Information, Communication and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary for Eliud Owalo has attributed low investments in Africa’s ICT sector to outdated laws. According to Owalo, harmonization of better ICT policies in the continent are key to attracting the much needed investments to allow rapid growth in the sector. He singled out policies such as the now […]
James Gitau CEO PPI. PHOTO | Courtesy Crown Paints in partnership with Peak Performance International have unveiled a training programme that will help equip small businesses with the tools and skills to sustain their growth. The coaching and mentorship programme dubbed Crown IT Business School will target Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and offer them […]
Retailers selling veterinary drugs that have not been authorized for use in Kenya have been warned against engaging in the illegal activity. Speaking during the launch of the Rapid Result Initiative (RRI), Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke said the government is keen on ensuring livestock farmers across the country have access to compliant veterinary […]
Former State House spokesman Kanze Dena, on April 8, 2024, took to social media to dismiss claims that she is battling with cancer. This was after rumors circulated on social media platforms for several days, claiming that Kanze Dena was suffering from cancer Posts on various social media platforms, including TikTok, Facebook and Instagram, alleging […]
As doctors’ strike continues for the fourth week running, the Kenyatta University Teaching Research and Referral Hospital (KUTRRH) has hired five oncologists from the East African region and recalled patients who were on chemotherapy. Hospital Board Chairperson Prof. Olive Mugenda said three doctors were sourced from Ethiopia and one each from Tanzania and Malawi. Speaking […]
The Government is putting up Treatment and Rehabilitation Centres across the country. The centres are aimed at suppressing demand, treatment, rehabilitation, and reintegration of addicts. According to the Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof. Kithure Kindiki, the National Government will partner with County Governments to ensure all 47 Counties have a Rehabilitation centre offering affordable, publicly funded […]
Bayer Leverkusen moved within touching distance of a first Bundesliga title by beating 10-man Union Berlin 1-0. Florian Wirtz’s penalty gave Xabi Alonso’s side a ninth successive win to stretch their lead over Bayern Munich to 16 points with six games remaining. Bayern gave their title rivals a helping hand by letting a 2-0 […]
The eagerly awaited start of the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) U-19 50 Overs season initially programmed for Sunday April 7 has now been moved to next weekend due to inclement weather. Vishal Bhojani, the NPCA Fixtures Secretary in. a message to all clubs, confirmed the postponement of match day 1 to Sunday April 14 […]
Eldoret Sports Club’s James Chirchir carded a remarkable round of 41 points on Saturday to claim victory in the Division One category of his home club’s leg of the 2024 NCBA Golf Series. The handicap 11 golfer shrugged off stiff competition from fellow club-mate Joseph (handicap 9) whose equally commendable 38 stableford points at the […]
Kenya and France have resolved to strengthen bilateral relations, even as the two countries finalized an agreement to enhance the infrastructure and transport sector. Prime Cabinet Secretary, also the Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi has said the agreement finalized will facilitate funding to upgrade the Nairobi commuter railway. “The project aligns […]
Airline regulators in the US have begun an investigation after an engine cowling on a Boeing 737-800 fell off during take-off and struck a wing flap. The Southwest Airlines flight returned safely to Denver International airport at about 08:15 local time (15:15 GMT) after originally departing to Houston. The aircraft had 135 passengers and six […]
PHOTO | Abdiazziz Hashim. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi has said the government has not procured alleged soil conditioner sold by embattled fertiliser manufacturer, SBL Innovate, neither is it interested in the products under the Fertiliser Subsidy Programme. While appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, Linturi told the legislators that […]
