President Uhuru Kenyatta has launched the new Kshs 4.5 billion Makupa Bridge in Mombasa and commissioned the construction of Makupa railway bridge and MGR line from Mombasa Central Station to the SGR Terminus in Miritini. The 450-metre long, 8-lane dual carriageway Makupa Bridge has replaced the 1929 Makupa Causeway that was
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President Kenyatta inspects Kenya’s first agri-hub
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday made an inspection visit to Eni Kenya, the country’s first agri-hub that produces vegetable oil and related bio-products. The agri-hub located at Kwa Kathoka in Makueni County started production last month and has already employed close to 200 workers, mostly young people from the county. The establishment
Ruto accuses government officials of plot against him
Deputy President William Ruto on 4th August 2022 accused government officials of plotting to mess up his victory in the upcoming general elections scheduled for Tuesday 9th August 2022. Addressing the press at his Karen office, the Kenya Kwanza presidential candidate named Rift Valley Regional Commissioner, Maalim Mohammed, Trans Nzoia County
Uhuru urges Kenyans to move peacefully into the Election
President Uhuru Kenyatta has reiterated the need for Kenyans to move forward together peacefully as the August 9th General Election approaches. The Head of State emphasized that Kenyans should embrace peace at all times, saying they should shun leaders who preach divisive politics and hatred. In this regard, President Kenyatta urged residents
Uhuru challenges Universities to change tack
President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged universities to change tack in the delivery of higher education in the country to cope with the market demands. The President said the next phase in the development of the country’s institutions of higher learning should shift focus to university education that is more responsive to
President Kenyatta commissions Nzoia Sugar Factory
The Nzoia Sugar Factory is set to resume production this coming Sunday following President Uhuru Kenyatta’s announcement of Kshs 500 million bailout to offset arrears owed to farmers and workers. The President, who made the announcement on Tuesday when he visited the factory located in Bungoma County, directed Agriculture Cabinet Secretary
President Uhuru Kenyatta launches Kisumu Shipyard
His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta arrives at Kisumu Pier to officially inaugurate Kenya Shipyards Limited's Kisumu Shipyard and witness the flotation of the new 1,800-tonne MV Uhuru II wagon ferry. The Kshs 2.4 billion MV Uhuru II is the first locally manufactured ship by Kenya Shipyards Limited working with Dutch partner
Polls show Raila Odinga leads Ruto with 47%-41%
Two polls released this morning project Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition presidential candidate Raila Odinga as the most preferred presidential candidate with only 6 days to the August 9th general elections. According to a poll conducted by multinational market research and consulting firm IPSOS Raila Odinga enjoys national support
President Uhuru Kenyatta on a two day tour of Kisumu
His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday evening landed in Miwani, Kisumu City County to commence a 3-day working tour of Nyanza and Western Kenya regions during which he will launch several development projects. At Miwani, the President inspected rehabilitation works of a viaduct on the Nakuru-Kisumu railway line implemented by
Uhuru commissions new Kisumu Railway Station
President Uhuru Kenyatta has officially opened the new ultra-modern Kisumu Railway Station located on Busia Road next to Kisumu Cotton Mills (KICOMI). The station, constructed as part of rehabilitation works of the Nakuru-Kisumu railway and re-introduction of passenger service on the route, is equipped with a spacious ticketing zone, lounge and