NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – As the world marks Valentine’s Day, love was in the air in Nairobi’s Central Business District, with city residents going the extra mile to celebrate their partners. From vibrant flower stalls to bustling gift shops,…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – The government has intensified disease surveillance at border points to curb the spread of Mpox, Marburg, and Ebola, Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has announced. Speaking after a meeting with the Border Management Committee…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – Kenyans set out to celebrate Valentine’s Day despite tough economic times. The 2025 Valentine’s Day marks the first since the coming into force of the Finance Bill 2024. According to recent analysis, the cost of…
KISUMU, Kenya, Feb 14 – Migori County Government has banned eating in funerals after one person succumbed to the cholera outbreak. Health County Executive Committee member Caleb Opondi confirmed the disease outbreak as five people remain hospitalized. Opondi says a…
Africa will no longer accept the unfairness of global credit rating agencies because they rely on outdated assumptions and systemic bias, President William Ruto has said. The President said the agencies have painted an unfair picture of African economies, leading…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – Various leaders have sent messages of goodwill to Kenya’s African Union Commission chairperson candidate, Raila Odinga, ahead of the elections set for Saturday. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said Odinga’s world view and championship for the…
KISUMU, Kenya, Feb 14 – It was a surprise visit for the Kisumu Central Police officers as local civil society groups showered them with petals of flowers to mark Valentine’s Day. Maureen Ķemunto of Transform Empowerment Action Initiative (TEAM) says…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – President William Ruto has urged the warring parties in Sudan to embrace dialogue, allow humanitarian access, and commit to peace talks to end the ongoing conflict that has devastated the nation. Speaking at the High-Level…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – President William Ruto has thrown his weight behind the establishment of the African Credit Rating Agency (AFCRA) to challenge global rating agencies accused of inflating borrowing costs for African nations. Speaking at a High-Level Presidential…
Four officials linked to the financial mismanagement scandal at the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO) will remain in custody as they await a ruling on their bail terms on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The suspects were arrested…