Kenya’s external debt payments in the financial year ending June 2024 reached Kes.756 billion, as the government sought to limit its domestic borrowing. This increased demand for foreign credit came as domestic borrowing squeezed private sector access to financing. A significant driver of the surge in external debt payments was the maturity of a $2…
Ruth Girmay is the General Manager for Shamrock Leather, Ethiopa. The African Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) and Leather and Hides Council of America (LHCA) have signed a deal to promote best practices in sustainable leather production across Africa. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will see the two organizations collaborate to promote skills and…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has filed an appeal to overturn a High Court ruling that allowed Wilson Nashon Kanani, a City Hall employee, to retain assets worth KES 643 million. The EACC expressed its dissatisfaction with the decision, requesting the Court of Appeal to set it aside entirely. The agency had previously sought…
As the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams enter their fourth week, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos has outlined a new approach to curbing exam malpractice. Speaking after supervising the distribution of KCSE examination papers at Langata Sub-County Headquarters in Nairobi, the CS said this year’s exam regulations will focus on individualized accountability rather than…
President William Ruto visited Mount Kenya in what appeared to be an effort to win back the support of his people following the removal of Rigathi Gachagua Ruto was accompanied by Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri, Laikipia West MP Sarah Korere, Laikipia Senator John Kinyua and Tourism Minister Rebecca Miano, among others Senator Kinyua, who…
The price of bitcoin has risen above $80,000 (£62,000) for the first time ever, after Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the US election last week. It comes as the Republicans are edging closer to overall control of Congress after having already secured the presidency and a majority in the Senate. On the campaign trail the…
Good Morning my strong man from Tanzania November 11, 2024, I invite you to look at what is written in the front and back pages of Kenyan Newspapers. The post Big news in Kenyan newspapers today November 11, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.
Israeli strikes on northern Lebanon and Gaza have killed dozens of people including several children, rescuers and officials say. The Lebanese health ministry said at least 23 people including seven children were killed on Sunday in Almat near Byblos, to the north of the capital Beirut. In northern Gaza, the civil defence agency said at…
Kenyans could be bracing for a potential increase in fuel prices as major oil marketers push for a review of the country’s fuel pricing formula. Oil marketers argue that the current system, unchanged since 2018, is outdated and does not reflect rising costs throughout the supply chain. This could lead to shortages if not addressed, they warn….
Michael Johnson predicts a close 600m race between Fred Kerley and Cole Hocker, noting both athletes’ confidence and unique strengths make the outcome hard to call. American sprint legend Michael Johnson has made his prediction on who is most likely to win the 600m prospective race between Fred Kerley and Cole Hocker. The reigning Olympic…
The Ministry of Health has moved to dispel fears the death of two minors and adverse reactions of 23 children during the polio vaccination drive between 2nd to 6th October was as a result of the vaccine. Director General of Health Dr. Patrick Amoth and officials from the Kenya Paediatric Association, and Kenya National Safety Vaccine…
Unknown gunmen shot and killed three people, while five others were injured and over 700 livestock stolen in separate suspected bandit attacks in Samburu East, Bojidare and Hola Bule areas in Isiolo County. The Sunday dawn attack in Bojidare occurred after an unknown number of individuals armed with assault rifles invaded Manyattas and started shooting…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has continued with his call to Kenyans to keep peace and work hard during these hard economic times. Speaking during the Sunday Service at Brotherhood Fellowship Church in Kahawa West, Nairobi County, the second Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya Gachagua reiterated that peace surmounts personal interest and despite…
Kenyan runner Moses Kibet saw a Ksh3.9 million prize slip through his hands following confusion in the final stretch of last Sunday’s Hangzhou Marathon in China. Kenyan runner Moses Kibet missed out on nearly Ksh4 million following a costly mistake from a volunteer at the Hangzhou Marathon in China on Sunday, November 3. At the…
Chaos erupted in Athi River when a section of agitated Ngelani residents confronted Machakos County officials for forcefully closing down several mining quarries. The action prompted a scuffle where police officers and county Askris faced the wrath of the residents. The county officials escorted by a contingent of armed Administration Police officers and county askaris…