The government borrowed more than expected last year, placing more pressure on the public finances ahead of the full impact of US tariffs being felt on the UK economy. Borrowing, the difference between spending and income from taxes, was £151.9bn…
US President Donald Trump has appeared to soften his recent comments on China and the head of the US Federal Reserve after recent clashes as he pursues his economic agenda. He said he has “no intention of firing” Jerome Powell…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 23 – Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado has now admitted to having an affair with slain university student Sharon Otieno as he defended himself against her murder. Obado further indicated that he took responsibility for Sharon’s pregnancy…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 23 – Members of Parliament have raised alarm over the slow pace of reforms in the Kenya Prisons Service, citing deteriorating living and working conditions, alleged misuse of prison land, and an upsurge of scams operated from…
NAKURU, Kenya, Apr 23 – Poor internet connectivity has been singled out as one of the main hindrances to Social Health Authority (SHA) registration in the vast Baringo County. Other draw backs were identified as the rough terrain, poor infrastructure,…
KISUMU, Kenya, Apr 23 – The government has been urged to invest more on screening services for eye problems to avert blindness in the country. Samson Waweru, executive director Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB), says screening can significantly reduce…
KISUMU, Kenya, Apr 23 – Police in Ugunja, Siaya are investigating an arson attack where nine family members were killed Tuesday night over a suspected land dispute. According to officers, the incident occurred in Upanda village, Sigomre where a man,…
Kenya has called for the creation of a new world order that reflects current global realities and addresses longstanding imbalances that have disadvantaged the Global South. Speaking during a public lecture at Peking University in Beijing, President William Ruto emphasized…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 23 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen says the government is mulling the creation of a special anti-human trafficking unit to boost efforts in combating the crime. Murkomen told a parliamentary committee that the move will ensure…
NAIROBI, Kenya April 23 – President William Ruto has overseen the signing of investment agreements worth nearly $1 billion, including the leasing of Nairobi’s Hilton and Intercontinental hotels to Chinese investors. The total value of the deals, signed on the…