The BBC is seeking a rising star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award, which is now in its 10th year. Journalists from across Africa are invited to apply for the award, which aims to uncover and…
The government will continue expanding infrastructure development as a key driver of economic growth, President William Ruto has affirmed. Speaking during the launch of the 30km Kwa Jomvu-Mariakani Road, which spans Mombasa and Kilifi counties, the President emphasized the critical…
Feb 27 – Karachi witnessed widespread traffic disruption and law and order concerns on Tuesday as residents took to the streets to protest against ongoing work on water and power infrastructure. Authorities fear escalating public frustration as key parts of…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27 – Kenya’s political party color schemes since independence have been quite predictable, perhaps due to the dominance of men, who are often said to be colour-blind. For example, the country’s oldest political party, the Kenya African…
The Government’s ambitious plan of raising the annual intake in the National Youth Service from 10,000 to 100,000 is at limbo due to financial constraints. Appearing before the National Assembly Social Protection Committee, Public Service and Human Capital Development Cabinet…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula wants the Inspector General of Police summoned over the impasse between Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) and Nairobi County that resulted in the garbage dumping incident. On Wednesday, Speaker Wetangula called out IG Douglas…
Doctors working in Public Health facilities in Nairobi County are now threatening to down their tools this Thursday. According to the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU), Nairobi Branch Chairman Deogracious Maelo, the strike is in response to the failure of the…
The High Court has issued temporary orders reinstating Professor Amukowa Anangwe as the University of Nairobi (UoN) Council Chair, following the revocation of his appointment last week. The stay orders, which also bar the appointment of a replacement, were issued…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 26 – Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has announced that the Ministry is seeking Sh33.5 billion in emergency funding from the National Treasury to sustain critical health programs following the recent decision by the United States government…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 26 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has expressed regret over the dumping of garbage outside Stima Plaza at the height of a dispute with Kenya Power on Monday to Tuesday. Speaking to the press at City Hall…