Cooperative Societies Minister Wycliffe Oparanya has noted that Hustler Fund's debt recovery has been at its worst since the government facility was launched The minister noted that more than 19 million Kenyans had not yet paid their loans, hinting at steps to claim the money Oparanya revealed that a digital system will be developed to…
The National Research Fund (NRF) has unveiled the National Outstanding Research Awards (NORA) during the just concluded Inaugural Kenya National Research Festival 2024. The awards established to recognize and celebrate exceptional contributions to research and innovation in Kenya, were presented today after a successful week-long festival running under the theme “Research Partnerships and Collaborations for Socio-Economic Transformation”. In addition to the year’s awards,…
Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya speaking during the Kenya Private Sector Alliance’s Inaugural Annual SME Conference, Awards, and Exhibition. [James Wanzala,Standard] Cooperatives and Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has warned defaulters of the Hustler Fund that they will soon be traced to account…
Australian-born Sudanese teenager Gout Gout has challenged elite sprinters with impressive performances. Australian-born Sudanese youngster Gout Gout is fast becoming a sensation in the world of sprinting after a video from a school athletics meet showcased him running 100 meters in a jaw-dropping 10.2 seconds. The teenager’s feat has already sparked conversations around the globe,…
Five officers from the Gigiri police station in Nairobi, accused of aiding the escape of 13 remandees, have been released on bond. They are linked to the escape of 12 Eritrean illegal immigrants alongside Collins Jumaisi, the prime suspect in the brutal killings of women whose bodies were found dumped at Nairobi’s Kware dumpsite. On…
Kenyan internet favorite Bradley Marongo aka Bradley Mtall will wear shoes for the first time thanks to Jeff Koinange and Patrick Igunza The two reporters contacted a shoe seller from Toi Market who brought Marongo Adidas size 55 shoes The shoes were specially ordered after Marongo visited Citizen TV and interacted with Jeff and Igunza…
In a bold move to overhaul Kenya’s justice system, Chief Justice Martha Koome on Friday, August 23, 2024, unveiled three transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing service delivery within the country’s tribunals: the Tribunals’ Shared Service Infrastructure, the Tribunals’ Website, and the Tribunals’ Registry Manual. The Tribunals’ Shared Service Infrastructure represents a significant shift in how…
Dorcas Oduor has been sworn in as the Attorney General and a member of the Judicial Service Commission at the Supreme Court building. The Oath of Office was administered by Paul Ndemo, the Deputy Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, and presided over by Chief Justice Martha Koome. Oduor succeeds Justin Muturi, who was appointed Cabinet…
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza during the impeachment hearing before the Senate Assembly on August 20, 2024 [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Embattled Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza resumed duty on Thursday amid calls by a section of MCAs to have Deputy Governor Isaac M’Ethingia sworn in. The governor chaired a cabinet meeting after her lawyer Elias Mutuma submitted a petition…
Sub-Saharan Africa has a vast amount of uncultivated, arable land – about 2 million km², accounting for about 50% of the global total. This land is a critical habitat for many animal species, including birds. I was part of a team that carried out a study which assessed how changes to land use – including…
Shabana struck a 75-million shilling partnership with SportPesa on Thursday over a three-year period, but how will that money be used? Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL)side Shabana last Thursday secured a significant three-year sponsorship deal worth Ksh 75 million from leading gaming firm SportPesa. This partnership, which translates to Ksh 25 million annually, marks…
The state is growing increasingly concerned about the rising popularity of cryptocurrency among young Kenyans who are turning to digital platforms for income, as recent reports reveal that terrorists are using these same channels to fund their operations. This alarming trend was highlighted during the third Nairobi Caucus on countering terrorism, organized by the National…
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed the second case of Mpox in the country. According to a statement issued by Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Mulongo Barasa on Friday, August 23, 2024, the second case of Mpox was confirmed at Malaba One Stop Border Post in Busia County. Truck driver CS Barasa says an adult…
A second case of Mpox has been confirmed in an adult male truck driver who presented at the Port Health screening desk at the Malaba One Stop Border Post, Busia County, displaying notable symptoms of the disease. The individual had a history of travel to the outbreak epicenter in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)….
Leaders from MT Kenya, affiliated to President William Ruto, from third right) UDA nominated MP Joseph Wainaina and Laikipa MP Mwangi Kiunjuri, (in cap) and other elected leaders during a meeting of opinion leaders, elders and business community from various towns in the North Rift region in Eldoret. They accused Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of causing disunity…