As the holiday season approaches, shoppers across Kenya and the world prepare for one of the busiest and most festive times of the year. Dr. Robi Mbugua Njoroge, the Executive Director of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority, warns that amidst the joy…
Technology has become a game changer in contraceptive use in the coastal region, with Kilifi, Kwale, and Mombasa counties leveraging innovation to transform family planning. The three counties, once known for their high fertility rates, are now witnessing a shift,…
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development Security Sector Programme (IGAD SSP) has kicked off its high-level regional forum on the IGAD regional cooperation and coordination mechanism (RCCM) against transnational security threats, statute, and operationalization. The objective of the two-days meeting of…
The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a presidential working group to develop a comprehensive approach to addressing femicide. The working group will engage religious leaders, parents, schools, security agencies, and all other stakeholders to identify gaps in law, enforcement,…
President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to proceed with the nationwide livestock vaccination programme scheduled for January 2024, dismissing propaganda and misinformation spread by some leaders. Speaking at the annual Kimalel Goat Auction in Baringo County on Tuesday,…
A major power outage hit the country at midnight, plunging most parts of the country into darkness. Reports suggest that the blackout disrupted internet connectivity for many organisations that operate 24 hrs. “We are experiencing a widespread power outage affecting…
The Cabinet Secretary for Finance John Mbadi has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting President William Ruto’s administration, highlighting efforts to stabilise the economy and enhance service delivery. He acknowledged the challenges facing the country’s economy but emphasised progress in key…
The ongoing Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU) in the North Rift has made significant progress since its launch in February last year. According to the Interior Ministry, the security situation in the once volatile region has improved due to the multi-agency…
NAIROBI, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — At Lancet General Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a nurse is expertly administering a saline drip to a patient, who is visibly relieved as the treatment takes effect. Such scenes are quite common at the…
JUBA, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — South Sudan said Tuesday it has commenced cash transfers to support more than 1 million people under a World Bank-backed safety net program. The five-year South Sudan Productive Safety Net for Socioeconomic Opportunities Project, also…