Kenya is finalising a significant Bilateral Labour Agreement with the German Government, a move that promises to open up numerous job opportunities for Kenyans in Germany starting this September. Labour and Social Protection Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime announced this development, highlighting the potential impact on the country’s labour market. PS …
Read More »World Bank Approves Ksh.156B Budget Support For Kenya
The World Bank on Thursday approved the first of three budget support packages for Kenya worth $1.2 billion (Ksh.156 billion), to help the country address short-term fiscal pressures and accelerate green policies.ALSO READ: Ghana Toddler Sets World Record As The Youngest Male Artist The funding had been agreed amid an improved …
Read More »Mombasa Road Near Imaara Mall Closed for 2 Days
KeNHA has declared a temporary shutdown of the Nairobi-bound lanes on Mombasa Road near Imaara Mall. This closure will take place from 8 pm on Friday, May 31, until 6 am on Monday, June 3. Additionally, the same road will undergo closure from 8 pm on Friday, June 7, until …
Read More »Kenya Airways Confirms Return to Normal Operations at Kisumu Airport
Flight operations have resumed at Kisumu International Airport following the clearance of the runway. Kenya Airways (KQ) confirmed in a statement on Friday that flights to and from Kisumu are now operating as scheduled. The Kenya Aviation Authority (KAA) and Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) conducted safety operations and declared …
Read More »Ghana Toddler Sets World Record As The Youngest Male Artist
By: Reuters Meet Ace-Liam Ankrah, a Ghana toddler who has set the record as the world’s youngest male artist. His mother, Chantelle Kukua Eghan, says it all started by accident when her son, who at the time was 6 months old, discovered her acrylic paints. Eghan, an artist and founder …
Read More »Supreme Court Upholds Magarini MP Election Nullification, Orders By-Election
Magarini MP Harrison Kombe suffered a significant setback as the Supreme Court upheld the annulment of his election victory, mandating a by-election. Kombe’s appeal, contesting the nullification of his August 2022 electoral win, was dismissed by a five-judge panel comprising Justices Smokin Wanjala, Njoki Ndung’u, Isaac Lenaola, William Ouko, and …
Read More »Burrows to Co-Host Sunday Live Show with Jeff Koinange
Olive Burrows is all set to officially become part of the Citizen Weekend anchoring team, with her debut scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2024. A seasoned journalist, she will be seen on Citizen TV screens every Saturday and Sunday, co-hosting the Sunday Live prime-time show alongside media personality Jeff Koinange. …
Read More »MP Sudi Responds to Malala’s Criticism on Political Conduct
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has countered UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala’s cautionary message to politicians engaging in premature campaign activities. Shortly after Malala’s statement was released to the press, Sudi subtly addressed it via his X platform. Malala had also admonished certain Cabinet Secretaries for their involvement in political affairs, …
Read More »Omtatah in Court to Halt CAS Appointment Plans
Senator Okiya Omtatah, along with three other individuals, has taken legal action to halt the appointment of Cabinet Administrative Secretaries (CAS) in Kenya. Omtatah, alongside activist Magare Gikenyi, has filed a lawsuit against the government, arguing that the creation of the CAS office and the Head of Public Service position …
Read More »Gov’t Announces New Half-Term Dates After Floods
To compensate for lost instructional time during the flood-related school closures, the Ministry of Education has adjusted the Half-Term dates for Term Two. Education Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang announced the revision on Wednesday. According to the update, students in pre-primary, primary, and secondary schools will now observe half-term from …
Read More »
The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye