The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), said in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos that cinema lovers would enjoy discounted […]
Starlink has successfully launched a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Nairobi, Kenya taking an important step towards upgrading internet infrastructure in East Africa. The facility is intended to increase network capacity while dramatically reducing latency resulting in faster and more reliable connectivity for consumers throughout the region. Kenya is the first African country to […]
Kenya intends to intensify social media control. A strategy to counter what it refers to as “digital abuse” is being developed by the current government. Social media companies doing business in the nation have been directed to carefully monitor and take action against “violent, hateful and unbalanced content.” According to the interior ministry, Kenyans are […]
Kenya will enable citizens from nearly all African countries to visit without prior approval (ETA) according to a new cabinet order. On Tuesday, a cabinet statement stated that the ETA would be dropped in all African countries except Somalia and Libya due to security concerns. It stated that this was related to “efforts to support […]
Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA), a landmark deal aimed at deepening trade and investment ties. The long-awaited agreement was signed on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, following delays that had stalled initial plans to finalise it in Nairobi during a planned state visit by the Emirati […]
Kenyan protesters demanded a stop on kidnappings of government critics on Monday as they walked to the streets of Nairobi. In an attempt to disperse the crowd, police sprayed protesters with tear gas; opposition politician Senator Okiya Omtatah and a number of other people were taken into custody. Relatives of the missing people were among […]
In just four months, 100 women have been killed, the majority by males they knew including spouses. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi referred to the rising problem as “the elephant in the room” and stated that many cases are still being investigated in court. Mudavadi stated that the police have established a special squad to […]
A landmark legal verdict has just been passed out by a Kenyan court; Jacktone Odhiambo is found guilty of activist Edwin Chiloba’s gruesome murder in a ruling that sends crucial human rights signals across the nation. The case which was a major let down of Kenyans and citizens of the world was a gruesome one, […]
In July, inflation in Kenya fell to 4.3% year-on-year, compared with 4.6% the previous month. The index for food and beverages fell by 0.5% between June and July, according to the country’s national statistics office. July’s result represents the lowest rate of inflation since September 2020 and surprised the markets to the downside.This figure is […]
Declared new outbreaks of monkeypox by Kenya and the Central African Republic, African health officials are rushing to stop the disease’s spread in an area without vaccinations. Following a case discovered in a passenger arriving from Uganda to Rwanda at a border checkpoint in southern Kenya, Nairobi declared a fresh epidemic on Wednesday. Declaring a […]
Nakuru has many tourist attractions for those planning a visit. Attractions in Nakuru range from the famous to the lesser-known. Visitors to Nakuru, whether foreign or local, will be spoilt for choice. 01. Lake Nakuru Lake Nakuru in Kenya is a famous natural lake. It’s huge and home to lots of wildlife, including crocodiles, hippos […]
Executive county councils have put in place measures to deliver on their promises to win the trust of the electorate for the benefit of women aspiring to leadership positions. Chairman Ruto presided over their campaign strategy to promote the election of more women to various political positions, particularly governorships, ahead of the 2027 elections. 01. […]
Government has adjusted passport fees upwards in all categories. The Internal Security Officer Kithur Kendeke said ordinary passports (34 pages) which used to cost Sh4,500 will now cost Sh7,500. A regular passport (50 pages) will now cost Sh9,500 from Sh6,000 and a regular passport (66 pages) will cost Sh12,000 from Sh7,500. In an official newspaper […]
A photograph that appears to show the former chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission of Kenya (IEBC), Wafula Chebukati, in hospital is doing the rounds on Facebook. In the picture, he can be seen smiling at the camera as a nurse tends to him. Elections in the country are organised by the IEBC. The image […]
Following lethal demonstrations sparked by a controversial finance bill that caused great upheaval and grief throughout Kenya, the country is currently grappling with significant discontent. Unprecedented demonstrations leading to a terrible loss of life followed President William Ruto‘s decision not to sign the measure into law. Rising anxiety and protests Already weighed down by financial […]
Following the vote on a controversial finance measure, violence broke out all over Kenya causing notable casualties and property damage. While President William Ruto visited the country pledging to make use of all available resources to prevent future events of this like, Defense Minister Aden Duale sent the military into action due to the chaos. […]
Kenya, a country in East Africa, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a major financial agency of the United Nations, have reached a staff-level agreement, unlocking $938 million in transfer. The agreement has boosted the current lending programme by $938 million before a eurobond repayment due in June. Haimanot Teferra, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) […]
In these uncertain times, another hit comes to the Kenya Power Supply board, where they have to shrink their workforce drastically to meet the ends. In an official statement they mentioned, over the last four years, the company has experienced a general decline in its financial situation as depicted by reduced net earnings. In a […]
In one of the most critical hearing of Kenya in respect to the BBI Bill (Building Bridges Initiative), the seating of five judges namely Justices Joel Ngugi, George Odunga, Jairus Ngaah, Chacha Mwita, and Teresia Matheka declared it unlawful and unconstitutional. This ruling is considered historic since 2017 when Kenyan courts nullified the election win […]