National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced a two week flight interruption. In a statement on Friday, the carrier explained that some of its planes might remain grounded during the festive season owing to challenges in acquiring aircraft spare parts. KQ Group Managing Director and CEO Allan Kilavuka said the airline would extend grounding time […]
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has announced free access to all National Parks and Museums for Kenyans on Jamhuri Day. In a statement, Friday, the CS noted that the directive would enable Kenyans to go and enjoy sightseeing activities. He added that the declaration was also in line with the 60th celebrations of Kenya gaining […]
The Spouse of the Deputy President Pastor Dorcas Rigathi maintains she will not be cowed in her stand against LGBTQ. Speaking in Kwale County during the placement of 348 Youth from Mombasa County in three rehabilitation Centres in Mombasa and Kwale Counties Pastor Dorcas said her stand is very clear and nobody will intimidate her […]
Twelve local education technology startups have secured Ksh 15.3 million each to fine-tune their solutions and scale them to improve learning outcomes in Kenya. Through the Edtech Fellowship Programme by MasterCard Foundation and iHub, a local incubator, the solutions target to equip learners with relevant and quality education through the use of technology. During a […]
Governor Wavinya Ndeti has threatened to take action against corrupt and lethargic staff serving in the County Government of Machakos. Wavinya says she will send all those involved in embezzlement of public funds and absconding duty packing. “I will not tolerate corruption or its form in my Government. If you are a public officer and […]
Two insurance firms operating in Kenya have been prohibited from issuing new insurance contracts with immediate effect. The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has directed policyholders with covers offered by the two firms, Xplico Insurance Company Limited and Invesco Assurance Company Limited in Liquidation to seek alternative covers from licensed insurers. IRA placed Xplico Insurance Company […]
At least 250,000 young people in Uganda are expected to join the country’s agribusiness labour market in a $48 million (Ksh 7.3b) project by private financiers. The Stimulating Agriculture for Youth Employment (SAYE) will target sectors with low entry barriers for young people and high market potential, aiming to boost local income opportunities. “Our goal […]
Preparations are complete for this year’s Confederation of African Football Awards, which will be held in Morocco for the second year in a row, but this time round in the tourist city of Marrakech on December 11, 2023. The Monday night gala will mark a successful year for Morocco as it has been confirmed as […]
Advocate for Autism Policy at Autism Lights Inc, Wamaratu Chege has advised families with austistic children not to underestimate the potential of the children. Wamaratu says children with autism have the capability to achieve rewarding and successful careers. Chege advised as he gave examples of prominent people in the world such as Elon Musk and […]
Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacist Dentist Board Union (KMPDU) has called off a planned doctor’s strike that was set to commence Friday after an expiry of seven days notice. The looming strike was called off after the County Government reached an agreement on grievances raised by the medical practitioners umbrella and signed an MOU. The two […]
President William Ruto says the National Youth Service will play a critical role in his government’s agenda in line with the bottom up economic transformation plan. Speaking in Gilgil during the 87th pass out parade for the 10,521 graduates from the National Youth Service, the president said his administration plan to invest in a future […]
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has highlighted Kenya’s foreign policy imperatives, creating a symphony of diplomacy, resilience, and global vision. In a resounding address at Chatham House in London on December 7th, 2023, the Prime CS called for a concerted effort to promote peace, economic connectivity, and sustainable development in Africa and across the globe. […]
