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EPRA has gazetted new electricity billing changes, including fuel cost and forex adjustments, which will impact consumers. Meanwhile, President Ruto urged African banks to fund local pharmaceutical industries for health independence. A Russian natio...EPRA has gazetted new electricity billing changes, including fuel cost and forex adjustments, which will impact consumers. Meanwhile, President Ruto urged African banks to fund local pharmaceutical industries for health independence. A Russian national's viral TikTok videos, recording Kenyan women without consent, have sparked outrage and a debate on privacy. Elsewhere, the family of a Nairobi contractor links her death to depression from unpaid county dues. The Judiciary ordered virtual hearings for the Thika Environment and Land Court due to health risks from garbage trucks. Lastly, Valentine's Day shoppers faced frustration as rose prices surged to 2,000 shillings per bouquet due to high export demand.••• Listen for full story (7 min)(more in audio brief)
The Judiciary has ordered virtual hearings at the Thika Environment and Land Court due to serious health and safety concerns arising from ongoing construction and poor environmental conditions, including its use as a parking area for garbage trucks by the Kiambu County Government.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported the detection of a new, hybrid mpox recombinant strain linked to international travel, with two cases confirmed in India and the United Kingdom.
President William Ruto has urged African banks to finance the local pharmaceutical industry to bolster Africa’s health security and independence. He emphasized that Africa can no longer depend on imported health commodities, which lead to high costs and supply chain disruptions.
The family of Nairobi businesswoman and contractor Beatrice Njeri attributes her recent death to severe depression, allegedly caused by significant financial distress stemming from unpaid dues by the Nairobi County Government for a road construction project.
Public outrage has erupted in Kenya over viral TikTok videos featuring a Russian national, identified online as Yaytseslav, recording Kenyan women in public spaces without apparent consent. The clips have sparked a national debate on privacy, digital ethics, and potential exploitation, prompting calls for investigation by authorities.
The Kenyan Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has refuted viral social media allegations claiming neglect and abandonment of Kenyan nationals at the Saudi Manpower Solutions Company (SMASCO) accommodation center. The embassy firmly states these claims are unfounded and highlights its ongoing efforts to ensure the welfare of Kenyans in the kingdom.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed remarks by ODM leader Oburu Odinga, who declared interest in the Deputy President seat. Kindiki stated he is unshaken by ODM's ambitions, promising to address the matter at the "right time."
Kenyans are facing significantly higher prices for roses this Valentine's Day, with a bouquet of 10 red roses now costing up to Sh2,000, compared to Sh500 last year. This sharp increase is due to high international demand, which is diverting most of Kenya's quality roses to export markets.
The DCI has arrested an accountant suspected of orchestrating an Ksh 16 million fraud at a SACCO. This arrest follows an earlier apprehension of a businessman linked to the scheme.
The U.S. House of Representatives has called for an investigation into the business dealings of U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar’s husband, Timothy Mynett, in Dubai, Kenya, and Somalia to determine how Omar's net worth sharply increased.
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