‘We cannot stop what has not started’, Oburu denies standoff in troubled coalition talks between ODM and President Ruto ruling UDA
Dr Oburu Odinga explained that zoning, if eventually adopted, would only apply to coalition partners and not within ODM, where members will still face competitive nominations.
Ministry of health announces inclusion of haemophilia in Kenya’s Social Health Authority cover
Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga, speaking during the World Haemophilia Day commemoration at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), held in collaboration with the Kenya Haemophilia Association, said ongoing health reforms are now shifting focus from enrolment to addressing service delivery gaps, particularly hospital payments and access to care.
Water everywhere but not drop to quench thirst for residents of Chemedi Payam Refugee Camp in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State
With few functioning boreholes, limited storage capacity and no large-scale treatment systems, most residents rely on water trucking or unsafe alternatives. Seasonal water points often dry up during prolonged dry spells.
Kenya hosts African negotiators in capital to strengthen continent’s position on climate justice
Nana Antwi-Boasiako Amoah, chairman of the African Group of Negotiators Experts Support, said the discussions would prioritise agriculture, food security, gender equality and climate finance.
State resets gold and granite industries in Vihiga County, western Kenya, as region turns to mining for economic growth
Progress on Planet Gold Programme was also reviewed with county and national government officials noting significant milestones achieved so far.
Kenya to spend $35.5 million to improve security and resources conservation on Lake Victoria
To improve safety, the government is rolling-out a program to make life jackets more affordable. Currently costing between Ksh2,000 and Ksh3,000, the jackets remain out of reach for many fishermen. Through a youth empowerment initiative, about 400 youths will be trained in tailoring and specialized life jacket production, with the aim of reducing prices to around Ksh1,500.
Teachers question legality of an association called KEWOTA to which their employer sends funds deducted from their salaries
In Tom Ogada’sopinion, the emergence of KEWOTA is part of government plot to weaken established unions such as the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET). He explained that such an association creates parallel structures that facilitates salary deductions with limited scrutiny.
‘Chinese car brands hailed as ‘coming in South African market with a bang’ as Jetour launches PHEV SUVs in Pretoria
Yuan Anguo, vice president of Jetour International, said that since entering the South African market in September 2024, Jetour’s monthly sales have risen from about 400 units to over 1,800 units, reflecting strong market acceptance.
Foiled: Malagasy presidency alleges assassination attempt against President Randrianirina
According to the Director of Communication at the Presidency, Harry Laurent Rahajason, five high-tech thermal drones flew over the residence of the president and his family
Economic Freedom Fighters leader Malema sentenced to five years in jail on ‘celebratory shot’ offence to ‘entertain crowd’
The charges stem from an incident on July 28, 2018, when Malema discharged a semi-automatic assault rifle into the air during an EFF political rally in Mdantsane, a largely residential township in Eastern Cape Province.
