Life Hacks

  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),
The post 5 New Mpox Cases Reported in Nakuru and Mombasa appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  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
The post LPG Gas Dealers Face Setback in Effort to Block EPRA Directive appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  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
The post LSK Threatens Action Against Uganda for Denying Martha Karua Practicing Certificate appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  Stakeholders in Kenya’s livestock industry have endorsed the government’s controversial plan to vaccinate 72 million animals across the country. Allan Azegele, the Director of Veterinary Services, led the endorsement, highlighting the vaccination drive’s role in combating livestock diseases, improving the quality of animal products, and safeguarding both animal health and the national food supply. As global demand for animal products such as meat, leather, and milk rises, the government stresses the importance of ensuring the health of the country’s livestock. Kenya is a key exporter of animal products, especially to European and Western markets. Speaking at the Kenya Veterinary Association’s
The post Veterinary Experts Endorse Govt’s Plan to Vaccinate 72 Million Livestock Across Kenya appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  President William Ruto has affirmed that the planned nationwide livestock vaccination will proceed, despite opposition from certain groups. He stressed that the initiative is vital for ensuring the country’s livestock are free from diseases, which will open doors for Kenya to export more animal products to international markets. “We want to create a disease-free country so we can market our livestock products to destinations where we have been denied access due to inadequate disease control,” he said. The president strongly criticized critics of the vaccination program, calling anyone opposing the initiative to eliminate Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and Peste des Petits
The post Opposing Livestock Vaccination is Madness, Ruto says appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  The World Bank has lowered Kenya’s 2024 economic growth forecast to 4.7%, down from the earlier projection of 5.0%, citing the impact of floods, anti-government protests, and weak fiscal reforms. In its latest Kenya Economic Update, the World Bank on Tuesday, December 10, acknowledged the country’s efforts to stabilize the foreign exchange rate, boost the central bank’s hard currency reserves, and curb inflation. Despite these achievements, Kenya remains at high risk of debt distress due to elevated debt servicing costs, unresolved pending bills, and declining government revenues. Although the revised growth rate falls below last year’s 5.6%, it still surpasses
The post Economic Hurdles Push World Bank to Revise Kenya’s 2024 Growth Projection appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  President William Ruto has explained the reason behind his unexpected visit to former President Uhuru Kenyatta at his Gatundu home on Monday. The visit surprised many Kenyans, given the perceived tensions between the two leaders. According to a statement from State House, Ruto and Kenyatta discussed critical national and regional issues during their meeting. However, Ruto later provided an unofficial explanation, stating that the primary aim of his visit was to promote national unity and address the issue of tribal divisions in Kenya. While speaking in Wajir Town on Tuesday, Ruto also highlighted his recent meetings with former Prime Minister
The post President Ruto Clarifies Purpose of Visit to Uhuru Kenyatta appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  Chief Justice Martha Koome revealed on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, that she is a victim of cyberbullying amid increasing calls for her resignation. Speaking at the inaugural High Court Human Rights Summit, Koome described the online harassment as a form of technologically facilitated gender-based violence. The Chief Justice questioned the motives of those using online platforms to target her. She emphasized that their actions appear to be driven by a business-oriented agenda. “When I speak, I always confess that I am a victim of cyberbullying or it is called technologically facilitated gender-based violence. However, I understand their intentions—it’s a business
The post CJ Koome Responds to Resignation Calls: ‘I Am a Victim of Cyberbullying’ appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  President William Ruto’s Economic Advisor, Moses Kuria, has called on President Ruto, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to initiate a new constitutional review process. Kuria made the remarks on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the nation’s political divisions and challenges through the infamous Building Bridges Initiative (BBI). In a personal statement, Moses Kuria commended President Ruto’s recent diplomatic efforts and former President Kenyatta’s willingness to engage in reconciliation and consultation to address the country’s pressing issues. Despite these gestures of statesmanship and patriotism, Kuria stressed that Kenya cannot rely solely on
The post BBI Season 2 Cannot Wait: Moses Kuria Calls for Urgent Constitutional Reform appeared first on Nairobi Wire. Read More

  Senior State House advisor Moses Kuria calls the Mt Kenya region to come together under…
The post It was a mistake for Mt Kenya to leave the Jubilee Party; Moses Kuria appeared first on AfrinewsKE. Read More