The Kenyan High Commission in the UK has advised its citizens to remain vigilant due to ongoing protests. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the High Commission urged Kenyans residing in the UK to be cautious about their movements and to follow local authorities’ instructions. They also recommended that Kenyans …
Read More »Dry Spell Expected Across Most of the Country This Week – Met
The weather forecast for August 6 to August 12, 2024, predicts a dry spell with sunny and relatively warm daytime temperatures for most regions. According to the forecast, the initial part of the week will see sunny weather and warm temperatures across much of the country. However, conditions are expected …
Read More »Kenya Begins Evacuating Citizens from Lebanon Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Kenya has initiated evacuation measures for its citizens in Lebanon in response to escalating regional tensions. The situation in the Middle East has deteriorated following Iran’s vow of retaliation against Israel for the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas. The Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its Department …
Read More »Miano: My Qualifications for Tourism CS Role
Rebecca Miano, the nominee for Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary, has outlined why she is the ideal choice for the role. She highlighted her extensive experience in executive positions, including a five-year tenure as a CEO. In her previous roles, Miano developed essential skills in leadership, organizational management, operations, finance, …
Read More »Gun Dealer Suspect Re-Arrested After Bold Escape from Karen Police Station
A suspect in a gun dealing case who had dramatically escaped from Karen Police Station, Nairobi, was re-arrested on Friday, August 2, in the Kasarani area. He had fled the station as police were processing him following the discovery of a large cache of firearms and ammunition at his home. …
Read More »Zimbabwe to establish regional Medical Air ambulance hub with Russia’s help
By: SPUTNIK In May 2023, in the wake of heavy rains and floods in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe received a fleet of 18 Russian-made helicopters for disaster management and air ambulances. In the same spirit of cooperation, this Thursday, Russia, with the help of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Harare, …
Read More »Somali Beach Aattack Kills 32, Police Say
By: BBC News At least 32 people were killed and several others injured after a suicide bomber and gunmen targeted a popular beachfront location in the Somali capital on Saturday, a police spokesman has said. Abdifatah Adan Hassan said around 63 people are wounded, some of them critically. Video footage …
Read More »Mvurya’s Net Worth Jumps by Ksh.38M Since Last Vetting
Trade Cabinet Secretary nominee Salim Mvurya disclosed a net worth of Ksh.158 million during his appearance before the National Assembly’s Committee on Appointments for vetting on Saturday. This is an increase of Ksh.38 million from the Ksh.120 million he reported in September 2022, when he was previously vetted for a …
Read More »Agriculture CS Nominee Clarifies Rumors of Being Linturi’s PA
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary nominee Andrew Karanja has cleared the air about the perceived relations with former Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi. Karanja said he has never been a personal assistant to Linturi as has been claimed. Karanja was the first to be vetted by the Committee on Appointments on day two …
Read More »Kakamega County Signs MoU with Partners on Waste Management
The Kakamega County government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) with Practical Action and Regen Organics on collection and management of waste. Regen organics, an agricultural engineering group, is establishing an organic fertiliser plant at Matawa in Mumias West that is expected to convert waste into organic fertiliser. The …
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