KISUMU, Kenya Jun 19 – The Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL) has launched the construction of a 29.05-metre shallow draught ferry for the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) in Kisumu. Presiding over the keel laying ceremony held on Wednesday at Kisumu Shipyard,…
Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, has called on African youth to lead the continent’s transformation by embracing the African philosophy of Ubuntu. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the 2025 All Country Conference…
Representatives of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have reached a draft agreement that could end decades of conflict. The breakthrough, mediated by the US and Qatar, provides for the “disengagement, disarmament and conditional integration” of armed groups fighting…
A controversial South African politician central to a row over race relations in the country has been denied entry to the UK. The Home Office said Julius Malema had been deemed “non-conducive to the public good” and that it was…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – Pension schemes are now embracing emerging investment avenues for members’ savings that guarantee higher returns than the traditional ones, while also contributing to the socio-economic development amid public debt strain that some countries are facing.…
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 19 – President William Ruto has stated that his focus is not on the 2027 general elections but on fulfilling the promises he made to Kenyans during the 2022 campaign period. He expressed satisfaction with the progress…
XINHUA – Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are prepared to resume direct talks after June 22, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday during a meeting with the leaders of major global news agencies in St. Petersburg. Putin reaffirmed Russia’s openness to…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has threatened to table a constitutional amendment aimed at limiting the powers of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), arguing that the body has overstepped its mandate and is…
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to inclusive development, describing the unity with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as a crucial foundation for Kenya’s transformative journey. Speaking at State House Nairobi during a meeting with Kisumu leaders…
The World Health Organization (WHO) Thursday released its first-ever global guideline on the management of sickle cell disease (SCD) during pregnancy. The global guideline is meant to address a critical and growing health challenge that can have life-threatening consequences for…