NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 28 — The College of Cardinals has resolved to convene a conclave on May 7 to elect the successor to Pope Francis, following the late pontiff’s burial at the Basilica of St Mary Major on Saturday. The…
NAKURU, Kenya, Apr 28 – The government is in the reviewing the National Seed Policy to pave way for the legalisation of the informal seed sector, a senior scientist at Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (Kalro) has said. Genetic…
NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 28 – Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has challenged East Africa’s youth to take charge of their futures and lead the way in shaping the region’s tourism and hospitality sectors. Speaking at the inaugural Future…
The Government plans to increase the number of National Youth Service (NYS) recruits fivefold—from the current 20,000 to 100,000—by the year 2027, Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has announced. Speaking during a tour at NYS Yatta Field Unit in Machakos…
In the lead-up to the 2022 elections, Kenyans were not simply bombarded with lofty promises, as in the past. They were offered dreams that felt reachable — promises that resonated with Wanjiku’s everyday struggles. The Kenya Kwanza campaign captured the…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 28 – Cleophas Malala has suffered a blow after the High Court upheld his removal as the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General. In a ruling Monday, Justice Bahati Mwamuye also quashed the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal…
The Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines (GALVmed) Monday announced a new 5-year programme to address the near-universally poor rates of ruminant (cattle, sheep and goats) vaccine coverage across Africa. Veterinary Innovations Transforming Animal Health and Livelihoods 2 (VITAL 2)…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called on Kenyans to register in large numbers under the new Social Health Authority (SHA) to access universal health coverage. Speaking at a fundraising event for Harhosa Mixed Day Secondary School at Moyale Baraza…
NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 28 – “I did not insult the Kisii people as witches,” Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, alias Jalango, clarified on Monday after some Kenyans misquoted him following his remarks in Kitutu Chache North on Sunday. In the widely…
At least 68 people have been killed in a US air strike on a detention centre for African migrants in Houthi-controlled north-western Yemen, the armed group’s TV channel says. Al Masirah reported that 47 people were injured, most of them…