Kenya to launch three digital platforms to boost drug safety and regulation
The Health CS said ongoing reforms are aimed at enhancing access to quality health services, safeguarding medicine safety and strengthening the country's health systems.
The Health CS said ongoing reforms are aimed at enhancing access to quality health services, safeguarding medicine safety and strengthening the country's health systems.
The committee warned that the country is facing an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape, with a rise in offences linked to digital payments, unauthorised access to computer systems, identity theft, online harassment, fraud and false publication.
According to the Principal Secretary, advancing women's leadership requires deliberate efforts to create opportunities for mentorship, training and professional growth.
The proposed law seeks to strengthen access to information and public services for persons who are deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind by introducing measures ranging from mandatory interpretation services to closed captioning and communication support systems.
Speaking to Radio Generation on Wednesday evening, ESports Kenya Federation President Ronnie Lusigi said the organization will select 26 players who will represent the country at the upcoming Global Esports Games 2026 in Los Angeles, USA, from December 2–10.
The demonstrations are set to coincide with the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests that left many people dead and others injured, events that sparked widespread calls for accountability and reforms.
The former Vice President defended the constitutional right to peaceful assembly, citing Article 37 of the Constitution, and maintained that the demonstrators were exercising legitimate democratic freedoms.
State Counsel Emma Bosire told the court that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) had completed its investigations and was prepared to proceed with charges against the eight students.
ODM legislators led by Samuel Atandi have urged the Luo community to back the broad-based government and avoid protests, saying the region is beginning to benefit from government programmes and calling for peace.
The company made the announcement on Wednesday during the opening of its newest outlet at Shell Adams Arcade in Nairobi, a location carrying particular significance because it sits close to the site of Java House's first branch established in 1999.
The suspension affects services under all major SHA funds, although patients admitted before June 23 will continue receiving treatment. Beneficiaries seeking new services have been advised to seek care at alternative SHA-contracted facilities
The dialogue seeks to ensure that discussions on artificial intelligence reflect the priorities of all countries rather than only those with advanced technological capabilities
Investigations established that the company was awarded a security services contract valued at Sh257,000 per month for two financial years, amounting to Sh5,448,000. However, despite a reduction in the number of security guards deployed under the contract, payments continued to be made at the full contract rate
Murkomen reiterated that the police have been instructed to facilitate peaceful gatherings while ensuring that public safety is not compromised
Koome welcomed proposals contained in the Elections Law (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Political Parties (Amendment) Bill, 2026, urging both the National Assembly and Senate to expedite their consideration and enactment
Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Nairobi Regional Commander Issa Mohamoud said no notice has been filed for Thursday’s Gen Z June 25 commemoration and warned that police will take action to ensure security is maintained.
The suspects Paul Ogolla Ogutu, also known as Ogola, and Emmanuel Ndoro Chaka, alias Ndoro, appeared before Mombasa Resident Magistrate Jamlick Muriithi Mwenda where they denied charges of trafficking narcotic drugs contrary to Section 4(a)(ii) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act.
Speaking on behalf of Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka during the launch of the IEBC Strategic Plan 2024–2029 and Election Operations Plan (EOP) 2025–2027 in Nairobi on Wednesday, Muturi questioned the process through which the electoral body's roadmap had been developed, saying stakeholders had not been adequately involved.
The bonds were offered with coupon rates of 13.2000% for FXD1/2018/020 and 13.9240% for FXD1/2021/025. The allocated average rates for accepted bids were reported at 13.9885% and 14.8636%, respectively
The SHA 112 Lifeline is expected to serve as Kenya’s central emergency number, integrating ambulance services, dispatch coordination and communication systems under one national platform aimed at supporting Universal Health Coverage objectives
The doctor was "immediately admitted to a specialised facility" and is in a stable condition, the French health ministry said on Wednesday.
IEBC Chair, Ethekon urged Kenyans to actively participate in strengthening democracy, saying the commission’s goal was to deliver an election that inspires public confidence and upholds constitutional values
The decision was triggered by a motion brought forward by Kinanie MCA Francis Kavyu, who faulted the County Executive Committee Member in charge of Finance for rolling out the new charges before the legal process was complete.
In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, the heads of the three organizations accused Israel of violating international law and urged the international community to intervene to protect Palestinians and halt policies of annexation, displacement and settlement expansion.
Speaking during the launch of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Strategic Plan 2024–2029 and the Election Operations Plan 2025–2027 in Nairobi on Wednesday, Ethekon said the commission had witnessed troubling patterns during recent by-elections where political actors allegedly mobilised and armed youth under the pretext of safeguarding votes.
Speaking during the launch of the IEBC Strategic Plan 2024–2029 and the Election Operations Plan (EOP) 2025–2027 in Nairobi on Wednesday, Gathungu said the two documents provided a framework for delivering "inclusive, credible, secure, and efficient elections" while strengthening the commission's institutional capacity.
Data from the Water Services Regulatory Board shows that almost half of all treated water never turns into revenue, with non-revenue water averaging 48 percent.