Kenya will remain a strong voice for Africa on the UN Security Council, says Uhuru

By PSCU,

President Uhuru Kenyatta has reiterated Kenya's strong commitment to advancing Africa's agenda at UN Security Council especially on matters of climate...

CLIMATE CHANGE , President Uhuru Kenyatta , UN SECURITY COUNCIL , UNEP

Uhuru lauds Maendeleo ya Wanawake for fighting for women’s rights

By PSCU,

President Uhuru Kenyatta has commended Maendeleo ya Wanawake Organization (MYWO) for its frontline role in fighting for women’s rights in Kenya. ...

kobia , Maendeleo Ya Wanaume Organization , UNFPA , women's rights

In tackling COVID-19, Africa gives world lesson

By VOA,

Africa's response to COVID-19 has gained global recognition for its fast and targeted action. The Africa Centres for Disease Control has helped dir...

Africa Centres for Disease Control , coronavirus

LINUS KAIKAI’S KICKER: To re-imagine Kenya, Uhuru must walk away from bad advice

By Linus Kaikai,

On my Thursday kicker, I revisit President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Madaraka day speech, and revisit I shall, pun intended. A short ten days ago, Preside...

madaraka day , Maraga , Uhuru kenyatta

US reports 1,800 coronavirus deaths in a day

By CNN,

The number of deaths from the novel coronavirus continued to reach grim milestones, with more than 800 fatalities reported Tuesday in New York City, a...

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BWIRE: Insincere leaders require a hostile media

By Victor Bwire,

By Victor Bwire It’s time the media decided; in spite of the freedom of expression provided for all Kenyans, those who thrive on giving alternati...

ICPD25 ends with resolve to end harmful practices on girls, women

By DPPS,

The International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD25) came to a close on Thursday with a strong resolve to eradicate vices that have slo...

FGM , ICPD25 , UNFPA

OPINION: Digital skills training is the future of work in Kenya

By Citizen Reporter,

By Liliosa Mbirimi Muturi The Kenyan job market has witnessed technology disruption first-hand. As some top tier institutions enact job cuts, other...

African economies will largely be transformed by ICT, says Uhuru

By PSCU,

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday called on African countries to prioritize the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) i...

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Uhuru welcomes resolution by world leaders to form Digital Silk Road Initiative

By PSCU,

World leaders attending the second Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Beijing China have agreed to form a Digital Silk Road Initiative to bridge the co...

Belt and Road Initiative , china , Digital Silk Road Initiative , LAPSSET , President Uhuru Kenyatta , SGR

Expectation versus Reality defines tug of war pitting Counties and Treasury

By Kepha Muiruri,

The Council of Governors (COG) on Tuesday rejected the revised allocation of revenue to the devolved units by the National Treasury which now stands c...

budget policy statement , Council of Governors , CRA , Genghis Capital , National Treasury

Thailand’s youth demand change ahead of elections

By CNN,

Choltanutkun Tun-Atiruj wasn't old enough to vote in the last official elections held in Thailand in 2011. Like many of the 7 million other first t...

Thailand

Uhuru: Big 4 Agenda presents great opportunities for the youth

By PSCU,

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday told the youth they stand to benefit from the many employment, job creation and economic empowerment opportuniti...

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Brexit chaos as speaker rules May must change her plan to get another vote

By Reuters,

Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plans were thrown into further turmoil on Monday when the speaker of parliament ruled that she could not put her...

brexit , Prime Minister Theresa May , Speaker John Bercow

MPs dismiss reports of fresh ICC investigations against DP Ruto

By Ian Omondi,

A section of Members of Parliament have dismissed reports of fresh investigations by the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing opponents of Dep...

2022 politics , DP William Ruto , Dr. Wahome Gakuru Memorial Half Marathon , ICC investigations , Jubilee Mps , nyeri county

China opens world’s longest sea-crossing bridge

By Reuters,

China opened the world’s longest sea-crossing bridge and tunnel on Tuesday, linking the financial centre of Hong Kong, the gambling hub of Macau and...

Chinese President Xi Jinping , hong kong , Macau , World's longest bridge

Awaiting trial, Diane Rwigara says she’s determined to hold Rwandan gov’t accountable

By CNN,

Diane Rwigara, a leading critic of Rwanda's President Paul Kagame, spent more than a year in prison before she was released on bail Friday. Now, as...

Diane Rwigara , People Salvation Movement , President Paul Kagame , Rwanda opposition leader

Uhuru Kenyatta third African leader to meet Trump at White House

By PSCU,

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s historic visit to the White House makes him the third African leader to hold direct talks with America's Donald Trump. ...

Uhuru Trump meeting , uhuru US visit , White House

Mt Kenya governors to revive Nanyuki railway line

By Wahome Gitonga,

Governors from the Mt. Kenya region have announced plans to rehabilitate the old Nanyuki railway line in a bid to facilitate trade in the region. S...

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Joho renews attack on Uhuru after being barred from attending SGR launch

By Brian Okoth,

Mombasa Governor, Ali Hassan Joho, has renewed his attack on President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration, saying the Jubilee Government is complicit i...