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NAIROBI,Kenya Jan 31... Global technology leader Epson has launched a school donation programme that will see 80 schools in the country receive printers, projectors and visualisers as part of an initiative to enrich education through technology. The programme is part of an initiative by Epson to give over 800 EcoTank printers and hundreds of bundles of interactive classroom kits to schools and hospitals across eight countries in the Middle East and Africa region (MEA) Epson has partnered with Liquid Intelligent Technologies, who will provide last mile support that will see schools receive equipment estimated at a cost KES 4.9 million, Liquid is already working on a programme with UNICEF to connect schools to the internet across the country. Education Cabinet Secretary CS Ezekiel Machogu, while speaking during the launch lauded the initiative, noting that it will go a long way in supporting the implementation of Competency Based Curriculum (CBC), which requires students to be involved i

PHOTO: Xi Jinping, President The people's Republic of China. NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 26... The letter by representatives and alumni of Kenyan students at Beijing Jiaotong University to President Xi Jinping appreciating education they received in China Chinese Leader Xi Jinping lauded friendship of the two countries saying that Mombasa-Nairobi standard gauge railway (SGR) is a flagship project and succesful example of belt and road cooperation between Kenya and China Xi commending that it has made travel easier and created jobs for Kenyan people and strengthen regional connectivity as well as serving as a symbol of China-Kenya friendship and a hub for people to people exchanges "I am glad to see that this railway to happiness  has also created a bond between you and China making you not just witnesses and beneficiaries but also contributers and promoters of China-Kenya and China Africa friendship" said President Xi jinping The Chairman Kenya China alumni association

NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 26... Ministry of health has bring attention to the general public an upsurge of possible viral conjunctivities cases in Mombasa county   The cases are very contagious and are presenting with red eyes (conjunctivitis), eye swelling, eye discharge and itchiness the definative has not yet been established but a labarotory tasting is pending  Conjuctivitis is an inflamation of the eyes which can be caused by infections (bacteria and Viruses) together with chemicals In addition common rise factors for conjunctivitis include poor hygiene, contact lens misuse, contaminated personal articles , crowded living and social conditions, history of eye diseases, foreign bodies, chronic use of topical medication and extreme weather conditions Most importantly the Ministry urges general public to take preventive measures such as  enhance handwashing with soap and safe clean running water, use hand sanitizers frequently, maintain high standard of hygiene and sanitation, v

NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 26.. The re-organization is set to take effect begining 1st February 2024 where by Abdirisack Jaldesa has been moved from Mombasa to Nyandarua and will be replaced by Mohamed Nur who has been moved from Tana River.  Erastus Mbui has been transferred from Kitui to Laikipia and will be replaced by Kipchumba Rutto who has been moved from Busia. Henry Wafula has been moved from Samburu to Makueni and replaced with Onesmus Kyatha who has been transferred from Nyamira. Patrick Mukuria has been moved from Murang’a to Kisii and has been replaced with Joshua Nkanatha who until the transfers served as the Kiambu County Commissioner. Hiram Kahiro has been moved from Ministry Headquarters at Harambee House to Kwale while Apollo Okello has been transferred from West Pokot and made the Personal Assistant to Rift Valley Regional Commissioner. Susan Waweru who has been moved from Nairobi to Siaya, Jacob Ouma who has been transferred from Turkana to Meru. The re-organizat

NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 25... The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) hosted a delegation of health employers from the United Stated States (U.S), in preparation for the launch of the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) centre in Nairobi After South Africa, Kenya is poised to become the second African country to host the NCLEX-RN, a standardized exam required for practicing as a registered nurse in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. “The dream of hosting the center will come to fruition next month when operations officially commence. I thank Virtual Universal Enterprises (VUE) for accepting to host the program,” said head of delegation,  Hon.Mohammed Noor Kenyan nurses seeking employment in the U.S. have been compelled to undertake the examinations in either South Africa or India. Hon. Noor disclosed ongoing discussions with the U.S. to remove other barriers, including English language proficiency. “Since Kenyan students speak English and are

NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 25... The Recent climate-driven disasters which include devastating drought and floods swept through various regions of Kenya, have had a profound impact on the lives of women and girls.  The disasters have exacerbated vulnerabilities in access to maternal healthcare, family planning, and the safety of those most susceptible to gender-based violence. It has affected over 500,000 people, including 58,000 pregnant and lactating mothers, the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, and the Kenya Red Cross jointly flagged off the distribution of life-saving sexual and reproductive health supplies.  This vital assistance includes 174,000 assorted reproductive health kits and hygiene kits distributed supplies will bolster the ongoing flood response efforts in Garissa, Mandera, Tana River, Wajir, Isiolo, Samburu, and other affected counties. According to the latest Kenya Red Cross El-Nino Floods Operation Response report, since the onset of the El-Nino rains, 139,

PHOTO: Kenya Airways (KQ) plane NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 16... Tanzania civil Aviation Authority has decided to rescind the approvals for Kenya airways (KQ) to operate passenger flights between Nairobi and Dar es salaam under third and forth freedom traffic rights "This is to reciprocate  the decision by the aenotical of the republic of Kenya to refuse the Tanzanian request for all cargo flights by Air Tanzania company limited" says a Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) Following the decision there shall be no passenger flights by KQ between Nairobi and Dar es salaam effective 22 January 2024 "The United Republic of Tanzania shall always strive to adhere to the principles of Chigaco Convention 1944 and Bilaterial Air Services Agreement between states " the statement reads further.

Sunil Talder ,the new Airtel Africa plc Managing director and CEO NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 5... The telecommunication company has announced appointment of Sunil Talder as managing director and chief executive officer to succeed mr.ogunsanya on his retirement Mr.Talder who joined Airtel  Africa in October 2023 as director- transformation will begin the transition as the CEO "The board is delighted to appoint Sunil Talder as the group's next Chief executive officer , his industry experience , strategic vision , constant customer focus and proven record of delivery will enable him deliver our strategic objectives to lead the group in the next stages of its development" "On behalf of the board I would like to thank mr.Ogunsanya for his commitment and significant contribution to Airtel Africa plc as chief executive and before that as the managing director and CEO Nigeria our largest market in Africa" said Sunil bharti mittal , Chairman Airtel Africa plc Followi

NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 4... Multichoice owned Supersport TV has announced that it won't be the broadcaster of AFCON matches  The highly anticipated Afica's big football tournament is scheduled to kick off from 13 January to 11 february 2024. "SuperSport channel will not broadcast the Africa cup of Nations (AFCON) because the channel has not secured the rights to broadcast the tournament" reads a statement by multichoice   However AFCON 2023 games will be available through its patner broadcast station on Free to Air (FTA) channels  "Multichoice Africa remains committed to ensuring football fans across Africa countinue to enjoy unrivalled acess to entertainment and football games available on DSTV and GOtv platforms" the statement reads further

Hon.Florence Bore, Cabinet secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social protection   NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 3... Ministry of Labour and social protection has released Ksh  2,089, 844,000 for payment of beneficiaries enrolled in the inua jamii programme  A further Ksh 5,930,000 for nutrition improvement through cash and health education (NICHE) which is a complimentary programme The funds were credited to accounts of 1, 044, 922 inua Jami beneficiaries with each receiving KSh 2,000 being payment of December 2023 , payment om on Tuesday 2nd January 2024 Inua jamii beeneficiaries will be receiving their stipends through M-pesa platform while opharn and vulnerable children beneficiaries (OVC-CT) and persons with severe disabilities beneficiaries cash transfer (PwSD-CT)  Caregivers are required to enroll for Mpesa payments by dialing *222# using there registered Mpesa phone numbers  Older persons cash transfer  (OP-CT) beneficiaries will countinue to receive their funds through their ba