NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 3 — Five chiefs were kidnapped on Monday by suspected members of the Al-Qaeda-linked, Somalia-based jihadist group Al-Shabaab in Elwak, Mandera County. Authorities reported that the administrators were traveling to Elwak when they were ambushed and abducted…
NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 3 – National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced that Kenya will slash its development budget to fund critical programs affected by a potential freeze on US foreign aid. Mbadi stated that if US President Donald…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 3 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to stamping out banditry and livestock rustling that has long plagued the Northern part of the country. Speaking during a consultative forum with Samburu County leaders…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 3 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Kenyans to be fair in evaluating President William Ruto’s performance, emphasizing that the government is on course to fulfill its campaign promises. Speaking during a consultative forum with…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 3 – Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has disclosed that the pending bills committee has greenlighted the payment of Sh206 billion worth of pending bills. This is out of the Sh663 billion owed by…
NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 3 – Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino is demanding an explanation from Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu on why he has been denied entry into the country. In December last year, Owino traveled to Tanzania. Upon…
The Ministry of Health has reiterated that the 2017 ban on Shisha remains in force. In a statement, Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni reminded Kenyans that the manufacture, importation, sale, and use of shisha is prohibited in the country.…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 3 – The High Court has directed the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Director General and the Traffic commandant to returned motor vehicle registration number plates unlawfully impounded from operators. According to Justice Bahati Mwamuye, the…
Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has expressed confidence that Kenya’s candidate for the African Union Commission Chairperson seat will emerge victorious in this month’s elections. According to Duale, Raila’s extensive diplomatic outreach and endorsements from various heads of state have…
The High Court has ruled that Sarah Cohen will remain in custody until February 18 when a ruling on her bail application will be delivered. Sarah Cohen, the widow of Tob Cohen, a former CEO of Philips Electronics East Africa,…