Kenya poised to retain status as world geothermal power production leader as GDC strikes steam at Baringo Geothermal project
Interviewed, Ngugi expressed GDC’s commitment to ensuring timely delivery of renewable energy projects that will greatly support the country’s development vision and plans. The director said that at Paka field, where most of the work had been done, was slated to start production of the first 100 megawatts by 2028.
Blind, deaf and dumb Ruto: Kenya dances with extrajudicial killings, extreme ethnicity, detention without trial and totalitarianism
President William Ruto won power almost three years ago vowing to protect the poor and end police violence, but he is facing mounting public dissatisfaction over high living costs, corruption and police brutality that could yet seal his fate as a “wantam” leader.
Koome tells police service commission to prioritise rights-based policing, balance rights to assembly and public order
Chairperson of the Board of Council Linda Bukaya welcomed the guests and expressed appreciation to the Chief Justice and all participants and acknowledged the symbolic importance of the ceremony held at the National Museums Building.
Number of people shot dead by Kenyan police during anti-government protests rises to 31
The death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody last month has given the protests fresh impetus, fuelling anger against the authorities and bringing hundreds onto the streets.
Amnesty Kenya: 16 Kenyans shot dead in protests against extrajudicial killings, abductions and police brutality
Large crowds were seen earlier heading in the direction of State House, the president’s official residence, in scenes broadcast by Kenyan channel NTV before it and another broadcaster KTN were pulled off the air after defying an order to stop live broadcasts of the demonstrations.
Brazil’s Lula adds voice to calls to turn Kenya-led Haiti security mission into UN peacekeeping force
Brazil led a peacekeeping mission to Haiti from 2004 to 2017, although it was marred by a deadly cholera outbreak and allegations of human rights abuses that have left many Haitians wary of an official force.
Cooperatives minister spells out plans on how Kenya intends to recover from decades-old coffee production slump
Since coffee farming was introduction in Kenya in the 1890s, its production grew so fast to become a major cash crop, and hit the peak in the 1970s and 1980s. However, the industry faced challenges, including market volatility, policy changes and environmental issues,.
Politicians, government officials in President Ruto’s Uasin Gishu backyard accused of robbing the poor
Bishop Kosgei said demanding Kshh500,000 ($3,862) to Ksh600,000 ($4,635) from jobseekers for employment as a teacher or forcing parents to sell land to buy a job for a child in the police service or the military is tantamount to robbing the poor.
Institute kicks off wildlife census in Kenya’s north-eastern frontier counties of Wajir, Garissa
The 11-day exercise is part of the 2024 to 2025 National Wildlife Census, mandated by the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, which requires regular status reports on Kenya’s wildlife populations.
Dire straits: Broke Kenya says it is partnering with private sector eliminate systemic corruption
Currently, there are 20 sectors under KLIF that comprise Kenyan citizens representing watchdog agencies, media, civil society, private sector, faith, professional bodies, regional and sub-regional bodies, development partners, executive, legislature, judiciary, transport, education, labour, county government, anti-corruption agencies, constitutional commissions, regulatory boards, financial services and enforcement.
