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 »I Will Crash All Cartels in Agriculture Ministry -CS Nominee Says
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary nominee Andrew Karanja has issued a stern warning to cartels operating within the Ministry of Agriculture. Emphasising his commitment to integrity, Karanja declared that cartels in Kilimo House will soon be out of business. “The other principle I hold very dear is having the country’s and farmers’ …
Read More »Malala Kicked Out of UDA Leadership Position
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has announced the revocation of Cleophas Malala’s appointment as interim Secretary General. In a statement on Friday, the party said that upon consultation, the position will be taken up by vice chairperson, Hassan Omar, on an Interim basis. The party’s National Executive …
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 …
Read More »Ruiru: Students to Benefit from Sh.80 Bursary Fund
About 40,000 underprivileged students in Ruiru, Kiambu County, are set to benefit from Sh80 million in bursaries provided by the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF). The funds provide much-needed relief to thousands of parents who are facing financial difficulties in raising school fees due to the challenging economic conditions …
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