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Key flagship Irrigation projects to be delayed on budget cuts - CS

22 hours ago | the-star.co.ke | Jacktone Lawi

Several key irrigation and water development projects across the country face setbacks and delays due to budget cuts, the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation has warned. Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa and Principal Secretary for Irrigation CPA Ephantus Kimotho while appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation pointed out that some of the flagship projects will have to be deferred.
CBK dismisses rate cap fears, reaffirms commitment to market-driven credit pricing

22 hours ago | the-star.co.ke | Jacktone Lawi

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has allayed concerns that it plans to reintroduce interest rate caps, clarifying that its recent consultative paper on risk-based credit pricing does not signal a return to the controversial policy.
Kenya cuts digital services tax in half-but creators still demand real support

22 hours ago | the-star.co.ke | Jacktone Lawi

As I walk along Wabera Street on Wednesday morning, young Kenyans with cameras, lights, and photography reflectors line up, each calling me for a shoot. I decline to take the shots and instead engage them in a discussion on the new changes in the Finance Bill 2025 that will likely impact their ventures. Kenya's digital economy has witnessed exponential growth, with content creation becoming a viable source of income for many, particularly the youth.
Gender diversity goals falling short in Kenya’s boardrooms

22 hours ago | the-star.co.ke | Jacktone Lawi

Kenyan women entering the workforce at the same time as their male counterparts are unlikely to make it to the senior management and leadership roles, a new study has shown. Despite near gender parity at entry-level positions, Kenyan women are significantly underrepresented in senior leadership roles, according to the McKinsey & Company report.
County: We didn't order closure of Naivas supermarkets in Nairobi

1 day ago | the-star.co.ke | Perpetua Etyang

The Nairobi City County Executive has distanced itself from a directive to close Naivas supermarkets in Nairobi. The county said it recommended the closure of Naivas Supermarket (Moi Avenue branch), where they had conducted an oversight visit. In a statement on Wednesday, the county said it recommended the closure of the premises and instructed officers to issue notices.
He was taken out of context! Murkomen says over Ruto's abduction remarks

1 day ago | the-star.co.ke | Perpetua Etyang

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has defended President William Ruto over abduction remarks. On May 12, the President spoke during a joint press briefing with the visiting Finnish counterpart Alexander Stubb, revealed that there are no missing persons currently in the country as alleged by some quarters. The President said all those who went missing have been reunited with their families.
KPLC lists areas to face power cuts Thursday

1 day ago | the-star.co.ke | Perpetua Etyang

In SummaryThe power company said areas in eight counties will face power cuts at diverse times between 9 am and 5 pm. The utility firm stated that the power cuts facilitate system maintenance. Kenya Power has listed areas scheduled for power interruption on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The power company said areas in eight counties will face power cuts at diverse times between 9 am and 5 pm. The utility firm stated that the power cuts facilitate system maintenance.
PS Omollo: Formalising Boda Boda sector will unlock role in national development

1 day ago | the-star.co.ke | Perpetua Etyang

Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo speaking on May 14, 2025 / HANDOUTThe government has reiterated its commitment to deepening engagement with the bodaboda sector, with a strong call for unity, discipline, and proactive participation in national development programmes.
MoH releases 11,780 digital equipment to monitor SHA Claims, aid Taifa Care rollout

1 day ago | the-star.co.ke | Jacktone Lawi

Mama Lucy CEO Martin Wafula( in white lab coat) receives some of the equipment from the Ministry of Health officials./HANDOUTOfficials from the Ministry of Health( MoH) on Friday afternoon kicked off the distribution of computers and tablets to health centres across the country. In Nairobi, MoH Digital Agency officials led by Jeremiah Mugo handed over 11,780 computers and tablets to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital.
CJ Koome calls for joint effort in tackling SGBV

1 day ago | the-star.co.ke | Faith Matete

Chief Justice Martha Koome and Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o during the launch of the Tribunal Shared Services in Kisumu /FAITH MATETEChief Justice Martha Koome has urged Kenyans to take collective responsibility in addressing the growing cases of sexual and gender-based violence and femicide.

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