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The Kenya Seed Company has ramped up efforts to combat the sale of counterfeit seeds in the market, according to its Board Chairperson, Wangui Ngirici. Ngirici confirmed that a multi-agency team established earlier this year is making significant progress in addressing the issue of fraudulent seed traders operating across the …

The Justice and Legal Affairs Committee of the National Assembly has urged political leaders to support the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Vice-chair Mwengi Mutuse emphasized that leaders should avoid creating obstacles and then blaming the government for any delays in forming a new team. “We …

A recent survey conducted by InfoTrak has revealed that television remains the primary source of information for most Kenyans. According to the poll, 67% of respondents trust TV as their main source of news, followed by radio at 54%, and social media at 50%. The survey, conducted between November 16 …

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has confirmed that all Kenyan workers heading to Qatar, in three separate groups, have arrived safely in Doha. Mutua explained that upon arrival, the workers were warmly welcomed by their respective employers and government officials at the airport, who quickly assisted them in getting to …

On Saturday, December 14, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a reduction in the prices of Super Petrol, Kerosene, and Diesel in its latest fuel price review. According to the regulator, the maximum allowed pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene were reduced by Ksh4.37, Ksh3, and …

President William Ruto has expressed immense pride in the accomplishments of the Kenya Navy. During his speech at the Kenya Navy’s 60th anniversary celebration in Mombasa on Saturday, he commended the unwavering dedication and efforts of the military in protecting the nation’s interests, both on land and at sea. “As …

A family in Kirinyaga is grieving the loss of their 15-year-old son who tragically drowned in River Nyamindi. The boy, a Form Two student, was reportedly cycling with a friend along the Mwea-Embu highway when the incident occurred. The boy’s mother, deeply shocked and saddened, expressed confusion about how her …

Kenya Railways has announced that the 10pm Madaraka Express passenger train will make a three-minute stopover at Voi Station, both on its way to and from Nairobi, starting December 15. Previously, the Madaraka Express made daytime stops at Voi Station but did not stop at night. In January 2023, a …

Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced the temporary suspension of its flights to Comoros and Mayotte due to the imminent threat of Tropical Cyclone CHIDO, which is expected to impact the two islands. “Authorities in both countries have issued warnings regarding the cyclone, which is predicted to last until Monday, December …

President Emmanuel Macron has named centrist leader François Bayrou as France’s next prime minister, in a bid to end months of political turmoil. Bayrou, 73, is a mayor from the southwest and leads the MoDem party. Ahead of the announcement, he spent almost two hours with the president, in talks …