Some Tanzanians have expressed concern over the whereabouts of Vice-President Philip Mpango, who has not been seen in public for over a month. He was due at a science conference on Wednesday in Arusha but was instead represented by a cabinet minister. His disappearance from public view has sparked rumours about his health. But Prime […]
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the Federal Government of Somalia say the lifting of the 31-year UN arms embargo on Somalia would give fresh impetus to the fight against the Al Shabaab and other armed groups in Somalia. The African Union Special Representative for Somalia and Head of ATMIS, Ambassador Mohamed […]
Kinoru Stadium in Meru County will play host to the Chapa Dimba Eastern Regional finals this weekend, with eight teams (four boys and four girls’ teams) lined up for a regional title clash. Setting the stage on Saturday, with the first match, it will be the Mavoko Starlets from Machakos against Syomunyu Secondary […]
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang has addressed the Group of 77 plus China summit at COP28. He said developing nations should unequivocally oppose unilateralism, and protect their interests in the fight towards climate change. Saturday also saw millions of dollars being added to the Loss and Damage Fund, as the chorus to increase renewable energy […]
Children taking part in a session of the Murang’a County Children’s Assembly photo by Purity Mugo. The Directorate of Children’s Services in Murang’a county, yesterday, led children who were chosen as delegates from sub-counties across the county in the first County’s Children’s Assembly at a Murang’a school. Murang’a East Children’s Officer, Nanis Mutegi, said that […]
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi has called for renewed commitment to democracy, equality and justice as Kenya celebrates the 60th Jamhuri Day. Mudavadi said hoisting of Kenya’s flag symbolizes collective determination to build a Kenya where every citizen has an opportunity to prosper, regardless of background or circumstance, […]
Photo Courtesy Five boys have died, while 28 others are fighting for their lives in various hospitals in Elgeyo Marakwet County due to negligence in their management after circumcision. The county executive for health Michael Kibiwott said health facilities in the county have witnessed an upsurge of admissions of initiates across the county and even […]
Climate change ambassadors call for delocalization of the COP 28 Migori County climate change ambassadors have called upon the relevant environmental champions to delocalize the 2023 Conference of Parties (COP 28) to achieve the desired climate change goals. Speaking during the delocalization of the COP 28 discussion at Migori Teachers Training College, John Bosco, a […]
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been feted for prudent use of resources and for . accountability, transparency and integrity in financial reporting during this year’s Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards and Gala Dinner held at a Nairobi hotel. MoD was ranked position 1 in the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) under International Public Sector Accounting […]
The spouse of the Deputy President, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, called for a change of tact in the kind of collateral requested as a security measure among the youth in Africa noting their lack of hard assets. Speaking on the second day of the 6th Youth Connekt Summit 2023 held at the KICC in Nairobi, that attracted […]
The World Health Organization has called on countries to increase taxes on alcohol and sugary sweetened beverages saying new data reveal a low global rate of taxes being applied to unhealthy products. According to WHO, 2.6 million people die from drinking alcohol every year and over 8 million from an unhealthy diet across the globe […]
