Kenyatta University Teaching Research and Referral Hospital has began conducting reconstruction surgery for a section of breast cancer survivors. Speaking during an international symposium for doctors and medical experts at the hospital, the Board Chairperson Prof Olive Mugenda said at least 10 women will undergo the procedure starting this week. Mugenda called on the government […]
Morocco’s Princesses Lalla Meryem, Lalla and Lalla Hasnaa were yesterday hosted by France 1st lady ,Mrs. Brigitte Macron at Elysée Palace. The princessses On the Very High Instruction of His Majesty King Mohammed VI ,are on an invitation of Mrs.Macron for an official visit. The visit is part collaboration commitment between Morocco and France . […]
The Head of State commended Governors as team players The Government is committed to strengthening devolution to enhance service delivery to the people, President William Ruto has said. He said the Kenya Kwanza administration is working with all governors, irrespective of their political affiliation, to spur inclusive growth and development. The Head of State acknowledged […]
A Mombasa-based Container Freight Stations (CFS) – Mitchell Cotts Kibarani, has refuted claims that it had released sugar contaminated with seawater to the local market. The CFS Operations Director, James Rarieya, confirmed that the cargo is in the warehouses. The 8,025 waterlogged bags were segregated from 19,441 in sound condition. The good bags will undergo […]
The County Government of Kirinyaga has kicked off vetting of all liquor outlets even as a crackdown on the sale and manufacture of illicit brews continues. As of Monday evening, about 50 people among them police officers, have been arrested in the ongoing alcohol crackdown in the County. Multi-agency team drawn from National and the County […]
By Brian Obuya In 2015, I had just moved to the Moi University Nairobi campus at Bazaar Plaza along Moi Avenue. To settle in the city as a student, I made a few phone calls to friends and former high school mates. Within no time, we were renting some hostel along the muddy paths of […]
In what is a stereotype of wash wash fraudsters, three men who duped a businessman 67,000 USD by lying to him that they would multiply the money by making dollars for him amounting to 274,000 USD were charged before a Mombasa court. The three John Odhiambo, Albert Oluoch and Abdulkadir Ali appeared before a Mombasa […]
A Sh1.2 billion textile technology factory, which has been under construction at the Kisumu National Polytechnic, is set to be commissioned to develop skills and competencies to drive the sector. The facility funded by the World Bank (WB) through the EAST Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) targets to develop the regional […]
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has demanded the reopening of Uhuru Park questioning the delay months after the renovations were concluded. Senator Sifuna wrote to Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale questioning the underlying issues that have led to the delay in reopening the park for public access. The Senator said he has received numerous complaints from […]
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyongo sent what many now view as a direct threat to Bidco Africa CEO Vimal Shah while weighing in on the Israel-Gaza conflict,the urging Kenyan manufacturer Bidco to halt business with Israel. Though Nyong’o didn’t call for repercussions, his intent could be a call to boycott the company’s products something that is now […]
Lawyers representing 22 people who were arrested at Mukurwe wa Nyagathanga have opposed an attempt by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) to have the case withdrawn. Senior Counsel Martha Karua, who is leading a group of over 50 lawyers representing the accused, argued that the defence wants to have the case […]
The Kisumu County Government has been dealt a blow in its attempt to relocate a section of Kisumu public service vehicles to the new Mowlem bus park. Kisumu High Court Judge, Samson Okong’o put breaks in the relocation plan until a case filed by the Matatu Owners Association, Kisumu branch, is heard and determined. Through […]