The alleged Israeli attack on members of Hezbollah via their pagers is another ominous development propelling the Middle East towards a full-scale regional war. It leaves Hezbollah with little option but to retaliate with the full support of the Iran-led “axis of resistance”. The sophistication and impact of targeting the pagers is unprecedented. The attack…
Gatundu South Constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Gabriel Kagombe has explained why Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua should be stripped of his role in the tea and coffee sector. Speaking during the Milele radio breakfast show, on Thursday, September 19, 2024, Kagombe, accused the deputy president of being incompetent adding that he has failed the tea,…
Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu has provided two useful links for Kenyans interested in working in Germany. Last Friday, Kenya and Germany signed the Comprehensive Agreement on Sharing of Labour, Talent, and Mobility in Berlin. This agreement allows Germany to welcome skilled and semi-skilled Kenyan workers through a controlled labor migration program. Njogu…
Seme MP James Nyikal has issued a strong call for accountability within Kenya’s police force, urging the arrest of acting Inspector General (IG) Gilbert Masengeli as a key step toward genuine police reform. In a passionate statement made on Thursday, September 19, 2024, Nyikal criticized Masengeli’s recent contempt of court conviction, arguing that the acting…
PHOTO | BBC Germany’s Economics Minister Robert Habeck has called for the European Union (EU) and China to reach a political solution to the issue of tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs). “We want to avoid a trade conflict that could escalate into a tariff spiral, ultimately harming both sides,” Habeck said in a statement on…
Inspector General of Police nominee Douglas Kanja. [File, Standard] Douglas Kanja will now assume the position of Inspector General of Police after the National Assembly Wednesday approved his nomination. Kanja who is now waiting in the wings for his swearing-in by President William Ruto, got the nod from the House after MPs from across the…
Although Shabana hosted NSL matches at the stadium before it was shut down again in 2023, they have not hosted a home top flight game there in 18 years. Shabana FC will once again call Gusii Stadium home for the first time since earning promotion back to the top flight of Kenyan football, as announced…
On Tuesday, Kenyan Police and Haitian officers conducted security patrols in Delmas, leading to the arrest of several gang members. Godfrey Otunge, head of the Command mission, announced that the raid captured members of the “Chen Mechan and Pierre 6” gangs, including two gang leaders. Otunge detailed that the operation caused many gang members to…
President William Ruto has said creating a transparent and efficient people-centered police service is his foremost priority. The President pointed out that the government was carrying out major reforms in the security sector for the collective interest of all Kenyans. Speaking during the launch of Reform Framework for the Kenya Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service…
Public Service and Human Capital Development Cabinet Secretary, Justin Muturi has lauded President William Ruto for his commitment to improving the lives of service personnel through the establishment of the National Taskforce on the Improvement of Terms and Conditions for critical institutions. Speaking during the launch of the Strategic Framework for the National Police Service,…
Kenya and Austria are finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on skilled labor migration, according to a statement from the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary (OPCS) Press Service on September 17, 2024. The agreement aims to enhance managed legal migration and facilitate mutually beneficial exchanges of skilled labor between the two countries. Prime Cabinet…
The 23-member squad, set to leave on Thursday, September 19, 2024 and will be accompanied by eight officials as they prepare for the highly anticipated tournament. In a heartwarming display of support, President William Ruto officially flagged off Kenya’s Junior Starlets at State House on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, ahead of their departure to Spain….
Kenya’s Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu clarified that the recent labor deal signed between Kenya and Germany does not specify the number of available jobs. In an interview with NTV, she stated, “The question of whether it is 250,000, 30,000, or 10,000 is irrelevant because the opportunities depend on how many qualify.” Njogu emphasized…
AFC Leopards Corporate task force chairman Vincent Shimoli speaking to press on the proposed corporate model at the MAA hotel, Nairobi, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Courtesy Kenya’s oldest football club, AFC Leopards, is taking significant strides toward transforming its governance structure by sending its Corporate Task Force on a benchmarking tour of Tanzania. The…
Data from Kenya’s central bank show that public debt (total money owed) declined between December 2023 and June 2024. The drop in external debt – by 15.4 % – over this period does not mean that the country’s overall finances have improved. Rather, it is due to the gains in the value of the Kenyan…