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China's President Xi Jinping has launched a renewed diplomatic initiative in Africa signaling Beijing's ambition to deepen its strategic partnership with Kenya. This move comes in the wake of US President Joe Biden's recent designation of Kenya as a non-NATO ally which highlights the growing…

The Kenyan government has initiated a significant overhaul of its marriage registration process aiming to boost revenue through increased administrative fees. Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has issued a directive mandating that all marriage certificates for existing unions be submitted within a 30-…

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has initiated legal proceedings against Mining and Blue Economy CS Hassan Joho regarding the re-advertisement of works on the Liwatoni Fresh and Frozen Fish Processing Plant. The Senator contends that the project is already complete and should not be subject to new…

Joseph Kimari Machiri, the father of the prime suspect in the Equity Bank's Sh1.5 billion heist, was abducted by armed individuals during a raid on his home which was captured on CCTV cameras. Mr Kimari, a former Member of the County Assembly (MCA) for Murang'a County, was forcibly taken from his…

A joyous celebration turned into a day of mourning as a group of women seeking blessings for their colleague Damaris Kathira was involved in a devastating road accident. The incident occurred on Saturday, September 1, 2024, as the women were returning from Kirirwa village, Meru County, to Rongai,…

Kenya is taking strides to bolster its food safety regulations in response to recent food safety crises and increasing public demand for safer products. The government's draft Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Bill, currently under consideration by the National Assembly, aims to establish a…

The Kenyan government has significantly tightened its surveillance measures to curb the spread of Mpox. The Ministry of Health, through the Department of Public Health and Professional Standards, has deployed a series of new protocols at all entry points into the country, including airports. These…

The ongoing disorder within the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition has placed former President Uhuru Kenyatta's position under intense scrutiny as coalition leaders continue to offer conflicting narratives regarding his involvement. On Sunday, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka attempted to dissociate…

President William Ruto is set to embark on a significant diplomatic journey to Beijing for the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), scheduled from September 4-6, 2024. This high-level summit aims to bolster the partnership between China and African nations, with Ruto joining other heads…

On August 19, Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) CEO Dr Ezekiel Mutua received the prestigious Leadership Award at the Human Harmony Conference and Awards in Kathmandu, Nepal. The event acknowledged Mutua's substantial contributions to leadership and governance. His commitment to promoting…