Cabinet secretary for ICT unveils Kenya’s AI Strategy to drive the East African nation’s digital revolution
Germany commended Kenya’s AI leadership, with Deputy Ambassador Alexander Fierley reaffirming Germany’s support, emphasising that AI’s impact depends on responsible data ownership and consumer protection.
Kenya unveils strategic plan to strengthen the power of mercy process, clemency and justice
Further, Koskei revealed that the new five-year strategic plan will enhance efficiency, transparency and accessibility in the clemency process.
NGEC proposes incorporation of GBV in education curricula as part strategies to address sexual violence
A commissioner from NGEC Mbithuka Nzomo said there is a need for schools, organisations and communities to develop and facilitate a safe space for children and youths to speak up. Nzomo added that teachers need to be alert on changes in their learners for early intervention and prevention of GBV.
KEBS heightens market surveillance in efforts to ensure quality of goods in the country
Kabue said KEBS regularly conduct sector-targeted market surveillance activities using a programmed schedule of activities and results of product risk assessment and these activities are geared towards ensuring that all complaints related to substandard and counterfeit products are acknowledged, reviewed, evaluated and investigated to conclusion.
Five arid and semi-arid regions in Kenya on high alert as weather forecasts show depressed rainfall
At least five counties in the country are at high alert stage of drought with expectation of low or below average rainfall in the March-May long rain season. According to the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), these counties are Wajir, Mandera, parts of Marsabit, Parts of Kilifi and Parts of...
Kenyan UN peacekeeper killed during patrol in Central African Republic, spokesperson says
The United Nations on Saturday condemned the killing of a Kenyan peacekeeper in an ambush of a patrol in the east of the Central African Republic. Florence Marchal, the spokesperson for MINUSCA, the peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic, said the soldier was killed during a UN patrol near...
Kisumu County scrambles to limit cholera spread linked to ‘rampant open defecation’
Ruth Ojuka, Nyando Sub-County community health focal person lamented that local people still live without safely managed sanitation, with majority still practising open defecation.
Diplomacy: Kenya recognises Kosovo as independent state, first such move in five years
Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008, but is not a United Nations member due to opposition from Serbia and its allies, including UN-veto holders Russia and China.
Kenya unveils 2025 medium-term public debt management strategy that stands at $85 billion
Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi disclosed that as of March 2025, Kenya’s total public debt stood at Ksh11.02 trillion ($85.030 billion) from Ksh10.5 trillion ($81.018 billion) in June 2024.
No more trips to India for treatment, Kericho governor announces as he commissions construction of $2.8m cancer centre
The governor further announced a partnership that secured Ksh500 million ($4 million) for expanding and equipping medical facilities noting that Kericho Referral Hospital serves not only local residents but also patients from neighbouring counties such as Bomet, Nakuru and Nandi, with 60 per cent of patients coming from outside Kericho.
