Costs slapped on petitioners too high
Political pundits as well as advocates of the high court are now saying that the costs being slapped on the petitioners resulting from the August 2017 elections are too high. Nairobi lawyer Danstan...
View ArticleSocial media firms ‘failing’ to tackle cyber-bullying
Social networks’ failure to tackle cyber-bullying is risking the mental health of young people, a Children’s Society survey has found. Almost half of 1,089 11 to 25-year-olds questioned for the Safety...
View ArticleRamaphosa stamps mark with cabinet reshuffle
New South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced his cabinet, making substantial changes to ministerial positions. He reappointed Nhlanhla Nene as finance minister, reversing his sacking by...
View ArticleSyrian women ‘made to trade sex for aid’
Women in Syria have been sexually exploited by men delivering aid on behalf of the UN and international charities, the BBC has learned. Aid workers said the men would trade food and lifts for sexual...
View ArticleEuropean Union donates drought pellets worth Ksh 24M
Tana River County has received 78,000 bags of drought pellets worth Ksh 24 million to be given to weak lactating cows as a drought mitigation measure. National Drought Management Authority (NDMA)...
View ArticleHousing sector set to undergo rapid policy, administrative reforms
The Housing sector is set to undergo rapid policy and administrative reforms geared towards delivering at least 350,000 low cost houses in the next five years. Proposals brought forth by the National...
View ArticleTobiko gazettes task force to reverse damage caused by deforestation
Environment Cabinet Secretary Keriako Tobiko has gazetted a task force charged with the implementation of a moratorium on timber harvesting in the country. The 15 member team is expected to reassess...
View ArticleRenault Kenya unveils the 2017 New Koleos in Kenya
Renault Kenya has unveiled the New Koleo SUV to the Market. The French brand’s SUV comes in a competitive price for cars in its category with features that will offer a unique driving experience for...
View ArticleSDG lessons to be integrated in secondary school curriculum
Three years since the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were launched seven out of ten Kenyans does not understand what they are. This is likely to negatively impact the implementation of the 17...
View ArticleGovernment to revamp and refresh beach, safari products
The Government is banking on revamping and refreshing beach and safari products, developing world class national parks and reserves, mainstreaming conservancies into the tourism value chain as well as...
View ArticleJapan to invest Ksh 40B to support big four agenda
Japan plans to invest 40 billion shillings in several infrastructure projects to support the government’s big four agenda. The funding will go towards among other projects expanding the Port of Mombasa...
View ArticleGovernor Mutua bans logging in Machakos for next three years
Machakos Governor Dr. Alfred Mutua has banned logging in the county for the next three years. I have today banned tree harvesting/logging in Machakos County for three years, regardless of who has...
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DP Ruto launches taskforce to review forestry management
Deputy President William Ruto on Monday launched a 10 member multi-sectoral taskforce that will review forestry management across the country. Ruto told the taskforce headed by the Green Belt Movement...
View ArticleNHIF rolls out program to sensitise Kenyans
The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) has rolled out a programme to sensitise Kenyans to register with the fund to assist them in offsetting high medication bills. Speaking in Thika Town during a...
View ArticleKenya showcases tourism product in Berlin, Germany
Kenya’s tourism sector is angling to reap big from one of Europe’s largest tourism trade shows as 42 Kenyan travel trade are set to showcase Kenya’s tourism product at the ITB Expo in Berlin, Germany....
View ArticleSuspected Bitcoin server thieves detained
Police in Iceland have arrested 11 people suspected of stealing more than 600 computers that were being used to mine crypto-currencies, reports AP. The computers were stolen during four raids on data...
View ArticleLearning remains paralysed as striking lecturers vow to stay put
Striking lecturers have vowed to stay put until the government provides an agreeable counteroffer on their 2017-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The lecturers have dismissed claims by vice...
View ArticleProposed Bill protecting hawkers trade presented to Senate
Hawkers in the country will soon have a sigh of relief if a proposed bill protecting and recognizing their trade is adopted as law. The Hawkers and Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and...
View ArticleEducation CS sends Meru University VC on terminal leave
Meru University Vice Chancellor Japhet Magambo has been sent on terminal leave pending expiry of his term in June. Education Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed who toured the Meru based University...
View ArticleTana River county gov’t to fund 2,400 acre farming project
Tana River County Government will fund Hola Irrigation Scheme farmers to cultivate some 2,400 acres of scheme land into commercial maize production. Scheme Manager James Kirimi said the farmers and the...
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