Exporters and business people in Kenya have been asked to market the Kenya-European Union bilateral agreement so that they can understand and exploit it to the maximum. Speaking during a sensitisation forum in Mombasa on the agreement, the National Assembly Committee on Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives led by the Chairperson James Gakuyu said that the…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki was seen running to the entrance of Parliament before the arrival of President William Ruto This happened during the President's State of the Nation address on Thursday, November 21 Netizens expressed mixed feelings, with some supporting him while others dragged former vice president Rigathi Gachagua to the debate. Videotape showing the…
Comedian MC Jessy, known for his comedy on The Churchill Show, appeared on Obinna's YouTube show A female security guard had accompanied the comedian, and they sabotaged Obinna's security However, Obinna's bodyguard seemed to be taking things seriously, prompting Obinna to intervene Kioja was witnessed during the recording of Oga Obinna's show after an argument…
Labor CS Alfred Mutua during the recruitment of unemployed youth at Wote Training Institute in Makueni. The Cabinet Secretary (CS) in the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection Alfred Mutua has urged unemployed youths in the country with competent skills to apply for jobs abroad in order to uplift their livelihoods. Consequently, Mutua said there…
Chief Justice Martha Koome with Governor Mohammed Mohamud Ali during launch of the AJS Suite and CAM Registry in Marsabit. Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged increased investment in judicial infrastructure to enhance justice delivery. Speaking during the launch of the Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) Suite and Court-Annexed Mediation (CAM) Registry in Marsabit, reaffirmed Judiciary’s…
In a bold move to modernize the country’s healthcare system, the government has called for public participation and stakeholder engagement on the newly introduced Digital Health Act. The Act, signed into law in October 2023, lays the foundation for a radical transformation of Kenya’s health information systems, medical technology use, and data management. The Ministry…
The government has launched a major operation to shut down 2,257 bars and alcohol outlets located within 300 meters of schools. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to curb alcohol consumption near educational institutions and ensure a safer environment for students. Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo issued the directive, mandating…
The lecturers’ strike shows no signs of ending, despite the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) accepting the Ksh4.3 billion offer from the National Treasury to implement the 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). UASU Secretary-General Constantine Wasonga confirmed the acceptance of the Ksh4.3 billion but stated that the union would only call off the strike once…
The abduction of Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye in Nairobi has sparked international outrage and raised concerns about growing transnational repression in East Africa. Dr. Besigye, a vocal critic of President Yoweri Museveni, was last seen at a Nairobi apartment complex on November 16, 2024. His location remained unknown until November 20, when family…
Police in Narok have arrested two con witch doctors who claim to use ‘swarm of bees’ to arrest suspected thieves. The Ugandan Nationals, a woman aged 50, and a middle aged man were arrested by police after residents raised concerns about their sorcery like activities in Lenana Estate in Narok town. The duo, operating under…
Ezekiel Mutua, the CEO of the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK), has strongly criticized the viral “Mapangale Dance” Challenge and suggested banning it. Mutua condemned the challenge for promoting violence and misogyny, revealing that he had received numerous complaints from the public. “I am inundated with complaints about the “Mapangale dance” challenge on TikTok….
Kenya’s Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary, Dr. Korir Sing’Oei, has addressed potential concerns regarding the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) to Haiti, especially if US President-Elect Donald Trump decides to withdraw. Sing’Oei reassured that the MSSM aligns with Trump’s stance on immigration, dispelling fears of the mission’s discontinuation. He explained that stabilizing countries from…
Graduates have been called to apply the skills and knowledge gained in higher education to enhance their professional capabilities and contribute to economic growth. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, in a speech delivered on his behalf by Chief of Staff Joseph Busiega during Pwani University’s 12th graduation ceremony, noted government’s efforts to align youth empowerment…
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Kenya’s lawmakers have rejected a proposed amendment to the Energy Act, 2019, which aimed to increase levies on electricity and petroleum. The amendment, included in the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, sought to double the levies collected by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) from 0.5% to 1%. National Assembly Energy Committee Chair Vincent…