The Kenya Seed Company has ramped up efforts to combat the sale of counterfeit seeds in the market, according to its Board Chairperson, Wangui Ngirici. Ngirici confirmed that a multi-agency team established earlier this year is making significant progress in addressing the issue of fraudulent seed traders operating across the …

The Justice and Legal Affairs Committee of the National Assembly has urged political leaders to support the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Vice-chair Mwengi Mutuse emphasized that leaders should avoid creating obstacles and then blaming the government for any delays in forming a new team. “We …

A recent survey conducted by InfoTrak has revealed that television remains the primary source of information for most Kenyans. According to the poll, 67% of respondents trust TV as their main source of news, followed by radio at 54%, and social media at 50%. The survey, conducted between November 16 …

The government is in the process of establishing a committee to assess the tariffs and benefits under the Social Health Insurance (SHA) Regulations. The committee will evaluate the current system and propose practical solutions to address both immediate and long-term challenges facing the health insurance scheme. Harry Kimtai, Principal Secretary …

Police in Kisii are searching for four suspects who escaped custody after breaking through their cell door. A police report indicates that the suspects also assaulted a guard before fleeing the scene. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the escapees to contact the nearest police station. According to the …

President William Ruto has confirmed that the transfer of county functions from the National Government has been significantly advanced with the official gazettement of various roles. Speaking at the 11th National and County Governments Coordinating Summit at State House Nairobi on Friday, the President instructed that the necessary funds for …

By: KNA Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has kicked off a tree planting campaign to help mitigate the effects of climate change and restore the vegetative cover in the coastal county. Governor Achani said the county initiative is part of the national government’s broader environmental conservation effort to make Kenya green. …

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has confirmed that all Kenyan workers heading to Qatar, in three separate groups, have arrived safely in Doha. Mutua explained that upon arrival, the workers were warmly welcomed by their respective employers and government officials at the airport, who quickly assisted them in getting to …

Electricity prices are expected to rise this December after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) increased the water levy rates. In an official notice dated Friday, December 13, the government announced that all electricity bills will incur an additional charge of Ksh1.35 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) due to an increase …

On Saturday, December 14, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a reduction in the prices of Super Petrol, Kerosene, and Diesel in its latest fuel price review. According to the regulator, the maximum allowed pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene were reduced by Ksh4.37, Ksh3, and …