KDF to lead surveillance during the festive season, PS Omollo says

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo addressing the press at Harambee House, Nairobi.[Edward Kiplimo, Standard] Interior Ministry has announced the establishment of security command centres across the country with Langata Barracks being the main station where all security operations will be coordinated during this festive season.  In a press briefing early Wednesday, Interior PS Raymond Omollo…

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Public Service Annual Performance Evaluation begins Monday

The annual performance evaluation exercise in the public service will begin on Monday, 9th December 2024. The exercise for the 2023/24 financial year is expected to last two months and will involve all government ministries, state corporations, and tertiary institutions. This was announced Wednesday by the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Performance…

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Telegram U-turns and joins child safety scheme

After years of ignoring pleas to sign up to child protection schemes, the controversial messaging app Telegram has agreed to work with an internationally recognised body to stop the spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is used by major online services to help them detect and remove CSAM, and…

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Recent films dominate Mombasa International Film Festival

The 2nd edition of the Mombasa International Film Festival is in full swing, taking place in Bangladesh (Bangla), Mombasa, from December 2nd to 7th. This year’s festival showcases an impressive line-up of films, including recent premieres and critically acclaimed productions, making it a highlight for film enthusiasts. To honour the coastal town, the festival organisers…

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Mudavadi: Kenya Set to Achieve Middle-Income Status

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has expressed confidence in Kenya’s economic growth, pointing to several key indicators of positive momentum. Speaking on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Mudavadi highlighted the country’s upward economic trajectory, citing the strength of key sectors. He noted that Kenya boasts one of the most open and dynamic financial sectors in Africa,…

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Vogue’s Anna Wintour launches new fashion exhibition

Anna Wintour, Vogue’s editor-in-chief since 1988, has curated the VOGUE: Inventing the Runway, a ground-breaking immersive exhibition in London. Held at the Lightroom, the show leverages advanced digital projection and audio technology to present an intimate experience of fashion history. Narrated by Cate Blanchett, the exhibition showcases iconic moments from the runway, including early catwalks,…

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