November 14, 2023
Kenya: 108,000 Trees Planted in Migori During the National Tree Planting Event
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) Director Prof. Charles Ong'ondo has hailed the wonderful coordination between the national and the county for making the… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Kenya: Governor Njuki Issues Guidelines to Curb Careless Tree Cutting
Tharaka Nithi governor Muthomi Njuki has issued fresh orders aimed at curbing the careless cutting down of trees for charcoal, asking traders to seek county permits before cutting… Read more »
Kenya: Kilifi Leaders Seek More Teachers to Improve Education Standards
Leaders from Kilifi County now want the government to deploy more teachers to the county to deal with poor education standards in the area. Read more »
Kenya: Don't Wait for Holidays to Plant Trees, MP Buyu Tells Constituents
Kisumu West Member of Parliament Rosa Buyu has urged his constituents not to wait for holidays to plant trees as the country joined hands to plant trees in a government ambitious… Read more »
Kenya: Captains of Industry Lead Tree-Growing Initiatives
As the National Tree Growing Day kicked off, the private sector players led by several captains of industry joined the exercise geared at facilitating the planting and nurturing of… Read more »
Kenya: Siaya's 0.23% Forest Cover Amongst the Lowest in the Country
Siaya is among the counties that pull the tail in forest cover and local residents have been challenged to embrace tree planting to improve the environment. Read more »
Kenya: Irrigation PS Kimotho Leads Govt Officials, Community Leaders in Kajiado Tree Planting Exercise
In a concerted effort to address environmental concerns and combat the effects of climate change, the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Irrigation, Kimotho Kimani… Read more »
Kenya: CS Chelugui Urges Cooperatives to Make Tree Planting a Monthly Exercise
Cooperatives and SMEs development Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui has asked cooperatives in the country to lead in the exercise of tree planting. Read more »
Tanzania: Entrepreneurs From 20 African Countries to Gather in Dar es Salaam for the Pace Steers Award Ceremony
Top organizations and entrepreneurs from at least 30 countries in Africa as well as others from select countries outside the continent like US, Asia and Europe will gather in… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Recruit 2,000 Instructors for TVET Institutions, CS Machugu Says
The government is set to recruit 2,000 more instructors for the 238 Technical Education and Vocational colleges across the country, the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Ezekiel… Read more »
Kenya: KNEC Cautions KCSE Candidates Against Fake Exam Papers
Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has cautioned candidates sitting for their KCSE examinations to be cautious of fake exam papers being circulated in various social media… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi County Recognized as the Best County in Public Digitization
Nairobi County was celebrated as the best county in Public Digitization at the 8th edition of the Africa Digital Economy Awards gala (ADEA) at the Emara Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: Unicef Calls for Global Action Ahead of World Children's Day
As the world prepares to celebrate Children's Day on November 20, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is urging society to address pressing issues affecting children,… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Welcomes Fair Criticism That Doesn't Undermine Democracy, PS Sing'oei Says
Foreign Affair Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei now says Kenya is open to fair criticism from leaders of other countries as long as they do not undermine cordial relations. Read more »
Kenya: 46 People Killed By Floods in Ongoing Rains, CS Kindiki Says
Forty six people have so far died across the country due to the ongoing heavy rains that has caused floods and displacement. Read more »
Kenya: Roads and Transport Ministry in Ambitious Plan to Plant 30 Million Trees By 2024
The Ministry of Roads and Transport has set an ambitious target of 30 million trees to align with the Presidential Programme for the Accelerated Restoration of Forests and… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Calls for Concerted Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change Effects
President William Ruto has called for concerted efforts in environmental protection to mitigate the effects of climate change. Read more »
November 10, 2023
Kenya: Govt Tightened Emergency Response Measures to El Nino - DP Gachagua
The Government has tightened emergency response to the enhanced rainfall after the National Meteorological Services confirmed the heavy rains are as a result of the El Nino… Read more »
Kenya: Cult Leader Mackenzie Found Guilty Possessing Non-Classified Films
Cult Leader Paul Mackenzie has been found guilty of being in possession of and distributing non-classified films. Read more »
Kenya: El Nino It Is! DP Gachagua Says Weeks After President Ruto Downscaled Alert
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now says Kenya is officially experiencing El Nino, weeks after President William Ruto downscaled the alert. Read more »
Kenya: Multinational Firms in Kenya Anticipate Big Security Threats in 2024, World Security Report
Multinational companies in Kenya expect a surge in security threats next year, a new report shows. Read more »
Kenya: We Have Worked Hard Every Day to Move Agenda Forward, Amid Many Challenges - President Ruto
President William Ruto has said the government has risen to the occasion and provided effective leadership that has steered the country back on the path to success. Read more »
Kenya: CS Miano, Whitman Spearhead Collaboration to Elevate Kenya-U.S. Relations
U.S. ambassador to Kenya Megan Whitman has emphasised the need for collaboration between Kenya and America in a bid to boost the economy. Read more »
November 13, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Kwanza MPs Scoff at Raila Odinga Dossier on Govt-to-Govt Oil Deal
Top lawmakers within the Kenya Kwanza Alliance have scoffed at the threats by Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Leader Raila Odinga to spill the beans on the much-taunted… Read more »
November 11, 2023
Kenya: Gachagua, Coast Leaders to Craft Strategy to Combat Drug Abuse
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will convene a meeting of key stakeholders to strategise on ending rampant drugs and substance abuse at the Coast Region. Read more »