NAIROBI, Kenya July 22 –The National Assembly will move forward with consideration of the Public Transport Motorcycle Regulation Bill, 2025, despite a request by its sponsor, Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, to halt the process amid public backlash. The Senate Speaker Amason Kingi conveyed Khalwale’s withdrawal request on March 7, citing intense opposition from boda boda…
ELDORET, Uasin Gishu July 22 –The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), in partnership with SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, has successfully concluded a series of policy awareness forums across Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties. The initiative, part of the third phase of the Supporting Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development (SEED) programme under the Investing in Young…
Blurb: Advocate for Better Governance and Democracy in Africa KISUMU, Kenya July 21 –At independence, Kenya was a tapestry of hope, woven tightly with threads of unity, patriotism, and shared destiny. We were one nation — borderless in our hearts, tribal only in culture but not in politics. Kenyans stood together, bound by the collective…
KISUMU, Kenya July 20 –Teachers across Kenya have paid heartfelt tribute to the late Phoebe Asiyo, a pioneering educator, fearless politician, and champion for gender equality. Asiyo, a former Rachuonyo Member of Parliament and one of the country’s earliest female teachers’ unionists, passed away recently in the United States. Her body is yet to be…
KISUMU, Kenya, July 19 – The National Caucus of Cities and Municipalities Managers is focused on ensuring that devolution functions effectively within county governments. The newly elected National Executive Committee aims to redefine urban management in the country through a comprehensive work plan addressing critical issues such as Urban Governance and the Devolution of Functions….
EMBAKASI, Nairobi July 17 – Nairobi residents are set to enjoy enhanced road connectivity by the end of the year as the national government, in collaboration with the Nairobi City County, embarks on a comprehensive Sh2.1 billion road improvement initiative spanning 62 kilometres across the capital. The announcement was made during the official inauguration of…
Governor says move rewards dedication, pledges more jobs under city’s cleanliness initiative Soweto Embakasi, Nairobi July 17 – Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that 2,452 members of Nairobi’s Green Army will transition from contract workers to permanent, pensionable employees of the county government. The decision, revealed during the commissioning of the Savanna Stage 17 Bridge…
KEGONGA, Kuria East July 15 –Leaders from the Kuria community have voiced strong support for the proposed national dialogue aimed at fostering unity and reconciliation across Kenya. Speaking at a public gathering in Kegonga village, Kuria East Member of Parliament Marwa Kitayama led the call for collective backing of the initiative, while sharply criticising the…
KISUMU, Kenya July 15 -In Kenya and across Africa, investigative journalism faces significant challenges that have led to a decline in reporting. The primary issues affecting journalists and media professionals include inadequate resources and training, coupled with concerns regarding safety and security. Additionally, a weak governance and transparency environment, along with highly restrictive legal and…
Kisumu Hosts EAC PS for Talks on Jumuiya Market Initiative CITY HALL, Kisumu July 16 –Governor Prof. Anyang Nyong’o on Monday received Dr Caroline Karugu, the Principal Secretary for the State Department and her team, for talks on plans to establish Jumuiya Markets in urban centres starting with Kisumu as the pilot city. The meeting…