Technology key to transform agriculture, says ex-Nigerian president
Africa is home to 60 per cent of the world's arable land, and yet the continent finds itself grappling with food insecurity, pests and diseases, notes former Nigerian president, Jonathan.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Technology key to transform agriculture, says ex-Nigerian president
KVDA water projects turn bandit prone counties to lush green farms
A report by KNCHR shows that systemic failure by successive governments to address the rampant marginalization retarded socio-economic development in the volatile area.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
KVDA water projects turn bandit prone counties to lush green farms
Sakaja condemns crackdown on hawkers, woos French investors
Sakaja gave the affected hawkers Sh10,000 compensation each to rebuild their businesses.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Sakaja condemns crackdown on hawkers, woos French investors
Duale calls for investment in intelligence gathering to fight insecurity
The CS emphasized that early warning systems and the adoption of a whole-of-government approach were key in addressing security challenges.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Duale calls for investment in intelligence gathering to fight insecurity
Ruto, Gachagua's U-turn on demolitions
On Sunday, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka condemned the demolitions terming them human rights violation.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Ruto, Gachagua's U-turn on demolitions
Mudavadi denies row with Kuria over office space
The Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary has said that there are no wrangles in the allocation of office space to Cabinet Secretaries and portfolio designation.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Mudavadi denies row with Kuria over office space
State to increase Gogo plant capacity to 8.9MW
The project will improve the efficiency of the plant, optimally utilize the good inflows from River Kuja and achieve a higher output, thereby improving power supply in the region.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
State to increase Gogo plant capacity to 8.9MW
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Facing Uhuru: Ruto, Gachagua's about-turn
Ruto embraces Uhuru's policies and praises him for foresight in shipyard refurbishment. Gachagua promises to protect Uhuru and forbids politicians from insulting him.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Facing Uhuru: Ruto, Gachagua's about-turn
Clean fuel: State to hand out free gas cylinders to poor households
The government plans to ring-fence an Sh18 per litre anti-adulteration levy collected on domestic kerosene. The Cabinet has also proposed removal of the taxes on locally manufactured cylinders.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Clean fuel: State to hand out free gas cylinders to poor households
Nandi governor welcomes construction of modern stadium in Kapsabet
The governor said the construction of the facility is the best way to honour the region which has produced many famed athletes.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Nandi governor welcomes construction of modern stadium in Kapsabet
Waiguru says counties to support community health promoters programme
Waiguru said counties require technical and financial support in actualizing the UHC.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Waiguru says counties to support community health promoters programme
Mudavadi says climate change major hindrance to food security
Musalia Mudavadi noted that the spectre of climate change is universal, but its repercussions are severe in countries like Kenya which must be supported by compensation.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Mudavadi says climate change major hindrance to food security
Kenyan exports to Netherlands double on stronger trade ties
Kenya is now the second-largest destination of Kenyan exports in the world and the largest in Europe with over EUR300 million (Sh47 billion) worth of flowers and Sh7 billion worth of avocados.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Kenyan exports to Netherlands double on stronger trade ties
Chebukati returns to public limelight with tweets on polls
Since Chebukati's exit, IEBC has been wobbling, with no commissioner and only the Chief Executive Officer is in office and can't make any tangible headway.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Chebukati returns to public limelight with tweets on polls
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Mudavadi now orders probe into KPLC's inflated electricity bills
Mudavadi's move follows an adverse report by the Auditor General and public outrage over the inflated power bills. ISC is under the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Mudavadi now orders probe into KPLC's inflated electricity bills
Raila's former chief agent Kanchory declares interest in presidency
Saitabao Ole Kanchory has declared interest in the State House race in the 2027 General Election.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Raila's former chief agent Kanchory declares interest in presidency
ODM party NEC to decide fate of rebel lawmakers
The rebels are Esther Passaris, Tom Ojienda, MPs Elisha Odhiambo (Gem), Mark Nyamita (Uriri), Caroli Omondi (Suba South), Gideon Ochanda (Bondo), Paul Abuor (Rongo) and Felix Oduor (Lang'ata).
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
ODM party NEC to decide fate of rebel lawmakers
Kenya expects to harvest of 43 million bags of maize
Agriculture Principal Secretary Harsama Kello noted that government's decision to supply farmers with subsidized fertilizer has enabled the country to produce enough food to feed itself.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Kenya expects to harvest of 43 million bags of maize
Former Kasarani MP Elizabeth Ongoro joins UDA
Ms Ongoro was a member of Raila Odinga's ODM which she rejoined in 2020 after defecting to the Amani National Congress (ANC) during the 2017 General Election.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Former Kasarani MP Elizabeth Ongoro joins UDA
ODM rebel MPs face disciplinary committee for working with Ruto
The lawmakers are required to show cause why they are going against the wishes of the party whose leadership is critical of President Ruto's administration.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
ODM rebel MPs face disciplinary committee for working with Ruto
Azimio diaspora join signature collection drive to oust Ruto
The Azimio supporters living in the UK, Europe and America appealed to the international community to address the human right abuses, killings and arbitrary arrest of Kenyans.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Azimio diaspora join signature collection drive to oust Ruto
Ruto intensifies county tours to counter protests
Stung by Azimio leader Raila Odinga's push for demonstrations against the high cost of living, sources say the president will tour of the country to launch government projects.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Ruto intensifies county tours to counter protests
Mudavadi says Azimio using supporters for selfish gain
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi regretted that many Kenyans have been blackmailed to support the anti-government protests.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Mudavadi says Azimio using supporters for selfish gain
Tullow seeks new partners to drive Kenya oil project
National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOC) Chairman Kiraitu Murungi said "experts tell us that the Lokichar field asset is quantified at 462 million barrels of 2C recoverable resources."
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Tullow seeks new partners to drive Kenya oil project
State seeks World Bank support for MSMEs sector
CS Simon Chelugui assured that the ministry has dedicated efforts to grow the MSME sector which is key in driving economic growth and creating employment opportunities.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
State seeks World Bank support for MSMEs sector
You risk going to ICC over killing of protesters, Kalonzo warns police boss
Police have been accused of using excessive force against protesters.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
You risk going to ICC over killing of protesters, Kalonzo warns police boss
Mudavadi urges donors to buy relief food from local farmers
Prime CS Mudavadi says buying relief food from local communities will facilitate their socioeconomic wellbeing and enhance their capacities to host the refugees.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Mudavadi urges donors to buy relief food from local farmers
UN boss appoints Kenyan to global anti-malnutrition group
Dr Githinji Gitahi will join other notable global leaders in overseeing the strategic direction of SUN and implementation across the movement to accelerate and scale-up nutrition in Africa.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
UN boss appoints Kenyan to global anti-malnutrition group
Kiraitu says oil production key to end debt crisis
Kiraitu Murungi said the country stands to get more than 8 billion dollars from the Lokichar basin alone, which is enough to cut aid dependency and lift millions of Kenyans out of poverty.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Kiraitu says oil production key to end debt crisis
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How Raila sneaked out to sign deal with his competitor, Duale narrates
Off the Record: ODM leader Raila Odinga sneaked out at night from Aden Duale's hotel to go and plot his host's political demise.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
How Raila sneaked out to sign deal with his competitor, Duale narrates
MP calls for regulation of sugar importation
Wanyonyi said that without proper regulation, sugarcane farmers will continue to suffer from unnecessary imports when the millers were churning out millions of bags of sugar across the country.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
MP calls for regulation of sugar importation
State projects economy to grow by 6.1pc
Out of the total projected for the next financial year revenue, the national government is allocated Sh2,177.3 billion, meaning it will be left with about Sh927 billion to fund government programmes.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
State projects economy to grow by 6.1pc
Ruto appoints Muteti as chair of Special Economic Zones Authority Board
Mr Muteti was formerly Sports Kenya Chairman and served as United Republic Party Secretary General.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Ruto appoints Muteti as chair of Special Economic Zones Authority Board
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How emissaries, envoys brokered political truce between Raila, Ruto
The talks between Ruto and Raila through emissaries that began on Friday led to truce. US senator and foreign envoys held talks with Raila as pressure piled to call off demos.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
How emissaries, envoys brokered political truce between Raila, Ruto
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Ruto's economists say economy is back to stability
Budget deficit reduced and cost of living to come down, advisors claim. State seeking to import fuel on credit to ease dollar shortage.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Ruto's economists say economy is back to stability
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MP wants answers on Sh350m legal fees, Yeda's tenure at EADB
Matungulu MP Stephen Mule wants to know if the Director General of East African Development Bank (EADB) Vivienne Yeda was in office legally.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
MP wants answers on Sh350m legal fees, Yeda's tenure at EADB
Government to start yet another round of relief food distribution
A recent report by the Ministry of East African Community, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (Asals) said an estimated six million people in 32 counties were facing acute food shortage.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Government to start yet another round of relief food distribution
Kabetesi to head new government's strategic communications office
Mr Kabetesi will be tasked with supervising government strategic communication of policy, its articulation and dissemination in his new patch at the presidency.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Kabetesi to head new government's strategic communications office
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Ruto calls out West for skewed financing in the war on pollution
President says the borrowing rates favour countries that are the worst polluters. He warns the financial institutions to stop favouritism and make the playing field level.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Ruto calls out West for skewed financing in the war on pollution
Musalia praises own speech
The real earthquake, the Prime Cabinet Secretary said, is that he worked with Ruto, they won and have formed government.
By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago
Musalia praises own speech
KRA goes after nil tax filers and visitors in fresh crackdown
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