Israel’s Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, has announced his resignation, acknowledging the military’s failure to prevent the unprecedented Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, which led to one of the bloodiest chapters in Israeli history and an intense conflict in Gaza. Halevi’s decision to step down, effective March 6, 2025, marks the […]
The global economy has suffered a staggering $200 billion in damage due to the activities of Yemen’s Houthi rebels, according to a recent analysis by The Economist. The disruption, which has had far-reaching consequences, has significantly impacted international trade and maritime logistics, forcing nations and industries to grapple with skyrocketing costs and economic uncertainty. Background […]
In a dramatic move that could redefine the dynamics within the Wiper Democratic Movement, party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has expelled his deputy, Hon. Farah Maalim, citing violations of the party’s constitution. The announcement, delivered in a formal statement, has sent ripples across the political landscape as the Wiper Party grapples with its internal cohesion ahead […]
•Public Health Principal Secretary Advocates for Vaccination and Early Detection During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Nairobi, Kenya| Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary (PS) Mary Muthoni has called on Kenyans to prioritize regular cervical cancer screening and vaccination to facilitate early detection and prevention. Speaking as January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, PS Muthoni […]
Sericho, Kenya| A fast-spreading wildfire has engulfed vast swathes of rangelands in Sericho Division and Badhana areas, leaving local pastoralist communities reeling from immense losses. The fire, which was first spotted on Thursday, has intensified, fueled by strong winds and dry vegetation, destroying more than 190,000 acres of prime grazing land as of January 20, […]
Isiolo, Kenya| Isiolo County Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan, widely known as “Guyo,” has been named Isiolo County’s Male Personality of the Year 2024, an accolade that underscores his transformative leadership in one of Kenya’s historically marginalized regions. Governor Guyo’s exemplary governance, coupled with his unwavering commitment to development and equity, has earned him widespread recognition […]
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has assured Kenyans that the Marburg virus, recently reported in neighbouring Tanzania, has not been detected in Kenya. This assurance comes amid heightened public concern following reports of an outbreak of the deadly virus across the border. Speaking at Cottolengo Home for the Aged in Murang’a County, Principal Secretary for […]
In one of its earliest moves to enforce a hardline immigration policy, the administration of Donald Trump, who returns to the White House on Monday, is set to initiate large-scale arrests of undocumented immigrants across the United States starting Tuesday. This development was confirmed by Tom Homan, the newly appointed “border czar,” during an interview […]
Image: A collage of Dr. Esther Muoria’s photos. She is the Principal Secretary in charge of TVETs|Source: KNA
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen officiated the 13th Edition of the National Police Service (NPS) Cross-Country Championship, an event aimed at enhancing the welfare, fitness, and morale of officers tasked with maintaining law and order across the country. The championship, held at Ngong Racecourse, brought together officers and elite athletes from the […]
