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Author: Lucy Mumbi

Safaricom announces restoration of full network capacity stability after undersea cable cuts May 16, 2024

Despite the resumption, Ndegwa emphasised the ongoing vigilance of Safaricom in monitoring their network to ensure continued stability of services.

KUPPET urges Treasury to allocate funds for permanent employment of intern teachers May 16, 2024

The plea arises amidst the refusal of Junior Secondary School (JSS) intern teachers to return to classrooms even as schools commence for the second te...

Committee proposes issuance of Kenyan passport within three days May 15, 2024

The Members of Parliament urged the government to open more immigration offices across the country to make it easier to acquire passports.

Sh30 billion needed to repair flood-damaged roads - CS Murkomen May 15, 2024

"We need between Sh26 billion and Sh30 billion to undertake full reconstruction and repair of the damaged infrastructure across the country,” Murkomen...

Finance Bill: Kenyans question public participation process May 15, 2024

Most of them argued that even though public participation is required in the Constitution, the process merely appears symbolic, lacking substantive im...

Worry, criticism as Ruto plans to raise tax rate to 22 per cent by end of term May 15, 2024

President William Ruto intends to raise the country's average tax rate from 14 per cent to 16 per cent by the end of 2024, and to 20–22 per cent by th...

TSC directs striking intern teachers to obey court orders, resume classes May 15, 2024

The directives come as the Junior Secondary School teachers continue to hold demonstrations vowing not to go back to class until TSC heeds their deman...

Expect high daytime temperatures, continued rainfall, Met says May 14, 2024

In its May 14–20, 2024, weather advisory,the Met says regions set to experience daytime maximum temperatures include the Coast, North-eastern, and Nor...

Newly appointed High Court Judges to clear 12,000 cases in six months May 14, 2024

As of March 30, 2024, the total number of pending cases before the High Court was 68,121, which translates to 873 cases per judge.

EACC faults courts for surge in corruption cases, says 214 pending in court May 14, 2024

The EACC reported that a staggering 214 cases related to corruption, economic crimes, and unethical conduct remain unresolved in the courts.

Knut calls for passage of disability Bills for inclusive education, rights protection May 14, 2024

The Union wants the Disability Bill 2023 and other draft laws which include but are not limited to the Learners with Disabilities Bill and the Sign La...

Kenya to continue experiencing slow internet speeds - Communications Authority May 13, 2024

Internet observatory Netblocks said the distruption in East Africa was linked to failures affecting the SEACOM and EASSy subsea cable systems.

University students oppose HELB budget cut May 13, 2024

Treasury aims to allocate Sh33.3 billion to HELB, which is Sh3.7 billion from the initial amount.

Safaricom takes action after internet outage hits East Africa May 12, 2024

Safaricom has activated redundancy measures to mitigate service interruptions and ensure continuous connectivity for its customers.

School reopening: Ministry blocks access to unsafe bridges, roads May 12, 2024

Traffic police officers have been deployed to critical highways to monitor traffic violations such as speeding, overloading, and the use of unroadwort...

NTSA ramps up road safety measures ahead of school reopening May 12, 2024

NTSA Road Safety Manager Samuel Musumba said they were collaborating with traffic police nationwide to keep students safe on their journeys back to sc...

Four million children affected by conflict, climate crisis in Somalia - UN expert May 12, 2024

Isha noted that some of the most important issues that children and other vulnerable people are facing include forced evictions, as well as inadequate...

Cargo boost: Lamu Port receives 60,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser destined for Ethiopia May 12, 2024

This milestone signifies a significant advancement in the utilisation of the Port of Lamu by partner states, in line with the Lamu Ports South Sudan E...

Flood crisis: Report reveals extensive damage to SMEs, urges gov't action May 09, 2024

To mitigate the aftermath and prevent future catastrophes on businesses, Viffa Consult has urged the government to establish a disaster support fund f...

Weatherman predicts cloudy skies, sunny intervals for Nairobi residents May 09, 2024

Several regions in Kenya will continue bracing for more rain.

Govt to extend term two calendar to recover lost time - CS Machogu May 09, 2024

Machogu assured parents that transportation routes to schools are secure and learning materials lost to floods will be replaced.

End of doctors' strike: Key demands addressed in KMPDU- Gov't deal  May 08, 2024

The Council of Governors will also initiate and coordinate the process of negotiating a new CBA with each county within 30 days.

KMPDU ends doctors' strike after signing deal with government May 08, 2024

The deal does not fulfil their demands regarding the matter of internship postings for medical graduates. 

Kenya floods: 19 more deaths raise toll to 257 May 08, 2024

The number of people injured in the aftermath of the heavy rains is now 188 while 293,661 individuals have been displaced so far.

Curfew imposed in Turkana, other disturbed areas to remain in force until further notice – Kindiki May 08, 2024

Senator Lomenen had also inquired whether an impact assessment had been conducted on the effectiveness of the curfew in various towns within Turkana,...

Nairobi County admits it approved building that collapsed in Uthiru May 08, 2024

Concerns have been raised about whether the construction aligned with sanctioned plans and structural specifications.

Kenya floods: Ruto says schools to reopen on Monday May 08, 2024

Ruto also declared that Friday, May 10, is a public holiday to remember Kenyans adversely affected by climate change.

NSSF commits to paying out retirement benefits within 24 hours May 07, 2024

Koros reiterated the importance of boosting the country’s savings rate, aiming to reach about 30 per cent of the GDP, a benchmark he said has been ach...

Kilifi JSS intern teachers threaten to strike if TSC fails to fulfil demands  May 07, 2024

The teachers have now given TSC a seven-day ultimatum to address their grievances, failure to which, they will not report back to schools for the seco...

Doctors' strike: KMPDU postpones protest to focus on talks with state May 07, 2024

This follows several failed rounds of negotiations, which have seen the government unilaterally sign a return-to-work formula.