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25 Sep

Parliament to continue using KBC for live broadcasts

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Parliamentary Joint Services (PJS) Director General Clement Nyandiere reaffirmed that Parliament will continue leveraging the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) for live broadcasts of House proceedings and committee sessions. He emphasized Parliament’s vital role in supporting KBC’s mission to provide national coverage. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to address the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ending June 30, 2022, Nyandiere acknowledged a significant pending bill owed to KBC. He noted that despite this, KBC has been broadcasting Parliament at historically low rates, with parliamentary support crucial to its outreach. “KBC is fairly sustained by Parliament…

25 Sep

PHOTOS: KDF Soldiers Construct Road in Thika After Kenyans Raise Concern

Kenyans.co.ke0 CommentsNewsPHOTOS: KDF Soldiers Construct Road in Thika After Kenyans Raise Concern

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) on Tuesday kicked off a road construction program in Thika Town as part of its way of giving back to the community. The officers from KDF’s Army Corps of Engineers embarked on a road construction project on Gatundu-Munyu Road in Kamagambo, Thika Town Constituency, Kiambu County. According to KDF, the construction of the road vital for the area residents is expected to also help the disciplined forces in expressing their commitment to help Kenyans when they mark the KDF Day in mid-October. The project is set to include drainage installation and layering with the intended goal of…

22 Sep

Kenya develops plan to withdraw harmful pesticides from market

Fatuma Said-KNA0 CommentsNewsBritish Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK), Kenya develops plan to withdraw harmful pesticides from market, Pesticides

The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Dr. Andrew Karanja, has led other stakeholders in ratifying the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) strategic plan on pesticides. The Departmental Committee on Health of the National Assembly will also follow up on the development on the implementation status of the recommendations regarding withdrawal of harmful chemical pesticides in the Kenyan market. They also aim to discuss the issue of pesticides in depth, aiming to enhance awareness and foster policies on pest control and regulation of pest control products. Speaking at a Mombasa hotel, the CS said that they are going…

19 Sep

President Ruto says Ksh106B needed to implement police reforms

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President William Ruto has said creating a transparent and efficient people-centered police service is his foremost priority. The President pointed out that the government was carrying out major reforms in the security sector for the collective interest of all Kenyans. Speaking during the launch of Reform Framework for the Kenya Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service and the National Youth Service (NYS) at Lower Kabete, Nairobi, on Wednesday, President Ruto called for greater collaboration among all stakeholders for the goals of the plan to be achieved. He expressed commitment to overseeing the reforms and ensuring that they are implemented so as…

18 Sep

Strathmore University Launches The Women Entrepreneurship Incubator Programme During Its 12th Annual SME Conference

kna0 CommentsNewsStrathmore University Launches The Women Entrepreneurship Incubator Programme During Its 12th Annual SME Conference

Strathmore University Business School Kenya has held a Media roundtable meeting ahead of the 12th Annual Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) Conference Expo and the official launch of the (WEIP). Some of the key aspects that the University focuses on are the entrepreneurship ecosystem which has the enterprise and the things focused on is policy, culture, support center, finance, markets, networking, technology, and human capital. Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at Strathmore University Ruth Kiraka highlighted several programs at the University are there to develop the people running these enterprises such as the honor manager program, enterprise development program, and creative…

18 Sep

Police raid nabs notorius gang

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A stealth operation by Police Officers from Yala Police Station has resulted in a major breakthrough with the capture of three notorious machete-wielding gang members who have been instilling fear in the hearts of innocent residents of Ginga village in Gem, Yala Sub-County. The trio, Dominic Omondi, 23, Christopher Oduor, 20 and Fahad Junior, 19 were apprehended at their secret hideout following widespread public outcry over their involvement in violent robberies in the Yala area and its vicinity. Upon their arrest, a startling array of incriminating evidence was uncovered, including a rungu, two blood-stained knives, three machetes, an NYS jacket,…

16 Sep

Tigania East MP Mpuru Aburi Reports Threats to Life to DCI in Meru

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Tigania East Member of Parliament Mpuru Aburi has filed a statement with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Meru, alleging that his life is in danger. Aburi claims that there are coordinated efforts by some individuals, allegedly supported by a senior politician from Meru County, to plan his assassination. In his statement, Aburi indicated that these threats are linked to his strong political stance and positions within Meru County. He expressed concern that his outspoken views and political actions might have triggered these dangerous intentions against him. Aburi’s lawyer, Anthony Mwenda, emphasized the importance of documenting these threats with…

16 Sep

Government Officers to Lead Nairobi River Restoration, Says President Ruto

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President William Ruto has announced that National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs) will play a key role in the restoration of the Nairobi River Basin, as part of the government’s Climate WorX initiative set to begin on October 1. The initiative aims to transform the heavily polluted Nairobi River into a commercial and recreational asset, aligning with the city’s status as Kenya's capital and the global environmental capital, being the host city for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). "Nairobi, as the capital of Kenya and host of UNEP, cannot continue to have a river in such a polluted state. The…

16 Sep

Mt. Kenya Leadership Contest Heats Up as Waiguru Defends Region’s Qualified Leaders

Reporter0 CommentsNewsAnne Waiguru, Kirinyaga County, Kithure Kindiki, Rigathi Gachagua

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has affirmed that the Mt. Kenya region is not lacking in qualified leaders for national representation. Speaking in Mwea during the distribution of socio-economic empowerment items, Waiguru emphasized that leadership in the region is based on proven track records, not individual dominance. She also reiterated the region's support for President William Ruto's development agenda. The governor's remarks come amid rising political tension in the region, as 48 MPs from Mt. Kenya and the diaspora recently endorsed Interior CS Kithure Kindiki as their link to the Executive, sidelining Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. This development, seen as a…

16 Sep

ICT Sector Working Group Presents Reform Recommendations to CS Dr. Margaret Ndung’u

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The Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, Dr. Margaret Ndung’u, has received a comprehensive report from the ICT Sector Working Group (SWG) recommending reforms in the country's ICT policies, laws, and operational structures. The report was presented during a ceremony at the Kenya School of Government (KSG). The SWG, which was established in September 2023, conducted an extensive review of the current ICT sector, collecting data and engaging various stakeholders. The report offers recommendations across ten key themes, including digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, emerging technologies, and media broadcasting, aiming to foster growth in Kenya's digital economy over the…