Irish envoy: We’ve scholarships for Kenyans on condition the students must return to work at home
During the festival, the film on Mrs Mary Thomson, the first female president of Ireland was screened.
Gen Z uprising: How radical youth revolt with roots in Kenya exposed years of systemic rot in Nepal
Rachana Khare, a 29-year-old English language teacher who joined the demonstrations in Kathmandu, said the protests may have been initiated by Gen Z but the vision of a corruption-free Nepal swept across the country.
Excitement upswings on Kenyan coast ahead tourism peak season after launch of urban commuter railway service
According to Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, the government has invested significantly in this last-mile connector to ensure that customers arriving at the SGR station are able to get seamless connections to the Island.
‘Golden poverty’: Mining sites in Turkana re-assessed as scramble for natural resources peaks in northern Kenya
The mine was closed down by authorities following concerns about the safety of artisanal miners after walls of one of the mines caved in. On Thursday, a joint delegation met with the Deputy Governor John Erus to discuss lessons learned, safety guidelines, progress, best practices and planned activities ahead of the assessment.
Digital credit lenders in Kenya dish out $10.1 million loans monthly to put banks on back-foot
Fintech Alliance of Kenya Chair Ali Hussein raised concerns regarding the protection of borrowers’ data that has been exploited by unscrupulous players in the sector. Hussein also addressed the importance of promoting borrowers’ financial wellness after reports of high levels of indebtedness caused by access to multiple loan facilities.
Herders Narok raise alarm over rise in donkey meat supply despite ban in Kenya as population drops to less than a million
Increased global demand for donkey meat and skin led to the establishment and licensing of donkey slaughterhouses in 2016 but later, the slaughter houses were shut down in 2020 following an increased rate of donkey theft.
Emerging economies hold future for clean-energy: Africa has world’s greatest solar potential but receives least investment
To unlock the scale of private investment needed, we must start by defining what good looks like. That means equipping countries, particularly in the Global South, with clear, actionable best practices for energy investment planning.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Murkomen now admits Ruto regime is unpopular, links it to corruption
Addressing the occasion, Siaya Governor James Orengo called for close working relations between the county and national governments. Mr Orengo stressed the need of having more police officers who understand the bill of rights adding that such officers turn out to be true protectors of citizens.
Court in Kenya slaps middle-aged man with two years in jail for the offence of ‘threatening to kill’
During the proceedings, the prosecution requested a strict custodial sentence, as the accused was a repeat offender with previous convictions for stealing and house breaking at Kenol Law Courts.
‘Lecturers do not eat letters’, varsity dons tell off Kenya government as they start strike over $68m salary arrears
In rejecting government proposals of a two per cent increment and staggered allowances, the UASU boss insisted lecturers deserved the same treatment as teachers, who were awarded 16 to 32 per cent by SRC.
