The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has expressed concerns about the increasing number of minors accessing alcohol, particularly from outlets at petrol stations in affluent areas of Nairobi. In a statement released on Tuesday, NACADA highlighted that this worrying trend has been observed in …

The government has imposed restrictions on the use of fireworks during the upcoming festive season, allowing displays only at designated venues such as clubs, hotels, churches, schools, and other approved locations. Hassan Joho, the Cabinet Secretary for Mining and Blue Economy, confirmed that fireworks displays will be confined to a …

The total number of confirmed mpox cases in Uganda has exceeded 1,000, with six fatalities reported since the outbreak was declared five months ago, according to the Ministry of Health on Monday. In the past 24 hours, 17 new cases were confirmed, raising the total to 1,044 across 57 of …

Doctors in Kenya’s Upper Eastern Region, affiliated with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU), have confirmed their participation in the nationwide strike scheduled for December 22. The doctors from Embu, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Isiolo, and Marsabit counties announced they would join their colleagues nationwide in demanding the government …

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced 8,707 job openings to fill vacancies created by natural attrition. According to a notice in MyGov newspaper, the positions available include 5,862 for primary schools, 21 for junior schools, and 2,824 for secondary schools. Successful candidates will be employed on Permanent and Pensionable …

The Cabinet has approved the creation of a presidential taskforce to develop a comprehensive strategy for addressing femicide. The taskforce will collaborate with religious leaders, parents, schools, security agencies, and other relevant parties to identify gaps in legislation, enforcement, and social values contributing to the crisis. The group will be …

Instagram has rolled out one of its most requested features: the ability to schedule Direct Messages. This update provides both individuals and brands with greater control over when their messages are sent. Now available worldwide, users can draft messages and schedule them up to 29 days in advance. Whether it’s …

A recent survey by Infotrak reveals that only 26% of Kenyans believe the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will successfully oversee free and fair elections in 2027. The poll, conducted between November 16 and 30, highlights widespread skepticism towards the electoral body, with 60% of respondents expressing concerns over …

Secondary school leavers have been urged to seek advice from career experts when choosing university courses, to ensure they make well-informed decisions for their future. This call for guidance was made during a career open day at Zetech University’s Ruiru campus on Monday, where thousands of students from various secondary …

Kenya Railways has announced the operation of a special express passenger train from Nairobi to Mombasa on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. The train will depart from Nairobi at 10:30 am and is expected to arrive in Mombasa at 4:30 pm. This one-day-only service is part of the Madaraka Express train …