Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta this afternoon defied all odds to attend the funeral service for departed Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli saying “Liwe Liwalo” he had to attend the ceremony in person. Kenyatta used the occasion to encourage the new Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan not to deflect from Magufuli’s
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Kericho Deputy Governor Susan Kikwai is dead
The Deputy Governor of Kericho Susan Kikwai died on 20th March 2021 morning at the Shiloam Hospital where she has been undergoing treatment for covid-19 complications. This was announced by the Kericho county communications office. Kikwai who served as the managing director of the Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) under the Ministry
Former NTV News anchor Winnie Mukami dies of Covid-19
Former NTV News anchor Winnie Mukami, who who is also a board member at Kenya Pipeline, has succumbed to COVID. Winnie began her career journey at KBC as a TV, radio current affairs presenter and producer before joining NTV at its inception in the year 2003. Mukami left the station in 2010 and started
Kenyan court throws out woman’s petition to legalize FGM
Dr. Tatu Kamau Kenya’s High Court has upheld & validated the constitutionality of the anti FGM law in a historic win for women and girls in Kenya. The court dismissed a petition by a female doctor challenging legality of the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act 2011 (FGM Act 2011). The petitioner
Toshiba & Midtown Clinic root for microRNA Technology for early detection of Cancer
\TOKYO─ Toshiba Corporation has executed a joint research agreement with Midtown Clinic Medical Corporation (hereinafter “Midtown Clinic”) and HIMEIDIC Inc. that will verify the effectiveness of microRNA technology in the early detection of cancer. Midtown Clinic is a Tokyo-based medical center that provides medical services with management support from HIMEDIC Inc.,
KEBS ratifies new standards to boost clean energy
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has approved ten (10) standards that provide specifications for systems and equipment that utilize clean energy such as solar and wind pursuant to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “The use of natural replenishable energy resources contribute positively to Kenya’s economy in the fight against global
Rolls Royce & Tecnam join Widerøe for all-electric Aircrafts
Rolls-Royce and airframer Tecnam are joining forces with Widerøe – the largest regional airline in Scandinavia, to deliver an all-electric passenger aircraft for the commuter market, ready for revenue service in 2026. The project expands on the successful research programme between Rolls-Royce and Widerøe on sustainable aviation and the existing partnership between Rolls-Royce and
James Orengo says he won’t run for Ugenya MP 2022
Siaya Senator James Orengo. Siaya senator James Aggrey Orengo has poured cold water on recent rumours that he will run for Ugenya parliamentary seat instead of Siaya Gubernatorial race come 2022. Orengo has attributed the rumours to his political detractors who are keen on achieving their selfish objectives. For the
Veteran radio Journalist Robin Njogu is dead
Royal Media Services radio Managing Editor Robin Njogu has died at the Agha Khan hospital barely one week after being a admitted at the facility for treatment for covid-19 complications. Njogu’s death was announced by Commutations Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru who tweeted “I’m saddened to learn of the passing on of