Oct 27 – More than 1 million children in Pakistan missed polio vaccinations last month, fueling a resurgence of the virus, officials report, as new cases climb sharply and efforts to eradicate the disease face growing challenges. October’s count of…
Oct 27 – In her first appearance on the campaign trail alongside Vice-President Kamala Harris, former First Lady Michelle Obama urged Americans to cast their votes to protect the country from the “dangers” of Donald Trump. In a fiery speech…
Oct 27 – Uzbekistan’s parliamentary elections were underway Sunday, with India fielding the largest observer group in the process, led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar. The delegation, which includes diplomats and academics, follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent discussions…
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 27 – Former Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga has declined President William Ruto’s appointment to the Nairobi Rivers Commission, citing personal reasons. Omanga’s decision comes after President Ruto reshuffled the Commission’s leadership, appointing Bishop Margaret Wanjiru as chair…
Engineer Nathaniel Matalanga Kenyan Engineer Nathaniel Matalanga has been elected as president of the World Council of Civil Engineers (WCCE) in a landmark achievement for both Kenya and the African continent. This historic election marks the first time an African…
MDiaspora Affairs Principal Secretary, Roseline Njogu, has commended the robust bilateral and multilateral ties between Kenya and Austria. The PS underlined that the common values, especially in peace and security efforts, have improved the relationship and encouraged more cooperation between…
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Roads and Transport, Davis Chirchir (c), chairs the 19th meeting of the Sectoral Council on transport, communication and meteorology at a Mombasa Hotel. To boost cross-border trade and economic growth in the region, the East African…
The cruise season has started in earnest breathing life into the Sh 1.3 billion ultra-modern cruise ship terminal at the Port of Mombasa. Since the beginning of the cruise season, more than 11 cruise vessels have docked at the Port…
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 26 – President William Ruto has appointed former Starehe MP Margaret Wanjiru as the new chairperson of the Nairobi Rivers Commission. Wanjiru replaces Pamela Olet as the head of the Commission. Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, who…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 26 – The Gates Foundation has affirmed its commitment to partnering with the government within the confines of the Kenya’s Privileges and Immunities Act. According to the organisation’s Global Communication’s Deputy Director in Africa Buhle Makamanzi, the…