A Parliamentary Committee has given a thumbs up to the Open University of Kenya as it clocks a year of operation. Speaking during a familiarization tour of the university administration offices at Konza City in Makueni County, the National Assembly Committee of Education expressed satisfaction with the growth of the institution. Dubbed the University of…
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi has called on the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) to leverage on technology to boost their compliance in fund management and reunification of assets with beneficiaries. Mbadi said that the Kenyan government has been driving the digitalisation agenda, and the adoption of technology into the management of assets…
The Communist Party of Kenya has lashed out at President William Ruto’s administration for atrocities committed to Kenyans throughout the entire period Ruto has been in power – and especially during the recent nationwide anti-government demonstrations. Speaking at the Dakar International Conference, focused on an anti-imperialist platform, the party’s vice-chair Booker Omole said that Ruto…
Nairobi. Photo/IMF The IMF said it has cleared $606 million in lending to Kenya as it struggles to pay off debts and boost taxes after mass protests led to financial reforms being scrapped. Kenya is considered an economic bright spot in the troubled East African region. But it is grappling with around $80 billion in…
A football rivalry between Arsenal and Manchester United fans turned ugly after an argument erupted into violence The dispute started when Manchester United fan, Benjamin Okello celebrated Liverpool's equalizing goal, while throwing popcorn at Arsenal fan, Onan, sparking a heated argument After the game, the argument escalated leading to Onan hitting Okello with a stick…
A group of National Assembly members has vowed to reject a bill that seeks to extend the term limits for elected leaders if it passes in the Senate. The six lawmakers urged their fellow senators to avoid endorsing the bill fronted by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, labeling it retrogressive. Primarily affiliated with the UDA party,…
President William Ruto President William Ruto departed for Burundi early Thursday to attend the 23rd Summit of COMESA Heads of State and Government in Bujumbura. This year’s summit celebrates the 30th anniversary of COMESA, a vital trading bloc with a combined market of 640 million people and GDP of 1$ trillion. COMESA represents a substantial…
The New York Marathon will take place on Sunday and ahead of the epic race, Pulse Sports highlights the four women likely to be on the podium. A quality field is expected in the 2024 New York Marathon that is set for Sunday, November 3, as athletes look to set records on the course while others…
Kenya has made remarkable progress in reducing new HIV infections, achieving an 83% decline over the past decade. Ministry of Health CS Deborah Barasa shared this milestone on Wednesday at the launch of the World AIDS Day 2024 Half Marathon in Nairobi. According to Barasa, new HIV cases have dropped from 101,560 in 2013 to…
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has weighed on the ongoing debate of Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment. Speaking during a TV interview, Duale blamed Gachagua for his woes stating that during his tenure as the second in command, he created more political enemies rather than allies. He went on to say that Gachagua’s…
Popular comedian Mammito Eunice delighted fans with a surprise pregnancy announcement – delivered in the form of a playful football-themed skit. The skit cleverly referenced the popular Sheng phrase ‘kushika ball’ (catching a ball), an allusive metaphor for getting pregnant. Staying true to her comedic roots, Mammito’s announcement followed an earlier post where she jokingly…
Letsile Tebogo was named Best Male Athlete of the Paris 2024 Olympics by ANOC for his gold in the 200m and silver in the 4x400m relay, highlighting Africa’s rising athletic prowess. Letsile Tebogo was named the best male athlete of Paris 2024 Olympic Games by the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) in the event…
Authorities have arrested two directors of a private school in Moiben Constituency, Uasin Gishu County, for administering fake Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) tests. On Wednesday, October 30, Moiben Deputy County Commissioner Duncan Okwach revealed to the media that Silver Bells Academy is not registered with the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). Okwach stated…
In a significant development for the ongoing investigation into the murder of Willis Ayieko, the former Human Resource Manager at Wells Fargo, police in Gem Wagai sub-county, Siaya have recovered a firearm connected to the crime. The weapon, stolen on the night of Ayieko’s tragic death, was located following a community tip-off regarding suspicious individuals…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has asked its Members of Parliament to shoot down the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 2024, which seeks to prolong the stay of elected leaders in power from five to seven years. In a statement on Thursday, Nyandarua County chairperson of ODM Dickson Manyara said, ODM’s chairpersons across 47…