding required to fund key road safety programmes, recurrent costs of ICT systems maintainance and […]
Nairobi — Former nominated Senator Milicent Omanga and televangelist Ezekiel Odero are the top searched individuals in this year’s Google Search List. 1,500-meter Olympic Champion Faith Kipyegon, controversial pastor Paul Mackenzie, late TV presenter Catherine Kasavuli, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi, and ex-IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati appear on the list. Others on the list […]
Teso — Western Member of Parliament from across the political divide have been urged to set aside their political differences and unite under one umbrella to boost their bargaining power for development of the region. Speaking at Malaba Catholic church during a fund drive, National Assembly speaker Moses Wetangula noted that he was committed to […]
President William Ruto has assented to (NG-CDF) Amendment Bill that is set to allow use of the fund to finance extra projects such as climate mitigation as well as school feeding programmes. A statement from State House stated that the Act allocates a maximum of 5 percent of the funds allocated per constituency to climate […]
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Kenya: Govt Increases School Bursaries
Nairobi — The Government has increased bursaries under the Constituencies Development Fund to ensure smooth learning. This follows the signing into law of The National Government Constituencies Development Fund (Amendment) Bill by President William Ruto on Monday. The law increases the allocation from 35 per cent to 40 per cent, a move that will facilitate […]
Nairobi — In a surprising twist within Kenya’s banking sector, a notable shift is underway as financial institutions increasingly target guarantors rather than primary borrowers when loans face default. This departure from conventional practices has ignited concerns, sparking fears about its potential repercussions for borrowers and those who stand as guarantors. Financial Expert Nazir Jinnah […]
Kisumu — Rice farmers within the West Kano Irrigation Scheme are staring at a Sh50 million loss after flood water marooned rice under farms. The scheme chairman Jared Odoyo says rice crop within the 650 acres is now wasted as the region continues to receive heavy amounts of rains. Odoyo says farmers took loans from […]
Nairobi — Kenya Power has announced that they have managed to restore power in most parts of the country, and restoration of power in the coast and the remaining sections of Nairobi is still ongoing. According to a customer alert by Kenya Power issued Sunday night, power has been restored in parts of Nairobi, Kisumu, […]
Nairobi — Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has urged Kenyans to avoid night travels and unnecessary trips due to the challenges posed by heavy rains which have rendered some roads impassable. Speaking during a press conference, Mwaura stated that weather forecasts indicate the persistence of heavy rains across different regions, heightening the risk of flash floods […]
Kisumu — The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has urged President William Ruto to sack Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung’u over his remarks that the government is broke and cannot finance key public expenditure. According to Atwoli, the remarks were unnecessary and only instilled fear in Kenyans. He indicated that […]