By Eddah Waithaka President William Ruto has taken a decisive step towards improving the welfare of civil servants in key sectors by ordering the speedy implementation of a report containing atleast 200 recommendations. These recommendations, submitted by the retired Chief Justice Maraga in November last year, focus on improving the overall welfare, salaries, allowances and […]
By Eddah Waithaka MojaEV Ltd, a new player in the automotive industry, has entered the Kenyan market with its first electric vehicles. The company is targeting taxi drivers as part of its expansion strategy. The Neta range of electric vehicles, which includes SUVs and mid-size cars, will be fully launched in mid-June. For just 500 […]
By Eddah Waithaka The State Department for Mining convened a meeting yesterday in Nairobi County in attendance to evaluate and discuss key issues as they close out the year 2023-2024. The team from the regional mines office focused on addressing ongoing challenges and strategizing for the future of the mining industry in the region. Speaking […]
By Eddah Waithaka Kenya Power has called for a total ban on the export of scrap metal and tough action against unscrupulous scrap dealers to tackle widespread vandalism of power infrastructure. In a statement on Wednesday, the energy supply company said that vandalism had increased after the government’s scrap metal ban was lifted in 2022, […]
By Eddah Waithaka Tourism Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has unveiled a comprehensive plan to promote Kenya as the leading medical tourism destination in Africa. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Mutua emphasized the importance of dispelling the perception that medical treatment in Kenya is unaffordable as part of the overall strategy to establish the […]
By Eddah Waithaka Across East Africa, the annual celebration of National Donkey Day on 17 May shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes of livelihoods – donkeys. With events taking place in countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan and Somaliland, the day serves as a poignant reminder of the indispensable role these gentle animals […]
By Eddah Waithaka In a bid to generate excitement and create a whirlwind of opportunities for consumers, Coca-Cola has unleashed its latest national spectacle, “Kachingching na Coke”, designed to shower lucky participants with a flood of cash rewards. With a staggering treasure trove of KSH 163 million awaiting over two million victorious participants, this ground-breaking […]
By Eddah Waithaka On Thursday May, the opposition to South Sudan’s transitional government came together to sign a pact aimed at resolving the differences that have led to widespread conflict that has claimed thousands of lives and caused significant disruption to livelihoods. By signing the Declaration of the Tumaini Initiative, which means ‘hope’ in Swahili, […]
By Eddah Waithaka Education Ministers and senior officials are set to gather in London for the 22nd Commonwealth Conference of Education Ministers (22CCEM), scheduled to run from 16-17 May. Taking place at the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Marlborough House headquarters, the conference will discuss ways to further empower the Commonwealth’s 2.6 billion citizens with inclusive and equitable learning opportunities for all skill levels […]
By Eddah Waithaka Members of the Civic Freedoms Forum and prominent leaders of national civil society organisations (CSOs) met today to strategize on the implementation of the Public Benefit Organizations (PBO) Act 2013, which officially came into force yesterday, marking a significant milestone for the sector. The new law, whose implementation had been frozen for […]
