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Uganda Denounces U.S. Plan To Exclude It From Duty-free Trade Programme
BY REUTERSUganda on Wednesday criticized a U.S. move to eject it and other African countries from accessing a tariff-free trade programme, saying the action was...

Concerns Persist Over the Lack of Disability-Friendly Maternity Beds.
BY MARIONE FAITHWithin the country, women with disabilities continue to encounter obstacles when seeking maternal health services, primarily due to the scarcity...

Local Residents Advocate for Increased Funding in School Infrastructure
Residents of West Pokot are urging the government to enhance school infrastructure within the region, aiming to provide a more conducive learning environment fo...

Gov't Cuts Hustler Fund Budget To Sh. 5 Billion
The government has reduced the budget for the Hustler Fund from KSh10 billion to KSh5 billion for the 2023/24 financial year.This is a significant cut from the...

ODPP Dismiss Reports On Terminating Pastor Odero's Case
The Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has clarified that televangelist Ezekiel Odero of the New Life Prayer Centre and Church has not been...

Kenya Kwanza Leaders Defend President Ruto's Trips Abroad
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu, Narok North Member of Parliament Agnes Pareiyo, East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) Godf...

Government to Enhance Industrial Training and Skill Development
The government has pledged to expand industrial training and foster skill development by establishing business hubs and incubation centers at National Industria...

Catholic Diocese of the Murang’a Aims to Plant 600,000 Trees
The Catholic Diocese of Murang'a is on a mission to plant and nurture 600,000 trees in commemoration of Diocesan Environment Month, which was inaugurated last S...

President Ruto Defends Foreign Trips
President William Ruto has defended his numerous foreign trips since taking office. Speaking at a church service in Uasin Gishu on Sunday, he said the trips hav...

Kenyan Sign Language Translation Office Inaugurated
By William Inganga (KNA)Jehovah's Witnesses inaugurated a new Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) translation office in Buruburu, Nairobi on Sunday.The office was built...

Suspect In Maigo's Murder Pleads Guilty
Anne Adhiambo, prime suspect in the murder of Nairobi Hospital finance director Eric Maigo pleaded guilty to the murder charges.During the hearing on Thursday,...

President Ruto Vows To Cut Travel Costs To Support Learners With Disabilities
President William Ruto has vowed to cut down on executive's travel costs in a bid to support learners with disabilities.Speaking at Kenya Institute of Special E...

Parliament Pledges To Support And Empower Persons With Disabilities
Parliament has pledged to support and empower persons with disabilities (PWDs) across the country.This is according to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ul...

Sabina Chege Dismissed As Deputy Minority Whip
Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula on Wednesday approved the removal of the Nominated Member of Parliament Sabina Chege as Deputy Minority Whip o...

Meru MCAs Impeach Governor Mwangaza For The Second Time
Embattled Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza was impeached on Wednesday for the second time in 10 months after all 59 members of the County Assembly present voted fo...

Leaders Urged To Ensure Opportunities For PWDs
Kisii County Woman Representative, Doris Aburi, has urged leaders to ensure that persons with disabilities (PWDs) are accorded opportunities in adherence to the...

President Ruto Reshuffles Cabinet, Merges, And Renames Ministries
President William Ruto on Wednesday night reshuffled eight members of his cabinet, merging and renaming various ministries.The office of the Prime Cabinet Secre...

Twitter To Go Behind a Paywall
On Monday, Elon Musk discussed his vision for the social network formerly known as Twitter, now referred to as X, during a live-streamed conversation with Israe...

Petrol Prices Increase By Ksh.16.96, Diesel Up By Ksh.21.32
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has increased fuel prices taking effect today, September 15.In a statement on Thursday night, the Energy an...

Zimbabwe’s President-elect To Be Sworn-in
Zimbabwe’s President-elect, Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to take the oath of office on Monday, September 4.The event being held at the National Sports Stadium in H...