Key Reforms Proposed to Make Electricity Affordable for Kenyans

The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Energy has tabled proposals to reduce electricity costs for Kenyans. The recommendations, set for discussion in Parliament, target key reforms at Kenya Power and the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). One major proposal seeks to have Kenya Power buy electricity from independent power producers (IPPs) in Kenyan shillings…

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10-year vision to transform Loitokitok’s livelihoods, ecosystems inaugurated

The Loitokitok Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Program (LICLP), a groundbreaking 10-year initiative valued at Ksh 30 million was officially launched Tuesday at Entarara Comprehensive School in Kajiado County. This ambitious program, funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety, and Consumer Protection (BMUV) through the Large-scale Forest Landscape Restoration in…

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Wajackoyah Confirms Candidacy for 2027 Presidential Election

Former presidential candidate George Wajackoyah has confirmed he will take another shot at the House on the Hill in the 2027 general election. Speaking on Tuesday, December 3, Wajackoyah expressed frustration with the current Kenya Kwanza administration, revealing that this dissatisfaction motivated his decision to run once more for the top office. Wajackoyah, who ran…

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No title deed for Afya House, Parliamentary Committee told

The Ministry of Health has no title deed for the land where its headquarters, Afya House is located. This was revealed after the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee invited Medical Services Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai on Tuesday to explain why the Ministry had not disclosed land and buildings in its financial statements for the year…

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TEAU set to hold its 7th graduation ceremony

The East African University marks its seventh historic graduation with a record-breaking class of 2024, a testament to its academic excellence. The ceremony will be held this Thursday at the institution’s main campus in Kitengela, Kajiado County, where hundreds of graduates will receive degrees and diplomas across various disciplines. The event, according to the university…

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Majority of Kenyans in poor financial health – survey

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi pointed out the substantial progress in reducing the gender gap in financial inclusion. [File, Standard] A new survey shows that Kenyans’ financial health remains a significant concern, even as the country continues to make strides in financial inclusion. The 2024 FinAccess Household Survey by FSD Kenya shows that 81.7 per…

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