Families affected by the tragic accident on the Nakuru-Eldoret highway, where a bus owned by Classic Kings of Congo caused the death of 15 people, may face challenges in receiving compensation. It has been revealed that the bus involved in the accident might have been part of an insurance fraud …
Read More »State Urges Murang’a Coffee Farmers To Boost Production
Simon Chelugui, the Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and Small, Micro, and Medium Enterprises, has urged coffee farmers in Murang’a to capitalize on the recent reforms in the sector to enhance their production. Addressing farmers during a coffee meeting, Chelugui emphasized that the Minimum Guaranteed Returns (MGR) set by the government …
Read More »Mombasa: Advocacy Group Calls for Restriction on MCAs Involvement in Bursary Issuance
The Coast Civil Society Network for Human Rights (CCSNH) is advocating for Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to be barred from the process of issuing bursaries. The network, chaired by Zedekiah Adika, emphasizes that MCAs should adhere to their constitutional and County Government Act-mandated oversight role rather than participating in …
Read More »Bamburi Cement Coal Operations Temporarily Suspended
Mombasa County Government has issued a temporary suspension of Bamburi Cement’s coal operations to safeguard the well-being of nearby residents. The decision follows a comprehensive site inspection led by Deputy Governor Francis Thoya, along with officials from the Environment Department, Public Health, and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). The …
Read More »Mining Stakeholders Seek Grace Period for Strategic Mineral Regulations in Kenya
Stakeholders in the mining sector express their endorsement for anticipated reforms, while also seeking a grace period before the eventual implementation of regulations governing the mining of strategic minerals to mitigate potential disruptions to livelihoods. Dr. Patrick Kanyoro, Chair of the Kenya Chamber of Mines, conveyed the industry’s support for …
Read More »DP Gachagua Urges East African Leaders to Embrace Kenya’s Visa-Free Policy
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called upon leaders in the East African region to follow Kenya’s example in rejecting colonial-era boundaries, advocating for a borderless Africa to foster socio-economic transformation. Gachagua emphasized that facilitating unrestricted movement would promote seamless trade, especially under the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement, and …
Read More »DCI Probes Death of Intern Medic at Nakuru Hospital
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Nakuru is currently investigating the unexplained demise of an intern doctor at the Margaret Kenyatta Mother-Baby Maternity wing in the Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital. As outlined in a statement by Nakuru County Executive Member for Health Services, Roselyn Mungai, the intern’s body …
Read More »Ruto: Protests and Wearing Sufuria Won’t Reduce Unga Prices
President William Ruto has reiterated that engaging in street protests and symbolic acts, such as wearing cooking pots on one’s head, will not address the issues impacting Kenyans. Speaking during the launch of the affordable housing program in Bondeni, Nakuru County, on Saturday, Ruto emphasized the need for unity among …
Read More »President Ruto to Hold Talks with Museveni to Address Fuel Import Dispute
President William Ruto is set to meet Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in the coming days to resolve a diplomatic conflict arising from a dispute over fuel imports. The neighboring country has taken legal action against Nairobi at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) after Kenya rejected a request to …
Read More »Kenya’s Passport Ranked 67th Globally in 2024
Kenya has ascended six positions in the worldwide passport ranking, securing the 67th position in 2024, compared to the 73rd place the previous year. The ranking, provided by the London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley and Partners, places Kenya and Malawi in the same position. The report indicates …
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