NACADA welcomes Ruto's directive on alcohol and drug abuse

President Ruto on Wednesday said any government official or security officer found aiding or abetting drug trafficking or illicit alcohol networks will be dismissed from service and prosecuted.

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Council's move to qualify Chinese lawyer to practice in Kenya raises eyebrows

Former LSK President and Senior Counsel Nelson Havi stated that the Council for Legal Education owes the country an explanation for gazetting a Chinese citizen for admission to the Bar.

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African Journalists urged to renew focus on climate justice reporting

UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, Melissa Fleming, underscored the indispensable role of professional journalism in protecting the integrity of the global information ecosystem.

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Abdikarim Hassan: The man behind Somalia's ballot

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Maraga Reforms: Why lobby groups want fairness in police recruitment

The exercise, intended to add 10,000 officers to the service, was marred by confusion, inconsistent testing, abrupt disqualifications, and alleged manipulation of selection lists.

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Africa's biometric-ID systems blocking millions from fundamental rights and services

Millions of citizens across Africa are unable to access essential services to which they are entitled to, a report has revealed.

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Veteran actor, writer and lecturer David Mulwa is dead

Veteran Kenyan actor, writer and university lecturer David Mulwa dies while receiving treatment.

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US-based Tanzania activist protests after Meta deletes Instagram accounts

The activist on Thursday wrote an urgent letter to United States President Donald Trump, accusing Meta of unjustly shutting down her social-media accounts.

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From lending to loan repayment history, bank CEO's call for SME governance reforms

Borrowers with strong repayment records will soon enjoy cheaper loans and better access to credit under Kenya’s new loan pricing formula, bank CEO’s have said.

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Somalia President Mohamud lauds country's unified digital identity system

President Mohamud emphasised the need to align national systems with global standards as Somalia advances toward constitutional completion and universal suffrage.

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Huawei banks on new technology to deliver smarter living solutions

The latest lineup of next-generation wearables and tablet technology bring smarter, healthier and more connected living to users across multiple operating systems.

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Digital taxi drivers win fight for new rates as strike disrupts market

The Ministry of Transport on Tuesday directed the digital taxi app owners to improve the rates to align with the pricing advisory issued by the Automobile Association of Kenya in 2023.

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Why banks must embrace digital lending to protect customers

SBM Bank CEO Bhartesh Shah says mushrooming digital lenders have taken advantage of the vulnerability of those seeking convenience by burdening them with expensive loan facilities.

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Ruto: 'I am deep rooted in ODM'

President Ruto said his political journey has deep roots in ODM, where he was not only a founding member, but also a deputy party leader.

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Health Ministry launches registration for Nairobi Half Marathon ahead of World AIDS day

Medical Services PS said the marathon will not only be a sporting event but a momentous platform in the national and global efforts to end AIDS-related deaths by 2030.

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Somali banks on Port of Mogadishu to push 24hr-economy plan

The 24hr operations will not only offer employment opportunities to the country’s youth but also aims at improving port services to ensure it becomes a competitive harbor.

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Atwoli calls for renewed commitment to social justice and decent life for all

COTU boss Francis Atwoli has called on global labour movements to rethink new strategies aimed at renewing commitment to social justice, democracy and decent life for all.

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Health Ministry and Treasury seek collaboration to fast-track UHC implementation

The discussions centred on securing sustainable budgetary support for strategic health programmes designed to enhance service delivery, improve efficiency, and ensure the long-term sustainability.

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KTDA refutes claims of mismanagement of Sh1.3 billion contributed by farmers

The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has refuted claims that over Sh1 billion contributed by farmers has been mismanaged.

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From wheelbarrow to boda boda, Ruto unveils another Sh5 billion youth empowerment plan

Ruto on Friday said the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement programme is a Sh5 billion partnership deal between his government and the World Bank.

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MP Farah threatens court action over 'selective' state brutality compensation

The MP said the move to only compensate victims up to the year 2017, while excluding survivors of earlier atrocities such as the Wagalla Massacre of 1984 is ‘discriminatory and selective’.

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NACADA welcomes Ruto's directive on alcohol and drug abuse

President Ruto on Wednesday said any government official or security officer found aiding or abetting drug trafficking or illicit alcohol networks will be dismissed from service and prosecuted.

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Council's move to qualify Chinese lawyer to practice in Kenya raises eyebrows

Former LSK President and Senior Counsel Nelson Havi stated that the Council for Legal Education owes the country an explanation for gazetting a Chinese citizen for admission to the Bar.

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African Journalists urged to renew focus on climate justice reporting

UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, Melissa Fleming, underscored the indispensable role of professional journalism in protecting the integrity of the global information ecosystem.

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Abdikarim Hassan: The man behind Somalia's ballot

Somalia last held direct elections in 1969, before a military coup that kept civilians out of power for decades.

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Maraga Reforms: Why lobby groups want fairness in police recruitment

The exercise, intended to add 10,000 officers to the service, was marred by confusion, inconsistent testing, abrupt disqualifications, and alleged manipulation of selection lists.

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Africa's biometric-ID systems blocking millions from fundamental rights and services

Millions of citizens across Africa are unable to access essential services to which they are entitled to, a report has revealed.

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Veteran actor, writer and lecturer David Mulwa is dead

Veteran Kenyan actor, writer and university lecturer David Mulwa dies while receiving treatment.

By 1 month ago

US-based Tanzania activist protests after Meta deletes Instagram accounts

The activist on Thursday wrote an urgent letter to United States President Donald Trump, accusing Meta of unjustly shutting down her social-media accounts.

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From lending to loan repayment history, bank CEO's call for SME governance reforms

Borrowers with strong repayment records will soon enjoy cheaper loans and better access to credit under Kenya’s new loan pricing formula, bank CEO’s have said.

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Somalia President Mohamud lauds country's unified digital identity system

President Mohamud emphasised the need to align national systems with global standards as Somalia advances toward constitutional completion and universal suffrage.

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Huawei banks on new technology to deliver smarter living solutions

The latest lineup of next-generation wearables and tablet technology bring smarter, healthier and more connected living to users across multiple operating systems.

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Digital taxi drivers win fight for new rates as strike disrupts market

The Ministry of Transport on Tuesday directed the digital taxi app owners to improve the rates to align with the pricing advisory issued by the Automobile Association of Kenya in 2023.

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Why banks must embrace digital lending to protect customers

SBM Bank CEO Bhartesh Shah says mushrooming digital lenders have taken advantage of the vulnerability of those seeking convenience by burdening them with expensive loan facilities.

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Ruto: 'I am deep rooted in ODM'

President Ruto said his political journey has deep roots in ODM, where he was not only a founding member, but also a deputy party leader.

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Health Ministry launches registration for Nairobi Half Marathon ahead of World AIDS day

Medical Services PS said the marathon will not only be a sporting event but a momentous platform in the national and global efforts to end AIDS-related deaths by 2030.

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Somali banks on Port of Mogadishu to push 24hr-economy plan

The 24hr operations will not only offer employment opportunities to the country’s youth but also aims at improving port services to ensure it becomes a competitive harbor.

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Atwoli calls for renewed commitment to social justice and decent life for all

COTU boss Francis Atwoli has called on global labour movements to rethink new strategies aimed at renewing commitment to social justice, democracy and decent life for all.

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Health Ministry and Treasury seek collaboration to fast-track UHC implementation

The discussions centred on securing sustainable budgetary support for strategic health programmes designed to enhance service delivery, improve efficiency, and ensure the long-term sustainability.

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KTDA refutes claims of mismanagement of Sh1.3 billion contributed by farmers

The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has refuted claims that over Sh1 billion contributed by farmers has been mismanaged.

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