PHOTO | Courtesy The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has issued 60 enforcement notices, eight penalties and six fines since being operationalised in 2019. Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait says ODPC has a complaint resolution rate of 75pc after receiving over 5,300 complaints to date mainly from data protection issues related to use of […]
Luisa Ortega, President of the Africa Operating Unit for The Coca‑Cola Company and Alfred Olajide, Coca-Cola Vice-President for East and Central Africa at the AmCham Business Summit, 2024 Beverage company Coca-Cola has pledged to collaborate with the government in ongoing efforts to boost economic development within the East African region. Speaking during the 4th American […]
The director of Ultimate Platinum Cars Limited has failed to plead to the charges stealing Sh 1.5 million derived from the sale of a motor vehicle. Ayub Abdul Gaffar Kadernani appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi but did not plead to the charges. This is after his lawyer informed the court that they have […]
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) MD William Kipkemboi Ruto has found himself in the spotlight over a controversial Sh3 billion awarded to a Chinese firm. The tender in question TENDER NO: KPA/156/2023-24/TE- DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, SUPP. TENG AND COMMISSIONING OF TE (20) FULLY BUILT RUBBER TYRED GANTRY CRIMES 23 y/(RTG) had been put under investigation by Ethics and Anti […]
NAIROBI, April 30, 2024 (OFPP): His Excellency President (Rtd) Uhuru Kenyatta expresses his sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to all those affected by the devastating effects of the ongoing heavy rains and floods, which have caused widespread destruction across the country. The recent floods in Nakuru, Nairobi, Homa-Bay, Garissa, Kisumu, Mombasa, as well as various […]
Journalist Victoria Rubadiri is set to leave Citizen TV after a six-year stay for CNN Africa’s correspondent position. According to sources, the reporter has already served her employer the Royal Media Services (RMS) with a notice of resignation and will be presenting Sunday Live at the station this weekend as her last show. Rubadiri joins […]
At least 70 people have been killed and 131,000 others displaced as a flood caused by heavy rains swept parts of Kenya, a government official has confirmed. “Contrary to other figures, the official tally of fellow Kenyans who have regrettably lost their lives due to the flooding situation now stands at 70,” government spokesperson Isaac […]
Mombasa Cement’s free food donation program has come under fierce criticism from city residents who’re now linking it to the rising insecurity in the coastal town. The philanthropic program which is funded by Hasu Patel, the proprietor of the cement firm has been a blessing that has morphed into a security catastrophe for the city. […]
The government has postponed the scheduled school reopening to Monday, May 6, 2024. The one-week extension of school holidays is a result of the heavy rains witnessed in the country, which has led to floods on major roads. In a statement, Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu said they have received data that some schools have […]
An altercation between the military and police officers in Kilifi at the Likoni ferry crossing that blew to a full physical fight continues to draw mixed reactions. According to reports, problem started when the special forces had attempted to enter the ferry using the exit and the police officers made an attempt to stop them […]
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off in Elwak Town, Mandera County, killing at least five people. Witnesses reported seeing at least five people motionless following the incident, which occurred opposite a local Administration Police camp. The victims are four non-locals and a local one, including teachers, nurses, casual laborers, and police officers. Equity Bank […]
