Energy CS Wandayi Pledges to Lower Power Costs for Kenyans

Newly appointed Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, who officially took office on Wednesday, said he would prioritize the reduction of electricity costs. He acknowledged the challenges ahead and emphasized that his primary goal is to make electricity more affordable, which he described as essential, yet a burden, for most Kenyans. In his inaugural…

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Sudan war: Why army is battling to keep Darfur’s El Fasher

By THE CONVERSATION The ongoing conflict in Sudan between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces is complex. It’s rooted in weak state institutions, ethnic diversity and historical grievances. Since the war began in April 2023, tens of thousands of people have died and over 8.6 million have been displaced. This has created one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises….

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Letsile Tebogo step aside! Pakistan hand historic reward to javelin star who floored Julius Yego & Co at Olympics

Pakistan has handed newly-crowned Olympics javelin champion Arshad Nadeem one of the highest rewards in history following his heroics at the Paris 2024 Games. Arshad Nadeem, the record-breaking Olympics javelin champion, has been rewarded over Ksh115 million for winning a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Games. Pakistan continues to celebrate Nadeem following his massive…

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National interest should come first, Mudavadi tells supply chain and procurement professionals

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for crucial amendments in the supply chain and procurement laws to help streamline the sector and maximise on results. Mudavadi has told professionals to adopt a sector-based approach in reviewing the laws and regulations governing the sector for them to drive an agenda that fits their profession. “Don’t…

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NA’s Defence Committee endorses protocol on Pan-African Parliament

The National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations has expressed its strong support for a significant report recommending that the House ratify the Protocol to the Constitutive Act of the African Union relating to the Pan-African Parliament. This protocol represents an important step towards deepening democratic governance and enhancing the representation of African…

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Kenyans get raw deal in fuel prices

Bodaboda riders queue to fill their tanks with fuel at a petrol station during a previous fuel shortage across the country. [File, Standard] The price of fuel ought to retail at a minimum Sh168 for super petrol and Sh151 for diesel if the government obeyed court orders. While releasing the prices for August 14 to September 14 the…

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Gov’t establishes, activates 100% of targeted primary care networks for Laikipia

The government has successfully established and activated 100% of the targeted Primary Health Care Networks (PCNs) in Laikipia County, demonstrating its commitment to reducing health disparities and ensuring equal access to healthcare. Speaking at a National Government Affirmative Action Fund event in Laikipia, Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni noted that…

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