Kenya and Algeria to expand trade agreements, Mudavadi says
Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi said Algeria is a key and strategic partner for Kenya in several areas, including agriculture, defence and education among other sectors of mutual benefit.
By Irene Githinji 1 month ago
Kenya and Algeria to expand trade agreements, Mudavadi says
Mandera county establishes teachers training college after tutors exodus
Mandera county government has established a teachers training college to address shortage of tutors after non-locals left left due to insecurity
By Irene Githinji 1 month ago
Mandera county establishes teachers training college after tutors exodus
Ford Kenya won't fold, to remain in ruling alliance, party leaders say
Ford Kenya has declared it will not fold as anticipated but will maintain a stake in government, through a coalition.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
Ford Kenya won't fold, to remain in ruling alliance, party leaders say
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Politics back in church as Ruto, Gachagua allies storm the pulpit
About two months ago, the Gen Z took a bold move to 'de-platform' politicians from churches' pulpit, as part of their protest against poor governance.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
Politics back in church as Ruto, Gachagua allies storm the pulpit
CS says 75,000 students have paid fees under new varsity funding model
Some 124,364 students out of 138,538 students placed to universities for the 2024/25 academic year have so far reported
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
CS says 75,000 students have paid fees under new varsity funding model
Ruto lays his plan to broad-based Cabinet
During the meeting held at State House, the Cabinet Secretaries were appraised on the progress of various Bills aimed at strengthening accountability in the country.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
Ruto lays his plan to broad-based Cabinet
Ruto pledges Nairobi revamp amid political turbulence
President William Ruto is seeking to bring order to Nairobi and has committed to meet all Nairobi leaders to address issues ailing the city and make it worth its name.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
Ruto pledges Nairobi revamp amid political turbulence
Kenya signs labour migration pact with Germany
Diaspora Affairs PS Roseline Kathure said an MoU was signed to create a framework of outsourcing remotely certain functions of work to talent in Kenya.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
Kenya signs labour migration pact with Germany
Mandera leaders demand end to long border closure
The government closed the border as part of its efforts to curb Al Shabaab terror attacks and crack down on smuggled goods getting into the country through the porus border.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
Mandera leaders demand end to long border closure
Germany denies 250,000 jobs deal as Ruto jets in
Germany's Federal Ministry of Interior and Community denied reports pointing to signing a labour agreement with Kenya to accommodate 250,000 Kenyan workers.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
Germany denies 250,000 jobs deal as Ruto jets in
Leaders urge state to reopen Mandera border
Leaders have raised concern over the long closure of the Mandera border and called for the directive to be lifted to open up opportunities and enhance revenue collection
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
Leaders urge state to reopen Mandera border
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Ruto's trouble with finance laws, economy
President William Ruto is a master of politics but has in the last two years, failed in formulating legs on which his government ought to be walking: the economy.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
Ruto's trouble with finance laws, economy
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Mt Kenya MPs split on unity calls as Kindiki propped up in the East
Calls for the Mt Kenya region to unite initially elicited derisive criticism and condemnation as tribalism have now borne divisions whose chasms are wide enough to split the mountain.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
Mt Kenya MPs split on unity calls as Kindiki propped up in the East
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Northern Kenya leaders fail to honour Gachagua meeting invite
DP Rigathi Gachagua registered his disappointment with elected Nothern Kenya leaders who snubbed his meeting to discuss projects being implemented in the region.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
Northern Kenya leaders fail to honour Gachagua meeting invite
Chinese investors eye Kenya as new manufacturing hub
Chinese investors are gearing up to establish manufacturing industries worth billions of shillings in Kenya and other African countries.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
Chinese investors eye Kenya as new manufacturing hub
Fresh storm over varsity funding as State plots to crush students
The Government is preparing a raft of tough new measures against planned violent protests of the Higher Education Funding (HEF) model.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
Fresh storm over varsity funding as State plots to crush students
DP Gachagua: This is my seat, I'm not leaving
Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua has said the broad based government was a welcome move but affirmed that he is not about to leave his seat.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
DP Gachagua: This is my seat, I'm not leaving
State bows to pressure on varsity funding model as students call off strike
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has now constituted two working committees to look into issues raised over the higher education funding model.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
State bows to pressure on varsity funding model as students call off strike
Ruto to return from China with billions for mega projects
President William Ruto has engaged several groups and individuals, including his China counterpart Xi Jinping in sealing deals expected to benefit various sectors of the economy
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
Ruto to return from China with billions for mega projects
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Ruto lobbies for Chinese support as Kenya battles debt
President William Ruto's visit to China has him tagging along a wish list that, if fulfilled will see him bag cheaper concessional loans and funding for key infrastructural projects.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
Ruto lobbies for Chinese support as Kenya battles debt
Why Raila must bridge Africa's linguistic divide to win AUC chair
The journey for the next AUC chairperson is earnestly taking shape, with each country with a candidate working round the clock to have a cut above the rest.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
Why Raila must bridge Africa's linguistic divide to win AUC chair
State unveils platform to control foreign travel by public servants
The Government is seeking to control and digitally monitor foreign travel by public servants, which consumes significant resources.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
State unveils platform to control foreign travel by public servants
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Homecomings: Celebrations or campaigns?
Some analysts say events are political platforms as well as a waste of resources. Others feel the events encourage national healing.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
Homecomings: Celebrations or campaigns?
Kalonzo to form shadow Cabinet as he replaces Raila in Azimio
The Azimio coalition has announced plans to form a shadow Cabinet to keep the government in check, in their latest approach to strengthen their opposition role.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
Kalonzo to form shadow Cabinet as he replaces Raila in Azimio
We've failed to fully reap from Constitution, says Azimio
Azimio proposed that "Katiba Day" be declared a national day, given the significance it holds for the country.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
We've failed to fully reap from Constitution, says Azimio
Kenya to leave no stone unturned in lobbying for AUC position
Government sources say the focus now shifts to intense lobbying to meet the required threshold for a win come February.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
Kenya to leave no stone unturned in lobbying for AUC position
Ruto to unveil Raila's campaign for Africa top job
Raila says he envisions a united Africa characterised by peace and prosperity.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
Ruto to unveil Raila's campaign for Africa top job
Kalonzo angling to take up mantle of opposition leader
Kalonzo affirmed that the coalition is still the official opposition declaring that Azimio will not be compromised or undermined.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
Kalonzo angling to take up mantle of opposition leader
Duale, Mbadi sell Raila ticket for AUC chairman at climate forum
Duale described Raila as the best candidate for AUC, given his wealth of experience, saying his role as former Envoy for Infrastructure Development in Africa has been invaluable to Kenya.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
Duale, Mbadi sell Raila ticket for AUC chairman at climate forum
Two Kenyans nominated for prestigious education award
Two Kenyans are among 10 finalists for the prestigious Africa Education Medal 2024, which will be awarded in October.
By Irene Githinji 2 months ago
Two Kenyans nominated for prestigious education award
Lee Njiru urges politicians to listen to the people
Lee Njiru said that although Kenyans were working to restrain the Gen Z by reasoning with them, politicians are not making the situation any better.
By Irene Githinji 3 months ago
Lee Njiru urges politicians to listen to the people
Parliament to hold meeting on university funding model
The National Assembly is expected to hold a Kamukunji today to allow clarification on numerous queries that have emerged over the current university funding model.
By Irene Githinji 3 months ago
Parliament to hold meeting on university funding model
Fight for Kenya's opposition as ODM comes out guns blazing
ODM insists it is the lead party in the opposition and will not only remain so but will continue oversighting government regardless of its members being in government.
By Irene Githinji 3 months ago
Fight for Kenya's opposition as ODM comes out guns blazing
Teachers ready to down tools, Kuppet warns
Kuppet Secretary General Akelo Misori issued the notice in a letter to Labour CS Alfred Mutua saying the issues they notified him on August 12 had not been addressed.
By Irene Githinji 3 months ago
Teachers ready to down tools, Kuppet warns
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Kalonzo: Uhuru will soon call Azimio meeting
The opposition is at crossroads following ODM's decision to join the government as some parties, including Narc Kenya of Martha Karua, intend to leave the coalition.
By Irene Githinji 3 months ago
Kalonzo: Uhuru will soon call Azimio meeting
MPs call for clarity on varsity funding model to avert crisis
Members of the National Assembly said university funding and costing of programmes lacks clarity for majority of parents and students, which could lock out many.
By Irene Githinji 3 months ago
MPs call for clarity on varsity funding model to avert crisis
PSs fate uncertain as broad based government takes shape
Several Principal Secretaries face the axe as government plans to reduce the number from the current 51 to less than 36 in keeping with the austerity measures.
By Irene Githinji 3 months ago
PSs fate uncertain as broad based government takes shape
Ruto embarks on whirlwind county tour, launches major projects
Perched atop armoured sports utility vehicle, President William Ruto has embarked on development tour of counties after two months hiatus.
By Irene Githinji 3 months ago
Ruto embarks on whirlwind county tour, launches major projects
Teacher unions now reach out to Labour CS amid looming strike
Kuppet is accusing the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Ministry of Education of failure to listen to their grievances.
By Irene Githinji 3 months ago
Teacher unions now reach out to Labour CS amid looming strike
We don't need Raila in opposition, Azimio leaders now say
A section of Azimio leaders have decried what they termed as the utmost betrayal of Kenyans by a faction of their coalition partner and failure to stay true to the course.
By Irene Githinji 3 months ago
We don't need Raila in opposition, Azimio leaders now say