Category: Politics

Tupperware files for bankruptcy as demand slides

Tupperware Brands, the US maker of food storage containers, and some of its subsidiaries have filed for bankruptcy in the US in the face of ballooning losses. The embattled company says it will ask for court permission to start a sale process of the business and aims to continue operating during the bankruptcy proceedings. Last […]

Tullow confirms commitment to Project Oil Kenya delivery

Energy company Tullow has confirmed its continued commitment to Project Oil Kenya in Turkana County. Speaking during a Senate Committee on Energy hearing, Tullow Kenya BV Managing Director Madhan Srinivasan confirmed that Tullow is working closely with stakeholders, including the Government of Kenya, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) and the Host Community in […]

Global Health organisations want inclusion of capnography in anesthesia guidelines

A coalition of global health organizations Tuesday signed an action letter calling for the inclusion of capnography as essential monitoring equipment in anesthesia guidelines. The organisations led by Lifebox, Smile Train, the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA), and the South African Society of Anaesthesiologists (SASA) met to address a critical gap in anesthesia […]

UN SG appoints Jean Njeri Kamau of Kenya as United Nations Resident Coordinator in Guyana

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Jean Njeri Kamau of Kenya as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Guyana, with the host Government’s approval, starting on 15 September.  Kamau brings more than 20 years of experience in human rights, development, political governance, and institutional development. She recently served as Kenya’s Ambassador to the Federal […]

Counties’ use of commercial banks sparks concerns in budget oversight session

The Controller of Budget (COB), Dr Margaret Nyakang’o, has raised concerns over county governments using commercial banks instead of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), a practice that goes against established regulations. Speaking before the Constitution Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC) on Tuesday, Dr Nyakang’o revealed that counties have been operating multiple accounts in commercial banks, […]

IMF commits to support Kenya’s economic reforms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will continue to support Kenya’s economic and fiscal reforms under ongoing program. During the recently concluded IMF staff meeting with government officials, the lender said its fully committed to support Kenya to identify policies that could support the completion of the reviews under the ongoing program as soon as feasible. […]

Diddy denied bail in sex trafficking case

Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail after pleading not guilty in a sex-trafficking case.  A New York federal judge remanded the musician in custody after prosecutors argued he was a “serious flight risk”. Mr Combs, 54, was arrested on Monday evening, accused of running a criminal enterprise from at least 2008 that […]

Makueni unveils Ksh 74B green energy plan to drive sustainable development

Makueni County has launched an ambitious 10-year Ksh 74 billion green energy plan, set to address the county’s sustainable and affordable energy needs while transforming its economic landscape. The Energy Plan, developed in collaboration with the United Kingdom Government, Strathmore Energy Centre, and the World Resources Institute, is a strategic blueprint aimed at guiding the […]

PS Muthoni outlines major health projects

Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, has announced several key health initiatives aimed at transforming Kenya’s healthcare system. During a meeting in Diani, Kwale County, PS Muthoni outlined projects under the Bottom-Up Transformation Agenda (BETA) that include the Community Health Promoters (CHPs) programme and the Building Resilient and Responsive Health Systems Project, […]