The Ministry of Roads and Transport has estimated that up to Kes.30 billion is required to rehabilitate critical infrastructure, including roads and bridges, devastated by widespread floods across the country. Speaking in…
Month: May 2024
City Hall Revenue Increases by 32% Due to Higher Taxes
In the nine months leading to March, Nairobi County achieved a record high in internal revenue, with an increase of Kes.2.3 billion for the financial year ending June. According to the latest…
Hilarious Trending Memes and Tweets in Nairobi Today
Let’s end the week with our usual dose of everything trending. The post Hilarious Trending Memes and Tweets in Nairobi Today appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
Kenya and Germany Conclude Negotiations on Job Migration
The State Department for Diaspora has announced the conclusion of negotiations for a job migration framework between Kenya and Germany, with Kenyan job seekers poised to benefit. According to a statement by…
Government Introduces Unique Number for Birth and Death Certificates
On Thursday, May 16, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki introduced a Unique Personal Identification (UPI) number to be used in the issuance of birth and death certificates. In a legal notice, Kindiki…
Murang’a landslide victims get vital documents
Murang’a residents displaced by a deadly landslide have received Huduma Mashinani services, where they replaced their essential documents lost in the disaster. Those displaced and who were temporarily sheltered at Ngutu Primary…
Homa residents urged to seek early diagnosis of hypertension
Top health officials in Homa Bay County have urged residents to seek early diagnosis for hypertension and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) to prevent deaths. The Medicins Sans Frontieres (MSF) organisation’s County Manager,…
Murang’a residents want more funds allocated to agriculture
Murang’a residents want the agricultural sector to be given top priority in the 2024–2025 financial year. The residents who aired their views at Kiriaini Secondary School in Mathioya during a public participation…
Church commended for promoting health, education
Interior Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Raymond Omollo has lauded the church for playing a critical role in supporting the education and health sectors in the country. The efforts, he said, have gone…
Kenya Sevens star in Munich with three wins
Shujaa topped Group C after seeing off Portugal, Chile and Japan.
Kenyan Twitter’s Hilarious Takes on X to Chase Away the Monday Blues
Start your week with a smile by diving into the hilarious world of Kenyan Twitter. We’ve handpicked a compilation of the funniest and trending takes on X to beat those Monday Blues….
Govt Sets Up Emergency Desk to Replace Documents Lost in Floods
The government is expediting the replacement process for ID cards and personal registration documents lost or damaged due to flooding. Julius Bitok, the Principal Secretary for Immigration and Citizen Services, announced the…
Monday Madness: Hilarious Memes Taking the Internet by Storm
This collection takes you on a weekly rollercoaster ride through the humor-filled landscape of Kenyan social media, capturing the essence of internet hilarity at its finest with clever quips, hilarious observations, and…
NTSA Conducts Nationwide Road Inspections as Schools Resume
Since morning, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has been conducting road safety compliance checks on highways nationwide. The objective is to bolster road safety as students return to school following…
Omtatah Urges Kenyans to Engage in Public Participation on Finance Bill 2024
Vihiga Senator Okiya Omtatah has issued a rallying call to Kenyans to meticulously scrutinize the newly unveiled Finance Bill, 2024, and submit their proposals. Noted for his public interest litigation, Omtatah explains…