Elijah Mwangi, Mining PS. PHOTO | KNA Mining Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has directed that all unlicensed miners in Migori to be penalised on all unpaid royalties from their illegal mining. Mwangi who was speaking during an impromptu visit and crackdown on illegal mining activities in Migori County said the government is going to sum-up…
Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry, Aden Duale, yesterday launched a Sh620 million Integrated Landscape Management project aimed at conserving and restoring the Mt. Elgon forest ecosystem in Bungoma County. Speaking during the launch held at Kaberwa Primary grounds in Kapsokwony, Mt. Elgon Sub County, Duale…
Sheila Jebet is the only Kenyan athlete taking part in this year’s Cardiff Cross Challenge. Kenya’s Sheila Jebet and Charity Cherop (Uganda) headline the women’s start list for the Cardiff Cross Challenge Cross Country Tour set to take place on Saturday, November 9. The senior women’s race boasts an impressive international field and perhaps offers more…
Collins Bett, KTDA MS Managing Director The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) is expecting enhanced efficiency and productivity in its 71 managed factories following the rollout of SAP (Systems, Application and Products). The agency says the system whose rollout commenced in 2016 will be used to run various functions across the tea value chain including…
The Kenya-led International Security Assistance Mission (MSSM) in Haiti could be turned into a permanent peacekeeping mission President William Ruto hinted at the move after his phone conversation with US Foreign Minister Antony Blinken Ruto promised to send more officers to help the mission reach its target of 2,500 officers sent to fight militants in…
Pastor Ezekiel Odero spoke about President William Ruto ditching his famous Kaunda suits and opting for a coat. The preacher, while addressing the congregation, said that all chaos and problems would end and asked them to calm down His words met mixed reactions after he said that, as a spiritual leader, he saw things before…
Elaine Thompson-Herah responded to Ato Boldon’s doubts about her career comeback, expressing confidence in overcoming injuries to make history and inspire future generations. Elaine Thompson-Herah has seemingly clapped back at Trinidadian legend Ato Boldon who made claims that her body is done and she cannot bounce back and produce the same results she did in…
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan postponed her planned official trip to Cuba this week as a safety precaution following early reports that the Caribbean island nation was about to be hit by Hurricane Rafael. President Samia was due to arrive in Havana on Wednesday for a three-day State visit aimed at boosting bilateral ties between…
Karatina has launched new courses in the tea industry even as the country celebrates a century since tea was commercialised in Kenya. The new courses, according to the university management, are aligned with the development of the tea industry in Kenya and the world. Among the courses that will be offered include a Post-Graduate Diploma…
The government has put in place policies and regulations to enable Kenyans to access the internet and utilise online services comfortably. Director Information in Charge of the ICT Directorate of Information and Broadcasting in the State Department for Broadcasting, Esther Wanjau, said the e-services provided by the government have enabled public services to be carried…
Gabriella was doing a client's hair when another woman came to her salon asking for a service The woman, whose name has not been revealed, asked to carry Tanzanian Gabriella's child, Glory James, while Gabriella finished her work When the client's hair straightening was done, she left with the unidentified mother who was carrying Glory…
Donald Trump brings Susie Wiles to the podium at an election night watch party, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach after chosing her as his White House chief of staff. [AP Photo] President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the de facto manager of his victorious campaign, as his White House chief of staff,…
The battle men face with finding purpose beyond achievement takes center stage in one Olympic champion’s journey, revealing the silent struggles athletes endure after retirement and a powerful fight for redemption and sobriety. Battling with alcoholism is a challenge that many men face in silence and few understand the depths of the struggle until they…
The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has highlighted measures the government has taken to enhance the country’s tea industry. Speaking at Karatina University during the centenary celebrations this week, TBK CEO Willy Mutai announced that the government has invested heavily in the sector to ensure farmers benefit from their input. “The first thing that the…
Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Dr. Belio Kipsang Dr. Belio Kipsang, the Principal Secretary for the State Department of Basic Education in Kenya’s Ministry of Education, reported that since the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams began, the ministry has not encountered significant cases of exam malpractice. Although a few incidents involving mobile phones…