January 2025

President William Ruto has strengthened bilateral ties between Kenya and Egypt by signing 12 new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the North African nation. Ruto, alongside President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, held a joint press briefing at the Presidential Headquarters in Cairo, where they announced the conclusion of the 12 MoUs, which build upon four agreements […]

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)’s plan to administer a mid-year series of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams has faced a setback after the High Court issued a suspension of the decision. KNEC had announced a retake in July, offering candidates who wished to improve their grades from last year’s exams a […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 29 – The government has initiated a ring vaccination program in select regions ahead of a nationwide livestock immunization campaign, in response to a surge in outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and other livestock infections. During a press briefing at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Wednesday, Government Spokesperson […]

Police on Wednesday engaged in a standoff with a women’s group in Gilgil, Nakuru County, after they defied orders prohibiting them from gathering. In a statement, the National Police Service (NPS) revealed that although it had initially approved the Kiambu-based women’s group’s annual general meeting, the approval was later rescinded. Despite this, the group proceeded […]

 NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 29 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged leaders from his home county of Tharaka Nithi to refrain from involving him in local political rivalries, warning that such entanglements could jeopardize his position and effectiveness in government. Speaking on Wednesday during a consultative meeting with Tharaka Nithi County residents and leaders, Kindiki emphasized […]