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Raila: Private sector key to Africa's growth, job creation

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has committed to facilitating private sector expansion across Africa should he secure the African Union Commission chairmanship.

Raila: Private sector key to Africa's growth, job creation

New Garissa passport office to ease travel for Northeastern residents

New Garissa passport office to ease travel for Northeastern residents

No new taxes on employment income, says Treasury CS John Mbadi

No new taxes on employment income, says Treasury CS John Mbadi

Kenyans turn to digital currency for faster, cheaper cross-border transfers

Kenyans turn to digital currency for faster, cheaper cross-border transfers

Kenya's GDP projected to grow by 5.4pc in 2025, Central Bank says

Kenya’s economy is expected to grow by 5.4 per cent in 2025, driven by strong performances in agriculture, services and government interventions, according to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).

Kenya's GDP projected to grow by 5.4pc in 2025, Central Bank says

Tech startup seeks to bridge recruitment gaps, boost job fairness

Nearly 60 per cent of young people in Africa are unemployed, making youth unemployment one of the continent's most pressing issues.

Tech startup seeks to bridge recruitment gaps, boost job fairness

Wajackoyah: Ruto must end his silence on abductions

Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah has criticised the government over its handling of abductions, calling on President William Ruto to address the issue publicly.

Wajackoyah: Ruto must end his silence on abductions

MTRH doctors to begin strike at midnight over unresolved grievances

Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital doctors will go on strike from midnight after talks between the KMPDU and the hospital’s management collapsed.

MTRH doctors to begin strike at midnight over unresolved grievances

Five Chiefs kidnapped by Shabaab ahead of Ruto visit

The militia hijacked a government vehicle that was ferrying chiefs to Elwak town. President William Ruto is scheduled to start his tour of the North Eastern region today.

Five Chiefs kidnapped by Shabaab ahead of Ruto visit

National Gender and Equality Commission calls for action over hospital assault

The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has condemned the alleged sexual assault of a patient at Pandya Memorial Hospital in Mombasa.

National Gender and Equality Commission calls for action over hospital assault

Tribunal clears Justice Kullow of misconduct, recommends reinstatement

A tribunal investigating Justice Mohammed Noor Kullow has cleared him of misconduct and recommended his reinstatement to the Environment and Land Court.

Tribunal clears Justice Kullow of misconduct, recommends reinstatement

Nairobi opens first direct-to-consumer farmers' market in sub-Saharan Africa

Farmers in Kenya can now sell directly to consumers with the opening of Nairobi’s first sub-Saharan farmers' market.

Nairobi opens first direct-to-consumer farmers' market in sub-Saharan Africa

Boom or bust? Kenyan businesses struggle in the digital age

As Kenya’s digital economy grows, businesses are under pressure to adapt or risk falling behind.

Boom or bust? Kenyan businesses struggle in the digital age

New platform lets parents track children's progress, payments in real time

Parents can now track their children’s academic progress, fee payments and school updates in real-time thanks to the launch of a new platform aimed at improving school-parent communication.

New platform lets parents track children's progress, payments in real time

Mbarire drops key officials in major cabinet reshuffle

Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire has reshuffled her cabinet in a bid to regain control and bolster her political position.

Mbarire drops key officials in major cabinet reshuffle

Judges, magistrates condemn attacks on CJ Koome, Supreme court judges

The Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) has condemned a growing social media campaign aimed at removing Chief Justice Martha Koome, six Supreme Court justices and two other judges.

Judges, magistrates condemn attacks on CJ Koome, Supreme court judges

Bethwel Ogot: Scholar who reshaped African history dies at 95

Bethwel Ogot, a prominent Kenyan historian and scholar, has died at the age of 95.

Bethwel Ogot: Scholar who reshaped African history dies at 95

I will not oppose the president, says Kindiki

DP Kithure Kindiki chides public officers who question the government, says not right to sabotage it; dismisses critics urging him to oppose President Ruto.

I will not oppose the president, says Kindiki

Kenya will hold DRC accountable for embassy damage, says Mudavadi

Kenya will hold the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) accountable for the damages meted on its embassy in Kinshasa, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said.

Kenya will hold DRC accountable for embassy damage, says Mudavadi

1,282 Kenyans to be deported in US illegal immigrants crackdown

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is targeting at least 1,445,549 illegal immigrants from 187 countries, including 1,282 Kenyans, for deportation.

1,282 Kenyans to be deported in US illegal immigrants crackdown

Kenya Forest Service defends forest plantation harvesting in Karura, Thogoto

Kenya Forest Service has addressed concerns over alleged illegal logging in the Karura and Thogoto forests, confirms harvesting activities are ongoing within the bounds of official management plans.

Kenya Forest Service defends forest plantation harvesting in Karura, Thogoto

President William Ruto appoints new IEBC selection panel

President William Ruto has appointed a nine-member selection panel to recruit the next chairperson and Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioners.

President William Ruto appoints new IEBC selection panel

PCEA clerics Robert Waihenya and Thegu Mutahi to take the dock on February 17

Two top PCEA leaders will face court on Saturday, February 17, for contempt charges after allegedly defying a court order to block the installation of a treasurer linked to financial disputes.

PCEA clerics Robert Waihenya and Thegu Mutahi to take the dock on February 17

Koome demands transparency in IEBC recruitment

Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for a swift and transparent recruitment process for the next chairperson and commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

Koome demands transparency in IEBC recruitment

2024: Kenya's deadliest year for women as femicide cases double

A new femicide report shows that 2024 was the deadliest year on record for women in Kenya, with the number of female murders more than doubling compared to previous years.

2024: Kenya's deadliest year for women as femicide cases double

Boys must remain boys, girls must remain girls, Ruto says after Trump's directive

President William Ruto has praised US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise only two genders, saying it aligns with Kenya’s belief that boys must remain boys and girls remain girls.

Boys must remain boys, girls must remain girls, Ruto says after Trump's directive

Investment conference targets Nyanza's growth through global partnerships

A new investment conference seeking to unlock regional opportunities and drive economic growth will take place between February 6 and 8 in Kisumu.

Investment conference targets Nyanza's growth through global partnerships

Corrupt leaders can't dictate Kenya's future, Ruto tells Gachagua

President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua continue to trade barbs over Ruto’s development tour of Western Kenya, which drew criticism from Gachagua.

Corrupt leaders can't dictate Kenya's future, Ruto tells Gachagua

KWS probes illegal fishing, disappearance at Lake Nakuru Park

KWS has urged the public to remain calm as it investigates several incidents at Lake Nakuru National Park, including illegal fishing, the disappearance of a man and subsequent protests.

KWS probes illegal fishing, disappearance at Lake Nakuru Park

PCEA elder Ndumo's civil jail ruling deferred to January 29

Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) elder David Nderitu Ndumo has received a temporary reprieve after his civil jail ruling was postponed to Monday, January 29.

PCEA elder Ndumo's civil jail ruling deferred to January 29

CJ Martha Koome's security detail withdrawn

Security detail for Chief Justice Martha Koome has been withdrawn.

CJ Martha Koome's security detail withdrawn

Lobby groups condemn arrest of health activist at hospital

LSK, Police Reforms Working Group, Amnesty International, and the Kenya Human Rights Commission, have condemned the arrest of health activist Grace Njoki Mulei at Ladnan Hospital in Eastleigh.

Lobby groups condemn arrest of health activist at hospital

Doctors threaten strike over welfare issues at MTRH

Doctors at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the hospital management threatening to withdraw their services over unresolved welfare issues.

Doctors threaten strike over welfare issues at MTRH

Kenyan entrepreneurs to benefit from USD 5,000 seed capital

Kenyan entrepreneurs can now apply for up to USD 5,000 in seed capital, along with business training and mentorship, through a new initiative aimed at promoting innovation and sustainability.

Kenyan entrepreneurs to benefit from USD 5,000 seed capital

Ruto to Gachagua: Kenyans won't buy tribal politics

President William Ruto has condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for allegedly trying to divide Kenyans along ethnic lines.

Ruto to Gachagua: Kenyans won't buy tribal politics

Kenyatta University launches review to address performance gaps

Kenyatta University (KU) has begun a comprehensive performance review to tackle persistent issues, including low graduation rates, outdated academic programmes and limited research commercialisation.

Kenyatta University launches review to address performance gaps

Wangamati, deputy faces Sh50 million defamation claim over remarks on county officials

Former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati and his deputy, Charles Ngome, risk losing Sh50 million if they admit liability in a defamation suit filed by Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa.

Wangamati, deputy faces Sh50 million defamation claim over remarks on county officials

Ruto: Nation's growth secured through major development projects

President Ruto has assured Kenyans that key multi-billion-shilling projects, aimed at stimulating the economy, will be completed as scheduled, despite growing concerns over their broader impact.

Ruto: Nation's growth secured through major development projects

42 parastatals merged, nine dissolved in new reforms

Cabinet has approved sweeping reforms that will see 42 parastatals merged into 20 entities and nine dissolved, as part of efforts to cut costs and reduce inefficiencies.

42 parastatals merged, nine dissolved in new reforms

Kenya on high alert as Marburg virus confirmed in Tanzania

Kenya has heightened its preparedness for a potential Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak following the confirmation of a case in Tanzania's Kagera region on Sunday, January 20.

Kenya on high alert as Marburg virus confirmed in Tanzania

Funding boost to revolutionise workforce productivity in Africa

A Sh1.3 billion funding initiative to transform workforce productivity in Africa aims to tackle human resource challenges, including payroll inefficiencies and limited access to financial services.

Funding boost to revolutionise workforce productivity in Africa

Act or lose support, Salasya tells Ruto

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has urged President William Ruto to address the financial burden facing Kenyans or risk losing public support.

Act or lose support, Salasya tells Ruto

Kisumu eyes economic growth with ambitious Sh120 billion project

Kisumu will host a Sh120 billion real estate project to transform the city’s urban and economic landscape.

Kisumu eyes economic growth with ambitious Sh120 billion project

Gachagua appeals decision to keep judges on impeachment case

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has filed an appeal challenging a High Court ruling that declined to have its bench recuse itself from his impeachment case.

Gachagua appeals decision to keep judges on impeachment case

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