Kenya Power (KPLC) has announced the restoration of electricity supply following a significant outage that left much of the country in darkness early Wednesday morning. The utility company confirmed the outage in a notice at 1:28 a.m., indicating that most regions, with the exception of some areas in Western and
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Government introduces new work permit for international NGO employees
The Government of Kenya has announced a new work permit for employees of international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working or residing in the country. The permit, which comes with a fee exceeding Sh150,000, was introduced following amendments to the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Regulations Act, gazetted by Acting Interior Cabinet Secretary
Ruto urges Private Sector Support for LPG programme in Schools
President William Ruto has called on the private sector to back the government’s initiative to provide cooking gas for public learning institutions. Speaking during the launch of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Programme at Jamhuri High School in Nairobi, the President emphasized that the project will primarily rely on private
Cabinet approves initiatives to address Femicide, Transition, and Transport
The Cabinet has approved the formation of a presidential working group aimed at developing a comprehensive approach to tackle femicide. This group will engage religious leaders, parents, schools, and security agencies to identify legal and social gaps contributing to the crisis. The team is expected to deliver actionable recommendations within
Attorney General’s Office introduces VIP marriage room in Nairobi
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and the Department of Justice have launched a VIP Marriage Room in Nairobi, aimed at providing couples with expedited marriage services in an elegant setting. In a statement released on December 17, the OAG announced that the new facility will feature a private,
Rogue Kaptagat Police officers caught slaughtering missing cow
Two police officers from Kaptagat were arrested on Tuesday after being caught slaughtering one of three missing cows reported by local resident Josphine Kandie. Officers Chrispus Butali and Samuel Mbugua were discovered at the scene where the cow had been butchered, prompting outrage among community members. Kandie had initially reported her
Nairobi Governor Sakaja criticized for printing his image on water tanks meant for youth
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is facing criticism following his announcement of a water tank distribution initiative, which he promoted on social media with the slogan, "MAVIJANAA TANK ZINAKAM WARD BY WARD." While the initiative aims to provide essential resources to residents, many city youth have voiced their discontent over the
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President Ruto advances transfer of County functions from National Government
In a significant development for devolution in Kenya, President William Ruto announced the gazettement of various county functions during the 11th National and County Governments Coordinating Summit held at State House Nairobi on Monday. The President directed that the necessary funds accompany these functions in the upcoming financial year beginning