As Kenya prepares to take its seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in January 2025, diplomats from various international missions have raised serious concerns over recent human rights issues within the country. Representatives from the Royal Danish…
The Ministry of Health has introduced the National Equipment Support Program, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing healthcare infrastructure across Kenyan counties. The program, which will replace the Managed Equipment Services (MES) scheme, was unveiled by Principal Secretary for Medical…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30 – A woman arrested in possession of the firearm belonging to slain Wells Fargo Human Resources Manager Willis Ayieko has died from injuries sustained during a police operation. The suspect, who was traveling with her boyfriend,…
The High Court has upheld the conviction of former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) CEO James Oswago and his former Deputy Wilson Shollei, confirming their culpability in abuse of office and violations of procurement laws. Oswago and Shollei, convicted…
Oct 31 – China’s Shenzhou-19 manned spacecraft was successfully launched atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket at 4:27 a.m. on Wednesday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. About 10 minutes after the launch, the spacecraft separated from the rocket and…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 – The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has urged security agencies to collaborate with the media to build trust and transparency between law enforcement and the public. The council’s Meru Regional Coordinator, Jackson Karanja called on…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 – The High Court upheld the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) directive on the rate of stipend for healthcare interns, dismissing five petitions that sought to overturn SRC’s decision on grounds of discrimination and alleged overreach.…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 – Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for collaboration among justice actors to ensure the success of child justice reforms. Speaking during the launch of the National Child Justice Service Month at Kirigiti Rehabilitation School in…
MOMBASA, Kenya, Oct 31 – The Lamu County Assembly on Wednesday rejected the nomination of James Gichu as Deputy Governor. Gichu, who currently serves as the County Executive Committee (CEC) member for Agriculture, had been nominated by Lamu Governor Issa…
Oct 31 – Chinese President Xi Jinping and Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Tuesday exchanged congratulatory messages on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. In his message, Xi noted that over the past 60 years since…