The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has announced renewed efforts to expand employment opportunities for Kenyans in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), following a high-level meeting between Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred N. Mutua and the UAE Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Dr. Salim Ibrahim Alnaqbi, held on July 31, 2025, in Nairobi. The courtesy call…
Kenya is set to host Wikimania 2025, the 20th edition and the annual Wikimedia conference globally, bringing together over 1,000 volunteers and digital knowledge leaders from over 120 countries. The event celebrates the people behind Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects, spotlighting the power of open knowledge and community-driven collaboration across the globe. The annual conference…
Kenya is celebrating the emotional return of Mr. Stephen Munyakho, who arrived back in the country after spending 14 years on death row in Saudi Arabia. His homecoming, marked by tears of joy and relief, signals the successful culmination of sustained diplomatic efforts by the Government of Kenya and its partners. Mr. Munyakho’s release follows…
The Neutral Voice of Peace Ambassadors Forum has vowed to intensify efforts to foster peace, unity, and national cohesion amidst rising political tensions and public anxiety in various parts of the country. Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi, the Forum’s Secretary, Mr. Munyori Kinyenje, emphasised the organisation’s apolitical stance and its commitment to promoting…
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has reaffirmed its commitment to ethical, fair, and effective criminal prosecutions through a dedicated training on the Decision to Charge Guidelines, 2019 aimed at standardizing and professionalizing prosecutorial decision-making across Kenya’s criminal justice system. Held in Nairobi, the session brought together prosecution counsel from the region,…
The government has officially announced the resumption of the long-delayed National Youth Council (NYC) elections, a critical step towards strengthening youth representation and participation in national development and governance. Speaking at a press briefing, Principal Secretary for the State Department of Youth Affairs, the Creative Economy and Sports, Fikirini Jacobs, confirmed that preparations are underway…
Kenya Cane, one of Kenya’s most iconic spirits and a proud symbol of “The True Kenyan Spirit”, is set to unveil its latest innovation Kenya Cane Lemon & Ginger at a vibrant consumer launch this Saturday at the MKU Pavilion Grounds in Thika. Scheduled to kick off at 2:00 pm and run into the night,…
Photo: late Patron, Hon. Dr. Phoebe Asiyo, OGW, CBS The Maendeleo ya Wanawake Organization (MYWO) has paid a moving tribute to its late Patron, Hon. Dr. Phoebe Asiyo, OGW, CBS, describing her as a trailblazer and matriarch whose leadership transformed the landscape of women’s rights and public life in Kenya. Addressing the press at the…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested four senior officials from the Treasury’s Pensions Department over alleged involvement in a bribery scheme amounting to more than KES 10.5 million. The suspects Wilkins Mugatsia, Henry Otira, Catherine Murage, and Bryson Mark were apprehended following months of investigations into reports of systemic corruption within the department….
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has unveiled a groundbreaking medical insurance scheme for legal practitioners dubbed Wakili Medicover, marking a significant milestone in efforts to improve the well-being of lawyers in Kenya. The product, developed in partnership with Octagon Africa Financial Services and underwritten by Britam General Insurance Company, offers legal professionals a comprehensive,…
