The Ministry of Health has vowed to enhance tobacco control measures to protect the public. Principal Secretary of State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni said they had embraced a collaborative approach to curb violations of the Kenya Tobacco Control Act. While acknowledging Kenya faces challenges related to novel tobacco products and […]
Kenyans can now access affordable locally assembled smartphones following the launch of the state-of-the-art East Africa Device Assembly Kenya Limited, located in Athi River. The device assembly factory was set up as a joint venture of local Mobile Network Operators and International device manufacturers. The devices which will be available countrywide at Faiba shops and […]
The Orange Democratic Party (ODM) has condemned what it terms as mistreatment and harassment of Kisii governor Simba Arati. The opposition party led by Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Principal Raila Odinga was reacting to a standoff that ensued on Monday morning at the Gusii Stadium in Kisii county between Arati and a contingent […]
CyberPro Global has partnered with the University of Nairobi and the Kenya School of Government to help bridge the skill gap in cybersecurity in Africa and secure the county’s digital future. CyberPro Global Interim Chairman Noah Muna said they plan to offer cybersecurity education and advocate for a safe cyber space considering both the private […]
A teacher who was arrested for allegedly selling fake national examination papers for both primary and secondary was on Monday arraigned in court. 23-year-old Nicholas Ngumbau Kalewa alias ‘Mr Examiner’ had opened over 10 WhatsApp and Telegram accounts where he was selling the papers for Ksh1,500 and Ksh2,000 with a marking scheme. He was charged […]
The government has announced plans to establish business hubs and incubation centers in nearly all the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) centers across the country to generate more employment in the skilled sector. Speaking during a familiarization tour at the Mombasa NITA premises, Principal Secretary of State Department for Labour and Skills Development Shadrack Mwadime […]
Medical Services Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai has lauded Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency, for its unwavering support in strengthening Kenya’s health systems and contributing to Universal Health Coverage through research and development. Speaking during the occasion to mark the 60th anniversary of Japan-Kenya collaboration in the health sector where the 5th KEMRI/JICA Country […]
Kirinyaga County Governor Waiguru Football tournament has stirred economic activities at the grassroots as vendors cash in on thousands of spectators who turn up to watch matches across all the wards every Sunday. The football league that was launched in September and expected to conclude in December, has benefited commercial vendors; mainly women and young […]
Televangelist Ezekiel Odero will tomorrow know his fate over a police probe over alleged unlawful activities. The New Life Prayer Centre and Church minister has been accused, jointly and by conspiracy, of committing the felony of murder, aiding suicide, abduction, radicalization, genocide, crimes against humanity, child cruelty, fraud and money laundering, by the state. The […]
President William Ruto’s Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda has received a boost after the state government of Bavaria, Germany, supported his plan to create jobs and promote innovation and machinery. The Free State of Bavaria on Sunday adopted Kenya into its (Bavaria’s) partnership Strategy for Africa and pledged to support Kenya’s plan for sustainable economic […]
Kanbis, Ruaraka, and Stray Lions were among the standout teams in the multi-season Nairobi Cricket Association (NPCA) Awards Gala night, which took place at Sikh Union Club. The vibrant NPCA gala honoured groups and people that had excelled throughout the previous four seasons, which were 2018–19, 2021/22, 2022–23, and 2022–24. Jackson Indakwa from the Sports […]
