The State Department for Diaspora Affairs yesterday launched an inaugural Diaspora Jobs fair in Meru County that attracted hundreds of youth seeking employment opportunities abroad. Speaking during the launch, the department’s Principal…
Month: May 2024
Kenyan Chartered Universities Clock 64
President Dr. William Ruto Thursday granted charters to two universities Tangaza University and Management University of Africa during a colourful ceremony at Statehouse Nairobi bringing the total number of accredited universities to…
Clergies call on Kenyans to exercise caution as the country continues to experience floods
Presiding Bishop and President of the Pentecostal Evangelistic Fellowship of Africa (PEFA) Church Kenya, Bishop John Okinda, has urged Kenyans to remain vigilant during the current rainy season that has resulted in…
Mutiso: From a humble life in Makueni to eyeing gold in Paris
At the Paris Olympics, the 27-year-old will be chasing Olympic glory alongside Eliud Kipchoge and Benson Kipruto.
We may not control the weather but we can prepare
The recent heavy downpours in Kenya have once again brought to light the devastating consequences of floods, particularly in Nairobi, our nation’s capital. Lives have been lost, homes destroyed, and over 10,000…
SGR Extends Ticket Validity Following Postponement of School Reopening
SGR Madaraka Express train. On Monday, April 29, the Kenya Railways Corporation declared that students who had bought Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) tickets and were impacted by the sudden shift in the…
Sakaja Announces Free Affordable Housing for Residents of Kanjo Estates in Nairobi
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja announced that his administration will prioritize residents of Nairobi City Council (Kanjo) estates when the affordable houses are ready. The Governor stated that those residing in the Kanjo…
Chiefs to Face Accountability for Issuing IDs to Foreigners
Following the dissolution of vetting committees starting this Wednesday, chiefs will assume personal responsibility for any Kenyan National ID Card issued to foreigners in their regions. Julius Bitok, the Immigration and Citizen…
Ledama’s Sister Makes History as First Black Mayor of City in Ireland
Lilian Seenoi Barr, a Kenyan woman, has made history as the first black mayor in Northern Irish history. Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr, elected to Derry City and Strabane Council last year by the…
You Will Be Charged With Attempted Suicide If Found Using Flooded Roads
On Monday, April 29, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki issued a directive stating that Kenyans crossing flooded rivers will face arrest and charges of attempted suicide. County Security and Intelligence Committees (CSICs)…
Deputy Governor joins the fight against alcohol
Kiambu County Deputy Governor, Rosemary Kirika, has launched a foundation aimed at empowering and supporting families against alcoholism and drug abuse. The foundation, dubbed the ‘Rosemary Kirika Foundation’, seeks to build an…
Embu Meru Highway closed following rain damage
A section of the Embu-Meru Highway has been closed indefinitely after rainwater damaged the Ikong’u Bridge, which is between Mutunduri and Ena Markets. Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, who co-chaired a meeting of…
Machakos: 11 die in flood-related incidents
Eleven people have died in flood-related incidents across Machakos County since the onset of the March-May rains. According to a report released by County Commissioner Josephine Ouko, two people are missing and…
UN WFP Fund to enhance disaster preparedness in E. Africa
The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has announced support for a pioneering project titled ‘’Strengthening Early Warning Systems for Anticipatory Actions. The funding that comes from…
Kenya Prisons book a quarters date with rivals KCB
Kenya Pipeline will take on National Alcohol and Liquor Factory of Ethiopia in the quarter-finals.