National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) Chairperson Samuel Kobia has announced the commission’s intention to urge Parliament to rename certain counties associated with particular ethnic groups, aiming to mitigate potential ethnic discrimination. Kobia specified ten counties, including Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Nandi, Kisii, Turkana, Embu, Samburu, Taita Taveta, West Pokot, and …
Read More »Man Passes Away While Sleeping in Matatu En Route to Machakos
A 52-year-old passenger passed away aboard a matatu traveling the Machakos-Koka route, prompting an investigation by detectives. Peter Kioko Wambua, the deceased, was found unresponsive when the conductor attempted to wake him upon reaching his destination. Wambua, who boarded the matatu in Machakos town bound for Kamuani, his rural home, …
Read More »Murang’a: County Partners With NGO for School Feeding Program
Murang’a County Administration is partnering with the Food 4 Education Organisation to pilot a feeding programme in local public primary schools. The programme, which is already implemented in 55 schools serving as kitchen centres for the Uji programme, aims to provide lunch to primary school-going children. Parents pay …
Read More »Safaricom Foundation Aims Comes in Aid of Hundreds with Fistula
M-pesa Foundation aims to impact 1,000 women living with fistula by the end of the year by upgrading hospitals and healthcare facilities to better monitor and treat fistula cases. The foundation is working with partners, the government, and communities to break the cycle of female genital fistula and restore …
Read More »Makueni: 30 Dams Withstand Flood Challenges
The Chief Officer of the Department of Water and Sanitation, Eng. David Makau, has confirmed that dams in Makueni County are stable and filled with water. ALSO READ: Tanzania To Start Selling Water Believed to Reverse Someone’s Age The stability was confirmed after monitoring and inspection of all water sources in …
Read More »This is How Kenya Has Benefited from Ruto’s US Visit
President Dr. William Ruto’s visit to the United States of America is expected to bring significant benefits to Kenya in terms of investments and finances, according to Government Spokesman, Dr. Isaac Mwaura. The trip will enable Kenya to negotiate with development partners and secure employment opportunities for young Kenyans struggling …
Read More »Tanzania To Start Selling Water Believed to Reverse Someone’s Age
Tanzania is gearing up to promote the Magic Pool of Ruaha, believed to hold remarkable healing powers and even the ability to reverse aging. Nestled about 60 kilometers from Ulanga Ranger Post in Ruaha National Park, this natural wonder is poised to become a prime attraction for tourists. Marcky Farreny …
Read More »Mombasa Authorities Seize Cocaine Worth KSh495K
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, two females were apprehended in the Kisauni area of Utange, Mombasa County, for allegedly engaging in the peddling of cocaine. According to a statement from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the individuals in question, Amina Musa Chirunga and Saumu Ali Khamis, were …
Read More »Ruto Departs U.S. After Productive Diplomatic Mission
Ruto heads back to Kenya following a four-day official visit to the United States. Departing from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Friday evening, he expressed gratitude to President Joe Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, and the American people, affirming their joint commitment to global betterment. Before leaving, Ruto …
Read More »Ruto Appoints Mutura, Rajab, and Kalachu to Key Positions
President William Ruto has announced new appointments to several state agencies. In a recent gazette notice dated May 24, Ruto appointed Benson Mutura, former Nairobi county assembly speaker, as the new chairperson of the Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority Board for a three-year term starting from his appointment date. ” …
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