The Kenya Forest Service (KFS), in partnership with the Government of France, has officially launched a transformative forest fire management project aimed at strengthening Kenya’s capacity to combat the increasing threat of forest fires. This Ksh 3 billion (EUR 22 million) initiative will provide cutting-edge equipment and technology to enhance fire detection, surveillance, and suppression…
In a landmark initiative aimed at addressing pressing health challenges across the continent, the African Academy of Health and Sciences was officially inaugurated in Dakhla, Morocco. The Academy for Health and Sciences is expected to be a hub for research, education, and innovation in tackling health challenges across Africa. The Moroccan government, led by the…
Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Labour and Social Protection Dr Alfred Mutua when he met Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli, they committed towards better working services for Kenyans working in the diaspora on August 20, 2024 at Upper Hill, Nairobi. [Kanyiri Wahito Standard] Labor and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary, Alfred Mutua has urged the…
Sirisia MP John Waluke was on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, compelled to withdraw a statement he made criticizing members of parliament for the standing ovation on President William Ruto when he announced the cancellation of the Adani deals on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Waluke, while acknowledging that Ruto took over leadership of the country when…
Kenya has reaffirmed its position as a global leader in diplomacy, celebrating 60 years of fostering dialogue, mutual respect, and unity on the international stage. Speaking during a press briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi reflected on Kenya’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a significant player in…
President William Ruto received a joyous welcome at Kondele, Kisumu County, after attending the Fourth African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AFSNET) on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The president made a stopover at Kondele, where he addressed the residents alongside Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, Sam Atandi, the Member of Parliament Alego Usonga, Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda, and…
The Government has released Ksh 3.7 billion to settle bills owed to hospitals by the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). The funds were disbursed on Monday, with Ksh 1 billion allocated to the Linda Mama program and Ksh 1.3 billion to primary healthcare providers. An additional Ksh 1.4 billion has been paid to settle…
Donald Trump says he will hit China, Mexico and Canada with new tariffs on day one of his presidency, in an effort to force them to crack down on illegal immigration and drug smuggling into the US. The president-elect said that immediately after his inauguration on 20 January he will sign an executive order imposing…
Uasin Gishu Woman Rep. Gladys Boss Shollei has criticized media houses for being unpatriotic by opposing the government and promoting negative narratives. Speaking in Parliament, Shollei accused these outlets of spreading stories of despair instead of focusing on the positive strides made under President William Ruto’s leadership. Shollei singled out Nation Media Group’s NTV, claiming…
President William Ruto officially launched the University of Nairobi’s Silicon Savannah Innovation Park at State House, Nairobi, on Monday. This launch follows the unveiling of the “Big 5” initiatives by the university, which aim to transform the institution into a leader in innovation, leadership, and sustainable development in Africa. During the launch, President Ruto encouraged…
TotalEnergies says that the move is in accordance to its code of conduct that rejects corruption in any form. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] French oil company TotalEnergies has halted its investments in the Adani Group citing bribery allegations against Gautam Adani, the billionaire Indian industrialist. In a press statement, TotalEnergies stated that its recent move is…
TotalEnergies says that the move is in accordance to its code of conduct that rejects corruption in any form. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] French oil company TotalEnergies has halted its investments in the Adani Group citing bribery allegations against Gautam Adani, the billionaire Indian industrialist. In a press statement, TotalEnergies stated that its recent move is…
Kenyan senators have strongly rejected the Public Fundraising Appeals Bill, 2024, which aimed to regulate participation in harambees. The Bill, introduced by President William Ruto through Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, sought to bar political aspirants from participating in harambees for at least three years before a general election. Harambee, derived from the Kiswahili phrase…
Livestock traders dealing with goats and sheep at Kimana Livestock Market located Kimana area in Kajiado Central Sub County and Kajiado County [Nanjinia Wamuswa, Standard] You will now need proper credentials and identification details to sell your cows, chickens, sheep, goats, pigs, fish, or rabbits. Under the proposed livestock bill, even horses, donkeys, mules, and…
Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani. [AFP] President William Ruto’s decision to cancel the multi-billion-shilling Adani Group deals featured prominently during the post-State of the Nation address debate in the National Assembly yesterday, with legislators lauding the decision. National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, however, raised concerns that those who criticised the deals had not offered…