Stanbic Kenya Foundation launch digital learning centre at ACK Kiamuringa School in Embu
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Head of Stanbic Kenya Foundation, Mercy Githanji emphasized the critical role of technology in bridging the educational and economic divide in the country.
Governor of corruption-prone Bungoma County warns officials against frustrating state audit
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has warned county officials against withholding documents or frustrating ongoing compliance audit by the Office of the Auditor-General. Lusaka said failure to cooperate with auditors will result in disciplinary action. Consequently, Lusaka has directed finance officers, accountants, economists, internal auditors, chief officers and all accounting officers...
Africa Centres for Disease Control confirms Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed more than 1,000 people
Officials have warned that 80 per cent of new cases have emerged outside known chains of transmission, a sign the outbreak is spreading faster than health officials can track it even as they step up their response in Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak, and four other provinces where cases have been recorded.
Nagging: ‘Every home should have two special rooms: one for misunderstanding, the other for reconciliation’
A home that only has a room for misunderstanding will become empty because pride and unforgiving attitude will become new house-owners.
Anti-corruption agency takes ‘Unknown’ grabber to court to recover eight acres of prisons land valued at $6 million
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has moved to court to recover 7.6 acres of land belonging to the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) in Kisumu`s Milimani estate valued at approximately Ksh790 million ($6.09 million), which was allegedly acquired illegally and converted into private ownership. Speaking in Kisumu on Tuesday, EACC Chief...
New British PM Andy Burnham toys with devolution as he promises a break with centralised politics and economic orthodoxy
British scholar Martin Jacques said that Burnham was probably “the best choice available,” citing his record as mayor of Greater Manchester. Jacques said Burnham appeared determined to move away from the economic approach associated with former prime ministers Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair and break with neoliberalism.
It’s not all gloom about hyacinth on Lake Victoria, the invasive weed is a habitat where nyapos – small fish species – used to catch bigger fish thrive
Earnings comes at a cost. Harvesters spend long hours wading through stagnant lake water, often barefoot and without gloves or protection. Health experts warn that prolonged exposure has increased the risk of water-borne and neglected tropical diseases, with climate change worsening the situation.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lawmakers war in Iran has cost the Washington $37.5 billion so far
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have complained since the US and Israel began bombing Iran on February 28 that Trump and his team have not kept them informed about the conflict or his plans.
East African Community to launch regional virus research institute in Entebbe, Uganda, that will serve as regional virology centre
East African Community (EAC) will officially launch the Uganda Virus Research Institute as the bloc’s regional centre of excellence in virology on Wednesday in Entebbe, Uganda, according to a statement issued by the EAC headquarters in Arusha. The centre will serve as a hub for advanced virology research, specialised laboratory...
National Council of Churches of Kenya warn influence of religion and money is corrupting democracy and civic duty
Speaking during the release of the findings at PEFA Church in Kwale, NCCK Coast Region Chair Bishop Peter Mwero said financial inducements and religious influence continue to shape electoral decisions in many parts of the country, often at the expense of accountability and good governance.