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The Russian Embassy in Nairobi has announced scholarships for Kenyans to study in Russia. In a statement on Tuesday, the embassy said the scholarships will be fully funded by the Russian government. It said that interested Kenyans can apply through the portal by uploading the required documents and submitting their applications by December 2024. “To…
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has survived impeachment in the Senate on a technicality. In a precedent-setting decision, 34 senators voted to uphold a preliminary objection raised by the governor’s counsel. Governor Mutai had argued that the County Assembly did not meet the two-thirds threshold when they impeached him. Some 31 MCAs out of 47 had…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has submitted his evidence to the Senate ahead of an impeachment hearing on Wednesday. The DP, through his handlers, presented several cartons of documents in line with directions issued by speaker Amason Kingi. Kingi had directed Gachagua and his accusers, the National Assembly, to submit their evidence by 5 pm, Monday….
The government has been forced to step in and take a decisive action to avert a storm following the Kenya Tea Development Agency’s (KTDA) announcement of a hike in tea fertiliser prices. In a notice dated October 9, KTDA indicated that farmers would be charged Sh3,400 for 50kg of fertiliser. This is contrary to the…
Tana River Governor Dhadho Godana and Galole MP Said Hiribae have been arrested over the ongoing inter-clan clashes in the Coastal region, which have resulted in at least 14 fatalities. Police reported that the arrests occurred on Friday night after the duo ignored earlier summons to assist with the investigation. Governor Godana and MP Hiribae…
Kenyans in Lebanon have until the end of Saturday to register for evacuation as the crisis in the Middle Eastern country escalates. In a communiqué on Saturday, Roseline Njogu, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, urged Kenyans who have not yet registered to seize the remaining opportunity. As of this morning, the…
Deputy Inspector General (DIG)of Kenya Police Eliud Lagat has called on the warring Communities in Tana River County to cease hostilities amid heightened tensions in the Coastal region. Speaking Friday, Lagat disclosed that the Coast Region Security Committee was meeting to address the inter-clan clashes that has so far claimed 14 lives. He assured the…
Kenya has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for a three-year term starting in January 2025. The 47-member Council, established in 2006, is tasked with promoting and protecting human rights worldwide. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei confirmed Kenya’s election for the 2025–2027 term, emphasizing the country’s commitment to advancing and protecting…
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) wants Thursday dedicated as a day for repentance, forgiveness and redemption, citing the country’s prevailing socio-political and economic climate. NCIC called on the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya and the National Council of Elders to lead the occasion. The commission said it is deeply concerned about the prevailing situation…
Former World 800m Under-20 Champion and 2017 Bronze Medalist Kipyegon Bett has died at the Tenwek Hospital in Bomet after a long illness. His family says he died due to what doctors termed liver and kidney failure after a lengthy illness. His sister Purity Kirui, who is also an athlete, said the deceased had been depressed…
