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As the National Youth Service (NYS) continues its recruitment drive for 15,000 volunteer servicemen and women nationwide, many young individuals in Thika, Kiambu County attended the exercise at Thika Stadium on Tuesday. They underwent thorough screening, with close examination of their academic credentials and physical attributes. However, almost three individuals …

University of Nairobi students and faculty members who utilize university kitchens for meals will now need to conduct their payments through the e-Citizen platform, as per a directive from the Kenyan government. The directive mandates that all financial transactions with the institution be processed via the government’s online portal. A …

By: Nicholas Wambua Summary Lynn Kitwan, the Kitui County Chief Officer responsible for public health and sanitation, delivered a poignant address to Kitui residents on the 5th of February, commemorating World Cancer Day. The event served as a testament to the county’s commitment to raising awareness about a cause that …

Raila Odinga has rebuffed claims of endorsing President William Ruto’s affordable housing initiative, stressing that neither he nor the Azimio coalition support the programme. In a statement issued through the party’s official channels on Monday, Raila distanced himself and the entire Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition from Ruto’s housing …

Mount Kenya University (MKU) and Strathmore University have received recognition as top-ranking institutions in the latest survey. According to the recent performance assessment report by Webometrics, MKU and Strathmore University stand out as the only private higher education institutions among the top ten in the country. The University of Nairobi …

Nairobi Regional Commander Adamson Bungei has assured residents of Mradi in Embakasi, Nairobi, that the area is now safe and free from any potential hazards following concerns of a possible explosion due to claims of a new gas leak. Responding promptly to the alarm, Bungei visited the site accompanied by …

If Government regulations are approved, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) may be required to host its election servers within the country. Proposed regulations, known as the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Critical Information Infrastructure and Cybercrime Management) Regulations, 2024, aim to ensure that government agencies handling critical information have …

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged National Administration Officers (NGAOs) to collaborate with counties and communities to eradicate harmful practices like child ‘marriages’. Addressing the occasion of the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation, Gachagua emphasized that such traditions hinder girls’ access to education, a critical factor …

Chief Justice Martha Koome has expressed concern over the lack of integrity, attributing it to the increasing cases of land disputes in Kenya. Addressing attendees during the commissioning of the Nairobi Land Justice Working Group at the Milimani Law Courts on Monday, Koome emphasized the urgency of addressing this issue. …

Julius Bitok, the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Migration and Citizen Service, has announced that school principals will retain access to fees paid by parents through the eCitizen platform. Bitok emphasized on Monday that the eCitizen payment system is both convenient and transparent. “The eCitizen platform, managed by …