In a strategic move to cement its status as the “preferred security partner” and “first responder” in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), India will next month conduct its first-ever large-scale naval exercise, AIKEYME (Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement), involving 10 African…
The nominees for Principal Secretary (PS) positions will be sworn in tomorrow, Thursday, 17th April 2025, following their approval by Parliament. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at State House, Nairobi, starting at 8:30AM. “As a prerequisite to assuming office…
The National Assembly has approved the nomination of Stephen Isaboke as Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications but recommended that he be reassigned to a different state department due to potential conflict of interest stemming from his shareholding in GOtv…
By Dr. Joseph Kithitu, Managing Director, Hemingways Travel In 2025, Kenyan travellers — like their global counterparts — are navigating an increasingly complex and costly travel landscape. Airfares continue to climb, driven by a mix of global economic pressures and…
NAIROBI, Kenya April 16 – A lobby group has filed a petition in court seeking to suspend the ongoing budget-making process for the 2025/26 financial year until the government settles all pending bills amounting to over Sh600 billion, arguing that…
NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 16 – President William Ruto has called on parents and leaders to protect Kenya’s children from harmful influences and negative forces. Speaking while hosting the winners of the 63rd Kenya National Drama and Film Festival 2025 at…
The Commission on Administrative Justice, the Ombudsman, has given the panel responsible for selecting electoral commissioners seven days to clarify why six additional candidates were included in the list beyond the original selection. In an inquiry letter, Commission Chairperson Charles…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 16 – Members of Parliament have called for a special forensic audit of the Technical University of Kenya (TUK), citing worsening financial troubles that have paralyzed operations and disrupted learning at the institution. The National Assembly’s Public…
National Land Commission Chief Executive Officer Kabale Tache has challenged state agencies to ensure that the Commission is included at the project conception and valuation stages. Speaking on Tuesday Morning at a Nairobi hotel, during a technical workshop supported by…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 16 – The National Assembly has passed a revised anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing law in response to the country’s inclusion on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. The amendments, part of the Proceeds of…