A video of a middle-aged man deliberately trying to cause an accident on the road in Nairobi has gone viral on the internet and caused mixed feelings The man is seen crossing the road in front of oncoming cars, stopping only when a driver honked his horn The incident has sparked a conversation about tricks…
Kwale-based Australian mining firm Base Titanium has stepped up its Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme. The mining firm celebrated the accomplishments of 120 Base employees who successfully completed the RPL programme upon successful assessment by the National Training Industrial Authority (NITA). Base Titanium General Manager, Operations, Denham Vickers, says since the RPL program’s inception…
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation had enjoyed legal protections and benefits typically afforded to recognised non-governmental organisations. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has suffered a major setback after the High Court on Monday suspended its privileges and immunities under the Privileges and Immunities Act, which had been granted by the government. The foundation,…
Olive Kagendo Muriithi returned home after picking up the maid, and found her husband ordering the locks of their mansion to be changed. There were also thugs who were collecting the property of her house as ordered by her husband The Nairobi woman told TUKO.co.ke how, due to stress, her womb ruptured and caused heavy…
The Government is committed to creating an enabling environment that fosters investments and positions ICT as a catalyst for growth across all sectors. During an Industry Engagement with Technology Service Providers of Kenya (TESPOK) in Nairobi, Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Dr. Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u indicated that through collaboration with the private…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested two notorious drug traffickers in a stealth operation that ended at a petrol station in Ruiru, near the Eastern Bypass. The suspects, identified as Anthony Ndirangu Wanjiku and Sabiri Kalicha, were found in possession of cocaine and marijuana, ready to finalize a sale. –…
Olive Kagendo Muriithi returned home after picking up the maid, and found her husband ordering the locks of their mansion to be changed. There were also thugs who were collecting the property of her house as ordered by her husband The Nairobi woman told TUKO.co.ke how, due to stress, her womb ruptured and caused heavy…
The Cereal Growers Association (CGA) has received an assortment of Personal Protective Equipment from Bayer East Africa to enhance safety of its members. The donation which include 1,000 nitrile gloves, 1,000 masks, and 1,000 goggles is part of the firm’s efforts to advance agriculture, prioritize safety and support stewardship activities that equip farmers to stay…
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is revolutionizing connectivity across its parks, reserves, and stations through a groundbreaking investment in satellite internet. Leveraging savings from the 2023/2024 fiscal year, KWS aims to enhance efficiency and improve customer experiences in even the most remote areas, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable conservation through technological innovation. In partnership with Karibu…
Multilateral development banks (MDBs) could offer low-income countries (LICs) a short-term solution through sovereign local currency loan offerings to help them deal with issues resulting from the discrepancy between local currency revenues and debt repayments denominated in foreign currencies, according to a recent report by AfriCatalyst. This mismatch has placed immense pressure on low-income countries…
Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua announced his plans to form a political movement in 2025 He expressed confidence that the movement will be strong and will succeed in removing President William Ruto from office He reiterated his commitment to protect the interests of Mount Kenya, saying that their votes will not be gambled away Murang'a…
As the world prepares to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the spotlight turns to its profound impact on global health. Kadi Toure, Communications Lead at The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH), the world’s largest alliance for women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health, shares insights into the critical links between…
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) on Monday held a collaborative meeting with Nairobi County Commissioner Mr. David Wanyonyi to enhance enforcement and surveillance against illegal pharmaceutical activities in informal settlements. The meeting, attended by 12 Deputy County Commissioners from Nairobi County, addressed challenges encountered during crackdowns targeting unauthorized pharmaceutical practices. Mr. Wanyonyi emphasized the…
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall expected to pound most parts of the country from November 26 to December 2, 2024. In a weather advisory shared on Monday, the weatherman outlined the areas likely to experience rainfall and highlighted potential extreme weather conditions during the forecast period. The affected regions include the…
New research examining legal and policy frameworks governing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Mauritius, and Zambia has called for immediate legislative action to keep pace with AI adoption on the continent. “It is evident that without swift and comprehensive legislative action, the region risks falling behind in AI’s ethical and…