The High Court has issued a conservatory order stopping the swearing-in of four newly appointed members of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) board, pending the outcome of a petition challenging the legality of their appointments. Justice L.N. Mugambi issued the orders following an urgent application seeking to suspend the appointments made by Cabinet Secretary…
Members of Nyoroma Self Help Group and some of their families led by their chairman, Alex Muthama break into song and dance during the handover ceremony of their bus outside Equity Bank Kenya Rongai branch. Self-help group comprised of tuktuk and motorbike operators from Ongata Rongai town in Kajiado County has successfully acquired a 33-seater…
Renowned Kenyan project management expert Annita Mwagiru has been confirmed as one of the speakers at the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Global Summit Series Africa 2025, scheduled to take place from 19 to 21 August at the Kigali Convention Centre, Rwanda. Mwagiru, who played a key advisory role in developing the Kenya AI Strategy 2025–2030,…
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…
In the presence of His Excellency Major General John Nkoimo, General Officer Commanding Central Command (GOC) representing His Excellency the Chief of Defence Forces of the Republic of Kenya, IMCTC launched today, Monday, in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, a five-day specialized training course titled “Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering – Foundational Level,” as part…
Prof. Fred Ogolla addressing the press at the Kenya National Theatre on duty-free rice imports. Professor Fred Ogolla has strongly opposed the government’s decision to allow the importation of 500,000 metric tons of duty free rice, saying the move poses a serious threat to the livelihoods of Kenyan farmers and undermines national food security. Speaking…
Kenchic can trace any chicken sold back to its grandparents flock from the farm to your family Brenda Njeri Njagi, Factory Manager and Food Safety Lead at Kenchic’s K-K Processing Plant, outlined the company’s robust food safety protocols, traceability mechanisms, and commitment to animal welfare reaffirming its position as Kenya’s poultry brand of choice. Njagi…
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 Democratic National Alliance (DNA) has formally announced Hon. Joab Manyasi as its flagbearer in the upcoming Malava Constituency by-election. The announcement was made during a ceremony held at the party’s headquarters in Karen, Nairobi, signaling the party’s growing footprint in Western Kenya. Hon. Manyasi, a seasoned civil engineer and youth advocate with strong roots…
African civil society organizations and waste pickers are jointly calling for a strong, legally binding global treaty to address the plastic pollution crisis. As countries prepare for the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2), stakeholders across the continent are demanding that the treaty reflect the lived realities of frontline communities and recognize the…
