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The government's decision to send nurses abroad for employment has come under heavy censure from governors due to the country's severe shortage of medical personnel. The Kenya Kwanza administration has announced plans to dispatch nurses to Saudi Arabia where there are reportedly over 2,500…

The director of Ireland's National Reptile Zoo James Hennessy says that unsuspecting tourists unknowingly transport wild animals in their suitcases from places like Kenya to the UK. In a TV appearance, Hennessy shares that these animals, including snakes, scorpions, geckos, and frogs, often find…

Wawira Njiru, the mastermind behind the Food for Education Foundation, has been honoured as one of this year's recipients of the prestigious Elevate Prize Award. Her journey began more than ten years ago when she established the non-profit organization with a simple yet impactful goal: to provide…

Government's Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has revealed that two new passport printing machines are expected to arrive by the end of February, with February 29 set as the deadline This development comes in response to concerns raised by Kenyans regarding delays in passport issuance. Mwaura has urged…

Parents of Mariakani Boys Secondary School in Kilifi County are now facing a hefty bill of Sh6.7 million to cover the losses incurred by the destruction of a 150-bed dormitory. The fire broke out during an evening entertainment session, leading to the school's indefinite closure while authorities…

Former President Daniel Moi's grandson Collins Kibet is facing contempt of court charges brought by his ex-wife Gladys Jeruto Tagi. The charges stem from his alleged failure to comply with court orders to support their two children. Nakuru Chief Magistrate Kipkurui Kibellion has summoned Collins…

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is gearing up to enhance its world-class facilities to cater to the growing influx of prominent visitors to Kenya. In a strategic move, plans are underway to construct a dedicated terminal exclusively designed for heads of state, renowned individuals, and…

President William Ruto has issued a directive for the immediate dismissal, arrest, and detention of government officials culpable for granting licenses to the ill-fated gas-filling plant in Embakasi that recently exploded. Addressing attendees at the Chekalini Market groundbreaking ceremony in…

A new directive from the Ministry of Education mandates parents and guardians to utilize the eCitizen system for school fee payments, specifically for children in national schools. This initiative, outlined in a circular from Basic Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang on January 31, 2024,…

Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o, Deputy Mathew Owili, and City Manager Abala Wanga are facing the looming possibility of a six-month jail term or a fine for failing to comply with court orders prohibiting them from assuming control of the disputed Ofafa Memorial Hall. Their fate will be decided on…