Category: General

Commissioner Raises Concern Over Misinformation

Turkana Central: Deputy County Commissioner Thomas Siele has raised concerns over the rise of misinformation and sensationalized reporting on social media platforms in the county. Speaking during the World Press Freedom Day celebrations at a Lodwar hotel, Siele emphasized the need for responsible reporting. According to Kenya News Agency, the

Correctional Department Embarking on Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Inmates

Kajiado: The State Department for Correctional Services is embarking on correction, rehabilitation, and reintegration of inmates across the country. According to Kenya News Agency, Correctional Services Principal Secretary, Dr. Salome Beacco, stated that the department is experiencing a paradigm shift from a system that focuses solely on punishment to one

Kenya’s Evangelical Leaders Commend President for Constituting IEBC Panel

Nairobi: The Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK) has commended the selection panel on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for constituting the IEBC under challenging circumstances. President William Ruto has nominated Erastus Edung Ethekon as the new chairperson, along with six commission members, who are awaiting approval by the

Mbeere Elders Back Pro-Government Candidate for Key Parliamentary Seat

Embu: Elders from the Mbeere Community in Embu County have resolved to support a pro-government candidate in the upcoming by-election for the Mbeere North parliamentary seat. The by-election was prompted by the appointment of Geoffrey Ruku as Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes. According to

Parents Urge Government Intervention in Overseas Education Scam

Nairobi: Parents of Uasin Gishu County who were affected after their children failed to secure admission to overseas universities despite paying millions to study in Finland and Canada through the Overseas Education Trust scholarship, are pleading for help from the government and well-wishers to help support their children realize their

EAC Ministers to Convene in Kisumu for SECOM-LVB Meeting

Kisumu: The 23rd ordinary meeting of the Sectoral Council on Lake Victoria Basin (SECOM-LVB) is set to take place in Kisumu from May 12 to 16, 2025. The meeting will gather ministries responsible for Water, Environment, Natural Resources, Maritime Transport, and Communications from the East African Community (EAC) partner states.

Government Finalizes Leasing of Four Sugar Factories to Private Millers

Nairobi: The government has completed the leasing process of four public sugar factories to revive the once-thriving sugar sector in the country. The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe announced that four private millers have been awarded a 30-year lease for the operation of Nzoia, Chemilil, Sony,

Raila Urges Government to Invest in AI Technology to Address Job Shortages

Nairobi: The government has been asked to invest heavily in training the youth on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help the country catch up with other developed countries. According to Kenya News Agency, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga stated that if the youth in the country could be imparted with AI