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Liquor traders applaud government's collaborative efforts to combat illicit brews

MELTA and Wanabiashara Caucus have expressed support for the government’s new approach to tackling illicit brews and narcotic drugs.

Liquor traders applaud government's collaborative efforts to combat illicit brews

Sky-high living cost puts brakes on upcountry Christmas travel

Sky-high living cost puts brakes on upcountry Christmas travel

Kenya is not financing Haiti Mission, government now says

Kenya is not financing Haiti Mission, government now says

State steps up surveillance to curb insecurity during festive season

State steps up surveillance to curb insecurity during festive season

Kenya seeks to promote eco-friendly tea, coffee trade

In a bid to scale up efforts to combat climate change, Kenya has embarked on a new strategy involving greening her trade and consumption with focus on tea and coffee sectors.

Kenya seeks to promote eco-friendly tea, coffee trade

Sh32b windfall for counties as DP roots for transfer of devolved functions

Counties are set to receive Sh32 billion due for November from the National Treasury, the government has announced.

Sh32b windfall for counties as DP roots for transfer of devolved functions

Media sustainability, journalists' safety top State talks with editors

The safety of journalists, press freedom and debts owed to media houses dominated a Friday meeting between editors and the government.

Media sustainability, journalists' safety top State talks with editors

Pastoralist communities want state to formalise Duksi, Madrasa education

Pastoralist communities now want the government to formalise Duksi and Madrasa teachings and recognise them as part of the country's education system.

Pastoralist communities want state to formalise Duksi, Madrasa education

United Kingdom hands over colonial-era archives and artifacts

Kenyans will now have opportunity to interact more with their colonial history after the United Kingdom relinquished artifacts concealed during their colonial rule in the country.

United Kingdom hands over colonial-era archives and artifacts

Gachagua allies, Opposition MPs receive State honours during Jamhuri fete

Dozens of security bosses including Director General of Police and his deputies were also among senior government officials conferred with various awards.

Gachagua allies, Opposition MPs receive State honours during Jamhuri fete

Nairobi county to get 5,000 classrooms as enrollment rises

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja said the national government has issued Sh1 billion to local Members of Parliament to construct the classrooms.

Nairobi county to get 5,000 classrooms as enrollment rises

NACADA honoured for its financial reporting

NACADA honoured for its financial reporting at the 2024 Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards.

NACADA honoured for its financial reporting

Tanzanian MPs injured while traveling for EALA games

Several Tanzanian Members of Parliament have been injured after they were involved in a road accident while traveling to Mombasa for EALA Games.

Tanzanian MPs injured while traveling for EALA games

Wandayi: This is my 100 days achievement

Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi says he has initiated several projects since he took office in August amid criticism over his defence of the Adani deal with Ketraco.

Wandayi: This is my 100 days achievement

Surrender devolved functions to counties, lobby groups ask president

Kenya Devolution Civil Society Organisations Working Group urged President William Ruto to surrender all devolved services to the county governments.

Surrender devolved functions to counties, lobby groups ask president

Ruto: eCitizen has curbed graft and plunder of public funds

Kenyans can access 22,515 services on the platform up from 394 since its inception. National Transport and Safety Authority is top of the list as having transacted the most.

Ruto: eCitizen has curbed graft and plunder of public funds

Peter Mwathi: I lied to abductors to save my life

Former Limuru lawmaker Peter Mwathi has now says he lied that he “loved” President William Ruto’s government to escape death in the hands of his alleged abductors.

Peter Mwathi: I lied to abductors to save my life

NACADA boss feted for championing war against drug abuse among youths

NACADA Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Omerikwa, has been recognized for his contribution to the fight against drug and substance abuse among youths.

NACADA boss feted for championing war against drug abuse among youths

Embrace e-citizen or quit, President Ruto warns parastatal bosses

President William Ruto has issued a seven-day ultimatum to parastatal bosses and heads of State agencies that are yet to onboard services on e-Citizen.

Embrace e-citizen or quit, President Ruto warns parastatal bosses

Come clean on cost of Adani deals, Ruto told

A section of church leaders are demanding clarity from the government on the cost implication of the botched Adani Ltd deals on Kenyans.

Come clean on cost of Adani deals, Ruto told

Trump will back Haiti mission, Kenya says

Kenya’s peacekeeping mission in Haiti aligns with United States President-elect Donald Trump’s policy of dealing with immigration issues, the Kenyan government has said.

Trump will back Haiti mission, Kenya says

Crack down on illegal arms for peace, security, governments urged

Governments have been urged to monitor and control usage of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) that are under their control to combat insecurity.

Crack down on illegal arms for peace, security, governments urged

Artists urge tax breaks for creative industry equipment to boost growth

Artists have called on the government to provide tax exemptions for critical equipment in the creative sector, including cameras, lighting tools and production gear.

Artists urge tax breaks for creative industry equipment to boost growth

Shock, pain and tears as families left out in the cold after demolitions.

Veterans are among dozens of families left in the cold following demolitions in Nairobi’s Woodley Estate on Monday night.

Shock, pain and tears as families left out in the cold after demolitions.

Haiti mission is part of Trump's immigration policy, Government says.

The country's peacekeeping mission in Haiti aligns with United States President-elect Donald Trump's policy of dealing with immigration issues, Kenya's government now claims.

Haiti mission is part of Trump's immigration policy, Government says.

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

Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said tax exemptions for film industry products is aimed at elevating the sector that has been dwindling for years.

State promises tax exemption on film products

Metrofile and KARMA partner to boost Kenya's digital transformation

Kenya Association of Records Managers and Archivists (KARMA) partners with Metrofile Kenya to enhance digital records management across both the public and private sectors.

Metrofile and KARMA partner to boost Kenya's digital transformation

Experts seek inclusion of youths, children in climate action

Inclusion of the youth and children will take the centre-stage during next year's Africa Climate Summit.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

How counties will help resolve insecurity in the country

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