Category: Politics

Mpox Update: Nakuru reports new case, total reaches 18

The Ministry of Health has announced one additional case of Mpox, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 18. Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa revealed that the latest case was reported in Nakuru County. Providing a breakdown, CS Barasa stated that the cases are distributed across 11 counties: Nakuru (four), Nairobi (two), Mombasa (two), […]

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani charged with fraud in US

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged with fraud in the US, which has accused him of orchestrating a Ksh32 billion ($250 million or £198m) bribery scheme and concealing it to raise money in the US. In the indictment, prosecutors alleged the tycoon and other senior executives had agreed to the payments to Indian officials […]

Wetang’ula bids farewell to Chinese ambassador as tour of duty ends

Speaker Moses Wetang’ula bid farewell to Chinese Ambassador Zhou Pingjian Wednesday evening, marking the end of his four-year tenure in Kenya. During a courtesy call at the Speaker’s office, Wetang’ula lauded Ambassador Zhou for his pivotal role in enhancing bilateral relations between Kenya and China. “Today, I bid farewell to a long-term friend and a […]

Police bans Thursday demos over lack of proper notification

Demonstrations planned for Thursday, November 21, 2024, have been declared unlawful due to organizers’ failure to notify the National Police Service (NPS) as required by law. On behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Resila Onyango confirmed that no formal notice had been submitted to the Regulating Officer, a prerequisite under the Public Order Act […]

‘Security agents in unmarked cars have been following me wherever I go’ – Gachagua

Gachagua who was impeached in October 2024, claimed that unmarked cars, suspected to be used by security agents, have been stationed outside his Nairobi residence, tracking his movements and monitoring his visitors. The former deputy claims this surveillance extends beyond the city, with agents following him even to his rural home in Nyeri. “Security agents […]

‘COP of Finance’ posts poor results, as bankrupt deal trolls talks in Baku

The COP29 climate conference faces a critical impasse as delegates struggle to agree on key issues, threatening the success of negotiations intended to chart a decisive path toward combating climate change in Baku Azerbaijan. Environment ministers from rich nations arrived Monday to help end the impasse that is threatening to scuttle what was billed as the […]

First Lady celebrates World Children’s Day in Nakuru

The First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto Tuesday celebrated the World Children’s Day in Nakuru County, at Kaptembwa Primary School. The celebrations this year had the theme theme ”Listen to the future. Stand up for children’s rights”. The First Lady reiterated her commitment to the welfare of children in Kenya, with a special focus on ensuring […]

Kenya releases report on intellectual property protection, enforcement

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to combating counterfeiting and safeguarding intellectual property (IP) rights with the official release of the Second International Symposium on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement (ISIPPE-2) Report. The event, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum, was officiated by Salim Mvurya Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Investments, Trade, and […]