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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has listed hotspot areas that residents need to vacate as heavy rains and floods continue to wreak havoc in the Capital city. Addressing the press this week, Sakaja stated that approximately 60,000 people, mostly women and children, in Nairobi have been severely affected by the cataclysmic… Read more »

President William Ruto has signed into law the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Bill, 2023, effectively removing Utamaduni Day as a public holiday. This bill amends various provisions of 16 Acts of Parliament across various statutes, aiming to streamline legal processes and address inconsistencies. Notable amendments in the bill… Read more »

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Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) and Acyberschool in Nairobi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to train one million Kenyan youths in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. The partnership aims to position Kenyan youth advantageously for job creation and success in the digital economy across Africa and beyond. The… Read more »

In response to the heavy rains causing flash floods and resulting in fatalities, displacing over 20,000 households, and causing traffic disruptions across the country, President William Ruto has directed select Ministries to take immediate action. In a statement released on April 24, 2024, Ruto announced that he held a meeting… Read more »

On Tuesday night, police arrested a suspected trafficker after a dramatic car chase that led to the seizure of marijuana worth a reported Kes.37 million. A police report indicates that detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), along with officers from Gesonso Police Station in Kisii County, pursued a convoy of four… Read more »

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has released a list of licensed Microfinance Banks in Kenya. In a notice dated April 24, CBK stated that the publication of licensed banks is pursuant to section 8 (2) of the Microfinance (Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institutions) Regulations, 2008. Licenses are issued in accordance with… Read more »

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has issued a 14-day notice to owners of idle, long-stay containers, and vehicles within the Port of Mombasa. Capt. William K. Ruto, the Managing Director of KPA, announced the clean-up drive to ease congestion and maximize the available spaces within the port premises. The notice,… Read more »

Singer and songwriter Ethan Edwards Okoth, widely known as Ethan Muziki, has officially rebranded himself as Kethan. In a statement released on April 24, the R&B sensation elucidated that the change reflects his commitment to embracing his uniqueness and crafting music that resonates with authenticity and emotion. “Over the past… Read more »

President William Ruto affirmed Kenya’s progress toward becoming a global industrial powerhouse, citing robust investor confidence as a key driver. He emphasized that this confidence attracts significant foreign and local investments, bolstering the country’s industrial agenda. Speaking at the official opening of Jumbo Africa Auto Auction Ltd at the Naivasha… Read more »