- NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 19 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged Cabinet Secretaries and senior government officials that the government must now shift its full focus from planning to tangible delivery of its promises to the people. Speaking during the Third National Executive Retreat opening at KCB…
- DP Kindiki emphasized the need for honest introspection on the government’s performance, particularly in implementing the ambitious pledges made during the 2022 General Election campaign.
- Ash, who was accompanied by officials from the US Embassy in Kenya and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), commended the strong and ongoing collaboration with the ODPP in tackling major transnational narcotics cases.
- Presiding over the keel laying ceremony held on Wednesday at Kisumu Shipyard, the Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya, says the construction of the ferry is a significant and remarkable milestone in the country’s ambition to grow into a leading hub for shipbuilding on the African continent.
- In Kenya, the government has increasingly been pushing for Public Private Partnership model to finance infrastructure projects to reduce reliance on donor funding or overburdening taxpayers to fund the capital-intensive projects.
- The breakthrough, mediated by the US and Qatar, provides for the "disengagement, disarmament and conditional integration" of armed groups fighting in eastern DR Congo.
- Putin reaffirmed Russia's openness to dialogue, including a possible meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. However, he raised concerns over the legitimacy of Zelensky's authority.
- The legislator believes the national discourse has become one-sided, vilifying police officers while ignoring the complex realities they face on duty.
- MIGORI, Kenya, June 19 – A swine flu outbreak has been reported in Awendo Town, Migori County. The County Executive Committee Member for Livestock, Lucas Mosenda, said the town has been placed on high alert to prevent the spread of the flu from pigs to humans. “There are quite a number of pigs…
- In the last few weeks China's two aircraft carriers, the Shandong and the Liaoning, have been conducting simultaneous drills in the Pacific, in an unprecedented move.
- In the footage, female staff at Olabisi Onabanjo University in south-western Ogun State are seen touching some students' chests as they queue to enter an examination hall.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has accused the government of issuing shoot-to-kill orders against civilians and called on President William Ruto to take full responsibility for what he termed as “deliberate, targeted attacks” on unarmed protesters during…
- Kenyans in distress or in need of urgent support can now reach out to the State Department for Diaspora Affairs via: Phone: +254 20 7876000 / +254 114 757002 or Email: Consular@diaspora.go.ke
- According to the Auditor General’s report for the year ending June 2023, only Ksh14 billion of the allocated Ksh22.96 billion was utilised, leaving Ksh8.2 billion unaccounted for.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – Members of the National Assembly have backed the nomination of new National Police Service Commissioners (NPSC), emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive reforms in the police service amid escalating public outrage over alleged brutality and a worsening relationship…
- Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo delivered a scathing attack on IPOA, accusing it of failing its oversight mandate and compromising its independence by collaborating too closely with police in the investigation pushing for an ad-hoc committee to investigation circumstances on Ojwang’s death.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 18 – Senators’ ambitious push to have counties allocated KSh 465 billion in the current financial year has fallen, after mediation talks with the National Assembly settled on KSh 415 billion for the next fiscal cycle. A joint mediation committee from both Houses had been…
- The Authority confirmed Wednesday that 20 police officers, including the station’s Deputy Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Inspector Samuel Ng’ang’a, have recorded statements.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has been granted 15 days to detain Central Police Station cheif Samson Talaam to enable them complete investigations into the murder of Albert Ojwang. Trial Magistrate Ben Mark Ikubi said the prosecution had given compelling…
- In a televised address, Khamenei praised the "steadfast, courageous, and timely" response of the Iranian people to what he called "the foolish and malicious aggression" of Israel. He said the nation's resilience reflected "the growth of rationality and spirituality" in the country.
- Pakistan is home to a rich array of exotic and endangered wildlife. From snow leopards prowling the high-altitude ranges to rare falcons and Asiatic black bears, the country boasts ecological diversity that is unmatched in the region. However, these species face mounting threats from poaching and…
- Another victim, yet to be identified, sustained a skull fracture reportedly from an assault during the protests. Hospital officials commended the quick actions of first responders and members of the public who helped ferry the wounded to hospital.
- "He is still not in good condition. I am deeply saddened by his condition, but I am hopeful that he will recover," said Jonah Kariuki at KNH on Wednesday.
- His resignation comes amid political tensions within the county, following a bitter fallout with Governor Guyo — a former ally who reportedly played a key role in Roba's appointment as Speaker.
- The suspect was found to be carrying 21 detonators, along with 21 packets of a white substance suspected to be ammonium nitrate, a five-metre-long electric cable, and other items.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 18 – For the third consecutive time, the National Assembly and the Senate have failed to reach consensus on the equitable share of revenue to counties, deepening a stalemate that threatens to delay disbursement of funds critical to devolved services. The latest round of talks,…
- A sudden rise in COVID-19 infections has prompted Bangladesh’s Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to issue an 11-point health directive, as a new wave of the virus sweeps through the country. Footage captured in Dhaka on Tuesday shows hundreds of people queuing for admission at the COVID…
- KISUMU, Kenya June 18 – Renowned televangelist Bishop Gilbert Deya has died following a tragic road accident at Namba Kapiyo along the Kisumu–Bondo highway that also left 15 Moi University students injured. According to Nyanza Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer Peter Maina, the Tuesday evening…
- Following this incident, the Inspector General of the National Police Service ordered the immediate arrest and arraignment of the officer involved. The said police officer has since been arrested,” Nyagah stated.
- Appearing before the committee, Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru said the conduct of BATUK is overseen by the Inter-Governmental Liaison Committee (IGLC), a bilateral body composed of Kenyan and British officials.
- "Don't worry about me, I am a man on a mission to transform this country, and no amount of noise by detractors will stop me from implementing this agenda. I am willing to pay the price," Ruto said during the Second Kenya Urban Forum in Naivasha.
