Three individuals suspected of belonging to a gang were apprehended in Machakos, and authorities also seized a vehicle believed to be stolen in Mlolongo, Machakos County. The apprehension occurred following an attempted robbery incident in Mlolongo Township on Thursday, during which a fourth suspect managed to escape. The police received …
Read More »Djibouti Deploys Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to Fight Malaria
Tens of thousands of genetically modified (GMO) mosquitoes have been released in Djibouti in an effort to stop the spread of an invasive species that transmits malaria. Male non-biting Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes developed by Oxitec, a UK-based biotechnology company, carry a gene that kills female offspring before they mature. Only …
Read More »MPs Ng’ang’a and Kururia Grilled Over Thika Violence
DCI interrogated MPs Alice Ng’ang’a and Elijah Njoroge Kururia regarding the violent clash in Thika’s Kiganjo village, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. The investigation, underway since last week, aims to uncover the events of that day in Kiambu County. All individuals with firearms during the altercation were instructed …
Read More »[Photos] President Ruto Meets President Biden at White House, USA
On Thursday, Kenya’s head of state Dr. William Ruto accompanied by first Lady Mama Rachael Ruto meet America’s president Joe Biden in White House, USA. More in pictorial:
Read More »Kitui County Governor Unveils 2023-2027 HIV/TB Sustainability Roadmap
Kitui County Governor Dr. Julius Malombe today unveiled the “Kitui County Transition Roadmap to a Sustainable HIV/TB Program 2023-2027.” In his speech, he acknowledged both the ongoing challenges and significant progress in the fight against HIV and tuberculosis (TB) at local and global levels. Dr. Malombe highlighted advancements in medical …
Read More »Kitui Governor Hosts Officials Ahead of Day of the African Child Celebrations
Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe on Wednesday welcomed officials from the national Ministry of Labour and Social Protection to his office boardroom in Kitui for a strategic meeting. The discussions centered around the upcoming launch of the Day of the African Child (DAC), scheduled for June 9, 2024, at Ithookwe …
Read More »[PHOTOS]: President Ruto tours Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta
President William Ruto on Tuesday visited the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. The head of state, who is on the second day of his state visit to the US, also met celebrated TV host Steve Harvey. Ruto was accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, …
Read More »Gov’t Defends Ruto’s U.S Trip, Claims Benefits Trump Costs
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura defended President William Ruto’s recent four-day state visit to the United States by emphasizing that the benefits outweigh the costs. During a visit to the Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology in Nakuru on Tuesday, May 21, Mwaura engaged with students who questioned the expenditure …
Read More »Two Killed in Athi River Road Collision
Two individuals lost their lives in a tragic road incident on the bustling Nairobi-Mombasa highway in Athi River, Machakos county. The victims were identified as a motorcyclist and their passenger. Additionally, two other passengers sustained injuries and were hospitalized at Shalom Community Hospital in Athi River. The collision, which occurred …
Read More »“We’ve Provided Digital Training to 390,000 Youth,” Says Owalo
Over the past year, the government has offered digital training to more than 390,000 young people and has generated 139,000 online job opportunities, revealed Eliud Owalo, the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication, and The Digital Economy. Addressing the audience at the inauguration of the Jitume ICT Hub in Ruiru town …
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