The Ministry of Information Communications and the Digital Economy, in collaboration with Greydale Africa, is gearing up to present the Digital Transformation Public Sector (DTPS) Forum and Awards on February 22nd and 23rd. Scheduled to be graced by Information, Communications, and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo, the event promises …
Read More »Isiolo: Couple Injured in Lion Attack
A man and his wife are currently receiving treatment at Isiolo County Teaching and Referral Hospital after they were assaulted and managed to fend off an aggressive lion on Tuesday evening. Michael Apayu and his wife Susan Chebet were returning home from collecting firewood in the forest when a stray …
Read More »Pastor Dorcas Warns Students Against Lesbianism Influence
Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, the spouse of the Deputy President, delivered a cautionary message to students at Tumutumu Girls High School in Nyeri, urging them to steer clear of any company that could potentially lead them into lesbianism. During her address to the students on Thursday, Pastor Dorcas emphasized the importance …
Read More »PSC Report Reveals Non-Competitive Hiring of 250 Staff by Public Officials
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the 22 Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) collectively hired 250 personal staff during the financial year ending in June 2023, contributing to the trend of non-competitive recruitment within public offices. A recent report by the Public Service Commission (PSC) revealed that these 250 individuals were recruited either …
Read More »President Ruto Secures Ksh.45B Investments from Japan During State Visit
During a two-day official state visit to Japan, President William Ruto has successfully secured investments totaling Ksh.45 billion. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura made the announcement at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) on Thursday, revealing that a substantial portion of the investment, Ksh.15 billion, will be directed towards the construction …
Read More »Tiaty MP William Kamket Arrested Over Suspected Incitement
William Kamket, the Member of Parliament for Tiaty, and Robert Komolle, the Deputy Governor of West Pokot, were both interrogated by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Nakuru on suspicion of incitement to violence. Kamket underwent a two-hour interrogation before being released, with plans for him to …
Read More »Airtel Streamlines Money Transfers Across Networks
Airtel Money customers can now receive money directly from any network without the need for a withdrawal code, which previously had a seven-day validity period. Effective February 6, this move aligns with collaborative efforts between the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and industry players to facilitate seamless mobile money transactions, …
Read More »Embu: Teacher Commits Suicide After Being Rejected By a Woman Ahead of Valentines
A teacher in Embu reportedly ended his life after facing rejection from a woman he was pursuing romantically. In a note he left behind, the teacher requested the local MCA to coordinate his funeral arrangements and asked the woman who turned him down to deliver his eulogy. He also specified …
Read More »Electricity Prices Decrease by 9% as EPRA Implements Rate Cut
Electricity consumers are poised to experience a reduction in their monthly bills following the recent revision by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra), resulting in a decrease in power prices by an average of 9.3%. For domestic customers accustomed to paying Sh32 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), the new rate will …
Read More »The Decline of Prosperity in Kamukunji Market
Navigating through the throngs of bargain hunters, one can’t help but notice the clutter of goods strewn across the sidewalks, from buckets to mattresses. In the heart of Nairobi’s downtown lies Kamukunji Market, once a bustling hub of commerce. Traders proudly exhibit their merchandise along the sidewalks, offering everything from …
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