•Government and NCA Launch Nationwide Sensitization Campaign for Seamless Implementation Kenya’s construction industry is set for a major transformation following the launch of the National Building Code 2024, a comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at modernizing building standards, enhancing safety, and promoting sustainability. The government, in collaboration with the National Construction Authority (NCA), has rolled out […]
Russia is poised to commence mass production of a new and upgraded version of its Iskander-M operational-tactical missile system, which will reportedly feature an extended range of up to 1,000 kilometers, according to Military Watch Magazine. This marks a significant enhancement over the current 9K720 Iskander, which had a range of only 500 kilometers due […]
Isiolo, Kenya| In a significant move to accelerate development in Isiolo County, Petroleum Principal Secretary (PS) Mohamed Liban has been appointed to chair a newly formed Development Steering Committee. The committee will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of key government programs aimed at fostering economic growth and improving infrastructure in the region. The decision […]
Isiolo, Kenya| In a significant political and developmental milestone, Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo led a high-profile delegation to the official residence of Deputy President Prof. Abraham Kithure Kindiki. The visit reinforced a growing alliance between the Isiolo leadership and the Kenya Kwanza administration, resulting in major development pledges aimed at transforming the county. Governor […]
In the grand chessboard of Isiolo County politics, the recent theatrics by Senator Fatuma Dullo reek of desperation and strategic sabotage. With the impending visit of the Head of State and Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan (Guyo) riding high on a wave of unprecedented development, it is no coincidence that the senator has resorted to her […]
Mombasa, Kenya| Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on African leaders to prioritize self-reliance and reduce dependence on foreign aid, warning that reliance on donor funding is unsustainable in the long run. Speaking at the East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit at PrideInn Paradise Hotel in Shanzu, Mombasa, Kenyatta urged African governments to […]
The Kenyan government has disbursed grants totaling Sh128 million to fish farmers across 15 counties under the Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP). The initiative, co-funded by the Government of Kenya and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), aims to support smallholder farmers in aquaculture, enhancing their sustainability and profitability in fish farming. Empowering Fish […]
Image: President Hassan Sh. Mohamud inspecting a guard of honour in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania|Credits: Nasra Bashir Ali
In response to mounting concerns within the aquaculture sector, Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, Ali Hassan Joho, has constituted a 12-member taskforce to review the Fisheries Management and Development (Aquaculture) Regulations 2024. This decisive action follows a High Court suspension of the regulations, initially set to take effect on January 1, […]
In a rare moment of reflection, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has publicly admitted that his years-long association with the late Jeffrey Epstein was a grave error in judgment. Speaking candidly about the controversial relationship, Gates acknowledged that his interactions with Epstein, who was a convicted sex offender, were both unwise and misguided. “In retrospect, I […]
