Jan 29 – Climate change was a major factor behind the hot, dry weather that gave rise to the devastating LA fires, a scientific study has confirmed. It made those weather conditions about 35% more likely, according to World Weather…
Jan 29 – President Donald Trump has offered buyout packages to almost all federal workers who do not want to return to the office, a major move designed to shrink the US government. In an email sent to millions of…
I arrived in Kenya on January 6, 2025, as the 18th Chinese Ambassador to Kenya and Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN-Habitat. This is not my first time in Kenya. Throughout my diplomatic career, I have been engaged in African…
The lives of millions of people living with HIV are at increased risk following the withdrawal of billions in critical healthcare funding by the United States. The future of funding for global health programs is uncertain after the Trump administration…
The rainfall currently being experienced in several parts of the country is expected to continue throughout the week. According to the Kenya Meteorological Department, heavy rains will be received in Central Highlands, Western Kenya, Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, and…
Kenya has strongly condemned the recent attacks on its embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), by rioters protesting the ongoing conflict in Eastern DRC. The violent incidents, which included looting and destruction, also targeted Uganda’s Embassy, with reports…
The National Assembly House leadership has emphasized that performance, consistent attendance of Committee meetings, and active participation will be key factors in the reconstitution of House Committees. National Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula said committees are the engine…
The government has launched a regional office of the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) in Eldoret to strengthen oversight on personal data compliance as Kenya accelerates its digital transformation agenda. Speaking at the Annual Data Privacy Conference 2025…
President William Ruto joined other African leaders in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Tuesday for the launch of an ambitious initiative aimed at connecting 300 million people in the continent to electricity over the next five years. The African Heads…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 28 – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) says it has received and processed 5,171 reports during the 2023/2024 financial year, out of which 2,207 fell within its mandate. According to the Commission’s annual report, 42 percent…