Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has assured Kenyans that the country remains secure, even as authorities heighten vigilance ahead of the election campaign period. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security in Nairobi, Mr Murkomen called on political leaders to promote peaceful campaigns and reject the use of gangs and…
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The government has launched the second phase of classroom-based business skills training under the NYOTA Project, targeting thousands of young entrepreneurs across the country. In a statement released on Monday, Principal Secretary in the State Department for MSME Development, Susan Auma Mang’eni, said the programme is being implemented in 454 training centres spread across…
Kenyan athletes delivered a stunning masterclass at the Boston Marathon, with John Korir and Sharon Lokedi headlining a historic day for the country on the streets of Boston. Korir produced a performance for the ages, storming to victory in a blistering 2:01:52 to not only retain his title but also set a new course record…
Justin Ngeera and Cherono Kipkorir will take slender leads into the final round of the fourth NCBA Coast Junior Open following the conclusion of the second round at the Nyali Golf & Country Club. Ngeera, representing Vet Lab Sports Club, returned a superb two-under-par 69 to move to a two-day total of six-over-par 148,…
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has urged Kenyans to exercise restraint and uphold peace during planned demonstrations over the rising cost of fuel, even as concerns over the high cost of living persist. In a statement issued Monday, KAM acknowledged public discontent following the recent fuel price review by the Energy and Petroleum…
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned that the government will escalate its crackdown on criminal gangs and politically instigated violence across the country. Murkomen said Kenya remains largely secure from major threats, but expressed concern over a surge in goonism linked to some political actors, cautioning leaders against exploiting young people…
Kenya is undertaking a major transformation of its education sector, replacing the long-standing 8-4-4 system with the Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework. The shift marks a move away from producing “textbook-ready” graduates toward nurturing “job-ready” innovators, a transition that is said to have already driven increased enrollment and accelerated expansion of training infrastructure across…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has unveiled an ambitious plan to restore the Cherangany ecosystem following recurring landslides that have left a trail of destruction and loss of lives in the region. Speaking in Nairobi during a high-level partners’ roundtable, Murkomen said the programme dubbed CHERISH (Cherangany Hills Ecosystem Restoration for Livelihood Improvement, Sustainability and…
An aerial shot of the newly tarmacked Rukuriri-Kathageri Road in Runyenjes, Embu County The business community in Runyenjes, Embu County is beaming with excitement and hope after the Kenya Kwanza administration fulfilled its promise to tarmac the crucial Rukuriri-Kathageri Road. A key electoral pledge that President William Ruto made during the 2022 presidential campaign, the…
