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The Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetangula, has announced that a three-day mid-term retreat will be held for all Members of Parliament from January 27 to 31, 2025, in Naivasha, Nakuru County. Speaking on Thursday, Wetangula emphasized the importance of the retreat in evaluating legislative progress and addressing future …

Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, Raymond Omollo, has mandated that all social media companies operating in Kenya establish a physical office within the country. Omollo emphasized that this requirement aims to ensure accountability and responsibility, especially as concerns grow over the spread of disinformation, manipulation, …

The National Assembly has officially approved Sammy Chepkwony as the new Chairperson of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). The approval came during a special sitting held on Thursday morning. Alongside Chepkwony, MPs also approved the appointment of six other members to the SRC. These include Martin Kizito Ong’onyi, nominated …

Tanzania has rejected reports of a Marburg outbreak in its Kagera region. On Wednesday, Health Minister Jenista Mhagama stated that all tests conducted as of January 15 were negative. This follows a World Health Organization (WHO) warning to Kenya and five other neighboring countries about the Marburg virus after reports …

Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Jackson Murugara as the Coadjutor Bishop of Meru. A coadjutor bishop assists the diocesan bishop in overseeing the diocese. Fr. Murugara is a member of the Consolata Missionaries. Prior to his appointment, he served at the Consolata Shrine in Westlands, Nairobi. The Catholic Church officially …

Nine people were arrested in Migori on Wednesday during a crackdown targeting alcohol outlets that were not complying with regulations. The operation was carried out by officials from the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) from the Migori County Office in Homa Bay Town. According …

Uganda’s General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the only son of President Yoweri Museveni, has reactivated his Twitter (now X) account just days after deactivating it, citing a spiritual awakening. His return to the platform on Thursday shocked many, as he had previously announced he was leaving “under the instructions and blessings of …

By:Abdihakim Siyad Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war, mediators Qatar and the US say. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani said the agreement would come into effect on Sunday so long as it was approved …

Kenya’s Director-General of Health Dr. Patrick Amoth has said the nation is on high alert after a suspected Marburg disease was detected in neighboring Tanzania. An outbreak of the virus has been reported in the Kagera region in northwestern Tanzania, where eight people have reportedly died after contracting the virus. …

On Wednesday, tensions erupted at Afya House when frustrated patients, some with infants, interrupted a Ministry of Health press briefing to protest ongoing issues with the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) system. The protest occurred amid reports of numerous patients being stranded at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) due to system …