President William Ruto and President Samia Suluhu Hassan have agreed on working formula that will eradicate trade barriers between Kenya and Tanzania. President Ruto said a borderless East Africa Community (EAC) will allow free movement of goods and services among member countries, thus unlocking numerous business opportunities for the people. The two Heads of […]
The Government has called for review of areas perennially affected by drought cycles in the country. Stakeholders have also emphasised for an urgent mapping strategy to combat raging drought which has hit even regions outside Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASALS). This was discussed during a bilateral meeting between development partners and Deputy President Rigathi […]
The government has intensified the crackdown on illicit brewers in Uasin Gishu with more than half of the alcoholic drinks categorized as illegal and not recommended for sale in the market, the County Commissioner in cooperation with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have stepped up measures to curb the menace. Speaking during a crackdown at […]
A human rights organisation that fights to prevent and respond to torture and related violations in Kenya has raised concern over the high number of incidents of torture and extra judicial killings that continue to be reported in the country. The Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) has said that it has documented more than 100 cases […]
The last few years have seen mental health issues take a more prominent place within public discourse, with several celebrities and public figures advocating for the destigmatisation of disorders such as anxiety and depression. The pandemic fuelled this upward trend, putting a spotlight on the shared mental health struggles of countless individuals. Online platforms like […]
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Moses Wetang’ula has ruled that the Kenya Kwanza Coalition constitutes the Majority in the House, while the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party is the Minority Party. This follows his determination that 14 MPs elected to the House under the United Democratic Movement (UDM), Pamoja African Alliance […]
A 68-year-old widower who was found guilty of defiling his eight-year-old granddaughter and infecting her with a urinary tract infection (UTI) has been sentenced to serve 60 years in jail by a Kericho court. Kericho Resident Magistrate Aziza Ajwang convicted Joseph Kiplangat Sigei of defiling the granddaughter on 10th December 2021 at Cheptembe village in […]
President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Trade to develop a Kenyan tea brand to guarantee farmers good returns from their labour. The Head of State noted that for a long time Kenya has helped other countries to brand their tea with the good quality Kenyan tea, saying that practice must change. President Ruto […]
President William Ruto has said the Government will reevaluate the country’s Budget to manage the ballooning public debt. The President said he was keen on reducing the country’s expenditure to ensure it is manageable. Dr Ruto expressed concern that the country’s national debt was standing at Ksh 10 trillion, saying efforts must be done to […]
