ICT Community in Kenya oppose controversial ICT bill

ICT Community in Kenya oppose controversial ICT bill

The Kenyan ICT community have petitioned president Uhuru Kenyatta to reject the ICT bill which requires ICT practitioners to be registered under a professional body.  The bill which was quietly passed on 8th June 2022, one day before the end of the 12th parliament and now awaits presidential assent. Once

Manyara leads young leaders in unpacking Azimio manifesto

Kenya University Students Organisation (KUSO) leadership led by its Chairman Anthony Manyara joined other Kenyan youth leaders in Serena Hotel to unpack the recently launched Azimio manifesto and its benefits to the youth. The young leaders said the Azimio Manifesto is pivotal on Education to all, Manufacturing, Healthcare and Job creation

Mudavadi campaigns against UDA candidates in Vihiga

Mudavadi campaigns against UDA candidates in Vihiga

Kenya Kwanza principal Musalia Mudavadi has directed his backyard not to vote leaders vying on UDA ticket but instead vote only for ANC candidates. Speaking in his mother tongue in Sabatia constituency, Mudavadi said that although he is in Kenya Kwanza, it would be an embarrassment for UDA to

State to train 20 million Kenyans on ICT skills

State to train 20 million Kenyans in 10 year Digital Master Plan

The Kenyan government has launched a ten year programme to train 20 million Kenyans in digital skills as outlined in the recently launched Kenya National Digital Master Plan. According to the CS for ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs Joe Mucheru, the aim of the programme is to have digitally skilled citizens

Somali lifts ban on Kenya miraa exports

Somali lifts ban on Kenya miraa exports

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya has announced that Miraa Exports through the Isiolo Airport will resume in two weeks. Speaking to the media on arrival from Mogadishu where he had accompanied President Uhuru Kenyatta at the inauguration of Somali President, Munya said he held meetings with his Somali counterparts

Women to get 50% of Kenya Kwanza cabinet

Ruto Launches Kenya Kwanza Manifesto

Deputy President William Ruto has has signed a charter allocating 50% of cabinet positions to Kenyan women. Ruto has said women will be equal partners in the Kenya Kwanza administration. The UDA flag bearer was giving opening remarks at the launch of the Kenya Kwanza Women's Charter at the Nyayo Stadium.

Oops at Kenya Kwanza event as pastor says Kenya Kwisha

Oops at Ruto event as pastor says Kenya Kwisha

The internet went wild on June 10th in Kenya at the Kenya Kwanza Women's charter event when a woman by the name Pastor Wairimu mistakenly referred to Kenya Kwanza (Kenya First) as Kenya Kwisha (Kenya Finished) at the opening prayers at the Kenya Kwanza Women charter conference currently ongoing at

Uhuru attends inauguration of Somali President Mohamud

Uhuru attends inauguration of Somali President Mohamud

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday June 9th attended the inauguration of Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, exuding confidence that Kenya and Somalia will work together in promoting regional peace and stability. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held in Mogadishu, President Kenyatta said Kenya’s desire is to consolidate and forge closer relations

New Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Sworn in

New Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Sworn in

Somalia's newly elected President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was officially sworn in in Mogadishu on Thursday 9th June in a ceremony attended by regional leaders. Mr Mohamud previously served as president between 2012 and 2017, before being defeated by outgoing president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo. The presidential election was delayed for

Ruto to unveil his promise to Kenyan women

Deputy President William Ruto will this morning unveil his promise to the Kenyan women at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. In what has been described as "Kenya Kwanza Women Charter - A declaration of Commitment to the Women of Kenya", the UDA presidential flag bearer is expected to outline