State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed has defended President William Ruto against critics of his Christmas donations to neighbours at his Sugoi home in Uasin Gishu County. Taking on X, Hussein expressed his displeasure, calling out those who habitually fault the President. “President William Ruto today sharing with his neighbours in Sugoi during this festive season. […]
Hoteliers in the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve are reaping big profits ahead of this year’s Christmas and New Year festivities. A spot check at the game reserve shows most hotels, lodges and camps have reported full bookings signaling booming business. Sarova Mara Cave Camp Manager Nicholas Maina said they have been experiencing high season since July […]
A section of Members of Kisii County Assembly in Kisii County is appealing to the Ethics and Anti-corruption body and the Department of Criminal Investigations to investigate recent remarks by area Governor Simba Arati on development in the county. The MCA’s accused the governor of allegedly peddling lies during the recent visit by President Dr. […]
The National Council for Population and Development (NCPD) has reported a positive trend in the reduction of teenage pregnancies across the country. According to NCPD Director General Dr. Mohamed Sheikh, there has been a decrease from 18pc in 2021 to 15 pc in 2022 on a national scale. Addressing a workshop in Nanyuki town, where commitments made […]
eMobilis, a key partner in the Ajira Digital Program, proudly graduated 215 participants from the Ajira AWS re/start Program. This cohort, one of the largest in Africa, earned their AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification, marking a significant milestone in their journey towards fulfilling careers in cloud computing. This flagship initiative by AWS empowers unemployed and underemployed […]
Kenyan living in foreign countries sent home Ksh 54.3 billion ($355m) in November this year, latest data by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows. This was a 2.8pc increase when compared to the same period last year when Kenya received a total of Ksh 52.8 billion ($345.4m). The country also received a significantly higher […]
Surgeons at Kerugoya County Referral Hospital in Kirinyaga have performed the first spinal surgery at the hospital registering a medical milestone in the county. The surgeons carried out the delicate surgery on a 30-year-old man who had suffered spinal injury with lumbar vertebrae 1&2 fracture after falling from height while working. The surgical operation was […]
The government should work with private institutions in the implementation of the Affordable Housing Programme. The Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK) President Jennifer Musyimi says the association in conjunction with other professional services in the Affordable Housing Programme across the country will work to enhance building standards and streamline building approvals for the project’s integrity. The […]
Former Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala has been released on a Ksh 5 million bond or Ksh 1million cash bail after pleading not guilty. Balala and his co-accused denied all the 10 counts of alleged corruption deals related to a Ksh 8.5 billion for the construction of the Multi Billion Ronald Ngalla Utalii College. Balala […]
Residents of Maella in Naivasha have raised the red flag over the deaths of over five minors in the last one year from one of the controversial sects in the area. The residents want the Church of God investigated and their leaders arrested over failure to take their minors to hospital leading to the deaths. […]
The Royal Academy of Engineering unveiled the shortlist for the 10th Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. Sixteen visionary innovators hailing from eight African countries, including Botswana for the first time, were recognized for their outstanding contributions to engineering innovation. The Africa Prize, established in 2014, has been a platform for African engineers to showcase scalable […]
President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that reforms in the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) are aimed at ensuring universal healthcare for all. He told off critics of the reforms, saying they were up to no good and were opposed to the transformation of the country. President Ruto noted that majority of Kenyans who are […]
