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  Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo and the Open University emerged as the top achievers at the 2024 ICT Value Awards, held last night at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. The prestigious event, which celebrates innovation, excellence, and leadership in the ICT and digital media sectors, highlighted their significant contributions to advancing technology
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  Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has urged Kenya’s public servants to embrace transformative reforms to restore efficiency, accountability, and trust in government institutions.  Speaking at the Africa Public Sector Conference and Awards (APSCA) on Tuesday December 10, 2024 at the Bomas of Kenya, Koskei emphasized that true service delivery begins
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  The High Court has suspended President William Ruto’s directive requiring all government institutions to offer services through e-Citizen platforms. At the same time, Justice Bahati Mwamuye on Tuesday December 10, 2024 issued orders blocking the removal of heads of 34 government entities that failed to operationalize Ruto’s directive. “Pending the inter partes hearing and determination
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  The implementation phase, which began on Monday, December 9, includes personnel retraining conducted by software engineers from Global Health Labs USA and equipment qualification. Read More

  The Ministry of Education reported the progress status on Wednesday affirming its commitment to ensuring timely completion ahead of school reopening on January 6. Read More

  The Law Society of Kenya has condemned Ugandan authorities for denying Martha Karua a licence to practice law in Uganda.  This was after the Law Council of Uganda rejected Karua’s application for a licence to represent Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye in court.  In a press statement dated December 10, 2024, LSK noted that the
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  A new Geopoll survey on Kenya’s youth perceptions of employment and entrepreneurship has revealed that 71% of respondents are actively involved in entrepreneurial activities to supplement their salaries. Despite varying employment statuses, the majority of young Kenyans (71%) reported having side hustles—small-scale ventures aimed at boosting their income. This highlights the resilience and adaptability of the country’s youth, who are using their creativity and skills to navigate a challenging economic landscape. The survey, which included 749 Kenyans aged 18-35 from across the country, also found that 70% of respondents hold college degrees but are struggling to secure stable jobs. In
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  The Ministry of Health has confirmed five new Mpox cases, bringing Kenya’s total to 28 across 12 counties. Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa reported that three of the new cases were detected in Nakuru County, while Mombasa County accounted for the remaining two. “Our laboratories confirmed five new Mpox cases this week, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 28 across 12 counties,” CS Barasa said. The Ministry provided a breakdown of Mpox cases across the country: Nakuru has the highest number with nine, followed by Mombasa with six. Other affected counties include Kajiado (2), Bungoma (2), Nairobi (2),
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  The High Court has dismissed a petition challenging a directive from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) that mandates liquid petroleum gas (LPG) dealers to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at product filling zones. The dealers filed the petition in February following a gas explosion in Embakasi, which caused 10 fatalities and over 300 injuries. RELATED – Embakasi Gas Plant Explosion: Owner and Employee Charged with Manslaughter In their legal challenge, the LPG dealers argued that the directive infringes on their constitutional right to privacy, particularly regarding the protection of confidential business operations and trade secrets. They contended that
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  The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has condemned the Law Council of Uganda’s decision to deny Martha Karua a temporary practicing certificate, preventing her from representing Kizza Besigye before Uganda’s General Court Martial in Kampala. In a press statement on December 10, 2024, LSK President Faith Adhiambo described the decision as derogatory and high-handed. “We strongly disapprove of the derogatory, contemptuous, and authoritarian decision made by the Law Council of Uganda,” Adhiambo said. “This action undermines the mutual cooperation between the Kenyan and Ugandan bars, and the reasoning provided is both ludicrous and offensive.” Adhiambo emphasized that it was incomprehensible
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