Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Thursday convened an El Nino response and impact mitigation strategic meeting that brought together leadership from both levels of government, other government response agencies as well as partners to assess and discuss preparedness in dealing with the expected El Nino rains. There have also been projections that the country is likely […]
Chief Justice Martha Koome has taken a significant step towards improving the efficiency of the judicial system with the introduction of new guidelines aimed at expediting the payment of fines and cash bail. These guidelines address the concerns of court users and harness technology to streamline the process. One notable change is that the […]
Kenya Airways (KQ) has Thursday announced the introduction of two more daily flights to London effective 29th October 2023. The airline’s customers can now choose between a morning flight via KQ 100 and an evening flight via KQ 102 allowing more travel options, convenience, and flexibility. Kenya Airways has been operating flights to London since […]
The government is set to roll out the digital ID system dubbed ‘Maisha Card’ on Monday next week. Immigration Principal Secretary Julius Bitok Thursday said that the new and improved digital ID that is fitted with security features, biometrics and a digital signature is not compulsory, however, for new applicants and those replacing a lost ID, it will be mandatory. In […]
The Government is developing a concrete roadmap and matrix to streamline career progression and succession management in the Kenya Prisons Service and other uniformed security agencies. Interior cabinet secretary, Kithure Kindiki, says the roadmap will provide an opportunity for younger officers to rise and hold management positions through a clearly defined procedure and eliminate cases […]
The government is developing a concrete roadmap and matrix to streamline career progression and succession management in the Kenya Prisons Service and other uniformed security agencies. According to Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kithure Kindiki, the roadmap will provide an opportunity for younger officers to rise and hold management positions through a clearly defined procedure and eliminate […]
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has called for cooperation between the government, political leaders and the citizenry to root out the terrorism in the country, especially in the North Eastern and Coast regions. Addressing journalists at a Malindi hotel Thursday, Omollo said the multi-agency approach adopted by the government in tackling the menace was bearing […]
Kenya’s receipts for its peacekeeping mission in Somalia under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) almost doubled to reach Ksh 6.98 billion according figures by the National Treasury. In the fiscal year 2022/23, the grants to Kenya for contributing troops and police for the peacekeeping mission in the neighbouring country under ATMIS, formerly […]
The National Assembly’s Energy Committee has summoned Treasury Cabinet Secretary Professor Njunguna Ndungu for failing to appear before the Watchdog Committee three times. The Chair of the committee Mwala Member of Parliament Vincent Musyoka says they are considering fining the CS Ksh.500,000 as per the standing orders of parliament for snubbing a committee’s proceedings consecutively. […]
National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has increased flights to London to 14 times on a weekly basis up from 10 flights. The carrier on Thursday announced that customers will effective October 29 fly to London twice a day. “The airline’s customers can now choose between a morning flight via KQ100 and an evening flight via […]
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is expected to meet with Cabinet Secretaries, Governors and disaster management agencies to discuss the country’s preparedness on El Nino rains. The meeting is scheduled to take place at his official residence Karen, Nairobi. The meeting that brings together various stakeholders among them key ministries, government agencies, development partners, humanitarian organisations […]
Kisumu city is set to benefit from a 40 million shillings technical assistance programme from the European investment bank meant to support its waste management project. Over 70% of organic waste is expected to be utilized during full implementation of the project with at least 30,000 residents expected to benefit from access to biogas. The […]
