Investment in Lake Victoria Basin at risk as Kisumu becomes explosion point of hooliganism

Investment in Lake Victoria Basin at risk as Kisumu becomes explosion point of hooliganism

Kisumu, positioned as a gateway to the Lake Region Economic Bloc and an emerging destination for regional and international conferences, they said, risks losing investor confidence if the situation is not urgently addressed.

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Semi-arid Elgeyo Marakwet County launches free milk programme for early childhood education programme

Semi-arid Elgeyo Marakwet County launches free milk programme for early childhood education programme

The initiative, which targets Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) learners, is intended to improve child nutrition, improve school enrolment and enhance retention rates in education.

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Angry residents of Ahero town kill gangsters as wave of violent crime hits Lake Victoria Basin

Angry residents of Ahero town kill gangsters as wave of violent crime hits Lake Victoria Basin

In the second incident, the DCC who also chairs the Sub-County Security and Intelligence Committee said that another suspect perceived to be a member of the same gang was later cornered and murdered by a mob around Ahero Total Petrol Station.

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Controversy over $ 5.3 billion Kakamega gold mining persists as petitions threaten rollout

Controversy over $ 5.3 billion Kakamega gold mining persists as petitions threaten rollout

Speaking during the same occasion, Kakamega County Assembly Speaker James Wanzala Namatsi confirmed that the House has already received two petitions from the public raising concerns over the mining activities in Isulu, Bushiangala and Ikolomani areas.

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‘Eyes on the road’: US cities merger of surveillance cameras with AI stir of panic data will used for political, racial discrimination

‘Eyes on the road’: US cities merger of surveillance cameras with AI stir of panic data will used for political, racial discrimination

Camera-based automatic license plate readers, installed at major intersections, bridges and highway off-ramps, capture the license plate data of passing vehicles, along with images of the vehicle and time stamps. These systems are using AI to create a vast, searchable database that can be integrated with other law enforcement data repositories.

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Under siege Health Cabinet Secretary Duale defends ministerial position, vows to protect Somali interests

Under siege Health Cabinet Secretary Duale defends ministerial position, vows to protect Somali interests

The cabinet secretary further reiterated commitment to defending President William Ruto’s administration and his Somali community, saying he would not apologise for doing so.

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Church takes central role in renewed push to put to rest Talai land rights and other injustices

Church takes central role in renewed push to put to rest Talai land rights and other injustices

Chair of Myoot Kipsigis Council of Elders Richard Ng’eno observed that the engagement forms part of an ongoing series of consultations initiated earlier in the year, aimed at addressing broader issues of leadership, identity and community wellbeing.

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Election jitters push presidency in Kenya to intensify citizen and voter registration led by senior state officials

Election jitters push presidency in Kenya to intensify citizen and voter registration led by senior state officials

GI-TOC investigation also blacklist frontier counties and towns in eastern and western Kenya, Kakuma Refugee Camp, Daadab Refugee Camp, Mombasa and UN offices in the capital, Nairobi, as the hubs where illegal national documents are given to foreigners at a fee – often hefty bribes.

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Kenya unveils ambitious $38 billion asset portfolio to streamline state corporations, regulate asset management

Kenya unveils ambitious $38 billion asset portfolio to streamline state corporations, regulate asset management

Appearing before the National Assembly’s Public Debt and Privatisation Committee chaired by Shurie Abdi Omar, Mr Odede detailed sweeping measures that will enhance transparency, eliminate inefficiencies and improve returns on public assets.

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Kenya: Row between Senate and Council of Governors deepens as regional supremoes demand rescindment of arrest threats

Kenya: Row between Senate and Council of Governors deepens as regional supremoes demand rescindment of arrest threats

Abdullahi announced that as many as 43 out of the 47 governors had earlier signed a memorandum raising concerns about alleged extortion, harassment, intimidation and embarrassment during appearances before Senate committees.

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