Region in northeast Kenya hit by Kala-azar sees infections decline after joint county, national governments intervention
Since the onset of the outbreak in September last year, over 600 people have been infected and the disease had by Friday, April 11, 2025, claimed about 30 lives. The most affected areas include Eldas and Wajir West sub-counties, where more than 106 patents are currently receiving treatment.
Kenyan opposition condemns arrest of Tanzanian opposition stalwart Tundu Lissu who faces treason charges
Tundu Lissu, chairperson of the main opposition party CHADEMA, was arrested on Wednesday night over what regional police called incitement. The opposition in Tanzania has been calling for electoral reforms to ensure the upcoming poll is free and fair.
Chief of staff in Prime Cabinet Secretary’s office wants workmanship on Kitale-Morpus Road in Trans Nzoia replicated all over Kenya
Upgrading of the Kitale-Morpus Road being overseen by Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) is a component of the East African Community (EAC) Kenya-South Sudan Link Road ((A1) initiative approximated to cost the government Ksh15 billion.
Kenya’s premier agricultural university, Egerton, trains 4,000 tomato farmers in Chinese technology
Following the adoption of the new technology, Prof Kibwage said there was a growing demand from farmers for continued support, particularly in scaling up the project through greenhouse tomato farming.
Labour court: Kenya’s biosafety authority boss remains interdicted, disciplinary proceedings against him will go on
The disciplinary process against Mugiira began on June 6, 2024, when the board requested an explanation for several instances of financial impropriety at the Authority. He is alleged to have tempered with the investigation into claims of misappropriation of the funds by the board.
Kakamega town in western Kenya picked by African Union to build country’s largest waste electricity generation plant
The AUDA-NEPAD delegation led by their principal programme officer (energy unit AUDA-NEPAD) based in South Africa Tichakunda Simbini visited Kakamega county in western Kenya and held talks with the regional Minister for Water, Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change Peninah Mukabane where they committed to collaborate with the county government in the development of a waste energy plan as conceived in the 2063 continental master plan.
The Nairobi Hospital addresses corruption, quality assurance as East Africa’s premier hospital parries integrity concerns
Acting Chief Executive Officer Felix Osano echoed the chair’s sentiments saying: “We are taking decisive steps to address challenges and ensure that The Nairobi Hospital remains a beacon of trust and quality healthcare in Kenya.”
Regional governments sag under heavy debt as National Treasury delays release of$486 million
The Council of Governors is calling on the National Treasury to expedite release Sh63 billion ($486 million) arrears owed to counties for the months of February and March. Chairman of Finance, Planning and Economic Affairs of the Council of Governors Fernandes Barasa has revealed that all the 47 counties are...
Chief justice launches court integrity committees to root out endemic corruption in Kenyan judiciary
Chief Justice Martha Koome said the Court Integrity Committees represent a cornerstone in reform efforts and will bring together judicial officers, advocates, representatives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and other stakeholders.
Residents reject ‘privatisation’ of Marakwet community forest as state unveils concession plan
County Executive Committee Member for Lands, Physical Planning, and Urban Development, Thomas Maiyo, noted that the main concern among residents was the concession clause allowing leasing for a minimum of 30 years. The residents feel side-lined and say they should have been involved right from the drafting stage.
