NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 30 — The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has clarified that the newly launched alcohol policy contains recommendations — not enforceable bans — and that any proposals requiring legal backing will…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 30 — Kenya has signed eight agreements with Uganda to boost bilateral cooperation during President Yoweri Museveni’s official visit. Speaking at State House Nairobi after witnessing the signing of the memorandum of understanding with President Museveni on…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 30 — Kenya has faulted Tanzania’s newly revised business licensing and taxation measures, warning that they “criminalize lawful investments” by East Africans. Kenya warned on Wednesday the changes targeting non-citizens undermine regional integration efforts under the East…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 30 — The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has cautioned the government against delays in the disbursement of capitation funds to schools, warning that such disruptions could directly exclude learners from accessing basic education. Addressing a…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 30 – Kitale has emerged as a hotspot for drug and substance abuse as traffickers increasingly target towns with large student populations, Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned. Speaking at the launch of…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 30 – The government has unveiled stringent new measures targeting alcohol advertising and access, particularly among young people, under a national policy aimed at combating alcohol, drug, and substance abuse. The National Policy for the Prevention, Management,…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 30 – The government has stepped up the fight against corruption following the presidential assent to the Conflict of Interest Bill. During the signing of the law at State House Nairobi on Wednesday, President William Ruto said…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 30 – Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan has dismissed claims that Chinese loans are pushing Kenya into a debt crisis, calling the widely circulated “debt trap” narrative “completely false” and misleading. Speaking during an interview on…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 30 — Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has directed government ministries, departments, and agencies to enforce sanctions on underperforming public servants in a bid to foster efficiency. Koskei, who doubles up as the Chief of Staff…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 30 — The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed claims of an irregular nomination to the National Assembly following the re-allocation of a nomination slot on Friday. IEBC said Kimuge Kipchumba’s nomination to replace John…