June 07
Kenya: Govt Pushes for More Civil Registration Services in Counties
The Civil Registration Services (CRS) department has committed to putting up a 3-year plan to ensure smooth operations of the offices in all 290 constituencies across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Is the Clubbing Culture Dying in Kenya?
Back in the '80s and early '90s, there was a popular club named Boomerang at the former Ainsworth Hotel near Museum Hill. This was the place to hang. It was by no means an upscale… Read more »
Kenya: Treasury Calls for Human Capital Investment Amid Rising Youth Population
Treasury cabinet secretary Njuguna Ndu'ngu has stressed the need for pumping adequate human capital development facilitation to the youth population following their rapid… Read more »
Kenya: Higher Education Funding Portal to Be Opened June 15 - CS Machogu
The High Education Funding portal is set to be opened on Saturday next week to allow eligible students apply for funding. Read more »
June 06
Kenya: Transparency International-Led Civil Groups Faults Govt On Proposed 2024/25 Finance Bill
Civil society organizations under the banner of Okoa Uchumi have expressed concerns over the recently released budget estimates for the financial year 2024-2025. Read more »
Kenya: A Kenyan Traveler's Dream - Exploring the MSC Splendida Cruise Ship in South Africa
South Africa has often been hailed as the star of Africa, offering an unparalleled array of attractions that captivate the heart and soul of any traveler. Read more »
Kenya: Taita Taveta On Course to Reforest 360,000 Hectares - Official
Taita Taveta is on course to achieve its climate action plan objective to restore 360,000 hectares of land by 2032 through an aggressive tree-planting campaign. Read more »
June 05
Kenya: Place Film At the Centre of the Fight Against Climate Change
As the world marks the Word Environment Day today, it is important to note that in recent months, Kenya has faced two extreme climate events - devastating droughts and deadly… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Initiates Talks for County Aggregation and Industrial Parks
The government has begun consultations with the Council of Governors to facilitate the operationalization of County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs). This collaborative… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Denies Uniting Mt Kenya On Tribal Lines - We Just Want a Fair Share of National Resources
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has refuted claims that his efforts to unite the Mt Kenya region are based on tribal lines, insisting that his goal is to secure the region's fair… Read more »
Kenya: Raila to Face Challengers for AUC Seat in Televised Debate - Mudavadi
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will face his challengers for the Africa Union Commission (AUC) chairperson seat in a televised debate. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Submit AUC Candidature By June 30 - Mudavadi
Kenya will submit its candidacy for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson seat by June 30, ahead of the August 6 deadline. Read more »
Kenya: Local, International Organisations Launch Food Bank Initiative for Families Affected By Floods
In response to the recent floods in parts of the country, local and international organisations have launched a food bank initiative to provide relief to families affected by the… Read more »
Kenya: Raila Says 'Pleasantly Surprised' By Govt Support for AUC Job
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga Wednesday said he was "pleasantly surprised" by the government's decision to front him for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. Read more »
Africa: President Ruto Concerned Over Underfunding of Africa's Renewable Energy Development
President William Ruto has raised concerns over the underfunding of Africa's renewable energy development. Read more »
Kenya: VFS Visa Applications Up 35% Boosted By Kenya, Other Nations
Outsourcing and technology services specialist VFS Global has bolstered its sustainability agenda to achieve its 35 percent increase in the number of visa applications processed… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Invest in Strong Intellectual Property Enforcement to Protect Public From Counterfeit Goods
Key stakeholders, policymakers, and industry leaders have emphasized the critical role of Intellectual Property Protection in ensuring consumer safety and fostering innovation in… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Formally Joins International Vaccine Institute
Kenya has formally joined the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) as a Member State. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Needs World-Class Stadia, Not Political Showpieces
Kenya's rapid construction of sports stadia, exemplified by the recent development of Masinde Muliro Stadium for the Madaraka Day celebrations, highlights a troubling trend. Read more »
Kenya: MOH Secures Additional Childhood Vaccines Following Stockouts
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received over 8 million childhood vaccine doses amid stockouts that disrupted immunisation schedules nationwide. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Allocates Sh1.25 Billion for Childhood Vaccines
The Ministry of Health has allocated Sh1.25 billion to procure routine childhood vaccines to solve the recent vaccine shortage in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Counties Breach Wage Limits As Development Spending Plunges
Devolved units have continued to exceed the 35 per cent wage bill ceiling with increased spending on personnel emoluments, sitting allowances and travels. Read more »
June 04
Kenya: KQ Breaks Silence On Week-Long Mogadishu Flight Diversions
Kenya Airways (KQ) has commented on flight diversions reported in Mogadishu since May 24 citing safety concerns. Read more »
Kenya: 100 Kenyan Students to Undergo Cybersecurity Training
100 Kenyan students will be trained on cybersecurity security skills in a deal between the Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) and Cyber Shujaa. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, South Korea Sign Sh63 Billion Concessional Development Funding
Kenya and South Korea have signed a $485 million (KSh63 billion) concessional development funding on the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Summit. Read more »