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Tea, coffee reforms bearing fruit, Gachagua says

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says the annual bonus payout for over 800,000 small-scale farmers supplying green leaf tea to Kenya Tea Development Agency managed factories has improved.

By DPCS 1 month ago

Tea, coffee reforms bearing fruit, Gachagua says

Kenya signs labour mobility deal with Germany

Kenya signs labour mobility deal with Germany

By PCS 1 month ago

President Ruto discusses Raila's AU Chair bid with African leaders in China

President Ruto discusses Raila's AU Chair bid with African leaders in China

By PCS 1 month ago

Ruto calls for unity, urges Kenyans to end divisive politics

Ruto calls for unity, urges Kenyans to end divisive politics

By PCS 2 months ago

Stop politicking and push farmers interests, Gachagua tells leaders

Gachagua has urged leaders to stop succession politics and advance matters of national interest aimed at boosting livelihoods such as reforms in the agriculture sector.

By DPCS 2 months ago

Stop politicking and push farmers interests, Gachagua tells leaders

Mudavadi calls for innovative solutions to education in conflict zones

Mudavadi has highlighted the alarming situation in the Sahel region and other parts of Africa, where approximately 100 million students are currently out of school due to conflict.

By PCS 2 months ago

Mudavadi calls for innovative solutions to education in conflict zones

Ruto directs Mbadi to avert looming strike by teachers, dons

President William Ruto has directed the National Treasury to open talks with teachers and lecturers' unions to avert looming strikes in the Education sector.

By PCS 2 months ago

Ruto directs Mbadi to avert looming strike by teachers, dons

Fight against alcoholism will not stop, says Gachagua

DP Rigathi Gachagua has said that the government will not relent in its resolve to eradicate the manufacture, distribution, sale and consumption of illicit brew.

By DPCS 3 months ago

Fight against alcoholism will not stop, says Gachagua

Ruto defends university funding model

President Ruto said there was misinformation about the funding model.

By PCS 3 months ago

Ruto defends university funding model

Ruto assures investors of a conducive business environment

President William Ruto has assured investors of a conducive business environment in Kenya, emphasising that the country is open and safe for business.

By PCS 3 months ago

Ruto assures investors of a conducive business environment

No more room for corrupt public officers, warns Ruto

President William Ruto says graft cases to be resolved within six months; announces redirection of funds earmarked for State offices renovation, towards development projects.

By PCS 3 months ago

No more room for corrupt public officers, warns Ruto

Ruto says forces operating abroad out to divide nation

While urging politicians to refrain from using shortcuts to ascend to power, the president said Kenya is a democratic country where the people decide the fate of a nation's leadership.

By PCS 3 months ago

Ruto says forces operating abroad out to divide nation

Ruto: Planned multi-sector dialogue to start on Monday

The national dialogue proposed last week will begin on July 15, President William Ruto says.

By PCS 3 months ago

Ruto: Planned multi-sector dialogue to start on Monday

Inside President Ruto's meeting with Cabinet

President Ruto directs Treasury to alter budget to ensure key national programmes are unaffected following withdrawal of Finance Bill 2024, says government to make crucial changes.

By PCS 3 months ago

Inside President Ruto's meeting with Cabinet

Gachagua urges youth to monetise talents

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged the youth to focus on monetising their talents to boost entrepreneurship and end unemployment.

By DPCS 4 months ago

Gachagua urges youth to monetise talents

Ruto urges G7 to reform global financial system for Africa's benefit

President William Ruto has reiterated his call on the G7 leaders to advocate strongly for the reform of the International Financial Architecture to create equity and inclusion.

By PCS 4 months ago

Ruto urges G7 to reform global financial system for Africa's benefit

Gachagua urges artistes to create content promoting social values

DP Gachagua says it is possible to influence morals through creation of content that resonates with realities of modern global society.

By DPCS 4 months ago

Gachagua urges artistes to create content promoting social values

Kenya joins international vaccines initiative to boost healthcare

President Ruto said making vaccines universally accessible, regardless of nationality and status, is an urgent imperative that must be addressed.

By PCS 4 months ago

Kenya joins international vaccines initiative to boost healthcare

Last mile connectivity project receives Sh27b boost

Ruto said electricity is a key driver of the Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda

By PCS 5 months ago

Last mile connectivity project receives Sh27b boost

Kenya secures $1 billion deal to boost the digital economy

Kenya has secured a USD 1 billion deal to boost its digital economy ecosystem.

By PCS 5 months ago

Kenya secures $1 billion deal to boost the digital economy

Ruto in historic meeting with US President Biden

The President meets Congress leadership ahead of the visit to the White House. CDC and Kemri sign deal on research and the Kenya National Public Health Institute.

By PCS 5 months ago

Ruto in historic meeting with US President Biden

Coca-cola to invest Sh23b to expand operations in Kenya

Ruto US State visit: Coca-cola will invest Sh23b over the next five years in bid to expand operations in Kenya; the president is to visit the White House tomorrow.

By PCS 5 months ago

Coca-cola to invest Sh23b to expand operations in Kenya

President Ruto advocates for vaccine manufacturing in Africa

President William Ruto is rooting for the local manufacturing of vaccines in Africa.

By PCS 5 months ago

President Ruto advocates for vaccine manufacturing in Africa

Kenya calls for reforms and more say in global lending institutions

President Ruto says current system unfair as it neglects developing countries' interests.

By PCS and Standard Reporter 5 months ago

Kenya calls for reforms and more say in global lending institutions

Strong Judiciary good for economy, says President

The President noted that the country's economy and security, and the people's rights and freedoms depend on the Judiciary.

By PCS 5 months ago

Strong Judiciary good for economy, says President

Five-year-old boy steals the show on tree planting day

Together, they planted close to 100 trees in an area where 20,000 were planted at the Karua Forest Station in Kiambicho Forest.

By PCS 5 months ago

Five-year-old boy steals the show on tree planting day

Ruto pledges to enact policies towards technology-led growth

The objective is for these measures to help the government unlock opportunities in the business process outsourcing (BPO) services sector.

By PCS 5 months ago

Ruto pledges to enact policies towards technology-led growth

Ruto calls for commitment in South Sudan peace process

President William Ruto has called for a strong commitment from all parties in the South Sudan peace process to achieve lasting and sustainable peace.

By PCS 5 months ago

Ruto calls for commitment in South Sudan peace process

Cabinet approves reopening of schools on Monday as rains rage

Education Cabinet Secretary postponed the start of the second term due to adverse weather conditions.

By PCS 5 months ago

Cabinet approves reopening of schools on Monday as rains rage

Cabinet orders 48-hour evacuation from high-risk areas

President Ruto this morning convened a Special Cabinet meeting to deliberate on additional measures required to mitigate the effects of the ongoing torrential rains on life, property and livelihoods.

By PCS 6 months ago

Cabinet orders 48-hour evacuation from high-risk areas

Zimbabwe backs Raila Odinga's AU Commission chairmanship bid

President Ruto said Kenya's candidature is informed by the role that the country plays in enhancing the Pan-African Agenda.

By PCS 6 months ago

Zimbabwe backs Raila Odinga's AU Commission chairmanship bid

Utamaduni Day now Mazingira Day as October 10 holiday renamed again

Utamaduni Day, marked every Oct. 10, renamed Mazingira Day, President Ruto says after signing the Statute bill into law; it amends various Acts of Parliament.

By PCS 6 months ago

Utamaduni Day now Mazingira Day as October 10 holiday renamed again

Cabinet approves changes in guidelines for board members, state corporations staff

The cabinet approves changes in guidelines for board members and state corporation staff, SRC to take a major role in determining working conditions.

By PCS 6 months ago

Cabinet approves changes in guidelines for board members, state corporations staff

Ruto: I am most proud of General Francis Ogolla's appointment

The President said General Ogolla made a big difference in the short period that he served as the Chief of the Defence Forces.

By PCS 6 months ago

Ruto: I am most proud of General Francis Ogolla's appointment

Gachagua leads Kenyan delegation to Rwanda for genocide commemoration

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has left for Kigali, Rwanda, to attend the 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi.

By DPCS 6 months ago

Gachagua leads Kenyan delegation to Rwanda for genocide commemoration

President Ruto awarded Ghana's highest honour

Ghana has awarded President William Ruto the country's highest honor; The Companion of the Order of the Star of the Volta.

By PCS 6 months ago

President Ruto awarded Ghana's highest honour

Ruto appoints former army commander to head South Sudan mediation process

President William Ruto appoints former Commander Lazarus Sumbeiywo, Ali Guyo as Chief Mediator-South Sudan Mediation Peace Process and assistant mediator respectively ahead of December elections

By PCS 7 months ago

Ruto appoints former army commander to head South Sudan mediation process

State plans to extend WRC from three to five-day event

Government to extend the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally from a three-day sporting event to five days, to promote economic growth, President William Ruto says.

By PCS 7 months ago

State plans to extend WRC from three to five-day event

Gachagua says government readying to hand over remaining roles to counties

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said the Government is working closely with counties for the smooth transfer of remaining functions and assets.

By DPCS 7 months ago

Gachagua says government readying to hand over remaining roles to counties

Facebook to pay content creators after Ruto deal

This makes Kenya one of the few countries on the continent that enjoy the privilege.

By PCS and Standard Reporter 7 months ago

Facebook to pay content creators after Ruto deal

Ruto: The country's economy has improved

President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that the economy has bounced back and the country is set for better times.

By PCS 7 months ago

Ruto: The country's economy has improved

President Ruto proposes reforms in county assemblies to enhance accountability

President William Ruto has urged Kenya Kwanza Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to understand the political alliance's manifesto so that they can explain it to Kenyans at the grassroots.

By PCS 7 months ago

President Ruto proposes reforms in county assemblies to enhance accountability

Cabinet directs review of regional development authorities mandate

With the constitutional two levels of government, the Cabinet said, the review should assess the impact and effectiveness of the six regional authorities.

By PCS 7 months ago

Cabinet directs review of regional development authorities mandate

Ministry of Education ordered to digitize sector in 30 days

The Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Education to digitize the sector within 30 days to end fraud and exploitation of parents.

By PCS 8 months ago

Ministry of Education ordered to digitize sector in 30 days

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