Attorney general urges couples in Kenya in customary marriages to register unions
The outreach programme was graced by several leaders, including former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga and Kisumu Deputy Governor Mathews Owili.
Minister: Plans on course to build Kenya’s first nuclear plant in Siaya to produce 10,000 megawatts of electricity
On the proposed privatisation of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), Wandayi told the Senate Committee that the ministry has already tabled the proposal before a joint committee of the National Assembly on Energy and Privatisation.
Pastoralist conservancies in northern Kenya receive Ksh655 million from carbon credit fund
Isiolo County Executive Member for Tourism Lawrence Mwongela said the counties would come up with legislation that would ensure community wildlife conservation was well streamlined. Mwongela said Isiolo county assembly had enacted community conservancy law adding the tourism and wildlife management bill was pending in the house for passage.
Experts: Gachagua’s unrelenting ‘terrorism’ tirades against President Ruto may have caused a rejig in Foreign Service
US Congressional Bill seeks to assess Ruto’s position in national and regional politics. The experts point out that Kenyan people are well aware of the state’s role in abductions, seen as a signal of the president’s intention to live, publicly at least, in a fantasy world in which he continues to be held in high regard abroad.
‘Hospitality queens’ create flesh-pot hunger in Homa Bay as 50,000 condoms fly off shelves during Devolution Conference
According to NSDCC, HIV prevalence in the county stands at 10.6 per cent compared to the national prevalence rate of around 4 per cent. Homa Bay is one of the counties where the HIV prevalence is above the national average.
Minister: Kenya on verge acute rice shortage after court blocked importation of 500,000 tonnes
The cabinet secretary warned that the current retail price of Grade One milled white rice has already surged to between Ksh190 and Ksh220 per kilogramme, a steep rise from last year’s duty-free period average of Ksh150 per kilogramme.
Airtel Africa Foundation moots ‘Tech for Her’ programme to raise African women’s digital skills
Considering the above, Annika Poutiainen, one of the foundation’s committee members stated: “At Airtel Africa, we are actively working to advance women in technology roles, and we are committed to a future where young women can be at the forefront of innovation.”
Kenya’s regional governments push for Ward Development Fund and MCA pension reforms at Devolution Conference
Mwatela urged the government, Senate, and National Assembly to include the fund in the same amendment bill to give MCAs similar tools to drive development at the grassroots.
Kenya’s foreign minister tears into former deputy president as US State Department distances itself from his terrorism tirades
Musalia Mudavadi took Gachagua on during a meeting in Kakamega yesterday with local religious leaders. He told the interfaith leaders from Malava constituency who met him in Malava to discuss good governance and leadership ahead of the coming by election slated for November 27, 2025.
Kenya: Logistics delay already overdue by-elections as schools prepare for exams
The vacant seats include Baringo County Senate seat, which fell vacant on February 16, 2025, while Banissa Constituency lost representation on March 23, 2023, Magarini Constituency on March 3, 2023, Ugunja Constituency August 8. 2024, Malava Constituency February 17, 2025, Mbeere North Constituency May 17, 2025 and Kasipul Constituency April 30, 2025.
