Bolt has revised its fare prices to cushion drivers from high fuel prices by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). In Nairobi, the increased prices have been effected in all categories with the base fare ranging from Ksh. 70 and Ksh. 100 across the Economy, Base, Boda and XL categories. The minimum fare has […]
The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have called for “humanitarian pauses” to deliver lifesaving aid to millions in Gaza. The failure by the Council to make its first public intervention on the Israel-Gaza crisis followed the rejection of a Russian-backed draft on Monday evening. While 12 of the […]
Communications Authority of Kenya Director General Ezra Chiloba has resigned with immediate effect. Chiloba who has been the director general of CA for two years, having been appointed in October 2021 tendered his resignation effective October 18, 2023. The embattled immediate former CA boss was suspended on September 18, 2023 by the board over allegations […]
The culmination of the recently held 10th Annual African Grain Trade Summit has sparked a new conversation about the need for influencing policy to accommodate women and young upcoming start-ups in the evolving landscape of food including grain trade in Eastern Africa. This is after a presentation made by Dr. Roselyn Marandu-Kareithi, Jasiri’s Country Lead, […]
The Council of Governors (CoG) wants the Inspector General of Police to issue a public apology for allegedly arresting Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza. In a show of solidarity, the county bosses are calling for the immediate arrest of the officers involved. Ahmed Abdullahi, the COG Vice Chairperson, said the action by police was unwarranted and […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new publication listing key regulatory considerations on artificial intelligence (AI) for health. The publication emphasizes the importance of establishing AI systems’ safety and effectiveness, rapidly making appropriate systems available to those who need them, and fostering dialogue among stakeholders, including developers, regulators, manufacturers, health workers, and patients. […]
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) says it is experiencing a hitch on its prepaid system which has caused delays in the generation of electricity tokens.. In a statement Thursday, the lighting company said it was working to restore normalcy within the shortest time possible. “We are experiencing a glitch in the prepaid system, […]
Ministers of investment and enterprise participating in the 8th World Investment Forum identified the agrifood sector as a top priority for global investment. They emphasized its pivotal role in addressing a $4 trillion annual investment gap in developing countries that needs to be bridged to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and underlined its role in enhancing […]
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has successfully reclaimed 18 hectares of public land in Kisumu County, that had been unlawfully acquired by a private investor. The unidentified individual was demanding a payment of Ksh.7 billion to vacate the market Twalib Mbarak, the CEO of EACC, made the announcement while addressing the public in Kisumu […]
