Day: August 25, 2025

Nakuru: The government is intensifying its initiatives to leverage science, technology, and innovation (STI) to enhance food security and build resilience against climate change impacts. Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation, Prof. Abdulrazak Shaukat, announced the introduction of five pivotal shifts aimed at fostering progress. These include prioritizing national agricultural missions, ensuring research translates … Read more

Nairobi: Health CS Aden Duale has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening human resources for health as a cornerstone of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and delivering quality health services to all Kenyans. Following the recently concluded joint headcount exercise undertaken by the State Department for Medical Services in collaboration with the Council of Governors … Read more

Nairobi: Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to bridging the digital divide with the launch of the Africa Broadband Mapping Systems Project (BPMAPS), a continental initiative that aims to enhance data-driven planning and investment in digital infrastructure. The launch, held in Nairobi, was presided over by Principal Secretary (PS) for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke, who … Read more

Nairobi: Kenya has embarked on preparations for next year’s Our Ocean Conference (OOC) after the country was granted the rights to host the global event for the first time on the continent. Top government officials held a consultative meeting chaired by the Deputy Head of the Public Service, Amos Gathecha, to brainstorm on preparation for … Read more

Kericho: A father of eight who pleaded not guilty to defiling his 17-month-old niece at his house has been jailed for life by a Kericho court. Kericho Senior Resident Magistrate Japhet Bii found Justus Kipsigei Cheruiyot, 46, guilty of defiling the toddler in his house on 1 May 2025 at Chesingoro village in Bureti sub-county … Read more

Mombasa: Calls have intensified for African nations to coordinate efforts to scale up the usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to spur inclusive economic development. Speaking during the Africa Premier AI Conference (APAIC2025) in Mombasa, Secretary of ICT, E-Government, and Digital Economy in the Ministry of Information, Communication, and Digital Economy, Mary Kerema noted that Africa … Read more