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PS Omollo raises concern over illicit trade in weapons

Nairobi is hosting a forum to review strides made in the war against trade in small arms and light weapons in Eastern and Central Africa.

PS Omollo raises concern over illicit trade in weapons

State promises tax exemption on film products

State promises tax exemption on film products

Metrofile and KARMA partner to boost Kenya's digital transformation

Metrofile and KARMA partner to boost Kenya's digital transformation

Experts seek inclusion of youths, children in climate action

Experts seek inclusion of youths, children in climate action

Muted activity in Nairobi as Kindiki sworn-in

Nairobi witnessed muted activity as the country's new Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, was sworn into office.

Muted activity in Nairobi as Kindiki sworn-in

Azimio demands action on IEBC selection panel, accuses Speaker of delay

The Azimio has demanded the gazettement of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission selection panel.

Azimio demands action on IEBC selection panel, accuses Speaker of delay

Women, youths in 11 counties to benefit from entrepreneurial initiatives

Vulnerable women and youths from economically disadvantaged counties are poised to benefit from community-based entrepreneurial initiatives by various partners.

Women, youths in 11 counties to benefit from entrepreneurial initiatives

Ministry develops 400 programmes for recognition of prior learning

Skilled Jua Kali artisans without formal education now have over 400 programmes to choose from while seeking to formalise their skills through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Ministry develops 400 programmes for recognition of prior learning

e-Citizen services giving State Sh800 million daily

The latest update by the Ministry of Interior also says the uptake of the services on the platform is earning the State Sh800 million daily.

e-Citizen services giving State Sh800 million daily

Autopsy shows three Eastleigh kin were murdered

Two of the three Eastleigh family members were brutally tortured while the other was suffocated before their bodies were dumped in different locations, an autopsy has revealed.

Autopsy shows three Eastleigh kin were murdered

Kalonzo condemns swift ouster of Gachagua, cites legal flaws

Azimio co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka has criticised the Senate for “hurrying” the ouster of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Kalonzo condemns swift ouster of Gachagua, cites legal flaws

Oparanya urges Saccos to support community development

Cooperatives and MSMEs CS Wycliffe Oparanya has lauded Kenya National Police DT Sacco for its commitment to promoting sustainability and community development.

Oparanya urges Saccos to support community development

Cotu urges unions to renegotiate salary deals

The worker’s umbrella body has urged worker’s unions to renegotiate their Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) with respective employers.

Cotu urges unions to renegotiate salary deals

EU gives Kenya Sh82.6m equipment to boost cross border trade

Kenya has received a major boost in regional trade after European Union delivered equipment worth Sh82.6 million that will be used to upgrade Moyale One Stop Border Post.

EU gives Kenya Sh82.6m equipment to boost cross border trade

Human rights groups oppose Kenya's bid for council slot

Nine human rights groups led by Kenya Human Rights Commission have opposed Kenya's bid to be in the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Human rights groups oppose Kenya's bid for council slot

Impeachment not a priority, religious leaders tell MPs

Religious leaders have urged legislators to drop the impeachment Motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Impeachment not a priority, religious leaders tell MPs

JSS teachers fault unions for ignoring their needs

Junior Secondary School teachers have blasted the two major teachers' unions for what they said ignoring their welfare needs and are pushing to have an independent union.

JSS teachers fault unions for ignoring their needs

Muslim leaders condemn abduction, sodomy of blogger

National Muslim Leaders Forum has expressed concern over the “abhorrent and vile act of sodomy,” on Mombasa-based blogger saying it is a violation of human rights.

Muslim leaders condemn abduction, sodomy of blogger

How counties will help resolve insecurity in the country

According to the Ministry of Interior, every county experiences its own peace and security challenges and now feels the new tact will be effective in the fight to end insecurity in the country.

How counties will help resolve insecurity in the country

Atwoli urges civil servants to enroll for SHIF

Central Organisation of Trade Unions has urged civil servants to enroll for Social Health Insurance Fund saying it is more inclusive

Atwoli urges civil servants to enroll for SHIF

PS Omollo urges review of cybersecurity curriculum

The Ministry of Interior has called for a review of the curriculum on cybersecurity to put up with the fast-evolving advancements in technology.

PS Omollo urges review of cybersecurity curriculum

Nairobi to host forum on recognition of prior learning in October

Jua Kali artisans may have their experience recognised regionally as Nairobi gears to host experts from African countries to deliberate on expansion of Recognition of Prior Learning uptake

Nairobi to host forum on recognition of prior learning in October

Unequal terrain: Why boys feel more secure in school than girls

New report by Usawa Gender cites better safety standards in boys’ institutions. Boys’ schools adhere to safety guidelines at a rate of 67pc, while girls’ schools lag behind.

Unequal terrain: Why boys feel more secure in school than girls

Rule of law is cornerstone of democracy, Ruto tells public servants

President Ruto directs government institutions to adhere to the rule of law, saying support by all arms of government will help the police to perform their functions diligently

By 2 months ago

Rule of law is cornerstone of democracy, Ruto tells public servants

TSC puts headteachers on notice over safety guidelines in schools

TSC said it shall take firm disciplinary action against those flouting the guidelines with the Education Ministry announcing immediate inspection of all public and private boarding schools.

By 2 months ago

TSC puts headteachers on notice over safety guidelines in schools

African economies look up to ASIAEXPO 2024 to boost agribusiness'

Kenya will be among countries seeking to benefit from new technologies in agriculture in Russia in an agribusiness exhibition event that will bring global economies together next month.

By 2 months ago

African economies look up to ASIAEXPO 2024 to boost agribusiness'

TSC issues new directives amid learners' safety concerns

TSC directs all school heads and deputies to be present within school premises always to ensure learners’ safety, and warns of stern action if found defying guidelines.

By 2 months ago

TSC issues new directives amid learners' safety concerns

Chaos as police clash with traders at Marikiti

Police lob teargas to disperse traders at Marikiti Market in Nairobi protesting alleged relocation to Kangudo Road Market; traffic disrupted on Haile Sellasie avenue.

By 2 months ago

Chaos as police clash with traders at Marikiti

Comedian Erick Omondi leads referendum push to reduce counties

The Sisi kwa Sisi movement now wants the number of counties reduced from 47 to eight with the abolishment of senatorial, Nominated MP and Woman Representative positions.

By 3 months ago

Comedian Erick Omondi leads referendum push to reduce counties

Eight officers interdicted over escape of 13 suspects from Gigiri police cells

Gigiri Sub County police commander, Officer Commanding Station and six other officers were on Tuesday interdicted over the escape of 13 suspects from custody.

By 3 months ago

Eight officers interdicted over escape of 13 suspects from Gigiri police cells

Implement law to empower marginalised groups, State urged

For decades, the vulnerable communities argue, have had limited representation in high offices, thereby missing out on the decision making table.

By 3 months ago

Implement law to empower marginalised groups, State urged

Report reveals rise in online child sexual abuse

Teenagers aged between 12 and 17 years are facing a shocking rise in online sexual exploitation and abuse, a new report now reveals.

By 3 months ago

Report reveals rise in online child sexual abuse

Aviation workers threaten to down tools over JKIA leasing deal

Aviation workers have threatened to down tools in protests against the planned lease of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to a private operator.

By 3 months ago

Aviation workers threaten to down tools over JKIA leasing deal

Businessman Manu Chandaria launches biography

Businessman Many Chandaria has launched his biography, detailing his successes in business and philanthropy.

By 3 months ago

Businessman Manu Chandaria launches biography

Kalonzo rejects ODM picks for House leadership

Azimio co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka has rejected the list of ODM nominees for parliamentary leadership positions left vacant by leaders nominated to Cabinet.

By 3 months ago

Kalonzo rejects ODM picks for House leadership

UDA ousts Malala despite dawn court order stopping NEC

Malala was declared persona non grata and EALA MP Hassan Omar installed as the new UDA Secretary General during a NEC meeting convened by chairperson Cecily Mbarire.

By 3 months ago

UDA ousts Malala despite dawn court order stopping NEC

Worry as survey reveals 900,000 adolescents idle

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics says huge percent not engaged economically.

By 3 months ago

Worry as survey reveals 900,000 adolescents idle

Judiciary launches bench book on sexual trafficking

Justice Koome spoke in Nairobi on Tuesday during the launch of the Kenya Judicial Bench Book on Trafficking in Persons for sexual exploitation.

By 3 months ago

Judiciary launches bench book on sexual trafficking

Police give President Ruto deaf ear, arrest peaceful protestors

In what seems like information falling on deaf ears, the police went ahead to conduct more arrests of protestors a day after the president's directives.

By 3 months ago

Police give President Ruto deaf ear, arrest peaceful protestors

Youths march in Nairobi to honour victims of anti-government protests

They laid flowers along Kenyatta Avenue to honour more than 50 people who have died so far since the protests began a month ago.

By 3 months ago

Youths march in Nairobi to honour victims of anti-government protests

Nairobi CBD a ghost town in anticipation of protests

Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) is today akin to a ghost town with very minimal activities owing to planned anti-government protests.

By 3 months ago

Nairobi CBD a ghost town in anticipation of protests

Church calls for an end to extra-judicial killings

Archbishop Jackson ole Sapit calls for end to extra-judicial killings and abduction of innocent Kenyans.

By 4 months ago

Church calls for an end to extra-judicial killings

Civil societies defend Ford Foundation after Ruto offensive

Civic organisations have denied government claims that they are funding protests, saying their financial reports and activities are accessible to the State.

By 4 months ago

Civil societies defend Ford Foundation after Ruto offensive

Police seal off Uhuru Park as planned protest loses pace

Uhuru Park, the preferred venue for a planned rally on Wednesday, organised by the Gen Zs and Millennials protesting against the government remains clear.

By 4 months ago

Police seal off Uhuru Park as planned protest loses pace

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