The Prime Minister of the State Department of Citizen Services, Julius Bitok, said that the government engaged in public participation before increasing the fees for obtaining ID cards and other documents. The new registration of births and deaths will cost Kenyans KSh 200, up from KSh 50, while Kenyans applying for an identity card will…
Gender based violence is on the rise and the governing body is keen to ensure that it is rooted out in the sport The World Athletics Council has expressed its commitment to taking action against gender-based violence by making a series of other decisions ranging from competition updates to further driving the organisation’s innovation agenda…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is calling on fresh bachelor’s degree and diploma graduates to apply for its January to December 2025 internship and pupillage programmes. The Authority noted that these initiatives aim to equip young professionals with valuable experience while supporting the government’s mission to build a skilled labor force for Kenya’s growing economy….
Residents of Gem constituency have challenged security agencies in the area to be impartial while conducting investigations in relation to recent cases of insecurity in the area. According to the residents who included Siaya county member of the national assembly, Dr. Christine Ombaka and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) grassroots leaders, the slow pace at…
On Thursday, December 5, local newspapers reported on important issues in the country's politics, including the unprecedented support of President William Ruto and his former rivals in the 2022 General Election. Kenyan newspaper headlines for Thursday, December 5. Images/screenshots: Daily Nation, The Standard, Taifa Leo and People Daily.Source: UGC 1. The Standard The daily reported…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna indicated that the Senate will summon Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho over threats made against Kenyans who criticized the government on social media. Sifuna emphasized that such threats undermine Kenyans’ constitutional right to freedom of speech and cannot force people to accept government policies. Speaking on Radio Citizen, Sifuna criticized the…
Majengo informal settlement residents in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, have benefitted from a state-of-the-art library that is expected to cater to the learning needs of children in the area courtesy of AMG realtor’s foundation. Speaking during the official launch on Tuesday, Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu noted that the library will promote education in the informal settlement…
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The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has intensified its criticism of President William Ruto’s administration, continuing its vocal opposition to government actions. Weeks after the NCCK joined the Catholic Church in highlighting issues such as punitive taxes, impunity, human rights abuses, and underperforming government programs, the church is now calling on Kenyans to…
King Mohammed VI, on Wednesday,Chaired a Council of Ministers at the Royal Palace in Rabat,to receive na update report on the Country’s preparations to the 2030 FIFA World Cup tournament. At the outset of the Council’s session, Mr. Fouzi Lekjaa, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance in charge of the Budget and…
President William Ruto and Narendra Raval the Executive Chairman of the Devki Group of Companies during the commissioning of the KSh11 billion Devki Iron Ore Pelletization Plant at Manga in Taita-Taveta County. [PCS] President William Ruto’s “evil spirit” remarks against his critics and a threat from Mining CS Hassan Joho could be an indication of a new…
Vincent Bosire Nyambunde, the medical intern whose body was found holding hands with his girlfriend, was known for his quiet and reserved nature, according to his colleagues at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH). His workmates described him as a self-driven individual who diligently carried out his responsibilities during his internship. “He wasn’t talkative. He…
South Korea’s opposition lawmakers have begun impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed attempt to impose martial law. The country woke up to an uncertain reality on Wednesday after a night of unprecedented scenes which saw Yoon unexpectedly impose martial law, 190 lawmakers gather to vote it down, and a sudden reversal…
Ondego is the first ever player to have earned a call up to the Kenya National 7s side Shujaa for the World Rugby Series from varsity side Zetech Oaks. Kenya 7s’ newest sensation Brayan Ondego is living his dream after breaking into the national team, Shujaa. Representing varsity side Zetech Oaks, Ondego was part of…
A Twitter user, David Ooga Mokaya, has asked Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi of the Milimani Law Courts to summon President William Ruto to testify in a case where is accused of “killing” the Head of State on social media. Mokaya, a fourth-year student at Moi University, is charged with computer misuse and spreading false information on…