November 13, 2023
Kenya: Raila Odinga Says He Will Be On the Presidential Ballot in 2027 If Supporters Choose Him
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya opposition leader Raila Odinga says he will vie for the presidential seat in 2027 for the sixth time should his supporters endorse him. Read more »
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 »
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: 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: Wetangula Leads Unity Efforts in Western Kenya
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula led Western Members of Parliament (MPs) Caucus in an intensified campaigns to unite residents of the region. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Global Countries to Explore Alternatives to Plastic Bags Use
President William Ruto has urged countries across the world to explore alternatives to use of plastic bags as part of efforts to tackle pollution. Read more »
Kenya: Raila Odinga in Homa Bay for ODM Party Registration Drive
Raila Odinga, the leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party, is on Monday scheduled to spearhead the party's registration drive in Homa Bay County. Read more »
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: 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: 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: Dialogue Team Begins Writing Report Amid Threats From Azimio MPs
The National Dialogue Committee on Monday commenced the drafting of its report summarizing the outcomes from the extensive consultations it held with citizens across the country. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto to Spearhead National Tree-Planting Exercise
President William Ruto is on Monday set to spearhead a national tree-planting exercise in Kiu, Makindu, Makueni County, in line with the public holiday declared by Interior Cabinet… 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: 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: 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: PS Kipsang Directs Schools Undertaking KCSE to Plant Trees After Exams
Basic Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang has directed schools undertaking Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) to join the rest of Kenyans in planting trees… Read more »
November 12, 2023
Kenya: Kenyan Firm to Lead Construction of U.S.$210 Million Smart City in Kinshasa
A Kenyan-grown financial consultancy firm, AVLC Group, has been picked by MC Telecom, a Kinsasha-based firm, to offer lead consultancy services in the construction of a… Read more »
Kenya: Karan Patel Wins Maiden Africa Rally Championship Title
Kenyan rally driver Karan Patel was on Sunday crowned the 2023 Africa Rally Championship winner after finishing second at Rally of Tanzania. Read more »
Kenya: KMPDC Closes 75 Health Facilities in Narok for Violating Licensing Rules
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has shut down 75 health facilities in Narok County over non compliance to licensing regulations. Read more »