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04 Jul

Cabinet Briefed on the Security Situation in Kenya

admin0 CommentsNewsKenya's Cabinet, Rigathi Gachagua, William Ruto

The Cabinet met today and was briefed on the security situation in the country following days of riots. The meeting at State House Nairobi, which was chaired by President William Ruto, was informed that though the riots started as a protest against the tax measures proposed in the Finance Bill 2024, they were infiltrated, hijacked and taken over by criminal and opportunistic political forces. The two groups have in the past two weeks reigned terror on the people of Kenya in the cities, towns and other urban areas, occassioning loss of life, destruction of National and County governments’ buildings, infrastructure,…

04 Jul

Nairobi Police Arrest Suspect with Narcotics Worth Kshs. 600,000

admin0 CommentsNewsBhang, Kenya Police

A suspected narcotics trafficker is currently detained at a Nairobi police station following a significant interception along the Eastern bypass. Solomon Mutuma Mutiiria was apprehended by Anti-Narcotics detectives based on actionable intelligence, resulting in the recovery of Cannabis Sativa with an estimated street value of Sh 600,000. The operation unfolded as detectives intercepted Mutiiria en route to Kiaruguru area in Ruiru Sub County. A thorough search of his vehicle, registered under Reg. No. KCR 411F, led to the discovery of the illicit substance concealed in four bales within a gunny bag. Authorities have seized both the narcotics and the vehicle,…

04 Jul

Huawei to Train Additional 150,000 people in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2027

admin0 CommentsTechnologyAfrica, Huawei

Huawei has unveiled a new initiative to train an additional 150,000 talents in Sub-Saharan Africa over the next three years, building on its earlier commitment to equip over 100,000 people in the region with digital skills by 2025. Exceeding its original target ahead of schedule, Huawei has already trained over 120,000 individuals in the past 26 months, marking a 120% achievement. These milestones were announced at the LEAP Summit 2024: ICT Talent and Sustainable Development for Sub-Saharan Africa. LEAP, standing for leadership, employability, advancement, and possibility, was co-hosted by Huawei and the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), as an official partner…

04 Jul

East Africa’s Premier Tourism Expo To Be Held In October 2024

admin0 CommentsBusinessKenya, Tourism

Investors in Kenya’s tourism sector have been encouraged to seize the opportunities presented by the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) to network and explore partnerships with global buyers, in a quest to improve tourism business in the country. Tourism PS John Ololtuaa says that MKTE has been instrumental in facilitating local small and medium travel enterprises and start-ups to access international markets given that over 60% of the travel companies that exhibit at the expo can’t afford to participate in expos abroad. This, he affirms, can be the catalyst to the exponential growth of Kenya’s tourism sector coupled with the…

04 Jul

Wajir Governor boosts health services by commissioning 200 new healthcare workers

admin0 CommentsNewsHealth, Wajir

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi has claimed that his administration is struggling with pilferage of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and essential medical items at various health facilities across the county. This comes despite Governor Abdullahi’s administration allocating 40 percent of its annual budget to healthcare, with healthcare workers alone consuming a substantial Sh2 billion. Speaking at the Wajir Afya House during the commissioning of 200 healthcare workers on Thursday, Governor Abdullahi stated that his administration is also grappling with staff attendance issues at various work stations. He attributed these problems to the presence of ghost workers, which he said has adversely affected…

04 Jul

Faulu receives over Ksh 900 million boost for digital, MSME banking

admin0 CommentsBusinessFaulu Bank, Faulu Microfinance Bank

Faulu Microfinance Bank today announced a business refocus that will see it grow its digital banking offering and realign its distribution channels and human capital to drive sustainable growth. This is part of a strategy by the Bank to turn around its performance by becoming a leading traders bank and digital finance provider. At the same time, the Bank disclosed that it has received over Ksh 900 million from its parent company, Old Mutual, to strengthen its operations and reposition its business model for long-term growth. Faulu Microfinance Bank CEO, Julius Ouma, stated “over the last 18 months, we have…

04 Jul

President Ruto Chairs Critical Cabinet Meeting Amid Calls for Resolutions

admin0 CommentsNewsWilliam Ruto

President William Ruto is currently presiding over a Cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi. According to Statehouse Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed, this is first Cabinet meeting Ruto has chaired since the nationwide protests against the Finance Bill 2024 began on 25th June, 2024. The meeting follows calls from several Senators urging the President to make significant changes to his administration. Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale publicly demanded the dismissal of certain Cabinet Secretaries and the abolition of various public offices, including the Chief Administrative Secretary office and the Office of the First Lady. Khalwale also called for the removal of the Inspector…

04 Jul

Uganda President Museveni Meets Ethiopian Military Chief Jula

admin0 CommentsAfricaEthiopia, Uganda, Yoweri Museveni

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda hosted Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, Chief of the General Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Force, and Her Excellency Etsegenet Bezabih, the Ethiopian Ambassador, at State House Entebbe. During their meeting, President Museveni discussed the historical errors committed by past Ugandan administrations and highlighted the corrective measures taken by the National Resistance Movement (NRM). President Museveni outlined the philosophical, ideological, and strategic mistakes made by previous governments, emphasizing how the NRM has successfully addressed these issues. He detailed the shift in focus towards wealth creation initiatives at the grassroots level, aimed at alleviating poverty and…

04 Jul

Defence CS Aden Duale Defends June Ruto’s Enrollment in National Security Program

admin0 CommentsNewsDefence, June Ruto, William Ruto

Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended the enrollment of President William Ruto’s daughter, June Ruto, in a one-year National Security Strategy program at the National Defence College (NDC). Duale’s clarification comes in response to public outcry from Kenyans who view June’s selection as a blatant instance of nepotism within the Kenya Kwanza administration. The controversy arose after unverified reports claimed that June Ruto had been appointed Director of Foreign Service and would be participating in the NDC course. Speaking on Citizen TV, Duale clarified that June was nominated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where she is employed, to…

04 Jul

Standard Group Employees Protest Over Unpaid Wages with Music-Only Broadcasts

admin0 CommentsNewsMedia in Kenya, Standard Media

In an unprecedented move, employees of Standard Group's radio stations—Radio Maisha, Spice FM, Berur FM, and Vybez Radio—have put all programming on hold, opting to play only music as they protest against unpaid wages. The employees, who have not been paid since August 2023, have taken a stand by refusing to go on air and are demanding immediate action from the management. One employee, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed their frustration, saying, "We have been patient for 10 months, hoping the situation would improve. But nothing has changed, and we can't continue working under these conditions." The Standard Group…